undergraduate courses - engineering 2015

2015

U

nder

grad

uate

cour

ses

Engineering

James Cook University 5

Study Engineering 6

Chemical Engineering 11

Civil Engineering 12

Computer Systems Engineering 13

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 15

Mechanical Engineering 17

Engineering joint degrees 18

Alternative Entry Pathways 19

Accommodation 20

Engineering – courses summary 23

Find out more 24

Engineering2015

U

nder

grad

uate

cour

ses

| 1

At James Cook University we acknowledge Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which JCU campuses and study centres are located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and elders, past, present and future. JCU is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to JCU and society.

This publication is intended as a general guide. Information is correct at the time of printing. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.

Introduction

Professor Sandra Harding Vice-Chancellor and President

A degree from James Cook University is a qualification of international standing, as our University is consistently ranked among the top four per cent of universities in the world.

Our students are privileged to be taught by world-leading academics. With a focus on practical course experience, you will complete your degree ready for the workforce. This is a defining factor for employers and, in 2012, we were awarded five stars by the Good Universities Guide for ‘success in getting a job’.

The quality of our teaching is recognised by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, which has awarded our staff 39 national awards for teaching excellence over the past five years.

With the full purchase of our Singapore campus, we have extended our reach and sharpened our focus on issues of importance to the tropics.

What this means for students is that James Cook University is now truly an international university where over the coming years, there will be more opportunities for our students to spend time studying in Singapore as part of their degree program.

This guide is designed to help you learn about the University – our courses, campuses and more. I invite you to explore all that we have to offer and if you have further questions, staff at our Student Centre will be more than happy to assist.

2 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | www.jcu.edu.au

Equator

Our

trop

ical c

ampu

ses

Tropic of Capricorn

Tropic of Cancer

Singapore

CairnsTownsville

| 3 | 3

James Cook UniversityEducation for a confident future

James Cook University (JCU) offers students an outstanding education.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities positions JCU as a leading academic and research institution. JCU is placed in the top four per cent of more than 14,000 universities in the world. Among Asian and Pacific universities, JCU ranks in the top 100.

Like all the best universities, JCU has a five-star rating from the Good Universities Guide for graduate employment.

The University’s focus is to create a brighter future for life in the Tropics through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

JCU’s main campuses are in the heart of the Tropics – Cairns, Singapore and Townsville.

Australian students are able to study for a semester in Singapore, the thriving business hub of South-East Asia.

Study centres are located in Mackay, Mount Isa, Thursday Island, Atherton and Malanda, and there is a campus in Brisbane operated by Russo Higher Education.

JCU offers a comprehensive range of courses, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, allied health, science, engineering, law, business, IT, multimedia journalism, education, creative arts, arts, languages and the social sciences. Many courses include tropical and global perspectives.

The world of the Tropics is attracting increasing global focus. And no wonder. The Tropics is home to more than 40 per cent of the earth’s population, and some 80 per cent of all species. The world’s Tropical zone is a powerhouse of promise, with economies in Tropical regions growing at a faster rate than the rest of the world.

The Australian campuses are located near the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics region. This unique environment attracts students from around the world.

The University values Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures. JCU is proud to have a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students than many other universities.

Graduates are equipped with internationally recognised qualifications, leadership skills and self-reliance, and make valuable contributions to their professional fields, and to local and global communities.

The University’s namesake is Captain James Cook (1728-1779) the navigator and explorer. Students are encouraged to find inspiration in his legacy and to take up a personal challenge of exploration and discovery.

An exceptional reputationTop 4% of UniversiTies in The world

• The Academic Rankings of World Universities has placed JCU in the top four per cent of universities around the world. www.shanghairanking.com

research acTiviTies

• The University was rated by the Australian Government as performing ‘Well Above World Standard’ in the research areas of Environmental Science and Management, Ecological Applications and Medical Microbiology. www.arc.gov.au/era

Teaching awards

• JCU academics have been recognised with 39 national awards for teaching excellence in the past five years by the Office for Teaching and Learning.

YoUr fUTUre sUccess

• JCU has consistently been awarded five stars in the Good Universities Guide for ‘Success in Getting a job’. www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au

| 5

Engineering provides a springboard to careers that require critical thinking, communication, design and management skills and the practical application of science to commercial or industrial problems.

