Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Course handbook
General Information
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is a course which enables students to acquire and develop broad engineering skills. This is a three year (full time equivalent) degree that would enable graduates to find work as an engineering technologist in various fields ranging from civil, manufacturing, energy, mining or construction to roles in government or consulting. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology could find work in para-professional engineering positions, as engineering draftspersons and technicians, in engineering teams or as an assistant to an engineer in an industrial or manufacturing setting, as a software developer or in robotics and mechatronics.
Study structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Introduction to Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10009 |
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Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10025 |
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Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10001 |
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Engineering Materials
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10002 |
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Engineering Mechanics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10003 |
|
Calculus and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10012 |
|
Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10013 |
|
Energy and Motion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHY10001 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Structural Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20004 |
|
Vibration and Signal Analysis
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20008 |
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Solid Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE30004 |
|
Machine Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE30005 |
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Heat Transfer
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE40001 |
|
Integrated Engineering Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE40010 |
|
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE40011 |
|
Statistics and Computation for Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH20010 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Object Oriented Programming
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS20007 |
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Fundamentals of Data Management
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS20015 |
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Concurrent Programming
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS40003 |
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Computing Technology Project A
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS40005 |
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Computing Technology Project B
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS40006 |
|
Research Report A
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT40010 |
|
Software Architectures and Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
SWE30003 |
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Software Testing and Reliability
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
SWE30009 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Topics in Computer Science
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS40004 |
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Computing Technology Project A
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS40005 |
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Computing Technology Project B
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS40006 |
|
Circuits & Electronics 1
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
EEE20006 |
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Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG20009 |
|
Research Report A
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT40010 |
|
Mechatronics Systems Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
RME40002 |
|
Robot Systems Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
RME40003 |
These recommended elective units can deepen your understanding of your chosen major or an area of interest. A full list of available elective units can be found upon enrolment.
Mechanical engineering
- MEEE20003 Fluid Mechanics 1: Forces and Energy
- MEE20005 Materials Processing and Machining
- MEE20006 Engineering Dynamics
- MEE20007 Design and Product Visualisation Project
- MEE30001 Manufacturing Engineering
- MEE40003 Machine Dynamics
- MEE40004 Fluid Mechanics 2: Machine, Supersonics and Modelling
- MME30002 Engineering Management Project
Software Engineering
- COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS30008 Data Structures and Patterns
- COS30017 Software Development for Mobile Devices
- COS300019 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- COS30082 Applied Machine Learning
- COS40004 Topics in Computer Science
- COS40007 Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
- MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
Robotics and Mechatronics
- COS10011 Creating Web Aplications
- COS20007 Objects Oriented Programming
- COS20015 Fundamentals of Data Management
- ENG20010 Engineering Technology Design Project
- EEE40017 Machine Vision
- MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
- RME30002 Control and Automation
- RME30003 Robotic Control
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Course, students will be able to:
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
- apply the basic tools and practices of project management within project work.
- apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team
- apply professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and awareness of indigenous system in professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
- reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Career opportunities
Graduates can find work as an engineering technologist, be an assistant to an engineer or in middle management of an engineering company or related field.
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Engineering Technology students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
- eight [8] core units (100 credit points)
- eight [8] units of study from a discipline major in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering , Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (100 credit points).
- eight [8] units of other studies (100 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology award is 200 credit points (normally 16 units).
Admission criteria
Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.
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