Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies

Information valid for students commencing in 2013.

Course Code	41221
Version	6
Faculty	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil

Course Structure

Core Subjects

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

Options

Select 18 credit points of specified level 1 subjects:

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics

CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Statics and Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BZ1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes

BZ1005:03 Introductory Ecology

BZ1006:03 Diversity of Life

BZ1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity

BZ1008:03 Functional Ecology

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	5 years
Maximum leave of absence	3 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
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	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 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 the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Candidates who complete the Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies are eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this diploma.