Overview

Engineering Science equips graduates to apply a combination of knowledge and skills to engineering tasks and systems. It provides both foundational knowledge in the underpinnings of Engineering, discipline specific understanding, and practice in the application of that to complex situations. The major allows for a flexible choice of courses in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
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Effective team membership and team leadership.
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Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Systematic, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
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Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
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Professional use and management of information.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Engineering Science - BEngSc3706 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC.

Students complete additional elective courses beyond the minimum UOC required in each elective list to bring the total to 96 UOC. Those electives must be taken from the courses listed below.

Level 1 Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 3 and 4 Prescribed Elective Courses24 Units of Credit:
Course Substitution

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