Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering
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Engineering and Geomatics courses have been offered at the University since it was founded in 1855. The third faculty to be established, Engineering enjoys a long tradition and considerable community recognition based on its achievements in teaching and research.
Courses available embrace engineering and geomatics (formerly surveying and land information). Materials engineering is part of the basic engineering course. The undergraduate curriculum is flexible and includes various combined courses and equity programs for socially or educationally disadvantaged students. In 1995 approximately 25% of new engineering students were women.
Planned expansion continues in graduate and research support for industry and the strengthening of courses in computing studies, development technologies, environmental engineering, and engineering and management.
The Faculty's Department of Computer Science offers a degree in Computer Science and contributes to the course in Computer and Software Engineering. It also offers computing subjects to students in other faculties and engineering departments and in the combined science/engineering courses.
The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) is a four-year, full-time course. The degree is offered in the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Engineering and geomatics students undertake approved vacation work experience as part of the course and to obtain professional recognition.
Undergraduate courses are fully accredited by the appropriate professional bodies in Victoria and Australia. No further examination is required for engineers, but geomatics professionals undertake further supervised training prior to the granting of a licence to practise specifically in the field of land title surveys.
The general objectives of the Faculty of Engineering are:
Full-time BE degree course students take a quarter of their workload for the degree each year for four years. Within limits, and with Faculty approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. For examples of first-year BE programs for each of the main specialisations (including points values for subjects) see pages 65-66.
The BE degree in Chemical Engineering was first conferred in 1952. A separate Department of Chemical Engineering was created in 1960. The Department has its own buildings and specialist facilities in adjacent areas.
As a result of a substantial and ongoing course review, a new program for first year students commenced in 1994, for second year students in 1995 and for third year students it will commence in 1996. A new final year course will be put into place in 1997. A strong feature of the new course is the provision of an elective in each year, which will enable students to follow study from another Faculty through and receive full credit for this study towards the engineering degree. The elective system may be used to study a language.
Chemical engineering is concerned with developing and analysing process systems which involve chemical and physical change. Such process systems might be those associated with the minerals industry, where metallurgical processing adds value to Australian minerals to produce high quality materials for worldwide use. Other processes include the biologically based ones such as environmental engineering treatment of wastes, the food industry and the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Traditional chemical and petroleum industries are also included. A particular and unique feature of the process analysis and development associated with chemical engineering is the predominant chemical and biological aspects of environmental engineering. Chemical engineering also requires an understanding of process economics and the legal aspects of process engineering.
The undergraduate course begins with a grounding in science (especially chemistry and mathematics) and goes on to skill students in analysing industrial processes.
First year students take a substantial chemistry course of four units, two units in each semester, together with mathematics and two units of chemical engineering having the title chemical process analysis. Variations are permitted by agreement with the Head of Department to cater for students who have not taken chemistry or chemical process analysis in first semester because of a change of mind with respect to the engineering major desired. A key feature of the first-year course arrangement is that sufficient time is available for studying a subject from another faculty, for example a language, and full credit for this is given towards the chemical engineering degree.
Second year students continue with chemistry and mathematics and at this level they take introductory chemical engineering courses ranging from process equipment design to reactor engineering. Process engineering features strongly in each of the second, third and fourth year programs. The new second and third year programs include provision for an elective and hence students may continue studies commenced in first year from another Faculty, for example language studies. This receives credit for the engineering degree.
Third year students choose two out of three elective streams, one of which involves a unit or subject from another Faculty. The other electives are mineral engineering and biochemical engineering. Each of the streams include core chemical engineering units and all are accredited chemical engineering programs.
Fourth year involves continuation with the elective stream selected at third year, together with the core chemical engineering material which includes a major research project and design project within the elective stream selected.
The Department is active at the graduate level, offering higher degree programs in all aspects of chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, non-Newtonian fluids and extractive metallurgy (in all of which it has earned international repute).
Strong links exist and are maintained with industry. Graduates enter the work force mostly as process engineers and many also move into management.
The University set up its first School of Civil Engineering in 1860. From 1861 the School taught a certificate course which was then the standard for engineering education. An engineering degree course was introduced in 1883 and a specialised Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree course was established in 1893. From those early days, the demands of the profession have seen the development of not only a single degree stream in civil engineering but also combined degrees: civil engineering with Commerce, Science, Arts or Law.
Civil engineering is a diverse and broad-ranging discipline concerned with designing and constructing the national infrastructure. Civil engineers are concerned with sustainable development and environmental management, and in most activities civil engineers work as part of an interdisciplinary team, often as the team leader, utilising their project management skills. Civil engineers may work as 'general practitioners' or they may specialise in the sub-disciplines of structural, geotechnical, water resources, coastal engineering or construction. They may become involved in transport engineering, land-use planning or environmental management and most will quickly become involved in project or construction management. After gaining a bachelor's degree many civil engineers undertake higher degree programs.
The BE degree in Civil Engineering comprises a core of compulsory subjects complemented by electives in each year of the course. First and second years concentrate on developing an understanding of 'engineering science' aspects of engineering. This is done through subjects that include mathematics, computing fundamentals, mechanics of solids, fluid mechanics, geomechanics, material behaviour and surveying. These subjects are supported with introductory courses in design and engineering management.
Third and fourth years see a continuation of mathematics based subjects although the primary focus is on the application of engineering theory in the areas of hydraulics and water resources, geomechanics and foundations, structures and transport. Studies in management and construction are also mandatory.
A large part of the compulsory core in fourth year is devoted to design projects. Also included is a substantial research project. Over forty percent of final year involves electives drawn from within the Department or from elsewhere within the University.
The Department offers graduate programs by research alone and by research and coursework. The graduate programs concentrate largely on identified research areas, namely structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, water and land resources, transport, land-use planning and environmental management, agricultural engineering, and project and construction management.
Facilities offered include up-to-date laboratory and testing facilities with large-scale laboratories for structures and hydraulics and modern design offices.
The BE degree in Electrical Engineering was first conferred in 1915, in a course based on traditional heavy current technology. A separate department was created in 1947 and its courses progressively broadened until, in 1983, it was renamed Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In 1988 the Department of Computer Science was transferred to the Faculty of Engineering and, together with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, is now part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. A new building to house parts of the School has recently been completed and is located in Bouverie Street.
The BE course in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is divided into three streams: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and software engineering. An emphasis on written and oral communication skills, team project work and engineering design is common to all three streams.
Electrical Engineering is distinctly different from other branches of engineering in that it has been the most affected by the speed of modern scientific progress - especially in electronics - and maintains the greatest direct connection with the science disciplines of mathematics, physics and statistics. Within the electrical engineering stream, students may specialise in a number of areas, including communications, control systems, power systems and photonics.
