Course list for the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Dual Major
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Available in the dual major only.
Students must complete for the BE (Mechanical & Materials Engineering Plan code: MECMAW2001), #64 comprising -
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#60, comprising all courses in part A of the Mechanical & Materials Engineering list; and
- Balance from electives, being courses from the BE list or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
Part A - Compulsory
Year 1, Semester 1
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
ENGG1100 | 2 | Engineering Design |
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
ENGG1300 | 2 | Introduction to Electrical Systems |
ENGG1400 | 2 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics |
ENGG1500 | 2 | Engineering Thermodynamics |
MATH1051 | 2 | Calculus & Linear Algebra I [1] |
Year 1, Semester 2
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
ENGG1200 | 2 | Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving |
MATH1052 | 2 | Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations |
Year 2, Semester 1
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
[ MATH2000 | 2 | Calculus & Linear Algebra II |
[ or | ||
[ MATH2001 | 2 | Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra |
MECH2300 | 2 | Structures & Materials |
MECH2305 | 2 | Introduction to Engineering Design and Manufacturing |
MECH2410 | 2 | Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics |
Year 2, Semester 2
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
MECH2100 | 2 | Machine Element Design |
MECH2210 | 2 | Intermediate Mechanical & Space Dynamics |
MECH3305 | 2 | Science & Engineering of Metals |
Year 3, Semester 1
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
MATH2010 | 1 | Analysis of Ordinary Differential Equations |
MECH3300 | 2 | Finite Element Method & Fracture Mechanics |
MECH3400 | 2 | Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer |
MECH3600 | 2 | Engineering Management & Communication |
STAT2201 | 1 | Analysis of Engineering & Scientific Data |
Year 3, Semester 2
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
AERO3110 | 2 | Aero Design & Manufacturing |
MECH3200 | 2 | Advanced Dynamics & Vibrations |
MECH3410 | 2 | Fluid Mechanics |
[ MECH4301 | 2 | Materials Selection |
[ or | ||
[ CHEE4301 | 2 | Nanomaterials & Their Characterisation |
Year 4 Semester 1
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
CHEE3301 | 2 | Polymer Engineering |
METR4201 | 2 | Introduction to Control Systems |
MECH4304 | 2 | Net Shape Manufacturing |
Year 4, Semester 2
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
AERO4300 | 2 | Aerospace Composites |
CHEE4302 | 2 | Electrochemistry & Corrosion |
[ MECH4301 | 2 | Materials Selection |
[ or | ||
[ CHEE4301 | 2 | Nanomaterials & Their Characterisation |
Year 4 Thesis/Design Requirements
#4 from :
Whole Year
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
MECH4500 | 4 | Engineering Thesis [2] |
MECH4501 | 4 | Engineering Thesis [2] |
Semester 1 or 2
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
MECH4552 | 4 | Major Design Project |
Part B Electives
Part B0 - Preparatory Mathematics & Science Courses
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
CHEM1090 | 2 | Introductory Chemistry [3] |
MATH1050 | 2 | Mathematical Foundations [1] [4] |
PHYS1171 | 2 | Physical Basis of Biological Systems [5] |
Part B1 - Introductory Electives
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
BIOL1040 | 2 | Cells to Organisms |
CHEE1001 | 2 | Principles of Biological Engineering |
CHEM1100 | 2 | Chemistry 1 |
CSSE1001 | 2 | Introduction to Software Engineering |
ENGG1600 | 2 | Introduction to Research Practices - The Big Issues |
ERTH1501 | 2 | Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers |
PHYS1002 | 2 | Electromagnetism and Modern Physics |
End notes
- [1] Students without at least a Sound Achievement in Senior Maths C are required to take MATH1050 as an elective before MATH1051
- [2] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same course code in each semester.
- [3] CHEM1090 is not available for students with a Sound Achievement or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.
- [4] MATH1050 is not available for students with a High Achievement or higher in Senior Maths C. MATH1050 is not available to students who have passed MATH1051 and/or MATH1052.
- [5] PHYS1171 is not available for students with a Sound Achievement or higher in Senior Physics or equivalent.