Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

Topics covered include:

• the nature of engineering and spatial science
• fundamentals of engineering science and their application
• an exposure to a range of professional skills including technical communications, presentation tools, information literacy and project management.

What you will learn

When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:

• demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of engineering and spatial science professions and their impact on society and the environment
• demonstrate an awareness of the attributes required by graduates in engineering and spatial science professions 
• demonstrate an understanding of the engineering systems approach towards engineering design and analysis, across the broad spectrum of engineering and spatial sciences
• describe the fundamental concepts of engineering science in relation to dimensions and units, space and time, mass and force, temperature and heat transfer, basic electrical theory and energy transfer
• demonstrate an ability to identify and link basic concepts and parameters in an engineering or spatial science context
• apply basic quantitative relations for the analysis of space and time, mass and force, temperature and heat transfer, electrical circuit and energy transfer using appropriate SI units and treatment of associated uncertainties
• research and synthesise information, and apply analytical and critical thinking to that information
• understand the need for accurate, concise, unambiguous communications in technical projects
• prepare and present, effective, and efficient communications using appropriate presentation tools.

Entry requirements

Assessment

Assessment for this course is:

• 60% internally assessed
• 40% exam

For more information about exams, including a full list of exam times see our exam information.

Exams

Textbooks

There is a textbook needed for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.

Textbooks

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.