Computer Engineering is an important discipline upon which many modern engineering innovations rely. It takes its foundations from electrical engineering and computer science and builds on these to provide engineers who have a firm understanding of the hardware/software interface and the design of computer-based systems which operate in real time. This stream provides a sound education in computer engineering and the opportunity to study appropriate areas for its application.
Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, quantifiable approach to the development, operation and maintenance of software. Most complex systems contain software subsystems, including many life-critical systems such as those used in aviation and medicine. Software engineering has its foundations in computer science and mathematics and its practice depends strongly on good management and communication skills. Team project work is a key part of student activity in the software engineering stream.
The first year of the BE degree course is essentially fixed. Students doing electrical, computer or software engineering study the standard mathematics course taken by all mathematics students, plus physics, computing, a specialised electrical engineering introductory course and an elective.
In second year, foundation studies continue in mathematics, physics and statistics, with major studies in electrical and electronic engineering and computer science.
Third year maintains this pattern with further elective studies. Students who choose the Computer Engineering or Software Engineering stream also take appropriate studies in electronics and computing.
Final-year students devote most of their time to their chosen stream and undertake substantial project work. They also take a number of elective subjects and can choose between further work in management studies, mathematics or physics or other University subjects.
A number of combined degree courses are offered in the School in which students obtain an engineering degree in electrical, computer or software engineering plus a second degree. In the five-year BSc/BE course, students obtaining a degree in electrical engineering additionally obtain a Science degree in mathematics, physics, or computer science. Alternatively, students obtaining a degree in computer or software engineering additionally obtain a Science degree in mathematics or physics. In the five-year BE/BA, students additionally obtain a degree in Arts. In the five-year BE/BCom, students additionally obtain a degree in Commerce. In the six-year BE/LLB, students additionally obtain a degree in Law.
Students have access to the latest equipment, including a UNIX-based Sun computer system, and the facilities of the School's purpose-designed building and modern circuits, communications, control and computing laboratories. The School's computer laboratories are equipped with modern low glare, low radiation emission, high resolution colour X terminals which provide sound as well as vision. These terminals can access software packages for circuit design and analysis, control system design and analysis, digital signal processing and mathematical computations with a wide range of applications.
Graduate research programs have been increasingly sought after in recent years, with particular interest in photonics, digital signal processing, bioengineering and aspects of computer engineering.
The research activities of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering are concentrated into five major areas: photonics, communications and digital signal processing, computer engineering; control and power systems; and biomedical engineering.
The major research activities of the Computer Science Department are in four main areas: artificial intelligence - computer vision, machine learning, reasoning and planning; databases - information retrieval, deductive and object oriented databases; logic programming - program analysis, programming environments, parallel programming systems; software engineering - program testing, requirements engineering and user-interface design.
The Department of Computer Science has a history of 40 years, starting with the establishment, in 1955, of the Computation Laboratory within the School of Physics. The Bachelor of Computer Science, offered for the first time by the Department in 1996, will provide a course for students who have determined, at the time of University entry, that they wish to complete a full degree of studies in the discipline of computer science. At present students may do this through the generic BSc degree but accessibility is somewhat limited by the entry requirements for that degree.
The new course is intended to be complementary to the business systems based Bachelor of Information Systems. It is intended that flexible pathways be developed between the Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Systems and Bachelor of Science degrees.
The Bachelor of Computer Science aims to develop skilled computer scientists with the technical background, knowledge, and adaptability to develop well-designed, robust, computer-based solutions to a range of problems.
The course is of three years duration with a fourth (honours) year.
In the first two years students will be introduced to concepts of computer systems (both hardware and software), will acquire an appreciation for the scientific and engineering principles underlying the development of computer based solutions to problems and will develop skills in programming in a variety of programming languages and environments. The third year of the course will build on the core technologies introduced in earlier years and will allow students to focus on advanced applications in their areas of interest.
The honours year is designed both for those wishing to prepare themselves for postgraduate study and for those who wish to consolidate their knowledge of the discipline with a view to working in business or industry.
The course offers students flexible subject choices, primarily within Science and Engineering but with opportunities to pursue studies in selected discipline areas outside these faculties. At all year levels there is a focus on the cultivation of practical skills together with assimilation of the relevant scientific and engineering principles.
Following a long tradition in teaching and research of land and water management and environmental issues the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has consolidated its undergraduate offerings in this important area by offering a degree stream in Environmental Engineering.
The objective of the course in Environmental Engineering is to graduate professional engineers with leadership qualities in engineering aspects of land and water management and environmental assessment, and skills in surface and groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, irrigation engineering and water supply, land reclamation and sediment, nutrient and solute transport. Such engineers should be able to converse scientifically with biologists, ecologists and resource managers, have analytical, synthesis and numerical skills and have experience in computing, field and laboratory techniques relating to natural resources.
With the above skills, graduates will be able to play a leading role in developing engineering solutions within an ecologically sustainable context for the following issues/tasks: water yield from urban, rural and forested catchments; flood analysis and forecasting; rainfall-runoff processes; design, operation and management of irrigation and drainage systems; groundwater yield and resource management; soil erosion, rehabilitation and conservation; river, stream and floodplain management; water quality for urban, rural and forested catchments; reservoir-yield system design and management; groundwater contamination and aquifer rehabilitation; soil contamination and site rehabilitation; dryland and irrigation induced salinity.
The preceding tasks are the basis for environmental impact assessments, water engineering investigations, the general management of land and water resources and the more efficient use of natural resources. The course prepares engineers to carry out land and water engineering works in a manner that is sympathetic to the natural environment.
The first year of the Environmental Engineering stream is flexible but contains a solid grounding in mathematics, chemistry and basic engineering. Second year develops themes from first year to introduce basic engineering science concepts in mechanics, fluid flow and thermodynamics and materials together with the philosophy of design and builds on the first year courses in computing and management. The Environmental Engineering emphasis is introduced through specialist subjects including environmental geomorphology.
In third year, the development of mathematics and statistics continues along with fluid flow and geomechanics. Relevant designs are carried out in all areas. The development of management engineering economics and communication skills is emphasised and the environmental engineering theme is continued through soil science and environmental politics and management.
In fourth year, in addition to design and a major research project, four themes are developed in management and communication, hydrology, water management and land management.
The first course in Mechanical Engineering began in 1907 with specialist subjects for particular streams of engineering interest. A separate department was established after the Second World War and an industrial engineering stream was added in the late 1950s, producing its first graduates in 1960.
