Programs & Courses 2008
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Be What You Want To Be: 13CQUni (132786)
Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CF47

CF47 - Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering)

Program Aim
On successful completion of a CQU Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice program, graduates should demonstrate an:

1.   ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;

2.   ability to communicate effectively, not only with others in engineering practice but also with the community at large;

3.   in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;

4.   ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;

5.   ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;

6.   ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member;

7.   understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development;

8.   understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development;

9.   understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and

10.  expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so.

These are the defined graduate attributes of the program.

Program Structure
This program is aimed at the education of professional engineers in 1 of 3 disciplines:
  • Civil
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical

All students study in a 100% common first year and then a 75% common second year with a 25% discipline stream component. All students enrol in a common first year and then select a discipline stream.

The first two years of this program are common to CA87 – Bachelor of Engineering. Students in CA87 may be invited to transfer to the CF47 subject to their performance and the availability of industry placement places.

Please see the course details.

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