The information provided here has been prepared to help you understand which courses you should complete in the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

We recommend you use this information in conjunction with the recommended enrolment plans for this program.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the First Year Engineering Team Yr1eng@uq.edu.au.

Core Courses

Complete all core courses:

ENGG1100

Engineering Design

Semester 1 or 2

You should enrol in ENGG1100 in you first semester of study in the BE(Hons) at UQ.

ENGG1001 or

CSSE1001

Programming for Engineers

Semester 1 or 2

While students can progress in any specialisation with either of these courses:

  • CSSE1001 is recommended for Specialisations in Software or Electrical Engineering; and students enrolled in BInfTech or BCompSci Dual Degree Programs.
  • Students in the Specialisation in Mechatronic Engineering should choose whichever course they have the greatest interested in.
  • ENGG1001 is recommended for all other students.

 

Introduction to Software Engineering

Semester 1 or 2

MATH1051 or

MATH1071 

and

MATH1052 or

MATH1072

Calculus & Linear Algebra ISemester 1 or 2 or Summer

The figure below provides a guide to choosing your mathematics course in your first semester at UQ.

If you have not completed High School Specialist Mathematics with at least a grade of C, you must first complete MATH1050 prior to enrolling in these courses.

You should complete one of MATH1051 or MATH1071 and one of MATH1052 or MATH1072.

These courses cover the key mathematical concepts and methods required for engineering. MATH1051 and MATH1052 focuss on mathematical methods and their applications; whereas MATH1071 and MATH1072 have a greater focus on pure mathematics, abstract theory and rigorous mathematical proofs underlying the methods. Choose the courses that align with your interests.

To enrol in MATH1071 and MATH1072, you you must have achieved a grade of A or B in High School Specialist Mathematics OR a grade of 6 or 7 in MATH1050.

You must have already completed, or be concurrently enrolled in MATH1051 or MATH1071 before enrolling in MATH1052 or MATH1072.

 

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First Year Engineering Foundation Courses

Complete at least one (#2) First Year Engineering Foundation Courses:

All specialisations require you to complete at least one First Year Foundation course. If you are in the Flexible First Year, it is recommended that you complete all three of the following  to keep your options open.

ENGG1300

Introduction to Electrical Systems

Semester 1 or 2

ENGG1300 is required for specialisations in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Software Engineering.

ENGG1500

Engineering Thermo-dynamics

Semester 1 or 2

ENGG1500 is required for specialisations in Chemical and Mechanical Engineering

ENGG1700

Statics and Materials

Semester 1 or 2

ENGG1700 is required for specialisations in Civil, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

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Preparatory Courses

If you have not completed senior high school specialist mathematics, chemistry and physics (or interstate/international equivalents) you may need to complete up to two (#4) of Preparatory Science and Math Courses. If required, you should complete during your first semester of study.

MATH1050

Mathematical Foundations

Semester 1 or 2

  • MATH1050 is equivalent to high school specialist mathematics
  • MATH1050 is required if you have not completed high school specialist mathematics with at least a grade of C
  • MATH1050 is not available if you achieved a grade of A or B in high school specialist mathematics

Satisfactory completion of High School Specialist Mathematics or MATH1050 is required to proceed all specialisations.

CHEM1090

Introduction to Chemistry

Semester 1

CHEM1090 is equivalent to high school chemistry. Satisfactory completion of High School Chemistry or CHEM1090 is strongly to enrol into these first year Engineering foundation and elective courses.

  • CHEM1100
  • ENGG1500

CHEM1090 or high school chemistry is required with a: 

  • Specialisation in Chemical Engineering
  • Specialisation in Mechanical Engineering
  • Major in Biomedical Engineering
  • Major in Bioprocess Engineering
  • Major in Environmental Engineering

CHEM1090 is not required if you achieved a grade of B or higher in High School chemistry. You will need EAIT Faculty permission to enrol in CHEM1090.

(Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au).

 

PHYS1171

Physical Basis or Biological Systems

Semester 1 or 2

PHYS1171 is equivalent to high school physics. Satisfactory completion of High School Physics or PHYS1171 is strongly recommended in the Flexible First Year, and is required to proceed in Specialisations in:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering

PHYS1171 is not available if you achieved a grade of B or higher in High School Physics. You will need EAIT Faculty permission to enrol in PHYS1171 (Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au).

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First Year Engineering Electives

Once you have chosen your required courses, you may have space to complete up to three (#6) electives.

Specialisation Electives:

These courses are compulsory in particular specialisations (and recommended to be taken in first year if possible), and may be taken in other specialisations as electives.

CHEM1100

Chemistry 1

Semester 1 or 2

Compulsory course for Specialisation in Chemical Engineering

INFS1200

Introduction to Information Systems

Semester 1 or 2

Compulsory course for Specialisation in Software Engineering, and Minor in Data Science. Elective in Minor in Computing.

MATH1061

Discrete Mathematics

Semester 1 or 2

Compulsory course for Specialisation in Software Engineering

Engineering Plus Electives

These courses are designed to broader your engineering education.

DSGN1500

Design for a Better World

Semester 2. 

Compulsory course in the Minor in Design.

ENGG2000

Humanitarian Engineering

Semester 2. 

 

Major and Minor Electives

These courses are compulsory or electives within engineering majors or minors

BIOL1040

Cells to Organisms

Semester 1 or 2

Elective in the Major in Biomedical Engineering

BIOE1001

Principles of Biomedical & Bioprocess Engineering

Semester 1

Compulsory course in the Major in Biomedical Engineering and the Major in Bioprocess Engineering

ERTH1501

Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers

Semester 1

Elective in the Major in Geotechnical Engineering and the Major in Environmental Engineering

Accelerate Electives

These are second year course (“level 2 courses”) that can be completed during your first year of study if you know which specialisation you want to complete.

You will need to have the available space in first year to fit them in and have completed any pre-requisite courses in your first semester. These allow you to experience more of a specialisation in first year. This can give you a better idea of what that specialisation is like and whether you want continue that specialisation in second year. If you do continue that specialisation, it will free up elective spots in later years.  

Don’t worry if you don't want to, or don’t have space to complete these courses during your first year – you will be able to complete these in a later semester like most students. It is just a little jump ahead if you want it.

CSSE2010

Introduction to Computer Systems

Semester 1 or 2

Compulsory course for Specialisations in Electrical, Mechatronic and Software Engineering. 

CSSE2002

Programming in the Large

Semester 1 or 2

Compulsory course for Specialisations in Software Engineering, Major in Computer Engineering, and Minor in Computing

CIVL2135

Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Semester 1

Compulsory course for the Specialisation in Civil Engineering

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