In 1988 an extensive review of the curriculum led to the undergraduate courses being restructured into a new, single degree course in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, with students having the option to choose between streams from their third year onwards. The new degree course had its first intake into second year in 1989. In 1994 an additional stream in environmental engineering was added to allow more specialisation in the solution of environmental problems than is possible in the other streams and to prepare students for postgraduate study in this area.
Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering applies human and material resources to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of machines (supported increasingly by sophisticated computer technology) to move people, goods and materials; generate energy; produce goods and services; and control pollution and dispose of wastes. It interacts with all other branches of engineering.
First-year students get a flexible, broad scientific training in mathematics, computing and physics and an introduction to engineering.
Second-year students go on with mathematics and statistics and are introduced to engineering design plus basic mechanical engineering sciences (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics of solids and machine dynamics) and manufacturing science, materials, electrical engineering and computing.
Third and fourth-year students continue mathematics, Engineering science, design and materials studies but increasingly choose to specialise in aspects of applied mechanics or manufacturing.
Fourth year includes a major research project and electives in Engineering and Commerce. Students planning to enter industry directly after graduating can choose how best to prepare for their careers, bearing in mind that many design and research engineers move into management.
In laboratory and research work students have access to specialised facilities for materials testing and robotics and a heavy engineering workshop for the manufacture of testing facilities.
Engineering design draws on the Faculty's extensive computer facilities and computational mechanics is being established as an area of study and research with computer science.
Graduate research programs are available in aspects of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering. The Department is highly regarded in fluid mechanics, automotive engineering, solar energy, machine dynamics and mechanics of material removal.
Geomatics is a multi-faceted discipline which offers both men and women a wide variety of professional career paths in measurement science and spatial information management.
The Department of Geomatics has evolved from the Department of Surveying established in 1949, although surveying has been taught at the University since 1861. The Department was later renamed Surveying and Land Information to better represent the widening breadth of the discipline. The name has now changed to the Department of Geomatics, which encompasses the broad scope of modern measurement science, land information science and spatial data management.
Geomatics is suitable for students who have an interest in mathematics, high technology, the outdoors, computers and computer graphics, and management of the environment. While aspects of geomatics like surveying have been seen as an open air profession, due to the changing nature of the profession there are an equal number of jobs in offices and laboratories. There is no doubt, however, that geomatics offers many possibilities for travel, both throughout Australia and overseas. In addition, it is a profession with opportunities for self-employment.
One of the attractions of a geomatics career is the wide range of career options available. Professional geomatics graduates are both self-employed and employed by government and industry in a broad range of spatial information management and land studies. The majority of geomatics practitioners are involved in land development and management, geographic information systems, engineering surveys, applied computing, hydrographic surveys and mapping. All these areas, which have often been seen as traditional areas of surveying, have changed dramatically over the last few years with the introduction of high technologies such as satellite position fixing and computerised land and geographic information systems.
Today, the measurement of both the natural and artificial environment makes extensive use of the latest computer technology including computer databases, computer graphic representation of land forms, and satellite-based remote sensing. The field of application of these advanced mapping techniques is broad and ranges from the measurement of human limbs and the monitoring of the deformation of a jet fighter wing, to the mapping of the continent.
The Bachelor of Geomatics degree course has a broad scientific base, while at the same time having a strong link with the management of land and the environment. The Department of Geomatics has an extensive range of 'state-of-the-art' facilities, equipment and laboratories.
First-year students receive a good base in mathematics, statistics and computing, but more importantly they get a sound introduction to a broad range of geomatics activities. The first year includes a residential field course which offers practical experience in measurement science techniques that complements extensive practice sessions during the year.
In the second year, students continue with measurement science studies and mathematics and also take ecology, information science, land law and management, professional development, and introduction to planning and design. This year also includes a second field course.
Third year adds advanced measurement science together with land and geographic information systems, spatial analysis, computer graphics and land economy. The final year develops the professional subjects to a greater extent and includes a comprehensive project. Students undertake extensive practical sessions throughout their degree and in all years students take a course in professional development.
Graduate research programs are available in all areas taught in the undergraduate course.
The combined BA/BE course requires five years full-time study. The degree is designed to offer students flexibility in choosing a wide range of studies in Arts and one of the disciplines of Engineering (chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical and manufacturing, one of electrical, computer, or software). (VTAC code: 38441)
The BE/BCom course requires five years full-time study. The course aims to develop skills in critical analysis and professional competence in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, actuarial studies, industrial relations, management and banking and provides a professional education in one of environmental, chemical, civil, electrical and electronic, computer, software, mechanical or manufacturing engineering. (VTAC code: 38298).
The combined BE/LLB course requires six years full-time study. The course aims to provide professional education in a specific discipline of engineering being environmental, chemical, civil, electrical and electronic, computer or software, mechanical or manufacturing. This is combined with the ability to identify, use and evaluate rules, concepts and principles of law, their derivation and the various theories that attempt to systematise them. (VTAC code: 38359).
The requirements of the science component of the course are provided in the Faculty of Science entry of this volume.
The combined BE/BSc (five years full-time) is available in the following departments: Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering together with any discipline in Science. (VTAC code: 38577)
The combined BSc/BE course (five years full-time) is available in one of the three streams in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering). The engineering stream is usually taken with computer science*, mathematics, or physics#. (VTAC code: 38100)
* Computer science may not be taken by students in the computer or software streams of the BE (Elec).
# The full range of science options are available subject to timetabling.
The BE(Mechatronics)/BCS course requires five years full-time study. It is a specialised combined course designed to integrate mechanical, electronics and computer engineering necessary for design and development of 'intelligent' products and systems.
The combined BA/BGeom course requires five years full-time study and modifies the standard geomatics course to accommodate the Arts degree. While students can choose from the full range of Arts majors, a special arrangement has been made for students to take the geography major in Arts together with the geomatics course. The combination of these two areas provides students with a valuable and complementary program which offers a broad range of career options. (VTAC code: 38502)
The combined BGeom/BSc course requires five years full-time study and modifies the standard geomatics course to accommodate the Science degree. Environmental or computer science is emphasised in the geomatics course, and further studies in these areas are available as part of the science course (as are all other science disciplines). The combination of either of these science disciplines with geomatics provides students with a wide range of career options in the areas of land, geographic, facilities management or environmental information systems. (VTAC code: 38394)
Dual degree courses are specially arranged for students who request them. The approval of both faculties is required. Such arrangements are now available for students in Engineering with Medicine.
Honours degrees in Engineering and Geomatics are awarded on the basis of performance in the course, but honours degrees in Arts, Computer Science, Science, Commerce and Law require an additional year of study.
