Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) CF47
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 4.5 years full-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK (only), Yr 1 only- GLD/MKY |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 32 courses/240 units of credit |
| Faculty: | James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems |
| Entry: | QTAC (more info) |
| Accreditation: | All discipline plans of this program are accredited by Engineers Australia. |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | Students must gain at least 48 weeks of employment in their relevant field of engineering. Placement is coordinated by the Faculty. |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | the Faculty on 07 4930 9733 or email engineering-enquiries@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | The Faculty hopes to offer the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) to international students in 2005 but must first gain university approval and Government CRICOS endorsement. Contact the Faculty for the latest information on availability to international students before making an application. International student visas cannot be issued without a CRICOS program code. |
Program aim
The Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) consists of a common first year followed by three and a half years of specialist training in the fields of civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) program is offered at CQU's Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton campuses. The advanced years of the program are currently at Rockhampton.
The first two years of this program are common to the standard engineering degree. Part of the study of this program entails two formal work placements contributing to 48 weeks of work and professional practice development.
The Faculty offers the only project-based learning Engineering degrees in Australia. This method of teaching offers the opportunity to learn in context - where you are learning for a reason, not just to pass exams. Teamwork and problem solving skills are learned alongside the technical content in an exciting real-world engineering environment.
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from the Faculty. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements.
It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in between 24 and 30 units of credit per term and these units will be derived from the Program Structure below.
Career options
Professional engineer in specialised discipline area in government or private industry
Program structure
Note that Project Based Learning (PBL) defined courses are equivalent in time commitment and activity requirements to two normal courses.
All students enrol in a common first year and then select a specialist stream. In this year students must complete:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| ENEA11001 | Engineering Skills I (PBL) |
| PHYS11182 | Physics IA |
| MATH11218 | Engineering Foundation Mathematics |
| Year 1 - Term 2 (T2) | |
| ENEA11002 | Engineering Skills II (PBL) |
| PHYS11183 | Physics IB |
| MATH11219 | Engineering Mathematics |
Students will then enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. Three plans are offered: civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Except where specified, electives may be taken from a selection within and outside the faculty. This selection must be requested and approved by the appropriate Program Advisor in writing.
Program plans
Civil Plan
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| ENEC12001 | Hydraulics |
| ENEC12002 | Engineering Materials (Civil) |
| ENEC12003 | Basic Mechanics & Structures (PBL) |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| ENEP11001 | Professional Practice Preparation 1 |
| ENEC12004 | Theory & Practice of Structural Design |
| ENEC12005 | Geotechnics I (Civil) |
| ENEC12006 | Water Resources Project (PBL) |
| Year 2 - T3 | |
| ENEP11003 | Work Experience 1 |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| ENEA13003 | Engineering Management (X) |
| ENEP11004 | Work Experience 2 |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| ENEP11002 | Professional Practice Review 1 |
| ENEC13007 | Analysis of Structures and Stresses |
| ENEC14010 | Road/Rail Design Project (PBL) |
| MATH12178 | Engineering Computational Mathematics |
| Year 4 - T1 | |
| ENEP12001 | Professional Practice Preparation 2 |
| ENEC14009 | Geotechnics II |
| ENEC13008 | Building Design Project (PBL) |
| STAT13034 | Engineering Statistics^ |
| Year 4 - T2 | |
| ENEP12003 | Work Experience 3 |
| ENEA14006 | Co-operative Dissertation Planning |
| ENEC14011 | Transportation Engineering (X) |
| Year 4 - T3 | |
| ENEP12004 | Work Experience 4 |
| Year 5 - T1 | |
| ENEP12002 | Professional Practice Review 2 |
| ENEA14007 | Co-operative Dissertation (PBL) |
| ENEC14012 | Water Engineering |
| *Elective | |
*The elective is expected to contribute an enrichment in the program and thus may be nominated by the student from appropriate courses University wide. This nomination must be requested and approved of, in writing, by the appropriate Program Advisor.
(X) - External only
^Note: This course will be replaced by new a Engineering Mathematics course from 2006.