Traditional roles in civil, mechanical, chemical, computer systems, electrical or electronic engineering are some of the options available to graduates with a JCU engineering qualification.

People with engineering qualifications are needed to work on projects that benefit society, for example, projects as diverse as cleaning up the environment, developing prosthetic aids, developing clean and efficient transportation systems, finding new sources of energy or alleviating the world’s hunger problems. Studying a joint degree will broaden your engineering qualification and expand career options, read on.

Engineering for the tropicsStudying engineering at JCU offers opportunities to gain expertise in areas relevant to tropical environments around the world.

JCU is located between two World Heritage areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics forest environments – engineering students have access to some of the world’s most spectacular natural tropical laboratories, providing the impetus for much of the University’s research work.

JCU’s engineering staff conducts research in a range of areas including fluid mechanics, structural engineering, wind engineering, materials engineering, particle technology, systems engineering and geotechnical engineering.

Learn and experienceThe Bachelor of Engineering has a common first year (Level 1), available at the Cairns and Townsville campuses, with the remainder of the course offered at the JCU Townsville campus. Level 1 of study familiarises students with the five engineering majors. Students are equipped in their first year of study to make an informed choice of specialist area for their second year.

From Level 1 you are invited to attend presentations by senior engineering students and graduates across various disciplines. An Industry Scholars Program allows students to tour engineering sites and meet members of the engineering community to ensure an informed choice about a specialist area from Level 2.

This 4-year degree emphasises skills in engineering design, project management, teamwork and effective communication. As part of the course, students complete 12 weeks of paid Vacation Practice (VacPrac) to ensure graduates are work-ready from day one.

An engineering design project and a thesis project form a significant part of the third and fourth year (Level 3 and 4) studies. Students work individually and in teams to undertake a significant research or practical design task under the leadership of a supervising member of academic staff, or an external engineer.

Students are encouraged to gain maximum exposure to the world of engineering prior to entering the workforce by participating in the JCU Engineering Undergraduate Society and a range of organisations including Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders, the Institutions of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the Society of Women.

Professional recognitionJCU engineering graduates are eligible for professional accreditation that is recognised throughout the world.

Joint degreesAdd to your expertise and employability by enrolling in a joint degree, resulting in two qualifications acquired over a slightly longer period of time than the completion of a single degree. JCU’s Bachelor of Engineering majors can be combined with:

• One of many Bachelor of Science majors (5-year duration)

• Bachelor of Information Technology (5-year duration).

For example, combining a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with the Bachelor of Information Technology can give you expertise in both computer software and hardware development.

Australian Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander student supportJCU employs full-time Indigenous Student Support Officers (ISSOs) to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with academic, financial and mentoring support. Scholarships and bursaries are available, while other resources include the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) and the national Indigenous Cadetship Scheme (ICS), which provides supplementary wages and work experience.

Visit: www.jcu.edu.au/austindigenousinfo

Study Engineering

jcu.edu.au/engineering


Study overseas Apply to study abroad at JCU’s Singapore campus or at one of 30 JCU exchange partner universities around the world. Study subjects relevant to your course while overseas and receive credits towards your JCU degree. Participation in the Student Exchange program is subject to approval. To learn more, email <[email protected]> or visit www.jcu.edu.au/studentexchange

Add value to your degree JCU’s Professional College provides non-compulsory activities and workshops that will give you extra skills in leadership, community engagement, and cultural competency – skills sought after by potential employers. These programs are outside your degree studies but the extra effort will provide you with a valuable edge.

Visit: www.jcu.edu.au/procollege

Career opportunitiesengineering...saTisfYing, respecTed and well paid.

There is no shortage of challenging problems to be solved using engineering skills and often there exists no single answer, nor answer in the back of a reference book. JCU engineering studies teach students to devise a solution and how to present that solution as the best one. Whether it’s planning, designing and devising operating

systems for a computer chip or a dam, engineers work to advance society in practical ways – developing products and sustainable solutions for real-world problems.

JCU graduates have careers throughout Australia and internationally that include:

• civil engineers – working for government departments, public utilities and private companies providing planning and designs for buildings, roads, bridges, dams, ports, water supply and treatment systems.

• chemical engineers – working in minerals processing, chemical production and industrial processes, and in sectors such as water, minerals, energy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and food.