For first-year undergraduate courses in Engineering, Geomatics, the Bachelor of Computer Science and combined courses with Science, Arts, Commerce and Law, applications are administered by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). The Bachelor of Engineering(Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Computer Science course is open to students selected through VTAC into either the BE or the BCS and who have met the requirements for entry to the BE. Students should then approach the Faculty direct for entry to the BE(Mechatronics)/BCS. A combined course in Geomatics/Law is available. For entry into this course students should approach the Faculty directly. The Faculty participates in the University's Special Admissions Scheme. Applicants should follow the procedures advertised annually.
All applicants for selection for second year or a later year of the course(s) must lodge an application with the General Manager (Engineering) using an Application For Admission obtainable from the Faculty Office. The closing date for applications is the first Friday in December in the year preceding that for which selection is sought.
Current prerequisites for first-year entry are:
Engineering: A grade of at least D in Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods, English and one of Chemistry or Physics at the VCE examination or its equivalent.
Geomatics: A grade average of at least D in English and Mathematical Methods.
Bachelor of Computer Science: A grade average of at least D in English and Mathematical Methods.
Prerequisites are adjusted to accommodate changes in the VCE curriculum.
The Faculty of Engineering will grant credit for studies completed elsewhere providing they are comparable in content and of an equivalent standard. The Faculty reviews each application for credit on an individual basis.
The BE degree course provides professional education in one of chemical, civil, electrical, computer, software, mechanical and manufacturing, or environmental engineering.
Duration: Four years full-time.
Major subjects: Mathematics (compulsory), engineering statics, engineering mechanics, electives from introduction to engineering management, computing, chemistry, physics, industrial process engineering, chemical process analysis, materials, manufacturing and management, project engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering.
Course structure: mathematics subjects and electives to a total of fourteen semester units in first year; professional and engineering science and business subjects or electives in the second to fourth years.
Essential practical experience: Twelve weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: A grade of at least D in each of Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods, English, and in one of Chemistry or Physics. Alternative Category Scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The BCS degree course provides professional education in computer science.
Duration: Three years full-time with an optional fourth honours year.
Major Subjects: Compulsory core subjects in computer science and mathematics, optional subjects within the Faculties of Engineering and Science. Up to 60 points of the 300-point degree may be taken in departments outside of the Faculties of Engineering and Science.
Course Structure: In the first two years students will be introduced to concepts of computer systems (both hardware and software); will acquire an appreciation for the scientific and engineering principles underlying the development of computer based solutions to problems; and will develop skills in programming in a variety of programming languages and environments. The third year of the course will build on the core technologies introduced in earlier years and will allow students to focus on advanced applications in their areas of interest.
The course offers students flexible subject choices, primarily within Science and Engineering, but with opportunities to pursue studies in selected discipline areas outside these faculties. At all year levels there is a focus on the cultivation of practical skills together with assimilation of the relevant scientific and engineering principles.
A fourth honours year is available to students who had attained suitable marks in the first three years of the degree. The honours year is designed both for those wishing to prepare themselves for postgraduate study, and for those who wish to consolidate their knowledge of the discipline with a view to working in business or industry.
Prerequisites: A grade of at least D in each of English and Mathematical Methods. Alternative Category Scheme: Admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The BA/BE degree course provides professional education in one of chemical, civil, electrical (one of electrical, computer, or software), mechanical and manufacturing, or environmental engineering, as well as a general education in the humanities, social sciences and the languages and cultures of other people.
Duration: Five years full-time.
Major subjects: Engineering: Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry, Physics, Industrial Process Engineering, Introduction to Engineering Management, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Statics, Chemical Process Analysis, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering Materials, Manufacturing and Management.
Arts: For further information on the Arts degree, please refer to the Arts entry in the University's Handbook, Volume 3.
A 'major' or specialisation in the Faculty of Arts consists of at least five semester subjects (83.3 points) at second and/or third-year level in an area of study, including any compulsory subjects prescribed by the relevant department. Students have the option of completing one or two majors, or not completing a major if they find this restrictive. Instead they may take subjects from several areas of study, providing they have the necessary prerequisites.
Course structure: Students must pass a specified minimum number of Arts subjects and Engineering units to complete the degrees. The same subject cannot count towards both degrees.
Essential practical experience: Twelve weeks of engineering experience prior to graduation in the Bachelor of Engineering.
Prerequisites: A grade average of at least C in English, and a grade average of at least D in Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods, and in one of Chemistry or Physics.
Studies to be included in the 'best four': English, Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods, and one of Accounting; Australian Studies; Biology; Chemistry; Classical Societies and Cultures; Economics; Geography; Geology; Graphic Communication; History; International Studies; Legal Studies; Literature; LOTE (Languages Other than English); Music or Music Craft; Physics; Political Studies; Psychology; Religion and Society or Texts and Traditions. Alternative Category Scheme: Admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The course aims to develop skills in critical analysis and professional competence in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, actuarial studies, industrial relations, management and banking and provides a professional education in one of environmental, chemical, civil, electrical and electronic, computer, software, mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
Duration: Five years full-time
Major Subjects: Mathematics (compulsory), engineering statics, introduction to engineering management, computing, chemistry, physics, industrial process engineering, engineering mechanics, materials, manufacturing and management, project engineering, electrical engineering together with the chosen specialisation in commerce.
Course Structure: The first two years would consist of compulsory engineering subjects & electives, and compulsory commerce subjects. Compulsory engineering subjects & electives in years 3 - 5 and commerce subjects to total 200 points, for the Bachelor of Commerce.
Essential practical experience: Twelve weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: Units 3&4: a grade average of at least D in English, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and one of Physics or Chemistry. Alternative category scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The course aims to provide professional education in a specific discipline of engineering being environmental, chemical, civil, electrical and electronic, computer or software, mechanical or manufacturing combined with the ability to identify, use and evaluate rules, concepts and principles of law, their derivation and the various theories that attempt to systematise them.
Duration: Six years full time.
Major Subjects: Mathematics (compulsory), computing, chemistry, physics, industrial process engineering, engineering mechanics, engineering statics, materials, manufacturing and management, introduction to engineering management, project engineering, electrical, computer or software engineering, torts and the process of law, history and philosophy of law, contracts, property, constitutional and administrative law, criminal law and procedure, equity and legal theory subjects.
Course Structure: The first three years of the course consist of compulsory subjects from both the Law and Engineering courses. The designated fourth year of the course would be the final year of engineering. The fifth and sixth years would consist of optional Law subjects.
Essential vacation work practical experience: Twelve weeks prior to graduation in the BE.
Prerequisites: Units 3&4: a grade average of at least C in English and a grade average of at least D in Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and in one of Chemistry or Physics. Alternative Category Scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
Special Requirements: As for Law.
