Undergraduate Courses
  • 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 Materials 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 Directors:

Mechanical: Dr Buyung Kosasih email: buyung@uow.edu.au
Materials: Dr Yue Zhao email: yue@uow.edu.au

Course Structure

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Autumn
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring
PHYS143Physics for Engineers 6Spring
Year 2
CHEM103Introductory Chemistry For Engineers6Autumn
MECH203Mechanical Workshop Practice0Autumn, Spring
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
MATE202Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria6Autumn
MATE205 Materials Characterisation Techniques6Spring
MECH226Machine Dynamics6Spring
MECH201Engineering Analysis6Spring
MECH215Fundamentals of Machine Component Design6Spring
Year 3
MECH321Dynamics of Engineering Systems6Autumn
MATE306Fracture, Failure and Degradation6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
MATE381Experimental Methods and Computing6Autumn
MATE201Structure of Materials6 Spring
MATE203Phase Transformations6Spring
MATE204Mechanical Behaviour of Materials6Spring
MECH252Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis6Spring
MECH365Control of Machines and Processes6Spring
Year 4
MECH341Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems6Autumn
MECH372Solids Handling and Process Engineering6Autumn
MECH382Manufacturing Engineering Principles6Autumn
MATE301Engineering Alloys6Autumn
MATE302Polymeric Materials6Spring
MECH343Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics6Spring
MECH311Mechanical Engineering Design6Spring
MATE303Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories6Spring
Year 5
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
MECH419Finite Element Methods in Engineering6Autumn
MATE402Secondary Materials Processing6Autumn
MATE304Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing6Spring
MATE305Primary Materials Processing6Spring
MATE401Selection of Materials in Engineering Design6Spring
ENGG454Professional Experience0Annual
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete ONE of the following two research options
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual
ENGG453Thesis B*18Annual
Bachelor of Engineering Scholar (Honours) students must complete ENGG453
ENGG453Thesis B*18Annual 

* 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 (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its 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

Last reviewed: 24 March, 2016