• computer systems engineers – working in hi-tech industries such as computer services, microprocessor systems, aviation and medical instrumentation, telephone, broadcast and entertainment systems, and electronic instrumentation.

• electrical and electronic engineers – working in industries that consume power such as power utilities, mines or mills, as well as with providers of telecommunication systems, computer products and electronic instrumentation.

• Mechanical engineers – working in a broad range of industries including the automotive and aeronautical industries, defence technology, power generation, food processing, shipbuilding and refrigeration.

and the great news is – According to the Good Universities Guide 2013, JCU’s Engineering graduate employment rate of 92 per cent is the second highest in Queensland. Additionally, JCU also ranks second highest in the state for highest average starting salaries.

Study Engineering (continued)

| 9

Tayla HickeyStudying Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

I chose Engineering so that I will always be challenged and learn new things on a daily basis.

Although my major is Chemical Engineering, a very interesting part of the structure of my degree is the cross-discipline subjects. Mechanical and Civil Engineering major students share my classes, so I give consideration to, and have understanding of, the various aspects of engineering – a very important part of real world skills.

As my hometown was small, I found the idea of going to university in a large city just too daunting. JCU offered smaller classes, and yet I have the opportunity to participate in campus life through involvement with things like open days, mentor and science programs and extra tutoring.


Chemical Engineering

What is Chemical Engineering?Chemical Engineers are concerned with sustainability – the environment and safety as founding principles for economic development. They develop safe, efficient processes to convert raw materials into useful products, as well as research and develop new technologies to solve current world problems. They plan specifications for full-scale production, taking into account costs, market needs, transportation, and environmental issues. They diagnose faults in process plants and prepare feasibility studies for various processes. Developing and testing new and alternative environmentally-friendly fuels is a growing area for chemical engineers.

Course overviewThe course ranges from the fundamentals through to the design, development and commissioning of processes that ultimately convert raw materials into useful products. The discipline has a healthy and ongoing relationship with many of the major process industries in north Queensland. As a result, our research has a strong focus on issues important to the region’s economy. This research includes improvements to sugar processing, copper electro-refining through modelling of fluid flow in electrolysis cells, solvent extraction and modelling solvent-solute effects, and applied Process Systems Engineering.

Course highlightsLaboratory and design work and the opportunity to work in teams with other engineering disciplines are key elements of this program. We also train students in advanced chemical technologies such as minerals processing, extractive metallurgy and bioprocessing. Local industries actively support this program by providing advice on course content, access to industrial plants, specialist guest lecturers and cutting edge design and research projects. Level 4 includes a research and process design project where students design a full-scale processing plant.

Professional recognitionGraduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia. All JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

caMpUs: Cairns (first year only); Townsville

Mode: on campus; full time or part time

dUraTion: 4 years full time

prereqUisiTes: English, Maths B

Mid-Year enTrY: Yes*

qTac codes: Cairns 324021; Townsville 314021

cricos: 015986G

* Commences in June in Townsville & Cairns with ‘Mathematical Foundations’ offered in block mode. Mid-year entry will not suit all candidates. Seek academic advice before applying, 1800 246 446.

Career opportunitiesOur engineering graduates work in a wide range of interesting and challenging positions nationally and internationally. Chemical Engineers graduate from JCU with particular expertise in the areas of minerals processing and process safety, design and management. Our degree also trains students in advanced chemical technologies, enabling them to play an active role in the maintenance and development of existing industrial processes, as well as entirely new processes. Chemical engineers are in high demand worldwide and are employed in a wide range of industries from research, water, minerals, energy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and food sectors. Students acquire expertise for careers in minerals processing, sugar refining, pharmaceutical product manufacturing, safety management and environmental assessment.

Your studyAfter completing a common Level 1, students start specialising through their chosen Major. A selection of subjects for this major include:

• Materials Science & Engineering

• Minerals Processing

• Conservation of Mass & Energy

• Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment

• Design of Reactors

• Safety, Design & Pollution Control

• Chemical Engineering Design

• Engineering Economics & Project Management

• Research Project

HonoursThe grade of honours is awarded based on Grade Point Average and research performance. JCU has an active research program and offers a wide range of postgraduate study options.

