Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries) (BTech(DefIndus))
Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries) (BTech(DefIndus))
Program Code
BTDI
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2020
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries) is designed to meet future workforce needs in defence industries. The program is designed to develop key skills and knowledge across multiple disciplines to deliver a unique set of attributes sought after by defence industries. This program builds a sound foundation of engineering science and develops skills to identify, analyse and solve complex problems. The education experience is broadened with modules in human factors, logistics, society and sustainability. The program strongly promotes workplace readiness alongside formal learning with the inclusion of two internship placements.
The Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries) is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Conditions
Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries)
There shall be a Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
Level I courses to a maximum of 24 units
Level II courses to a maximum of 21 units
Level III courses to the value of at least 27 units
Core courses to the value of 57 units
Elective courses to a maximum of 9 units, including Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units
Internships comprising 3 units at Level II and 12 or 6 units at Level III
Core Courses
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Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries)
Core
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COLL 2001 Sustainability 3 COLL 3001 Society 3 ENG 3004 Interdisciplinary Professional Practice 3 ENG 3305 Human Factors for Decision Making 3 MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice 3 PROJMGNT 1001 Foundations of Project Management 3 TECH 1001 Mathematics for Technology 3 TECH 1002 Data Analytics for Technology 3 TECH 1003 Engineering Technology and Digital Design 3 TECH 1004 Artificial Intelligence Technologies 3 TECH 1005 Cyber Security 3 TECH 1006 Engineering Mechanics Technology 3 TECH 2001 Electrical Principles 3 TECH 2002 Materials 3 TECH 2003 Mechatronics 3 TECH 2004 Industry 4.0 3 TECH 3001 Defence Procurement and Logistics 3 TECH 3002 Systems Engineering 3 and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value TECH 1007 Defence Industry and Security 3 or
Elective (3 unit)
Work Based Training
Students must complete work placements to the value of 15 units:
3 units at Level 2, and
12 units at Level 3 (either as a 12 unit placement or as a 6 unit placement with 6 units of electives at level 3)Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value TECH 2100 Internship 3 and
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value TECH 3200 Internship 12 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value TECH 3100 Internship 6 and
Electives ( to the value 6 units)