Electrical Plan
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| ENEE12001 | Introduction to Analogue Electronics |
| ENEE12002 | Embedded Processor Systems Design (PBL) |
| ENEE12013 | Circuit Analysis |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| ENEP11001 | Professional Practice Preparation 1 |
| ENEE12003 | Electrical Power & Drives |
| ENEE12004 | Introduction to Power Systems |
| ENEE12005 | Building Services Design (PBL) |
| Year 2 - T3 | |
| ENEP11003 | Work Experience 1 |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| ENEP11004 | Work Experience 2 |
| ENEA13003 | Engineering Management (X) |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| ENEP11002 | Professional Practice Review 1 |
| ENEE13006 | Introduction to Control Systems |
| ENEE13007 | Control Systems Project (PBL) |
| MATH12178 | Engineering Computational Mathematics 3 |
| Year 4 - T1 | |
| ENEP12001 | Professional Practice Preparation 2 |
| ENEE13012 | Introduction to Communications Systems |
| ENEE13008 | Communication Systems Project (PBL) |
| STAT13034 | Engineering Statistics^ |
| Year 4 - T2 | |
| ENEP12003 | Work Experience 3 |
| ENEA14006 | Co-operative Dissertation Planning |
| Elective | |
| Year 4 - T3 | |
| ENEP12004 | Work Experience 4 |
| Year 5 - T1 | |
| ENEP12002 | Professional Practice Review 2 |
| ENEA14007 | Co-operative Dissertation (PBL) |
| #Specialisation Elective | |
| #Specialisation Elective | |
Note: The two specialisation elective units are to be selected subject to course advisor approval from:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| T1 | |
| ENEE13009 | Power Electronic Conversion |
| ENEE13010 | Power Systems Modelling and Analysis |
| T2 | |
| ENEE13011 | Digital Signal Analysis and Processing |
#Students would normally be expected to choose the Faculty offerings as specified except where other courses appropriate to career aspirations are formally nominated and approved as above.
*The elective is expected to contribute an enrichment in the program and thus may be nominated by the student from appropriate courses University wide. This nomination must be requested and approved of, in writing, by the appropriate Program Advisor.
(X) - External only
^Note: This course will be replaced by new Engineering Mathematics courses from 2006.
Mechanical Plan
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| ENEM12001 | Fluid Mechanics |
| ENEM12002 | Engineering Materials (Mechanical) |
| ENEC12003 | Basic Mechanics & Structures (PBL) |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| ENEP11001 | Professional Practice Preparation 1 |
| ENEM12003 | Thermodynamics |
| ENEM12004 | Dynamics |
| ENEM12005 | Machine Element Design (PBL) |
| Year 2 - T3 | |
| ENEP11003 | Work Experience 1 |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| ENEP11004 | Work Experience 2 |
| ENEA13003 | Engineering Management (X) |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| ENEP11002 | Professional Practice Review 1 |
| ENEE12003 | Electrical Power & Drives |
| ENEM13006 | Mechanical Systems (PBL) |
| MATH12178 | Engineering Computational Mathematics 3 |
| Year 4 - T1 | |
| ENEP12001 | Professional Practice Preparation 2 |
| ENEM13007 | Energy Conversion |
| ENEM13008 | Thermofluid Engineering (PBL) |
| STAT13034 | Engineering Statistics^ |
| Year 4 - T2 | |
| ENEP12003 | Work Experience 3 |
| ENEA14006 | Co-operative Dissertation Planning |
| ENEM14009 | Maintenance Management (X) |
| Year 4 - T3 | |
| ENEP12004 | Work Experience 4 |
(X) - External only
^Note: This course will be replaced by new Engineering Mathematics courses from 2006.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 5 - T1 | |
| ENEP12002 | Professional Practice Review 2 |
| ENEA14007 | Co-operative Dissertation (PBL) |
| ENEM14010 | Bulk Materials Handling |
| *Elective (6uc) | |
*The elective is expected to contribute an enrichment in the program and thus may be nominated by the student from appropriate courses University wide. This nomination must be requested and approved of, in writing, by the appropriate Program Advisor.
(X) External only
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Recommended study schedule
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from the faculty. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements.
It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in courses as specified in the Program Structure above.
Degrees in Engineering with Honours
Engineering students will be eligible for honours on the following basis:
- there will be 3 levels of honours achievement: First Class Honours; Second Class Honours, Division A; Second Class Honours, Division B
- the class of honours will be decided by the following: GPA of 6 or greater - First Class Honours; GPA of 5.5 up to 6 - Second Class Honours, Division A; GPA of 5.0 up to 5.5 - Second Class Honours, Division B
- Honours are calculated on first attempt course results from the final year and a half of the nominal engineering program elements (excluding work experience and professional practice courses).
Rules for progression
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) student must pass all program courses in the first three terms of the program to be eligible for progression in the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) program and acceptance into the first industry work experience placement.
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) student must pass all program courses in the first six academic terms of the program to be eligible for progression in the Bachelor of Engineering Co-op program and acceptance into the second industry experience placement.
- The results from the first attempt at a course are to be used to establish eligibility for progression in the program. Successful completion of a course on subsequent attempts does not alter the eligibility of a student.
- The Engineering Undergraduate Program Committee may allow a student who does not meet the eligibility rules to remain in the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) program.
- Students who do not meet the rules for progression in the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) program shall be eligible for exclusion from the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) program and required to transfer into the standard Bachelor of Engineering programs.
Computing requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that all students have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.