Bachelor of Technology and Innovation

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Bachelor of Technology and Innovation

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Make a difference to modern industry with the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation at JCU. Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver safe and sustainable solutions to real-world problems.

Campus

Townsville, Cairns

Start dates

February, July

Duration

3 years full time
Part time available

Study mode

On campus

Prerequisites

English (4,SA)

Assumed knowledge

Maths B (4,SA)

OP/Rank

15/66

Career opportunities

JCU Technology and Innovation graduates have the flexibility to solve complex problems across different industries, technologies, and contexts.

Graduates will possess a range of practical technology skills and an invaluable capacity for critical thinking and creativity.

You could find employment as a data scientist, technology manager, director of innovation, software engineer, systems analyst, digital product manager, solutions manager, business intelligence developer, infrastructure manager, enterprise architect, or project manager.

Course overview

Put your creativity to the test, challenge yourself, and improve your problem-solving skills. Learn to make meaning of data and find inventive ways to re-invigorate businesses.

Combine valuable IT skills with critical thinking and innovation to help businesses run efficiently. Use your broad knowledge of technology to make appropriate recommendations and identify opportunities. Network with industry mentors and undertake a Work Integrated Learning placement to graduate job-ready.

Majors

Data Science

Gain data and analytics skills highly sought-after in every industry – from government departments to internet start-ups and financial institutions. Build your understanding of data science and learn the tools of the trade, including advanced statistical modelling, data mining, machine learning, linear algebra, and data visualisation.

Information Technology

Become an innovative developer with the skills to solve problems in a group. Learn to apply design thinking to deliver technological solutions to a wide range of issues. Analyse technology, creativity, and disruptive innovation in the global economy and across disciplines. Study web and software development, database modelling, and programming.

Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things

Investigate the world through experiential learning. Learn to use a variety of physical and chemical sensor technologies to carry out investigations and analysis across multiple scientific disciplines. Gather and analyse data to provide solutions using real-time operating systems and computer interfacing.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Townsville: 312361
Cairns: 322361

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

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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.

JCU offers pathways 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 Technology and Innovation

Handbook year	2019
Course code	118410
Course type	BAC – Bachelor Pass (AQF level 7)
Division	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English Assumed Knowledge: Maths B
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	72 credit points as per course structure
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation, graduates will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including underlying concepts and principles, in one or more technology disciplines Critically appraise the role and relevance of technology in society, particularly in creating sustainable futures in the tropics, worldwide Demonstrate broad understanding of technology methods, including design processes, whole system approaches, project management, and decision-making strategies and their application in technology and innovation practice Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources Plan, conduct and produce reliable, evidence-based experiments and designs, by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools as appropriate to the technology discipline Organise, analyse and interpret data using mathematical, statistical and technological skills Communicate ideas, arguments, designs 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

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

SC1101:03 Science: Nature, Knowledge and Understanding

SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced

CP1403:03 Design Thinking

CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I (recommended for students undertaking the Information Technology Major) or CP1404:03 Programming II (recommended for students undertaking the Data Science Major)

Level 2

SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced

EG2000: 03 System Engineering Practice

MA2830:03 Data Visualisation

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Level 3

SC3008:03 Professional Placement

BX3173:03 Strategic Entrepreneurship

PLUS

Select a Major from Table A

OPTIONS

Select 3 credit points of Level 2, 3 or 5 subjects

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of Level 3 or 5 subjects

PLUS

Select one of the following Options

Note: Students who have not completed high school Mathematics B or equivalent must select Option 2

Option 1 (Minor)

Select a Minor from Table B

Option 2 (Electives)

Select 12 credit points of any* Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subjects

*All students who have not completed high school level Mathematics B or equivalent must undertake MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics.

TABLE A (MAJORS)

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

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Data Science	Cairns Townsville
Information Technology	Cairns Townsville
Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things	Cairns Townsville	Must take MA1000 in elective choices (e.g. the Introduction to Data Science Minor, or free electives)

TABLE B (MINORS)

Type of minor	Optional, single
Credit points in minor	12 credit points

MINOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Introduction to Data Science	Cairns Townsville	This minor is recommended with the Sensor Technologies and the Internet of Things Major
Inter-Disciplinary Minors	Cairns Townsville	Please refer to list for details of all minors available for selection.

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Not available to any student seeking to complete the program prior to 2021
Townsville	Not available to any student seeking to complete the program prior to 2021

Candidature

Expected time to complete	3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	7 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Yes This course includes prescribed professional placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	3 credit points Subjects taken with a PC grade may not be part of the Core or the Major.
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	36 credit points except where a student transfers from one JCU award to another, then advanced standing may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards
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 17 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 maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or above.

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Approved abbreviation	BTechInnov
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Majors will appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, will be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies.
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special Awards	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	Graduates may be eligible to be admitted to honours programs in Science, Information Technology, Social Science or other disciplines appropriate to their interests. Interested students should seek advice from the Course Coordinator.
Eligibility	Normally an overall GPA of 5.5 is required in the bachelor (pass) degree subjects relevant to the field in which Honours is to be taken.

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