Joint degree opportunitiesJoint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU the Bachelor of Engineering can be combined with:

• Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Information Technology

See page 18 for further information.

| 11

Civil Engineering

What is Civil Engineering?Civil Engineers design, construct and maintain our built environment. Roads, railways, airports, buildings, ports, water supply systems, waste disposal systems, dams and mines all require creative solutions from civil engineers. By designing the most effective way the built environment can interact with the natural environment, civil engineers make our towns, cities, suburbs and houses better places to live.

Course overviewAfter completing the first common Engineering year, Civil Engineering students are introduced to the design of timber, steel and concrete structures, the principles of fluid mechanics, environmental and geotechnical engineering, surveying and road design.

Design becomes an increasingly important component in Levels 3 and 4, when students undertake more advanced design subjects such as Design of Steel and Concrete Structures and Civil Engineering Design.

This is where engineering training differs from that of a scientist. All students need to complete a 1-year research-based thesis project. These final-year thesis projects are often sponsored by industry or are related to current research projects.

Course highlightsThe School of Engineering and Physical Sciences has strong professional links enabling industry input into course content, student access to industrial plants, field trips, specialist lecturers and stimulating work placement opportunities.

Leading professional engineers teach design subjects emphasising real world structural, geotechnical, transportation and environmental engineering challenges and solutions.

Professional recognitionAll JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our engineering graduates work in a wide range of interesting and challenging positions nationally and internationally.

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)







cricos: 015986G


Career opportunitiesCivil Engineers are employed in public utilities, government departments, private companies, and non-government agencies involved in community development and disaster recovery. They are trained to work in planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, railways, dams, port facilities, water supply and wastewater treatment systems.


• Engineering Mechanics

• Structural Analysis

• Design of Concrete, Steel & Timber Structures

• Soil, Foundations & Rocks

• Water & Wastewater Engineering

• Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering









Computer Systems Engineering

What is Computer Systems Engineering?Computer systems engineers provide technical leadership and design skills to the computing, information technology and telecommunications industries. They use skills from the physical sciences, computer science and low-voltage electrical engineering to solve practical problems. This can involve Computer Interfacing and Control, Communication Systems and Networking, and Software Systems.

Course overviewThis course combines the low voltage electrical engineering areas in electronics, communication and embedded systems with software, networking and operating principles from the computer science area.

Course highlightsPractical application of the theory is emphasised in laboratory work, projects and a thesis. Opportunity for paid work placements is provided to students.

Professional recognitionAll JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our engineering graduates work in a wide range of interesting and challenging positions nationally and internationally.

Career opportunitiesComputer systems engineers are employed by hi-tech industries for servicing, manufacturing and/or development of embedded microprocessor systems, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products and digital systems, digital telecommunications (telephony and broadcast systems), and entertainment (sound and graphics quality in cinemas and computer games), and electronic instrumentation.

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)







cricos: 015986G



• Circuit Theory

• Embedded Systems Design

• Software Engineering

• Computer Interface & Control

• Communication Systems

• Electronics

• Signal Processing

• Automatic Control








Twelve weeks of paid, industry-based placements provides our students with valuable industry experience and contacts.

| 13

Agatha KinyuaStudying Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

As electricity is at the core of a civilised modern world, I chose to study Electrical Engineering so I can hopefully be involved in solving the existing energy issues through work in renewable sources.

I chose to study here, as JCU offers a bachelor degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with opportunity to study other branches of engineering in the first year.

The highlight of my study so far has been the design project in my second year of study. It is a group project and although it is challenging, I have learnt a lot of hands on skills, for example, drawing a schematic, designing a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), soldering the integrated circuit, coding and ensuring that the whole design works.


Electrical & Electronic Engineering

What is Electrical and Electronic Engineering?Electrical and electronic engineers provide technical leadership and design skills to the electronics, telecommunications, signal processing and power engineering related industries. They use mathematical and scientific principles to design, build, fault find, analyse and control all things electrical including Integrated Circuits (chips), electronics and electrical consumer goods, renewable energy, and the smart electricity grid.

Course overviewThe course covers the key areas of Electrical Engineering including control, electronics, communications and electrical power. The practical applications of electrical principles are examined through experiments, group assignments and project work.

Course highlightsFacilities at JCU include well equipped laboratories. There is also in-house hardware and software to design, simulate and manufacture printed circuit layouts, and extensive mathematical simulation tools, to name a few applications.

The course features practical problem-based and problem-led learning through practical design exercises, and developing teamwork skills is emphasised.

