- 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 (Honours) (Mechanical and Mining Engineering)
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Academic program director
Mechanical: Dr Buyung Kosasih email: buyung@uow.edu.au
Mining: A/PR Ernest Baafi email: ebaafi@uow.edu.au
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 | Autumn |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| MINE211 | Surface Mining Methods | 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 |
| MINE333 | 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.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.
UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (G08) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: eis@uow.edu.au