- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Mining Engineering)
Course Structure
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Spring |
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS143 | Physics for Engineers | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CHEM103 | Introductory Chemistry For Engineers | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| MECH203 | Mechanical Workshop Practice | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH252 | Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| EESC252 | Geology for Engineers I | 6 | Spring |
| MECH201 | Engineering Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| MINE220 | Underground Mining Methods | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| MECH321 | Dynamics of Engineering Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL361 | Geomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE311 | Surface Mining Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE312 | Mine Ventilation | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH226 | Machine Dynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MECH215 | Fundamentals of Machine Component Design | 6 | Spring |
| MECH365 | Control of Machines and Processes | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL272 | Surveying | 6 | Spring |
| Year 4 | |||
| MECH419 | Finite Element Methods in Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH341 | Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH372 | Solids Handling and Process Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH382 | Manufacturing Engineering Principles | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE323 | Mining Geomechanics | 6 | Spring |
| MECH343 | Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MECH311 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
| MINE324 | Mineral Processing | 6 | Spring |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE411 | Health & Safety in Mines | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE416 | Mine Valuation | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE422 | Mine Planning and Development | 6 | Spring |
| MINE433 | Resource Estimation | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete ONE of the following two research options | |||
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual |
| ENGG453 | Thesis B* | 18 | Annual |
| Bachelor of Engineering Scholar (Honours) students must complete ENGG453 | |||
| ENGG453 | Thesis B* | 18 | Annual |
| Plus, for students in ENGG452: Any ONE elective from List A Mechanical or Mining elective | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
* 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 28 November, 2014