Professional recognitionAll JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our Engineering graduates work in a wide range of interesting and challenging positions nationally and internationally.

Career opportunitiesElectrical and electronic engineers are employed by industries that generate, distribute or consume large amounts of electrical power (power utilities, mines, mills, etc.) as well as industries that design, manufacture or service telecommunications systems, networks and consumables, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products and signal processing systems.

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)







cricos: 015986G



• Circuit Theory

• Power Engineering

• Signal Processing

• Automatic Control

• Electromagnetism Optics & Thermodynamics

• Computer Interface & Control

• Communication Systems

• Electronics

• Materials Science & Engineering








| 15

Dr Julie LovisaDECRA* Fellow and Engineering Lecturer

I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at JCU Townsville. From the very early stages of study I knew wanted to pursue a career in academia, where both teaching and research are highly valued.

I help students develop the problem solving mindset, so crucial to engineering, and it is particularly rewarding to see their thinking process evolve over the course of their degree.

As part of my teaching technique, I use social networking, creating a Facebook page for each subject. Each site becomes a one-stop source for information, making it an invaluable learning tool.

I received a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA); a Commonwealth grant that will fund my research in soft soil settlement and stabilisation for three years. * Discovery Early Career Researcher Award


Mechanical Engineering

What is Mechanical Engineering?Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of everything you think of as a machine – from bicycles to robots to supersonic jets. Mechanical engineers design, create and improve systems and machinery used for domestic, public and industrial purposes.

Course overviewThis course provides a broad foundation in engineering science and engineering design. Core subjects cover:

• dynamics and vibration: What are the velocities, accelerations and resulting forces for a system in motion? How do you predict and control vibration?

• engineering Materials: What are the properties of various materials and how to choose the appropriate materials for specific engineering applications?

• Manufacturing: How to manufacture parts and what manufacturing processes should you select?

• Thermodynamics: How is energy converted to useful power? What are the losses?

• fluid Mechanics: How does a pipe network system work? How can a Porsche racing car reach a speed of over 350 kilometres an hour? Why is an understanding of turbulence so important?

• heat and Mass Transfer: How is thermal energy transferred from one body to another? How do you calculate heat transfer rates from temperature and velocity data? How do you predict temperature distributions?

• Mechanical design: Learn how to design simple to complex mechanical components and systems by conducting interesting design projects in Levels 2, 3 and 4.

Course highlightsA particular strength of the Mechanical Engineering program at JCU is the application of Advanced Computational Techniques and Mechanical Design. This course provides a general mechanical engineering education along with additional expertise in special needs of industries operating in the tropical environments of northern Australia and Southeast Asia.

Professional recognitionAll JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our Engineering graduates work in a wide range of interesting and challenging positions nationally and internationally.

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)







cricos: 015986G


Career opportunitiesMechanical engineers work in industries that design systems and machinery to generate power, make products, move things, or help in building. They are particularly sought after by the mining industries.

Mechanical engineers may also work in the automotive industry, in manufacturing, building services, the aeronautical industry, defence technology, chemical processing, power generation, food processing and public utilities. They analyse and solve complex problems, conceive elegant engineering solutions and design mechanical products, accessories, or systems used in production plants, transportation, manufacturing, refrigeration, aviation, air conditioning, power generation and shipbuilding.


• Engineering Mechanics

• Materials & Manufacturing

• Mechanical Design

• Dynamics of Machine Elements

• Fluid Mechanics


• Research Project.






| 17

Engineering joint degrees

Robert PykeBachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) -Bachelor of Information Technology, Graduated 2013Software Development Engineer, Amazon, Seattle (USA)

Initially I was interested in pursuing a career as a chemical engineer. JCU’s common first year, for all Engineering majors, enabled me to try all the different areas of Engineering. I realised that I really enjoyed programming and changed my major to Computer Systems Engineering.

I decided to combine my initial choice with the IT degree, giving a software focus to the traditional hardware and mathematics strengths of engineering.

With IT as part of my degree, I had a wider choice of electives, breaking up the difficult study of Engineering subjects with some fun IT electives. And taking the extra year to finish a joint degree provided me with greater employment opportunities.

Within months of graduating I got a job with Amazon as a software developer.

