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Associate Degree of Engineering Major Process 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
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:
CIV1500Applied Mechanics
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
MEC1501Introduction to Process Engineering
Year 2 Courses:
ELE1301Computer Engineering
MEC2101Thermodynamics
MEC2501Process Engineering Systems
Five Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses:
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG2909Work Experience - Associate
ENG2911AD Capstone Project
MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1
Electives:
Choose any course from this table. Students completing a Minor program of study must complete all courses under the Minor heading.
CHE1110Chemistry 1
CHE2120Chemistry 2
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids
MEC3204Production Engineering
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
Instrumentation and Control minor:
ELE1502Electronic Circuits
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ELE2101Control and Instrumentation
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design
Machine Systems minor:
MEC2202Manufacturing Processes
MEC2301Design of Machine Elements
MEC2402Stress Analysis
MEC2405Machine Dynamics
MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2
Process Plant Technology minor:
4 CP Unspecified Block Exemption on successful completion of specified courses within PMA50108 Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Other majors

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