The BE(Mechatronics)/BCS course is a specialised combined degree course designed to integrate mechanical, electronics and computer engineering necessary for the design and development of 'intelligent' products and systems.
Duration: Five years full-time
Major Subjects: Mathematics(compulsory), mechanical engineering subjects, mechatronics design subjects, computer science subjects, electronics and electrical engineering subjects.
Course Structure: This program modifies the existing mechanical engineering stream in the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering to include specified computer science subjects to meet the Bachelor of Computer Science prerequisites. It replaces electronic engineering related subjects in mechanical engineering with relevant subjects from the electronics and software engineering streams from the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Whilst specifically integrating selected subjects from the three disciplines which form the basis of Mechatronics, electives still remain principally in the last years of the program. New mechatronics subjects will be introduced from second year and will serve to integrate the three comprising disciplines into a unified knowledge and skill base with practical experience.
Essential vacation work practical experience: Twelve weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Computer Science course is open to students selected through VTAC into either BE or the BCS and who have met the requirements for entry to the BE. Students should then approach the Faculty direct for entry to the BE(Mechatronics)/BCS.
The BSc/BE degree course provides professional education in electrical engineering, computer engineering or software engineering and a general education in science with later-year specialisations in a science discipline area (usually in computer science, mathematical sciences and physics). The full range of science disciplines is available subject to timetabling.
Duration: Five years full-time.
Major subjects: Mathematics (compulsory), electrical engineering, computing, physics.
Course structure: Mathematics (compulsory), electrical engineering, computer engineering and computing, physics and two electives in the first year; professional and engineering science and optional subjects/units with chosen science studies in the second to fifth years. The full final year of each degree is normally taken in a single year. The specific requirements of the science component of the course are provided in the Faculty of Science entry of this volume of the Handbook.
Essential practical experience: Twelve weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: A grade average of at least D in each of the following studies: English, Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and in one of Chemistry or Physics. Alternative Category Scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The BE/BSc degree provides professional education in one of chemical, civil, mechanical and manufacturing, or environmental engineering, and a broad general education in science with later-year specialisation possible in the disciplines of anatomy, botany, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, genetics, geography, geophysics, history and philosophy of science, marine science, mathematical sciences, mathematics, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physics, physiology, psychology, statistics and zoology.
Duration: Five years full-time.
Major subjects: Mathematics (compulsory), electives from Engineering and science.
Course structure: Mathematics subjects and electives to a total of fourteen semester subjects/units in the first year; professional and engineering science subjects/units with chosen science studies in the second to fifth years. The requirements of the science component of the course are provided in the Faculty of Science entry of this volume of the Handbook.
Essential practical experience: Twelve weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: A grade average of at least D in each of the following studies: English, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Chemistry or Physics. Alternative Category Scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The BGeom degree course provides professional education in measurement science, land and geographic information science, land management, and associated environmental studies.
Duration: Four years full-time.
Major subjects: Measurement science, mathematics, computing, land and geographic information systems, land management.
Course structure: The first two years concentrate on basic measurement science and foundation science material in mathematics, statistics and computing. The later years of the course concentrate on the professional subjects including those in higher-level measurement science, land management and land and geographic information systems. Fourth year includes a major project.
Essential practical experience: Residential field courses in practical measurement science are included in the first and second years together with extensive practical work throughout the year.
Essential vacation work practical experience: 10 weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: A grade average of at least D in English and Mathematical Methods. Alternative Category Scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The BA/BGeom degree course provides professional education in measurement science, land and geographic information science, land management and associated environmental studies together with a broad education in the humanities, social sciences and the languages and cultures of other people.
Duration: Five years full-time.
Major subjects: Geomatics: mathematics, computing, measurement science, land and geographic information systems, land management (and one Arts major - a special program has been designed for a geography major).
Arts: For further information on the Arts degree, please refer to the Arts entry in the University's Handbook, Volume 3.
A 'major' or specialisation in the Faculty of Arts consists of at least five subjects (83.3 points) at second and/or third year level in an area of study, including any compulsory subjects prescribed by the relevant department. Students have the option of completing one or two majors, or not completing a major if they find this restrictive. Instead they may take subjects from several areas of study, providing they have the necessary prerequisites.
Course structure: Measurement science and professional subjects are taken throughout the five years of the course, however, years four and five have a greater emphasis on the specific Arts major(s). Fifth year includes a major project in geomatics.
Essential practical experience: A residential field course in practical measurement science in each of years one and two.
Essential vacation work practical experience: 10 weeks prior to graduation in geomatics.
Prerequisites: A grade of at least C in English and a grade of at least D in Mathematical Methods.
Alternative Category Scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The BGeom/BSc degree course provides professional education in measurement science, land information science and management, and associated environmental studies, as well as a broad general education in science with later year specialisation possible in one or more science discipline areas. Specific programs in computer science and environmental science have been developed due to the important complementary nature of these programs with geomatics and the wide range of career opportunities available.
Duration: Five years full-time.
Major subjects: Measurement science, mathematics, computing, land and geographic information systems, land management.
Course structure: The first four years concentrate on professional subjects including measurement science, computing and environmental studies with a number of chosen science studies. Fifth year includes a number of science subjects and a major geomatics project. The specific requirements of the science component of the course are stated in the Faculty of Science entry of this volume.
Essential practical experience: Residential field courses in practical measurement science in the first and second years.
Essential vacation work practical experience: Ten weeks prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: A grade average of at least D in English, Mathematical Methods, and in two of Physics, Chemistry, one additional Mathematics, Geology or Biology. Alternative category scheme: admission is available under the Special Admissions Scheme.
The Faculty of Arts offers a Diploma in Modern Languages. Language subjects will be taken concurrently with an approved undergraduate degree in a sequence approved by the student's home faculty and the language department. The Diploma will normally add one year to the duration of the student's main degree course. For further information and application forms, please call the Faculty of Arts Office on 9344 5235.
Each first-year course consists of the equivalent of 14 units. Each unit carries 7.14 points, therefore a full load of 14 units makes a total of 100 points. A unit consists of 39 hours of student contact (three hours per week); some topics are taught as double units of 78 contact hours.
Courses in the various engineering disciplines are made up of a majority of 'compulsory core' subjects and complemented with elective or optional subjects. To a large degree, the subjects making up the later years of the courses are part of the compulsory core and therefore prescribed.
In first year however, although a significant amount of core material must be taken, there is more flexibility in choosing subjects The adjacent table contains the list of subjects most frequently taken in first year and categorises them as being 'core' or 'optional' for the various courses in engineering.