Bachelor of Engineering- Bachelor of Information Technology




prereqUisiTes: English; Maths B


qTac code: Cairns 324071; Townsville 314071

cricos: 070557E

Please note: mid-year entry students commence in June in Townsville & Cairns with ‘Mathematical Foundations’ offered in Block Mode.

Why combine Engineering and IT?Combining Engineering and IT qualifications will give you a powerful degree for careers that require innovative and creative IT solutions. Depending on your Engineering and IT specialisations, you will have rewarding career opportunities with cutting-edge industries including electronics and communications technologies, computer system engineering, and electricity supply industries.

Bachelor of Engineering-Bachelor of Science




prereqUisiTes: English, Maths B and Chemistry for all majors except Physics major, which also requires Physics or Maths C

Mid-Year enTrY: Yes

qTac code: Cairns 324051; Townsville 314051

cricos: 028997G

Why combine Engineering and Science?Engineers have unique problem-solving skills. Combining these with a Science specialisation can create a valuable qualification for many industries and for government and research careers. There are 16 majors in the Bachelor of Science at JCU. Career areas include natural resource management, environmental consulting, communication technologies and minerals processing, to name a few.


Alternative Entry Pathways

James Cook University has a commitment to make university education accessible and achievable for a wider range of people in our region. If it has been a while since you finished school, or if you do not have the academic entry requirements for the course you want to study, there are other entry options available to you. Below is a brief overview of some of the alternative entry pathways available at JCU.

Bridging subjects Many degrees in science and health have prerequisites in addition to Year 12 English. If you do not have these prerequisites, you may be able to complete a bridging subject in chemistry or mathematics as intensive subjects over the summer vacation. Contact the Student Centre on 1800 246 446 for information.

Upgrading options If you do not receive the OP/Rank required for your preferred course, there are other options to improve your OP/Rank. For example, complete study in another degree or diploma course, or complete a TAFE course. Contact the JCU Student Centre on 1800 246 446 to discuss strategies to help you upgrade your Rank.

Tertiary Access Course (TAC)TAC is a short (six months full time or 12 months part time) preparatory course for students who have not completed high school, or who do not have the academic entry requirements to enrol in some undergraduate courses at JCU. It is free for eligible applicants and provides the skills and confidence to enter into many JCU degrees. For more information, visit www.jcu.edu.au/apply/pathways

Diploma courses at JCUThe Diploma of Higher Education is a 1-year introductory course (two years part-time) designed to provide students with a supported pathway to higher education success. This course is for students who do not qualify for entry into a bachelor degree, or for those seeking additional support and preparation before moving into bachelor degree study. Students can study a mix of introductory and Level-1 (first year) subjects in the following study streams: • Business Studies• Engineering and Applied Sciences (details included next column)• General Studies• Health • Information Technology • Science• Society and Culture.

On successful completion of the diploma, students can graduate with the diploma qualification and then apply for entry into a degree course at JCU. Students transferring into a degree course may receive advanced standing for successfully completed subjects.

Alternative entry with QTACThe Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) also take into account any work experience and other qualifications you may have gained since school, so it’s important to list these on your QTAC application and provide supporting documentation. You can also sit the Personal Competencies Assessment and/or Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with QTAC to improve your rank. Visit the QTAC website here: www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-NonYear12/AlternativeEntry.html

Diploma of Higher Education (Engineering & Applied Science)

caMpUs: Cairns; Townsville


dUraTion: 1 year full time

prereqUisiTes: English language proficiency

Mid-Year enTrY: Yes


Course overviewThe Diploma of Higher Education (Engineering and Applied Science) stream consists of two core subjects plus a mix of introductory and Level-1 subjects within the engineering and applied science fields. Successful completion of this Diploma allows entry into a wide range of degree programs along with credit for some subjects successfully completed.

To enter this pathway program, applicants need to demonstrate they have the English language proficiency required to complete the course.

For further information, contact the Student Centre, Freecall (from within Australia) 1800 246 446 or email <[email protected]>

Course structure*core subjectsDeveloping Academic SkillsLearning in a Digital Environment

stream electivesPreparatory Chemistry OR Chemistry: A Central ScienceEngineering 1Computing for EngineersProcess EngineeringPreparatory Maths OR Algebra and Calculus 1Statistics and Data Analysis 1Preparatory Physics OR Advanced Stream Physics 1Advanced Stream PhysicsElectric CircuitsModelling Natural SystemsEvolution of the EarthEnvironmental Process and Global ChangeIntroduction to Ecology

elective subjectsIntroductory University MathematicsIntroductory University ScienceEffective Writing

*Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change.

| 19

AccommodationDeciding where to live

Your accommodation options while studying at JCU, will depend on availability, your budget and your individual preferences. Townsville and Cairns are large regional cities with a range of housing options for students.

