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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering) | 2017
Materials engineers apply knowledge of science and engineering to turn raw materials into finished products: everything from construction materials and consumer goods to advanced electronics and biomedical implants. They understand how the structure and properties of materials can be controlled by composition and processing. They design and select materials and processing methods to suit a particular application.
In the final years of the degree students can select from an exciting range of electives, and get involved in some of our world-class research through thesis projects. Cadetships are offered annually by Bluescope Steel Pty Ltd to students with superior academic results in their HSC. Students gain on the job experience and are paid while studying at University. On-line application forms are available from 1 July each year.
Depending on your ATAR, or if you have Mathematics and no Physics and/or Chemistry, you may be allocated to the Opportunity Program. This program provides additional instruction and tutorials to help you succeed. Senior student mentors assist you in the first year. The course is otherwise identical to the normal Engineering programs.
Double majors provide the knowledge and competencies to practise as a professional engineer in two engineering disciplines. This program is available by transfer only following completion of a successful first year of study.
Course Structure
Students can select electives from a number of specialist areas. The subjects are grouped into streams to guide students on possible combinations within an area of interest. To offer the most up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in Materials industries and researches, the streams are closely linked to corresponding research strengths within or associated with Materials Engineering Discipline.
The associated strengths include: Engineering Materials Institute, BlueScope Steel Metallurgy Centre, Engineering Manufacturing, Defense Material Technology Centre, Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science. Students are NOT required to select electives from a single stream.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Autumn |
MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
CHEM103 | Introductory Chemistry For Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
MECH203 | Mechanical Workshop Practice | 0 | Autumn |
ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
MATE202 | Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria | 6 | Autumn |
MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
MATE201 | Structure of Materials | 6 | Spring |
MATE203 | Phase Transformations | 6 | Spring |
MATE204 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 6 | Spring |
MATE205 | Materials Characterisation Techniques | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
MATE301 | Engineering Alloys | 6 | Autumn |
MATE306 | Fracture, Failure and Degradation | 6 | Autumn |
MATE381 | Experimental Methods and Computing | 6 | Autumn |
MATE302 | Polymeric Materials | 6 | Spring |
MATE303 | Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories | 6 | Spring |
MATE304 | Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing | 6 | Spring |
MATE305 | Primary Materials Processing | 6 | Spring |
Year 4 | |||
ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
MATE402 | Secondary Materials Processing | 6 | Autumn |
MATE401 | Selection of Materials in Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete one of the two research options | |||
ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
or | |||
ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
Bachelor of Engineering Scholar (Honours) students must complete ENGG453 | |||
ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
Students must also complete: | |||
Electives as specified below 12 or 18 Autumn, Spring | |||
Total Electives listed below* | |||
For students in ENGG452: Any 3 electives | |||
For students in ENGG453: Any 2 electives | |||
Materials Science and Technology | |||
MATE413 | Structural Characterisation Techniques | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG457 | Engineering Project B | 6 | Spring |
MATE433 | Surface Engineering | 6 | Spring |
Metallurgical Processing | |||
MATE422 | Iron and Steelmaking | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG457 | Engineering Project B | 6 | Spring |
MINE324 | Mineral Processing | 6 | Spring |
Materials Forming and Manufacturing | |||
MECH421 | Manufacturing Process Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG457 | Engineering Project B | 6 | Spring |
ENGG434 | Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining | 6 | Spring |
Advanced Functional Materials | |||
MATE411 | Advanced Materials and Processing | 6 | Autumn |
MATE412 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
MATE433 | Surface Engineering | 6 | Spring |
ENGG457 | Engineering Project B | 6 | Spring |
Sustainability in Materials Engineering | |||
ENGG447 | Advanced Building Design for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG378 | Sustainable Energy Technologies | 6 | Spring |
ENGG457 | Engineering Project B | 6 | Spring |
ENGG446 | Energy Efficiency and Energy Auditing in the Built Environment | 6 | Not offered in this year |
ENGG448 | Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing and Process Industries | 6 | Not offered in this year |
Additional Material Electives | |||
CSCI291 | Programming for Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG440 | Strategic Management of Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
MINE416 | Mine Valuation | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG439 | Engineering Logistics and Operations Management | 6 | Spring |
* Electives may not be available every year - check the subject timetable.
** Scholars students must complete this subject.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. 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 learning.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director