Legend:
CODE NAME POINTS SEM CORE/OPTIONAL FOR STREAMS
------ ----------------------------- ------ --- -------------------------
121-174 Ecology for Engineers 14.2 2 R:Env
183-120 Adv English as a second 12.5 1,2
Language 1
400-103 Intro to Engineering 7.1 1,2
411-101 Industrial Process Eng 7.1 1
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 1 7.1 1,2 C*:Chem
411-103 Chemical Process Analysis 2 7.1 2 C*:Chem
411-104 Process Engineering 1 7.1 2
411-109 Safe Practice for Chem Eng 7.1 1,2
411-110 Eng & the Environ'tal 7.1 1,2
Challenge
411-111 Processing Minerals to Metals 7.1 1,2
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1 2 C:Civ,Env
421-150 Intro to Engineering Mgt. 7.1 1 C:Civ,Env R:Comp,Elec,Soft
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1 1,2 C:Civ,Env
431-102 Computer Engineering 1 7.1 2 C:Comp,Elec,Mman,Soft,Mech
431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1 2 C:Comp,Elec,Mman,Soft,Mech
421-104 Disaster Management & 7.1 1,2
Mitigation
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1 2 C*:Civ
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2 1,2 C:Civ,Comp,Elec,Mman,Soft,
BCS,Mech
433-142 Computing Fundamentals B 14.2 2 C:BCS
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1 1 C:Env
436-102 Materials, Manufact & Mgt 7.1 2
436-103 Engineering Mechanics 7.1 1,2 C:Mman,Mech
436-104 High Performance Vehicles 7.1 1
436-105 Engineering Communications 7.1 1,2 C:Mman,Mech
451-216 Surveying (Eng Course) 7.1 2 C*:Civ
600-141 Biol. of Cells and Organisms 12.5 1
600-142 Genetics & the evol'n of life 12.5 2
610-121 Chemistry (Advanced) OR 14.2 1 C:Chem
610-141 Chemistry 14.2 1
610-122 Chemistry (Advanced) OR 14.2 2 C:Chem
610-142 Chemistry 14.2 2
610-161 Chemistry 14.2 1 C*:Env
610-162 Chemistry 14.2 2 R*:Env
625-101 Earth Sci: The Global Env. 14.2 1
625-102 Geology 14.2 2
Mathematics for BE,BE/BA,BE/BCom,BE/LLB,BCS,BE(Mechatronics)/BCS
618-171 Mathematics 1P OR 14.2 1 C:AllStreams
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2 1
618-172 Mathematics 1Q OR 14.2 2 C:AllStreams
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2 2
Mathematics for BE/BSc, BSc/BE(Elec)
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A OR 12.5 1 C:AllStreams
618-121 Mathematics 1A 12.5 1
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B OR 12.5 2 C:AllStreams
618-122 Mathematics 1B 12.5 2
618-130 Applied Mathematics OR 12.5 2 C:AllStreams
618-132 Applied Mathematics 12.5 2
(Advanced)
Physics for BE, BE/BA, BE/BCom, BE/LLB, BE(Mechatronics)/BCS
640-005 Physics 1A (Eng. Course) 14.2 1 C:Comp,Elec,Soft,Mech
R:Civ,Mman
640-006 Physics 1B (Eng. Course) 14.2 2
Physics for BE/BSc, BSc/BE
640-121 Physics (Advanced) OR 1,2 C:Comp,Elec,Soft
/122 12.5,
12.5
640-142 Physics 1,2
/142 12.5,
12.5
Table: Core and optional first year subjects for engineering courses
Notes on the table.
It will be seen from the table that students can select in semester one, a broad set of core subjects which will allow them to continue in one of a number of engineering streams in the second semester. Two sets of semester one subjects following this strategy are listed below.
Alternatively, those students who have clearly decided which stream of engineering they will follow, may take the group of subjects that the associated Department has recommended as being the most appropriate. These examples are also listed below.
All first-year engineering courses require students to take the equivalent of four units of mathematics. There are two streams of study available in mathematics. The combination of the (double) units 618-171 Mathematics 1P and 618-172 Mathematics 1Q make up the advanced stream while the standard stream consists of the units 618-181 Mathematics 1R and 618-182 Mathematics 1S. Students who satisfy the Exemption Test held during Orientation Week in February 1996 will be allowed to take the advanced mathematics units 618-171 and 618-172. Both streams satisfy all prerequisites required for second year subjects. Students taking the advanced mathematics stream are able to take more optional subjects or more advanced mathematics in the second year of their course.
The first two of the courses listed are designed to allow students to delay, until the second semester, their decision on which engineering stream they wish to pursue. The first structure shown will allow students to enter any of civil, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical and manufacturing or software engineering in the second semester. The second structure will allow students to enter any of chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical and manufacturing engineering in the second semester. Students taking these subjects in first semester will select before second semester begins, those subjects needed to continue one of the streams of engineering.
Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical and Manufacturing or Software Engineering
Semester 1 421-150 Intro to Eng Management 7.1 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2 618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2 or 618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2 640-005 Physics 1A 14.2
Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Semester 1 421-150 Intro to Eng Management 7.1 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2 610-121 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2 or 610-141 Chemistry 14.2 618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2 or 618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
The following first-year course structures are examples of those recommended for students who have decided, at the time of enrolment, which particular branch of engineering they will study in later years:
Chemical Engineering
Semester 1
411-101 Industrial Process Eng 7.1
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 1* 7.1
610-121 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
Optional Unit 7.1
Semester 2
411-104 Process Engineering 1 7.1
411-103 Chemical Process Analysis 2* 7.1
610-122 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-142 Chemistry 14.2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
Optional Unit 7.1
* These units can be taken in the second year of the course.
Students who have performed well in VCE Chemistry will be permitted to take the advanced stream of Chemistry 610-121 and 610-122.
Civil Engineering (BE First-year stream decided at enrolment)
Semester 1
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Intro to Eng Management 7.1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
Electives selected from the 21.3
following or any other
subject approved by the
course co-ordinator:
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
640-005 Physics 1A 14.2
Semester 2
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
Electives selected from the 7.1
following or any other
subject approved by the
course co-ordinator.
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 7.1
Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering (BE First-year stream decided at enrolment)
Students taking these streams must include within the course total of 400 points, 28.5 points from management or non- technical subjects. It is recommended that 7.1 points be taken as the optional unit in first year, the remainder as optional units or subjects in years three and four.
Semester 1
421-150 Intro to Eng Management 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
640-005 Physics 1A 14.2
Semester 2
431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1
431-102 Computer Engineering 1 7.1
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
640-006 Physics 1B 14.2
Optional Unit 7.1
Environmental Engineering (BE First-year stream decided at enrolment)
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-150 Intro to Eng Management 7.1
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1
610-161 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
Electives selected from the 28.4
following or any other
subject approved by the
course coordinator.
