You will be introduced to the use of the Internet, social media and associated technologies in society and business. Through the course, you will utilise Microsoft Office along with online tools for effective communication and discuss the ethical and security issues related to the use of Information Communication Technologies.

This course will introduce you to the basic principles of critical thinking. It also assists you in developing skills needed for the tertiary study environment, including academic reading, listening and note-taking, as well as written formats and referencing.

In this unit you are introduced to the basic principles of communication and its role in society and culture. You will investigate the effects of different forms of verbal and non-verbal communication and describe cultural influences on the communication process.

In this course you will gain a good understanding of calculus required for further studies. You will use algebra to solve mathematical problems involving functions and trigonometry, and gain an introduction to differential calculus.

This course further develops your capabilities in calculus to prepare you for the level of mathematics required in Engineering. You will build on your existing algebra knowledge to solve mathematical problems including trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic equations. Pre-requisite: Advanced Maths 1

In this course you are introduced to the basic concepts of Physics, with a particular focus on motion and heat. You will learn appropriate equations and units for demonstrating different concepts and conduct experiments to analyse and test theories.

This course further develops your skills in using the basic concepts of Physics to the level required for the study of engineering focusing on waves, optics, electricity and atomic physics. You will continue to develop your analytical skills, using appropriate diagrams as a form of communicating and discussing discrepancies in your results.

In this course students will be provided with an understanding and application of essential study skills, covering independent learning skills and styles, active listening, presentation and group work skills.

You will be introduced to mathematical concepts relevant to engineering disciplines using both analytic and software approaches. The course includes topics in calculus, trigonometry, and vectors; in particular functions and their graphs, rates of change and derivatives, and integration techniques. Pre-requisite: Advanced Maths 2

This module will allow you to develop an understanding of fundamental programming concepts and the relevance of programming in solving engineering problems. These concepts will be applied through design and implementation of programming code and the use of microcontrollers. The course also covers coding standards and good programming practices, as well as problem solving processes and tools.

This module will introduce you to the basic principles of electrical systems and electronic circuits.  Electronic circuits will be described in terms of basic electrical quantities, components, and circuit analysis methods. Electrical systems such as power supply will be introduced in the context of renewable and non-renewable supply, transmission and storage.

You will be introduced to the role of the professional engineer, characteristics of modern engineering disciplines, critical analyses and reflective practice, principles of sustainable engineering and development; and practice effective teamwork, report writing, and presentations.

The course will introduce you the properties, testing, performance, manufacture and selection of materials in engineering. The course covers the structure and properties of materials, and examines the atomic structure, bonding, micro and macro structures and crystals. It explores the mechanical, electrical and physical properties of materials and investigates the types, properties and strengthening mechanisms of metals and alloys. Additionally, the types and characteristics of polymers, ceramics and composites are studied.

This course extends mathematical problems solving introduced in Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1. You will cover inverse trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, partial derivatives, convergence of infinite series and linear first and second order differential equations. Pre-requisite: Mathematics Methods for Eng. 1

This course provides foundational knowledge of Statics and a basic understanding of Dynamics to prepare students to design, model and analyse structural and mechanical systems. You will develop problem-solving skills to model and analyse; forces, moments and their effects on the equilibrium state of particles, rigid bodies and structural members. Pre-requisite: Physics 1

In this course you will seek to solve practical engineering design problems and to recognise the roles of systems thinking, innovation and creativity in the design process. Topics include: basic systems engineering concepts, the engineering design process, design concepts, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, test and evaluation processes, and project management principles.