The Bachelor of Engineering Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). A Bachelor of Engineering Technology has been designed for students who have Year 12 Mathematics and Physics.
The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements. There are no prerequisites.
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
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 system
- 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 and 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
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.
The following Specialisations are available:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- General Engineering
The General Engineering specialization has been developed to allow students to pursue a stream of topics oriented towards civil and other engineering disciplines. The program of study should be discussed with the Director of Studies before enrolling.
Common Topics
45 units comprising: (Please note that a maximum of 36 units of these topics should be done in first year and the remaining 9 units should be done in second year.)
Core - Year 1 topics
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (see note 5) (4.5 units)
PHYS1701 Physics for the Modern World (see note 5) (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1201 Digital Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
Plus one of (see note 1):
PHYS1332 Physics for Engineers (4.5 units) E, S, G
ENGR1732 Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals (4.5 units) B, M, G
Option - Year 1 topics
Plus sufficient of the following topics to total 45 units (see note 1):
COMP1001 Fundamentals of Computing (4.5 units) S, G
ENGR1202 Analog Electronics 1 (4.5 units) E, S, G
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units) E, M, G
ENGR1722 Engineering Materials (4.5 units) B, M, G
MMED1005 How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure (4.5 units) B
STAT1412 Data Analysis Laboratory (4.5 units) S
B: Biomedical Engineering
E: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
M: Mechanical Engineering
S: Software Engineering
G: General Engineering
PLUS 45 units of upper level study in one specialisation as outlined below.
PLUS either 9 units of Engineering Project or 9 units of practicum
PLUS sufficient electives to bring the total to 108 units of study.
The Program of Study for the specialisations are as follows:
Specialisation - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
31.5 units comprising:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2732 Biomechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2742 Biomedical Instrumentation (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
MMED2931 Human Physiology (4.5 units)
Option - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
Select at list 13.5 units from the following:
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3721 Signal Processing (4.5 units)
ENGR3741 Physiological Measurement (4.5 units)
ENGR3751 Solid Mechanics (4.5 units)
Plus
ENGR4710A Engineering Project A (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
ENGR4710B Engineering Project B (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
Specialisation - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
36 units comprising:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2702 Electrical Circuits and Machines (4.5 units)
MATH2702 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Electronic Design and Automation (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
Option - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
Select at least 9 units from the following:
ENGR2861 Electromagnetics (4.5 units)
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)
ENGR3861 Electrical Energy Systems (4.5 units)
Plus
ENGR4710A Engineering Project A (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
ENGR4710B Engineering Project B (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
Specialisation - Mechanical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
36 units comprising:
ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate (0 units) (see note 3)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (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 (4.5 units)
ENGR2812 Engineering Materials 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2781 Mechanical Design Project (4.5 units)
Option - Mechanical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
Select at least 9 units from the following:
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3712 Thermodynamics and Energy Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3751 Solid Mechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR3761 Applied Thermo-Fluid Dynamics (4.5 units)
Plus
ENGR4710A Engineering Project A (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
ENGR4710B Engineering Project B (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
Specialisation - Software Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
36 units comprising:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
COMP2731 Software Engineering 1 (4.5 units)
COMP2761 Database and Conceptual Modelling (4.5 units)
COMP2781 Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2792 Software Engineering 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR3791 Software Engineering 3 (4.5 units)
ENGR4791 Software Engineering 4 (4.5 units)
MATH2702 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Option - Software Engineering - Year 2&3 topics
Select at least 9 units from the following:
COMP2762 Operating Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3771 Advanced Database (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Electronic Design and Automation (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2782 Computer Networks (4.5 units)
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
COMP3712 Computer Programming 3 (4.5 units)
Plus
ENGR4710A Engineering Project A (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
ENGR4710B Engineering Project B (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
General Engineering
Up to 36 units of 2000-level topics that appear in any Flinders University Bachelor of Engineering degree (see note 6).
Plus
ENGR4710A Engineering Project A (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
ENGR4710B Engineering Project B (see note 2) (4.5/9 units)
Plus
Sufficient higher level (3000-level topics and above) engineering topics to bring the total to 108 units of study (see note 6).
Notes- Students should select topics that are consistent with the specialisation they are planning to select.
- With the permission of the Director of Studies, students may replace the Engineering Project and one Elective with ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum.
- ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate is taught intensively outside of the normal teaching periods. Students must ensure that they are available for this topic.
- Variations to these programs of study that are consistent with the specialisations may be agreed with the Director of Studies. Acceptable variations include, for example, those consistent with one of Flinders University's Bachelor of Engineering awards.
- Students entering with SACE Mathematics or SACE Physics may, with the permission of the Director of Studies, substitute another topic for topics MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A and PHYS1703 Physics Fundamentals.
- Students in the General Engineering specialization may select, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, up to 27 units of study from topics offered as part of Bachelor of Engineering awards at the Australian Maritime College, Charles Darwin University, the University of South Australia or the University of Adelaide.
Combined degrees
The Bachelor of Engineering Science may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a:
