Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – Bachelor of Information Technology
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 103310 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
QTAC Pre-requisites | English, Maths B |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 120 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Minimum 60 days vacation practice Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
CP1030:03 IT Fundamentals
CP1300:03 Introduction to Programming 2
CP1500:03 Conceptual Modelling
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers
EG1010:03 Process Engineering
EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics
EG1012:03 Electric Circuits
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
Level 2
CP2011:03 Advanced Programming
CP2010:03 Web Programming
CP2013:03 Software Engineering
Level 3
CP3046:03 Project Management 1
CP3047:03 Project Management 2
CP3301:03 Human Computer Interaction
CP3302:03 Information Security
Options
Select a major at the end of first year
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 66 credit points |
Special requirements | Some subjects in each of the majors may require candidates to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the School of Engineering for transport or subsistence associated with these trips. |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete all level 1 and level 2 subjects before attempting any level 3 subject Where there is overlap between the core subjects for the course and for the chosen major, candidates are required to contact the Faculty office to add substitute subjects to their study plans. It is strongly recommended that in this situation candidates take extra engineering subjects as listed under the corresponding major in the Bachelor of Engineering single degree. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the candidate’s chosen engineering major. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A minimum of 18 credit points (including 6 credit points of fourth year thesis) should be completed at James Cook University for each of levels 3 and 4. If the candidate requests advanced standing approaching the maximum level, then the advanced standing should be predominantly from the first two levels of the Bachelor of Engineering program. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Engineering honours is available within this course. |
Eligibility | The award of Honours (I, IIA, IIB) or Pass degrees in Engineering will be determined by the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences after a candidate has completed the Credit Point requirements for their degree, by:
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Document Modification History
Version No. | Approval Date | Modification Type | Effective Date |
1-09 | 10/2009 | Original document | 10/2009 |