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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Major Agricultural Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

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 24
Plus 4-6 x practice courses (0 unit value) 0
Total 24


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
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 
Year 2 Courses: 
AGR2301Agricultural Science
AGR2302Agricultural Machinery
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENV2103Hydraulics I
ENV3105Hydrology
MEC2402Stress Analysis 
 One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses: 
AGR3303Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies
AGR3304Soil Science
AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
ENV4106Irrigation Science
Two Elective - see Electives
Practice Courses:
AGR2902Field Practice
AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist 
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 
Electives:
ELE1301Computer Engineering 
ELE2103Linear Systems and Control
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENV2201Land Studies
ENV3104Hydraulics II 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3 
MEC2202Manufacturing Processes
MEC2301Design of Machine Elements
MEC2401Dynamics I
MEC3203Materials Technology
MEC3303System Design
 Any approved BEng (AgrEng) course

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are: Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Infrastructure Management, Mechanical and Power.