JCU also facilitates accommodation for students who are on clinical placement as part of their Health Sciences degree at our study centres across northern Queensland.

Start looking ASAPThe JCU Accommodation Support Service facilitates the online application process for on-campus living in the colleges and halls on the Townsville campus. Competition is strong for this type of accommodation so it is best to submit your application and pay your registration fee early. You may wish to contact the colleges and halls directly and discuss their facilities first.

For accommodation options off campus, the Accommodation Support Service maintains a web database of private rental and share accommodation in houses, units, granny flats, full board and caretaker arrangements in both Cairns and Townsville.

Search these options and contact the accommodation provider directly via the Off-campus Accommodation link at: www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Making a decisionHere are some things to think about when you are deciding where to live:

• Do you want to live with other students?

• Do you want to live on or off campus?

• If you want to live on campus, have you registered your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment?

• Do you want to cook your own meals or have someone else cook for you?

• How much do the different housing options cost? What’s your budget?

• Do you want to walk to university?

What does it cost? Student halls and colleges on the Townsville campus offer full board, single room and share options, with a range of prices. An average price per week for a student room in a hall or college with full board (all meals provided) can range from $280 to $400. Rental and share accommodation in Cairns and Townsville can cost anywhere from $120 per week for a room in a share apartment or house.

Help with costsIf you have to move away from home to study and are from a disadvantaged background, Commonwealth Government Scholarships can assist with relocation and accommodation costs. For more information, visit: www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

Homestay with a familyStaying with a local family in their home is another option that suits some students. There are also options for short-term housing arrangements. Visit the ‘homestay’ link on the JCU Accommodation website.

Cairns campusoff-caMpUs accoMModaTion

Cairns is an internationally recognised premier tourist destination. There are many commercial accommodation providers offering short- and long-term accommodation, as well as share house and homestay options. To check options, visit the Accommodation website (see below).

Our two preferred off-campus options are within 400 metres of campus, making it an easy walk to uni.

cairns student lodgeFully-catered accommodation for 225 students. (07) 4057 1111, <[email protected]>www.studentlodge.com.au

The Beaches Luxury apartments: www.the-beaches.com.au

share hoUse/privaTe renTal accoMModaTion

If you think you would like to live in a share house, we recommend you contact Cairns Sharehouse, a private business that professionally manages share facilities for students in houses, units and apartments around Cairns. (07) 4041 1875 <[email protected]>www.cairns-sharehouse.com

Singapore campusesOn arrival in Singapore, most students choose to stay in an off-campus student hostel. A student hostel provides a good level of accommodation at a reasonable cost and gives students the time they need to make a well-informed decision on long-term accommodation.

<[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Townsville campusliving on caMpUs

Approximately 1,475 students live in student halls and colleges on campus. Most colleges offer full-board accommodation, providing three meals a day. Some have self-catering options.

Student halls and colleges provide:

• A single study/bedroom furnished with bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, wardrobe, phone connection,

• Internet access and email address.

Additional facilities may include computer rooms, televisions, laundry, sport and recreation resources, and tutorial support.

The halls and colleges are listed herein and you can contact them directly or visit the Accommodation Service website for links.

residenTial colleges

There are three colleges on the JCU Townsville campus. Most colleges offer full board, with three meals a day. There are single room and share options, with a range of prices.

Colleges are:• Saints Catholic College

www.cathcollegesjcu.edu.au <[email protected]>

• St Mark’s College www.stmarks.jcu.edu.au <[email protected]>

• The John Flynn College www.johnflynn.org <[email protected]>

Halls of residenceThere are four non-denominational, on-campus halls housing 770 students. Options include full board and self-catering, single- and twin-share rooms and townhouses. Some wheelchair accessible self-catering units are available.

• University Hall

• George Roberts Hall

• Western Courts

• Rotary International House.