421-104 Disaster Management & 7.1
Mitigation
121-174 Ecology for Engineers 14.2
600-111 Biology of Australian Flora & 7.1
Fauna
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
610-162 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-142 Chemistry 14.2
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (BE First-year stream decided at enrolment)
Semester 1
436-105 Engineering Communications 7.1
436-103 Engineering Mechanics 7.1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
640-005 Physics 1A 14.2
436-104 High Performance Vehicles
or Elective 7.1
Semester 2
431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1
431-102 Computer Engineering 1 7.1
433-141 Computer Fundamentals A 14.2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
436-102 Materials, Manufacturing and
Management
or Elective 7.1
The Faculty of Engineering is currently restructuring all engineering courses so that all components will be given as units of 39 hours of student contact. Each unit carries 7.1 points. Normally students will take 14 units in any year, making a total of 100 points.
The introduction of units into second and later years will be phased in over the period 1995-1997. In the following lists, units are shown where the restructuring has been completed.
Second year
Semester 1
411-201 Transport Phenomena 1 7.1
411-202 Process Equipment & Design 1 7.1
411-203 Biochemical Engineering 1 7.1
411-204 Chemical Engineering 7.1
Management 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 7.1
Optional Unit 7.1
Semester 2
411-205 Fluid Mechanics 1 7.1
411-206 Reactor Engineering 1 7.1
411-207 Process Engineering 2 7.1
411-208 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
1
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem. Eng.) 14.2
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in their first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE Chemical Engineering stream)
Semester 1
411-301 Chemical Engineering 7.1
Thermodynamics
411-302 Transport Phenomena 2 7.1
411-303 Fluids/Solids Processing 7.1
411-304* Mineral Engineering 1 7.1
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
610-033 Chemistry 3 (Chem Eng) 10.0
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
*Elective
Semester 2
411-305 Heat Transfer 1 7.1
411-306 Separation Processes 1 7.1
411-307 Process Dynamics & Control 1 7.1
411-308 Process Engineering 3 7.1
411-309 Process Equipment & Design 2 7.1
411-310 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
2
411-311 *Biochemical Engineering 2 7.1
* Two out of three electives must be selected. The electives may be both from Chemical Engineering or, alternatively, one from outside Chemical Engineering and one from within Chemical Engineering. The elective program will continue through to final year in the new final year program to be introduced in 1997. Electives throughout the entire four years of the course enable students to pursue studies from another Faculty whilst gaining credit towards the BE.
Fourth year (BE Chemical Engineering stream)
411-401 Chemical Engineering 3 65.0 411-403 Chemical Plant Dev. & Design 35.0 411-444 Vac Work (Prac. Exp./Chem.) 0.0
Second year
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1 B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 (new cse) 7.1
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure (if 7.1
not taken in first year)
421-279 Design Philosophy and 7.1
Applications
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) (if not 7.1
taken in first year)
421-221 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Elective subjects approved by up to
the course co-ordinator 14.2
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE Civil Engineering stream)
421-303 Mathematics for Eng. 3.1 7.1
421-310 Structural Theory & Design 23.0
421-320 Fluid Mechanics & Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
421-331 Geomechanics 1 (old cse) 7.0
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.0
421-340 Transport Engineering 5.0
421-350 Engineering Practices 1 10.0
421-360 Engineering Economics 5.0
421-275 Advanced Micro-Computer 4.0
Applications
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
625-023 Geology (Engineering Cse) 7.1
Fourth year (BE Civil Engineering stream)
421-410 Structural Engineering 16.0
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.0
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.0
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.0
421-444 Vac Work (Prac. Exp./Civil) 0.0
421-450 Engineering Practices 2 7.0
421-460 Civil Engineering Design 23.0
421-464 Research Project 7.0
Electives* 20.0
* Elective subjects are taken from those offered by the Department (each of which carries five points), or from other subjects or units available in the University and approved by the Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Second year
The BE course in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is divided into three streams: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and software engineering. The Electrical Engineering stream leads to specialisation in any combination of: communications engineering; speech, image and signal processing; optoelectronics and photonics systems; control systems engineering and robotics; power systems engineering; electronics; biomedical engineering. The Computer Engineering stream involves the study of electronics, computing and communications, as applied in the design and applications of modern computer systems. The Software Engineering stream involves the study of computer science and engineering principles as applied in the design and development of high quality software systems.
Students taking these streams must include within the course total of 400 points, 28.5 points from management or non- technical subjects. It is recommended that 7.1 points be taken as the optional unit in first year, the remainder as optional units or subjects in years three and four.
The course in semester one is common to electrical, computer and software engineering. There are different courses for these streams in semester two and these are listed under the headings EE, CE and SE.
Semester 1 (common course) (BE Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering stream)
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
431-204 Computer Engineering 2 7.1
431-210 Networks 2 7.1
431-216 Physical Electronics 7.1
431-219 Electrical Eng Laboratory 2A 7.1
433-142 Computing Fundamentals B 14.2
Semester 2 (BE Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering stream)
EE CE SE 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1 7.1 7.1 431-205 Electronics 2 7.1 7.1 7.1 431-206 Fields & Trans. Lines 2 7.1 431-217 Power 2 7.1 431-220 Electrical Eng. Laboratory2B 7.1 7.1 431-221 Fund. of Signals & Systems 7.1 7.1 433-242 Algorithms & Problem Solving 9.5 9.5 433-243 Prog. Language Principles A 9.5 9.5 433-244 Software Development 9.5 640-029 Modern Physics of Materials 7.1 7.1 7.1
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Software Engineering students may substitute the subject Fundamentals of Signals and Systems for Electronics 2.
Either 640-029 Modern Physics of Materials or at least 7.1 points of 200-level science physics subjects must be completed in either the second or third year of the course. Students choosing to delay Physics until third year must complete their second year enrolment by undertaking optional subjects. Optional subjects may be chosen from any department in the University willing to accept the student's enrolment, and should be chosen to achieve a total enrolment of at least 100 points.
Students wishing to delay the choice between Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering streams until third year should note that they can maintain flexibility by choosing in second year (subject to approval from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) all of the Electrical Engineering stream subjects, plus Algorithms and Problem Solving, and Programming Language Principles A. Retaining this flexibility requires the student to undertake an overload, and therefore will be approved only for students who have performed well in their first-year examinations.
Students wishing to delay the choice between Computer Engineering and Software Engineering streams until third year should note that they can maintain flexibility by choosing in second year (subject to approval from the Department of Computer Science) all of the Computer Engineering stream subjects, plus Software Development. Retaining this flexibility requires the student to undertake an overload, and therefore will be approved only for students who have performed well in their first-year examinations.
