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Associate Degree of Engineering Major Agricultural Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20680
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Professional experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 16
plus 5-7 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     16
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Year 1 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
CIV1500Applied Mechanics
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials 
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 
Year 2 Courses: 
AGR2301Agricultural Science 
AGR2302Agricultural Machinery 
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics 
ENV2103Hydraulics I 
ENV3105Hydrology 
Three Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
AGR2902Field Practice 
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 
ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 
ENG2911AD Capstone Project 
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 
Electives:  
AGR3303Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies
AGR3304Soil Science 
AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENV2201Land Studies 
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 
MEC2402Stress Analysis 
Any approved Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Agricultural) course

Other majors

The other majors for the Associate Degree of Engineering are: Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Power and Process.