2018 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Exercise Science | 2018

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)  - Bachelor of Exercise Science
 

Abbreviation:

BE(Hons)-BExSc

UOW Course Code:

1863

CRICOS Code:

083350B

Total Credit Points:

264

Duration:

5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751625

Overview

This double degree provides the skills and knowledge of applying engineering techniques to problems in rehabilitation and biomedical technologies. Students gain a unique understanding of both engineering and the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion and biomechanics. Examples include research and design of orthopaedic devices, rehabilitation engineering, development of prostheses such as artificial limbs or electronically controlled wheelchairs, and the development of biomaterials. There are many prescribed subjects in this program - academic advice should be sought.

More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this joint degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge.
2 Critically review, analyse and synthesise information.
3 Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
4 Implement research methods in the chosen discipline.
5 Communicating clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

Students must complete 264 credit points in accordance with one of the tables below. Students enrolled in the double degree must choose either the Mechanical, or Mechatronics majors. 

  • Note that the Bachelor of Exercise Science has 140 hours of compulsory practicum experience, which must be completed over the 5 years of the double degree.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - Bachelor of Exercise Science 

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - Bachelor of Exercise Science, students must satisfactorily complete 264 credit points in accordance with the table below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
ENGG102 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics 6
ENGG103 Materials in Design 6
ENGG105 Engineering Design for Sustainability 6
MATH141 Foundations of Engineering Mathematics 6
ENGG100 Engineering Computing and Analysis 6
ENGG104 Electrical Systems 6
PHYS143 Physics For Engineers 6
MATH142 Essentials of Engineering Mathematics 6
Year 2
MECH203 Mechanical Workshop Practice 0
CHEM103 Introductory Chemistry For Engineers 6
ENGG251 Mechanics of Solids 6
MATH283 Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics 6
MEDI100 Human Structure and Function 6
MECH201 Engineering Analysis 6
MECH215 Mechanical Engineering Design 1 6
MECH226 Machine Dynamics 6
MECH252 Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis 6
MEDI112 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II 6
Year 3
ENGG252 Engineering Fluid Mechanics 6
MECH341 Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems 6
MEDI222 Foundations of Biomechanics 6
MECH326 Dynamics of Mechanisms 6
PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science 6
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6
MECH311 Mechanical Engineering Design 2 6
MECH343 Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics 6
MEDI220 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy 6
Year 4
MECH321 Dynamics of Engineering Systems 6
MECH382 Manufacturing Engineering Principles 6
MEDI211 Control Mechanisms Physiology 6
MECH419 Finite Element Methods in Engineering 6
MECH365 Control of Machines and Processes 6
MECH372 Solids Handling and Process Engineering 6
PSYC116 Psychology of Physical Activity and Health 6
MEDI221 Exercise Physiology 6
MEDI223 Clinical Biomechanics 6
Year 5
ENGG454 Professional Experience 0
EXSC330 Exercise Prescription 18
MEDI321 Advanced Exercise Physiology 8
ENGG461 Managing Engineering Projects 6
MEDI330 Sensorimotor Control of Movement 6
Complete one of the following two research options:
ENGG452 Thesis A 12
ENGG453 Thesis B 18
Students who complete ENGG452 must complete a mechanical list A subject at 6cp

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) - Bachelor of Exercise Science

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) - Bachelor of Exercise Science, students must satisfactorily complete 264 credit points in accordance with the table below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
ENGG100 Engineering Computing and Analysis 6
ENGG102 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics 6
ENGG103 Materials in Design 6
MATH141 Foundations of Engineering Mathematics 6
ENGG104 Electrical Systems 6
ENGG105 Engineering Design for Sustainability 6
MATH142 Essentials of Engineering Mathematics 6
PHYS143 Physics For Engineers 6
Year 2
MECH203 Mechanical Workshop Practice 0
CSCI291 Programming for Engineers 6
ECTE233 Digital Hardware 6
ENGG251 Mechanics of Solids 6
MATH283 Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics 6
MEDI100 Human Structure and Function 6
ECTE203 Signals and Systems 6
ECTE212 Electronics 6
MECH215 Mechanical Engineering Design 1 6
MEDI112 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II 6
Year 3
ECTE202 Circuits and Systems 6
PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science 6
MEDI211 Control Mechanisms Physiology 6
MEDI222 Foundations of Biomechanics 6
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6
MECH226 Machine Dynamics 6
MECH311 Mechanical Engineering Design 2 6
MEDI220 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy 6
MEDI221 Exercise Physiology 6
Year 4
ECTE333 Microcontroller Architecture and Applications 6
ECTE350 Engineering Design and Management 3 6
ECTE301 Digital Signal Processing 6
ECTE324 Power Engineering 1 6
ECTE344 Control Theory 6
MECH252 Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis 6
PSYC116 Psychology of Physical Activity and Health 6
MEDI223 Clinical Biomechanics 6
MEDI330 Sensorimotor Control of Movement 6
Year 5
EXSC330 Exercise Prescription 18
MEDI321 Advanced Exercise Physiology 8
MECH382 Manufacturing Engineering Principles 6
ENGG461 Managing Engineering Projects 6
ENGG252 Engineering Fluid Mechanics 6
ECTE471 Robotics and Flexible Automation 6
ENGG454 Professional Experience 0
Complete one of the following two research options:
ENGG452 Thesis A 12
ENGG453 Thesis B 18

 

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

For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 24 August, 2018