The Bachelor of Engineering Technology requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). A Bachelor of Engineering Science is available for students who do not 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.
Successful completion of any of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods with a minimum grade of C- or better (or equivalent) is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. Knowledge of Physics equivalent to SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.
For students who do not have Year 12 Mathematics or Physics, or those planning to undertake a stream of topics oriented towards civil engineering, a Bachelor of Engineering Science is available.
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
- preparation for future roles as an engineering technologist.
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 systems
- 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
- contribute successfully to project management.
On completion of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology students will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Technologist.
Program of study
To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology 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.
This award may be started in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
The following Specialisations are available:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Core - Year 1 topics
36 units comprising:
ENGR1201 Electronics (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
ENGR1722 Engineering Physics and Materials (4.5 units)
ENGR1732 Engineering Mechanics (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 topics
PLUS the following according to the chosen specialisation (see note 1):
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units) - Software Specialisation
ENGR1721 Engineering Programming (4.5 units) - All other specialisations
PLUS the following according to the chosen specialisation (see note 1):
COMP1001 Fundamentals of Computing (4.5 units) - Software Specialisation
MMED1005 How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure (4.5 units) - Biomedical Specialisation
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units) - All other specialisations
PLUS
72 units of upper level study in one specialisation
- Please note not all option topics are available in both semesters. Option topic choice at Level One will restrict choice of specialisation at upper level. Students should seek advice from the Director of Studies.
- For students aiming to transfer to other engineering awards, other topics may be chosen with the permission of the Director of Study.
- Assuming the correct choice of topics, transfer to most BEng is possible with no loss of time anytime until the end of year 2.
Specialisations
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Specialisation - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
45 units comprising:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2732 Biomechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2742 Biomedical Instrumentation (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
ENGR3741 Physiological Measurement (4.5 units)
MMED2931 Human Physiology (4.5 units)
ENGR7781 Innovation in Medical Devices (4.5 units)
Option - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
Select 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)
ENGR3751 Solid Mechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR3721 Signal Processing (4.5 units)
PLUS 13.5 units comprising:
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR7710A Engineering Project A (4.5/9 units)
ENGR7710B Engineering Project B (4.5/9 units)
ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units)
Specialisation - Civil Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
58.5 units comprising:
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2821 Infrastructure Systems Engineering (4.5 units)
ENGR2832 Engineering Geology and Geomechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2822 Civil Engineering Design (4.5 units)
ENGR2842 Structural Engineering 1 (4.5 units
ENGR3831 Geotechnical Engineering (4.5 units)
ENGR3841 Structural Engineering 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR3871 Transport Systems Engineering (4.5 units)
ENGR3851 Hydraulics Water Engineering (4.5 units)
ENGR7XXX Advanced Civil Engineering Design (4.5 units)
GEOG2700 Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
Plus 13.5 units comprising:
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR7710A Engineering Project A (4.5/9 units)
ENGR7710B Engineering Project B (4.5/9 units)
ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units)
Specialisation - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
40.5 units comprising:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2702 Electrical Circuits and Machines (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Automation and Industrial Control (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
Option - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
Select 13.5 units from the following:
ENGR3861 Electrical Energy Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2861 Electromagnetics (4.5 units)
ENGR2782 Computer Networks and Operating Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
ENGR3721 Signal Processing (4.5 units)
ENGR3731 Communication Systems (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
ENGR7712 Autonomous Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR7731 Computer Architecture (4.5 units)
ENGR7821 Electrical Power Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR7851 Advanced Electronic Design (4.5 units)
PLUS 13.5 units comprising:
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR7710A Engineering Project A (4.5/9 units)
ENGR7710B Engineering Project B (4.5/9 units)
ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units)
Specialisation - Mechanical Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
58.5 units comprising:
ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate (0 units) (see note 2)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering 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)
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)
ENGR7811 Advanced Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
PLUS 13.5 units comprising:
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR7710A Engineering Project A (4.5/9 units)
ENGR7710B Engineering Project B (4.5/9 units)
ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units)
Specialisation - Software Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
40.5 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)
COMP3712 Computer Programming 3 (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2792 Software Engineering 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR3791 Software Engineering 3 (4.5 units)
ENGR7791 Software Engineering 4 (4.5 units)
Option - Software Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics
Select 18 units from the following:
COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3771 Advanced Database (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Automation and Industrial Control (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2782 Computer Networks and Operating Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
PLUS 13.5 units comprising:
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR7710A Engineering Project A (4.5/9 units)
ENGR7710B Engineering Project B (4.5/9 units)
ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units)
Notes
- Students should select topics that are consistent with the specialisation they are planning to select.
- 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. Such variations might, for example, be consistent with one of Flinders University's Bachelor of Engineering awards.
Combined degrees
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology may also be studied in a combined degrees program with any Bachelor degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.