Diploma of Engineering

Macquarie University

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Overview The course provides an introduction to general engineering studies.

The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate engineering degree and will facilitate articulation into the second year of an undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and concepts … For more content click the Read More button below.The course provides an introduction to general engineering studies.

The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate engineering degree and will facilitate articulation into the second year of an undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and concepts in Engineering.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in key engineering and related areas such as: electrical and mechanical concepts, computing, mathematics and physics.
2. Identify, analyse, interpret and apply engineering concepts, relevant data and information to solve a diverse range of problems.
3. Use specialised technical skills and tools to analyse and explain data, to produce reports and to complete projects
4. Develop communication skills through teamwork and classroom presentations.
5. Work independently or collaboratively and manage time effectively.

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