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This course is being refreshed for 2019

Engineers have unique problem solving skills, which when combined with a Science specialisation can create a valuable qualification for many industries and for government and research careers.

Campus

Townsville, Cairns

No mid-year intake at Cairns campus

Start dates

February, July

Duration

5 years full-time
Part time available

Study mode

On campus

Prerequisites

English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA), Chemistry (4,SA)

OP/Rank

12/74

Career opportunities

Graduates can use the joint degree to broaden their educational experience or use this as an opportunity to specialise. Joint degrees equip you with additional expertise and can enhance your career opportunities.

Course highlights

Engineering

Studying Engineering at JCU offers unique opportunities for you to gain expertise in the particular challenges and demands of engineering in the tropics.

Students have access to well-equipped, modern laboratories, highly qualified teaching staff and best-practice course content that is reviewed by an industry advisory board. The course incorporates design, project management, team work and effective communication skills.

You will gain valuable industry experience and contacts with 12 weeks of paid, industry-based placements throughout the course.

The capstone to your study is the final year project, which gives you the opportunity to carry out a significant research or design task under the leadership of a supervising member of academic staff.

Science

The Bachelor of Science is a broad and flexible degree that gives you a deeper understanding of scientific principles while focusing on a key area of interest through your choice of major. Single and double majors are available after your first year.

Our proximity to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics regions, plus ready access to a broad range of other unique environments makes JCU the ideal place to study Science.

Course overview

This joint degree combines specialist science skills, from 12 available science majors, with one of the six engineering majors.

How to apply

Check the QTAC information and apply by clicking on the relevant link below depending on where you wish to study.

Take note of the QTAC code for this course in the location you've chosen because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Townsville (314051) - Apply now
Cairns (324051) - Apply now

OP Score/Rank is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Pathway into course

JCU offers pathway courses to help you move into a degree at JCU. Pathway courses provide you with an individualised study plan and specialised support as you transition to university. Contact us for more information.

Handbook

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Science

Handbook year	2019
Course code	116409
Course type	Bachelor with Honours (AQF level 8)
Professional accreditation status	This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and, following a period of professional practice, may become Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng). The Physics major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] - Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Graduates are automatically eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Division	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English, Maths B Students considering the Molecular and Cell Biology major will require Senior Chemistry (or equivalent)
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	120 credit points as per course structure
Additional completion requirements	Approved exposure to Professional Engineering Practice, including required activities and industry placement, equivalent to a minimum 60 days full-time industry placement. Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation.
Course learning outcomes	The graduates of James Cook University are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at James Cook University will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including depth in the underlying concepts and principles in one engineering discipline Critically appraise the role and relevance of engineering in society, with specific reference to practices and priorities for creating sustainable communities and industries in the tropics Demonstrate broad understanding of engineering methods, including design processes, whole system approaches, formal project management, and decision-making strategies and their application in engineering practice Retrieve, analyse, synthesise, evaluate and manage information from a range of sources for engineering practice and research. Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field experiments, by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools as appropriate to the engineering discipline Organise, analyse and interpret scientific and/or engineering data using appropriate mathematical, statistical and technological skills Communicate ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences, through advanced English language skills and a variety of media Develop components, systems and/or processes to meet speciﬁed requirements, and creative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures for unpredictable or complex problems Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts and interdisciplinary teams Prioritise multiple demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of performance to manage continuing professional development Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science at James Cook University will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including underlying concepts and principles, in one or more science disciplines Critically appraise the role and relevance of science in society, particularly in creating sustainable futures in the tropics, worldwide Demonstrate broad understanding of the methods of science, including the creative processes involved in developing scientific knowledge, and its contestable and testable nature Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field experiments by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools, as appropriate to one or more science disciplines Organise, analyse and interpret scientific data using mathematical, statistical and technological skills Convey scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills and a variety of media Identify, analyse and generate solutions to unpredictable or complex problems by applying scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgement Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage their professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

EG1002:03 Computing and Sensors

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Statics and Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations (The College may recommend some students undertake MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics prior to undertaking MA1000)

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1

Level 2

MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

Level 3

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management or BX2077:03 Project Management (only available to Cairns students taking the Electronic Systems and Internet of Things Major)

Level 4

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2

EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2

OPTIONS

Select an Engineering major from Table A

PLUS

Select 6 credit points from List 1 or if undertaking MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics then select 3 credit points of subjects from List 1

PLUS

Select a Science Major from Table B

PLUS

Select 6 credit points of any Level 2 or 3 science subject

List 1

CC2511:03 Embedded Systems Design

CC3501:03 Computer Interfacing and Control

CL2501:03 Process Analysis

CP1404:03 Programming II

CP2406:03 Programming III

CS2001:03 Engineering Strength of Materials

CS2004:03 Surveying and Construction

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

EA3005:03 Minesite Rehabilitation

EE4000:03 Signal Processing 3

EG2010:03 Materials Science and Engineering

EV2301:03 Urban Geography and Design

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

MA2210:03 Linear Algebra

MA2211:03 Discrete Mathematics

ME2525:03 Machine Element Design

ME4521:03 Bulk Materials Handling

PH2002:03 Classical Mechanics and Quantum Physics 1

PH2019:03 Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Early Quantum

PH2240:03 Atomic and Nuclear Physics

TABLE A (ENGINEERING MAJORS)

Type of major	Mandatory, single
Credit points in major	48 credit points
Notes	Students are expected to complete the core first year subjects of the course before commencing their chosen major
Special requirements	Some subjects in each of the majors may require students to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the College for costs associated with these trips

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Chemical Engineering	Townsville
Civil Engineering	Townsville
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Townsville
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things Engineering	Cairns	Not available for Mid-Year entry
Mechanical Engineering	Townsville

TABLE B (SCIENCE MAJORS)

Type of major	Mandatory, single
Credit points in major	24 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Aquaculture Science and Technology	Townsville	The first year of study may be completed in Cairns
Chemistry	Townsville
Data Science	Cairns Townsville
Earth Science	Cairns Townsville
Marine Biology	Townsville	The first year of study may be completed in Cairns
Mathematics	Townsville	The first year of study may be completed in Cairns
Molecular and Cell Biology	Townsville	Students undertaking this major require Senior Chemistry (or equivalent)
Physics	Townsville
Zoology and Ecology	Cairns Townsville

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Course not available for mid-year entry See TABLE A (ENGINEERING MAJORS) and TABLE B (SCIENCE MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus
Townsville	Course available for mid-year entry See TABLE A (ENGINEERING MAJORS) and TABLE B (SCIENCE MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus

Candidature

Expected time to complete	5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	13 years
Maximum leave of absence	3 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the student’s chosen engineering major
Professional accreditation requirements	Not applicable
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures
Maximum allowed	48 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 23 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	A minimum of 18 credit points of engineering subjects (including 6 credit points of fourth year thesis) should be completed at James Cook University for each of levels 3 and 4. If the student requests advanced standing approaching this maximum level, then the advanced standing should be predominantly from the first two levels of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program.

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Approved abbreviation	BEng(Hons)-BSc
This is a joint degree	Yes
Inclusion of majors on testamur	The majors studied shall appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies.
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	Engineering Honours is embedded in the course. Science Honours requires an extra 24 credit points of study.
Eligibility	Science Honours Normally a minimum overall GPA of 5.5 (i.e. average grade of Credit) is required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Science Honours is to be taken.

Honours

An Honours degree supports entry into a Higher Degree by Research. High-achieving graduates of this course can enrol in this extra year and further develop critical thinking skills through completion of a research project and thesis. Refer to the Course Handbook for eligibility information.

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