Enquire via www.jcu.edu.au/jcuhalls

Further informationJCU Accommodation Support Service(07) 4781 4148+61 7 4781 4148<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation


Competition for on-campus accommodation is high so it is

important to apply early. You can apply online.

| 21

Joshua ArgentStudying Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

Studying a degree in Electrical Engineering is closely related to my current career as an electrician so it broadens my understanding of electrical theory and the industry.

When the opportunity came along to increase my skillset through enrolling at university, I was eager to test myself. Choosing JCU was easy as well, since I live in Townsville and many of my friends and some of my family have completed degrees at JCU. In the tropics we are susceptible to specific environmental issues that demand deliberate and considered design calculations, which makes things interesting and challenging.

Time management is an important skill. I currently work full time, run my own business, and study part time, so work-study-life balance is tricky. I am considering a future career in power engineering, or perhaps in robotics or bio-engineering.


Engineering – courses summaryBACHELOR DEGREEwith majors

Prerequisites Years(full time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-Year entry

OP/RANK Page ref Cairns Townsville

ENgiNEEriNg

Chemical English; Maths B 4 324021* 314021 yes 12/74 11

Civil English; Maths B 4 324021* 314021 yes 12/74 12

Computer Systems English; Maths B 4 324021* 314021 yes 12/74 13

Electrical and Electronic English; Maths B 4 324021* 314021 yes 12/74 15

Mechanical English; Maths B 4 324021* 314021 yes 12/74 17

JOINT BACHELOR DEGREES Prerequisites Years (full time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-year entry OP/RANK Page refCairns Townsville

ENgiNEEriNg-iNformAtioN tEChNologY

English; Maths B 5 324071* 314071 yes† 12/74 18

ENgiNEEriNg-SCiENCE ^ English; Maths B; Chemistry (plus any other requirements for chosen Science major)

5 324051* 314051 yes†# 12/74 18

Please note, campus availability for joint degrees depends on majors chosen.

PATHWAYS PROGRAMS Prerequisites Years (full time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-year entry

OP/RANK Page refCairns Townsville

Diploma of Higher Education (Engineering and Applied Science)

English language proficiency 1 320041 310041 yes new course 19

Tertiary Access Course (TAC) Internal Selection Program (ISP) 0.5 apply to JCU apply to JCU yes N/A 19

* Level 1 (first year) only † commencing in mid June, prior to Study Period 2. Mid-year entry will not suit all candidates. # depending on Science major chosen ^ all Science majors available, except for the General Science program N/A = not applicable Please note, Honours programs are available for most JCU bachelor degrees. The minimum duration for an Honours degree is four years of full-time study.

| 23

Want to know about the following?• Entry requirements for school leavers and non-school leavers• How to apply to JCU – study costs and scholarships• Campus life• Accommodation• Technology, library and study resources• Student support services• Information for Indigenous students• Upcoming info sessions

Then visit our Student Centre on campus and pick up a JCU Undergraduate Guide.

Online version: www.jcu.edu.au/publicationsYou can also visit our website: jcu.edu.au

Here is a full list of our Undergraduate study area booklets:

Arts, Social Sciences, Social Work & PsychologyBusiness & ITCreative ArtsEducationEngineeringLawMedicine, Health & Veterinary SciencesScience

You can also find these booklets at our campuses, or online at:www.jcu.edu.au/publications

View specific course information online at:www.jcu.edu.au/courses

If you have any enquiries, feel free to contact us:

Student Centre: freecall 1800 246 446Email: <[email protected]>

Find out more1800 246 446jcu.edu.au


© James Cook University, Marketing and Engagement, 2014.

Edit: Sonja Anderson, Angus McColl Design: Cameron LeBherz Print: Lotsa Printing

Photography: 123RF, Andrew Rankin, Brad Newton, Cameron LeBherz, iStockphoto, Kerry Trapnell, NASA, Orpheus Island Resort, Paul Dymond, Romy Siegmann, Shutterstock, Steven Nowakowski, Steve Rutherford, Through the Looking Glass Photography, Tourism Queensland.

This publication is intended as a general guide. Information is correct at the time of printing. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice. James Cook University CRICOS Provider number 00117J

Content: Pacesetter coated, satin, 90gsm Cover: Maine recycled, silk, 250gsm

jcu.edu.au

undergraduate courses - engineering 2015

Documents

university jcu

international university

study engineering

jcu campuses

mechanical engineering

civil engineering

chemical engineering

engineering courses