Bachelor of Engineering Science

The Bachelor of Engineering Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

The Bachelor of Engineering Science may also be studied in a combined degrees program with the Master of Business and Technology which requires five years full-time or equivalent.

A double degree program is also available with the Bachelor of Engineering Sciences/Bachelor of Business Technology which requires four years of full-time study or equivalent.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
• Combined degrees
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Knowledge of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is assumed. Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering
• an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of engineering
• an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• well developed written and oral communication skills
• structured engineering work experience
• the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
• preparation for future roles as an engineering technologist.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of engineering systems
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• understand describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge
• contribute successfully to project management.

On completion of the Bachelor of Engineering Science students will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Technologist.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 108 units for the degree.

Students who have successfully completed 108 units (plus ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) if the practicum has not been completed) of one of the following degrees will be deemed eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering Science, and may exit with a Bachelor of Engineering Science without transferring through SATAC:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical / Master of Engineering (Biomedical) - double degree
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime Electronics)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) / Master of Engineering (Biomedical) - double degree
  
• Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Electronics) - double degree
• Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) - double degree
• Bachelor of Engineering (Software)

This award has four recommended sequences:

• Sequence 1 – Biomedical
• Sequence 2 – Electronics
• Sequence 3 – Mechanical
• Sequence 4 – Software

These recommended sequences indicate sensible progressions that will satisfy prerequisites.  Students are free, however, to select topics from any sequence subject to meeting topic pre-requisites.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

22.5 units comprising:

 COMP1102  Computer Programming 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1201  Digital Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1401  Professional Skills for Engineers  (4.5 units)
 MATH1121  Mathematics 1A*  (4.5 units)
 MATH1122  Mathematics 1B*  (4.5 units)

Plus 13.5 units from recommended sequence 1, 2, 3 or 4:

Option - Biomedical - Year 1 topics

 ENGR1722  Engineering Materials  (4.5 units)
 MMED1005  How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure  (4.5 units)

One of:

 ENGR1202  Analog Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1732  Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals  (4.5 units)

Option - Electronics - Year 1 topics

 ENGR1202  Analog Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 PHYS1332  Engineering Physics 1  (4.5 units)
 Elective  (4.5 units)

Option - Mechanical - Year 1 topics

 ENGR1711  Engineering Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1722  Engineering Materials  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1732  Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals  (4.5 units)

Option - Software - Year 1 topics

 COMP1001  Fundamentals of Computing  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1202  Analog Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 PHYS1332  Engineering Physics 1  (4.5 units)

*Students entering without SACE Mathematics should speak to the Director of Study about undertaking MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A and/or MATH1702 Mathematics Fundamentals B as part of their course. Please note that these students will undertake MATH1121 Mathematics 1A and MATH1122 Mathematics 1B later.

Core - Year 2 topics

9 units comprising:

 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Signals and Systems  (4.5 units)

Plus 27 units from recommended sequence 1, 2, 3 or 4:

Option - Biomedical - Year 2 topics

 ENGR2732  Biomechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2742  Biomedical Instrumentation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)
 MMED2931  Human Physiology  (4.5 units)

Plus either

 ENGR1711  Engineering Design  (4.5 units) AND
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)

OR

 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units) AND
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)

Option - Electronics - Year 2 topics

 ENGR2701  Engineering Programming  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)

Three of:

 ENGR2702  Electrical Circuits and Machines  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2712  Electronic Design and Automation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2782  Computer Networks  (4.5 units)

Option - Mechanical - Year 2 topics

 ENGR2703  Mechanical Practice Certificate  (0 units)^
 ENGR2732  Biomechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2752  Mechanics of Machines  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2771  Dynamics and Mechanical Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)

^ ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate is taught intensively commencing two weeks before the normal start of semester 1.  Students must ensure that they are available for this early start.

Option - Software - Year 2 topics

 COMP2731  Software Engineering 1  (4.5 units)
 COMP3712  Computer Programming 3  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2701  Engineering Programming  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2712  Electronic Design and Automation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2792  Software Engineering 2  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics

18 units comprising:

 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)

Plus either

 ENGR3403  Engineering Work Experience  (0 units) AND
 CSEM upper-level topics**  (13.5)

OR

 ENGR3700  Engineering Practicum  (13.5 units)

OR

 ENGR3710  International Engineering Practicum##  (13.5 units)

Plus 18 units from recommended sequence 1, 2, 3 or 4:

Option - Biomedical - Year 3 topics

 ENGR2701  Engineering Programming  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3741  Physiological Measurement  (4.5 units)
  
One of:

 MMED2933  Fundamental Neuroscience  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2771  Dynamics and Mechanical Design  (4.5 units)

Option - Electronics - Year 3 topics

 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3721  Signal Processing  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3731  Communication Systems  (4.5 units)

Option - Mechanical - Year 3 topics

 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 Electives  (13.5 units)

Option - Software - Year 3 topics

 COMP2761  Database and Conceptual Modelling  (4.5 units)
 COMP2781  Computer Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3791  Software Engineering 3  (4.5 units)

**CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

##ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum should be selected by those students intending to undertake their Practicum outside of Australia.  Enrolment is subject to approval by the School and will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering Science may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a:

• Bachelor of Business and Technology
• Master of Business and Technology