Faculty of Engineering
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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Abbreviation:

BE(Mech)

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

192

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

Approx. ATAR Entry:

80

Assumed Knowledge:

Any two units of English plus Mathematics

Recommended Studies:

Physics, Chemistry and HSC Mathematics Ext. 1

UOW Course Code:

721

UAC Code:

755614

CRICOS Code:

027466K

Overview / Course Aims

    • To solve engineering problems by applying the fundamentals of sciences and engineering sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, computing, mechanics, materials and fluids.

    • Work in a team in a modern, diverse, multi-disciplinary environment (workmates, managers, policy-makers and the wider community) using effective management techniques and communicating clearly to a variety of audiences both orally and in writing.

    • Work with the highest acceptable engineering and environmental standards and professional ethics, adhere to occupational health and safety regulations while recognising the economic, environmental, global, social and legal contexts of their work.

    • Utilise sophisticated engineering analysis, software and design tools to simulate the real world including computer aided design and modelling of engineering systems.

    • Solve problems creatively by designing and managing the production of new and improved machines, systems and processes.

    • To carry out innovative, conceptual and detailed design of systems and components by establishing key aspects of the problem, researching current knowledge, problem solving, generating options and identifying feasible/optimal solutions.

    • Design, optimise and maintain machines, systems and processes, including examples such as: vehicles and engines; conventional and renewable energy production systems; manufacturing plant and machinery; bulk materials handling systems; building services, refrigeration and air conditioning systems; rail, road and aerospace systems.

    • Measure and control the performance of machines and systems in the real world using sensors and transducers, data acquisition systems, test facilities, lab experimentation, etc.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering has the broadest scope of all the branches of engineering, and graduates in this field have the core skills to adapt to other fields of engineering. It includes many exciting fields such as advanced manufacturing, metal forming technology, robotics, control of systems, computer aided design and manufacturing, air conditioning, bio-mechanics, powder technology and bearing dynamics. The degree covers a wide range of technical subjects including engineering computing and instrumentation, workshop practice, mechanical engineering design, control of machines and processes, process design and analysis, manufacturing process analysis, manufacturing systems, sustainable energy, transport and engine technologies, dynamics of engineering systems, bulk solids handling technology, fluid power, heat transfer and aerodynamics. Design innovation and project management are important aspects of mechanical engineering. The highlight of the course is the final year thesis, which requires each student to complete a major engineering project in a field of their choice or in research projects funded by government and/or industry.

Study Options

Students can select electives from a number of specialist areas in their final year including: Sustainable Energy and Engineering Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Mechanics, and Bulk Materials Handling. The list of electives on offer in any one year varies somewhat, depending on staff availability and other factors.

Double degrees are also available.

Course Program

Subject

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

CHEM103

Chemistry for Engineers

Autumn

6

ENGG101

Foundations of Engineering

Autumn

6

ENGG153

Engineering Materials

Autumn

6

MATH141

Foundations of Engineering Mathematics

Autumn

6

or

MATH187

Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus

Autumn

6

ENGG152

Engineering Mechanics

Spring

6

ENGG154

Engineering Design and Innovation

Spring

6

MATH142

Essentials of Engineering Mathematics

Spring

6

or

MATH188

Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus

Spring

6

PHYS143

Physics for Engineers

Spring

6

Year 2

MECH252

Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis

Autumn

6

ENGG251

Mechanics of Solids

Autumn

6

ENGG252

Engineering Fluid Mechanics

Autumn

6

MATH283

Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1

Autumn

6

ECTE290

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Spring

6

MECH201

Engineering Analysis

Spring

6

MECH215

Fundamentals of Machine Component Design

Spring

6

MECH226

Machine Dynamics

Spring

6

Year 3

MECH321

Dynamics of Engineering Systems

Autumn

6

MECH341

Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems

Autumn

6

MECH372

Solids Handling and Process Engineering

Autumn

6

MECH382

Manufacturing Engineering Principles

Autumn

6

ENGG361

Project and Business Management

Spring

6

MECH311

Mechanical Engineering Design

Spring

6

MECH343

Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics

Spring

6

MECH365

Control of Machines and Processes

Spring

6

Year 4

MECH419

Finite Element Methods

Autumn

6

ENGG461

Management and Human Factors in Engineering

Autumn

6

ENGG456

Engineering Project A

Autumn/Spring

6

or

      

ENGG452

Thesis A

Annual

12

or

ENGG453

Thesis B**

Annual

18

ENGG454

Professional Experience

  

0

       

PLUS

3, 4 or 5 electives

Depending on which Thesis (12/18cp) or Project (6cp) subject is chosen

Autumn/Spring

18/24/30

List A are approved technical or Engineering electives.

List B are approved electives from other Faculties or disciplines. Students may take up to two (2) electives from List B.

Students wanting to study a subject not on List A or List B should seek approval from their Discipline Advisor.

List A

CIVL311

Structural Design 1

  

6

CIVL314

Structural Design 2

6

CIVL322

Hydraulics and Hydrology

  

6

CIVL463

Applied Geotechnical Engineering

  

6

ECTE471

Robotics and Flexible Automation

  

6

ENGG378

Sustainable Energy Technologies

  

6

ENGG433

Financial management for Engineers

  

6

ENVE221

Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering

  

6

MATE302

Polymeric Materials

  

6

MATE401

Selection of Materials in Engineering Design

  

6

MECH409

Micro/nano Robotic Systems

  

6

MECH421

Manufacturing Process Analysis

  

6

MECH422

Design and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems

  

6

MECH423

Design for Manufacturing

  

6

MECH424

Managing Manufacturing Activities

  

6

MECH426

Storage and Flow of Bulk Solids

  

6

MECH427

Mechanical Conveying of Bulk Solids

  

6

MECH428

Pneumatic Conveying and Dust Control

  

6

MECH429

Physical Processing of Bulk Solids

  

6

MECH430

Automotive Dynamics

  

6

MECH431

Computational Fluid Dynamics

  

6

MECH434

Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining

  

6

MECH438

Fluid Power

  

6

MECH442

Sustainable Energy in Buildings

  

6

MECH468

Computer Control of Machines and Processes

  

6

MECH474

Reliability Engineering

  

6

MECH479

Sustainable Transport & Engine Technologies

  

6

MECH487

Systems Analysis for Maintenance Management

  

6

MECH488

Introduction to Condition Monitoring in Mechanical Engineering

  

6

MECH489

Engineering Asset Management

  

6

List B

ECON101

Macroeconomic Essentials for Business

  

6

ECON111

Introductory Microeconomics

  

6

ECTE233

Digital Hardware 1

  

6

ERLS100

Intro. To Employment Relations and Labour Studies

  

6

FREN151

French 1A Language

    

INDO151

Introductory Indonesian 1A

  

6

INTS375

Global Labour Studies

  

8

ITAL151

Italian 1A Language

  

6

JAPA141

Beginner's Japanese 1

  

6

LAW101

law, Business and Society

  

6

MAND151

Chinese (Mandarin) for Beginners 1A

  

6

PHIL206

Practical Ethics

  

8

PHIL256 or 258

Ethics and the Environment

  

8

SPAN151

Spanish for Beginners 1

  

6

STS218

Environment in Crisis

  

8

STS300

The Environmental Context

  

8

* Not all electives may be available each year - check subject timetable. Electives may be taken in other Faculties or disciplines, subject to written approval by the Discipline Advisor (maximum of two for full-time and one for part-time students).

** 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.

*** High achieving students in ENGG456 Project A may articulate to ENGG457 Project B in order to continue with the project started in ENGG456.