undergraduate

At ECU, you solve real-world
engineering problems.
What attracted me to ECU was that
the course claimed to be very handson
– and it is. In the lab, we get to work
on some really interesting, innovative
projects which really stimulate the mind.
NATALIA YOUD
ECU Mechanical Engineering student
Engineering & technology
Engineering covers a large range of study areas leading to an
enormous variety of rewarding careers. It is our aim at ECU to
provide students with pathways into the best of those careers.
What’s more, our collaboration with industry means that not
only are our graduates ready for the real world of Engineering,
they often have a foot in the door, too. And the practical
experience they gain at our advanced labs and workshops means
that they can hit the ground running.
Choose from our wide range of courses:
• Aviation: Commercial pilot training, aviation management
and aviation administration.
• Civil Engineering: Road design and construction, building
design and construction, water supply, harbours and railways.
• Computer Systems Engineering: Computer hardware, from
basic components to complete systems.
• Electrical Power Engineering: Power generation and
distribution, from the local to the national grid including
renewable energy systems.
• Electronics and Communications Engineering: Wired and
wireless communications, data transmission, consumer
electronics.
• Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering:
Mining and mineral processing, and manufacturing using
computer-based technologies.
• Mechanical Engineering: Mining and mineral processing,
manufacturing systems, air handling and conditioning, and
building services.
• Mechatronics Engineering: Manufacturing, robotics and
automated production facilities.
• Motorsports: Design and development of high performance
vehicles, engine management systems, and motorsports
management.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE
OFFERS A “3 + 2” MODEL
ECU’s Bachelor of Engineering Science course is the first in
Western Australia to feature the European 3+2 model. Three years
of Engineering Foundation, followed by specialisation in a two-year
coursework Masters Degree. This option is offered in addition to
the many four-year Engineering courses on offer at ECU.
See page 53 for more details on this course.
STATE-OF-THE-ART ENGINEERING
BUILDING ON TRACK FOR 2011
COMPLETION
The construction of the new state-of-the-art Engineering
and Technology Building at ECU is on track and expected
to be completed by September 2011. The new building will
house laboratories for Civil and Mechanical Engineering,
research areas for staff and students, an innovative
student project space, and numerous other high quality
teaching spaces.
In the spirit of sustainable engineering, the new building is
also equipped with renewable energy generators, the latest
technologies for controlling the quality and efficiency of
renewable energy generation, fuel cells for energy storage,
and an advanced building management system to help
operate a more sustainable work environment.
Students will have the opportunity to learn more about
sustainability through a range of units and projects in their
courses of study, with easy access to the renewable energy
infrastructure and building management systems embedded
in the new engineering building.
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