Third year (BE Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering stream)
Students in the third year of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering select subjects from those listed under the headings of 'Mathematics and Statistics subjects', 'Electrical Engineering subjects' and 'Computer Science subjects'. A full load of at least 100 points is made up by taking optional subjects from any University department.
For students in Electrical Engineering the selection is:
For students in Computer Engineering the selection is:
(* may be taken in fourth year)
For students in Software Engineering the selection is:
Mathematics and Statistics subjects
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
421-304 Mathematics for Engineers 3.2 7.1
619-005 Probability for Electrical 7.1
Engineers
Electrical Engineering subjects
431-302 Communications 3 7.1 431-303 Control 3 7.1 431-304 Computer Engineering 3 7.1 431-305 Electronics 3 7.1 431-306 Fields and Trans. Lines 3 7.1 431-310 Networks 3 7.1 431-313 Voice and Data Networks 7.1 431-314 Computer Control 3 7.1 431-317 Power 3 7.1
Computer Science subjects
433-244 Software Development 9.5
433-245 Prog. Language Principles B 9.5
433-246 Mathematical Software A 9.5
433-247 Frontiers of Computer Science 4.0
433-303 Artificial Intelligence 12.5
433-313 Computer Design 12.5
433-325 Mathematical Software B 12.5
433-330 Theory of Computation 12.5
433-340 Software Engineering Project 20.0
433-341 Software Engineering 3A 12.5
433-342 Software Engineering 3B 12.5
433-343 Professional Issues in Comp. 12.5
433-351 Database Systems 12.5
433-353 Networks and Communications 12.5
433-361 Programming Languages 12.5
Implementation
433-380 Graphics 12.5
The standard third-year courses are summarised below. Information on recommended combinations of electrical engineering subjects is available from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
EE CE SE
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1 7.1 7.1
421-304 Mathematics for Engineers 3.2 7.1 7.1 7.1
Electrical Engineering Subjects 42.8 21.4
431-332 Laboratory 3.1 7.1 7.1
431-333 Laboratory 3.2 7.1
431-334 Design Laboratory 3 7.1 7.1
433-244 Software Development 9.5
433-245 Prog. Languages Principles B 9.5
433-313 Computer Design* 12.5
433-340 Software Engineering Project 20.0
433-341 Software Engineering 3A 12.5
433-342 Software Engineering 3B 12.5
619-005 Probability for Electrical 7.1 7.1 7.1
Engineers
Optional subjects 14.3 20.9 24.0
* may be taken in fourth year
Fourth year (BE Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering stream)
Students in the fourth year of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering select subjects from those listed under the headings of 'Electrical Engineering stream', 'Computer Science stream', and 'Software Engineering stream'. A full load of at least 100 points is made up by taking optional subjects or units from the advanced electrical engineering electives, the Department of Computer Science or other departments.
When choosing the optional subjects, students are reminded they must include within the 400 points of the total course, 28.5 points from management or non- technical subjects. The selection of optional subjects may be restricted by timetable and prerequisite requirements. Students should be aware that points credited towards an Engineering degree for subjects taught by other faculties may vary by up to one-third from that published. Where this presents any difficulty or results in an overload, students should consult the Faculty Student Adviser to arrange for approval of the course by the head of the appropriate department.
For students in Electrical Engineering the selection is:
For students in Computer Engineering the selection is:
+ The selection of thesis and project work taken in either electrical engineering or computer science must be approved by the Department of Electrical Engineering.
# These may include 400-level subjects, details of which are available from the computer science honours co-ordinator.
For students in Software Engineering the selection is:
Electrical Engineering stream
431-413 Thesis 7.1 431-414 Project Work 21.4
Advanced Electrical Engineering electives
431-404 Real-Time Computer Systems 7.1
431-405 Advanced Computer Systems 7.1
431-415 Advanced Comm. Systems 7.1
431-416 Advanced Digital Control and 7.1
Identification
431-417 Biomedical Engineering 7.1
431-418 Comms Network Performance 7.1
431-419 Digital Signal Processing 7.1
431-420 High Speed Electronics and 7.1
Optoelectronics
431-421 Information Theory and Coding 7.1
431-422 Linear Multivariable Control 7.1
Systems
431-423 Neural Networks 7.1
431-424 Optical Comm. Systems 7.1
431-425 Optoelectronic Materials and 7.1
Devices
431-426 Power Electronics 7.1
431-427 Speech Processing 7.1
431-440 Power Systems 7.1
431-450 Directed Studies 1 7.1
(Electrical)
431-451 Directed Studies 2 7.1
(Electrical)
Computer Engineering stream
431-413 Thesis or 433-463 Thesis 7.1 431-414 Project Work or 433-464 Project Work 21.4
Software Engineering stream
433-440 Advanced Software Eng. Project 25.0
433-441 Formal Methods 8.0
433-442 Engineering for Specialised 8.0
Reqs.
433-443 Software Project Management 8.0
The standard fourth-year courses are summarised in the following table.
EE CE SE Thesis 7.1 7.1 7.1 Project Work 21.4 21.4 Advanced Software Eng. Project 25.0 Advanced Electrical Eng. electives 50.0 Advanced Electrical Eng. electives or Computer Science 300-level or 400-level subjects 50.0 Software Engineering 433-441 Formal Methods 433-422 Engineering for Specialised Reqs. 433-443 Software Project Managemnent 24.0 Computer Science 300-level or 400-level 22.5 subjects optional subjects 21.4 21.4 24.0
Second year
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers2.1B 7.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Engineering Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Electives selected from the up to
following or any other 14.2
subject approved by the points
course co-ordinator
610-161 Chemistry (compulsory if not 14.2
taken in year 1)
451-305 Introduction to Geographic 7.1
Information Systems
411-203 Biochemical Engineering 1 7.1
*Alternative subjects:
Students who have completed
618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q
in their first year will take
421-203 Mathematics for
Engineers 2.1A. Others will
take 421-204 Mathematics for
Engineers 2.1B.
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure (if 7.1
not taken in first year)
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 14.2
421-270 Environmental Engineering 1 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Electives selected from the up to
following or any other 14.2
subject approved by the points.
course co-ordinator
421-279 Design Philosophy and 7.1
Applications
610-162 Chemistry 14.2
Third year (BE Environmental Engineering stream)
Year-long subjects
421-320 Fluid Mechanics & Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
421-381 Structural Design 10.0
Semester1
121-259 Environmental Politics & 14.2
Management
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
421-212 Project Engineering 2 7.0
421-331 Geomechanics 1 7.0
421-370 Engineering Communication 3.0
Semester 2
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.0
421-360 Engineering Economics 5.0
421-372 Soil Science (Eng Cse) 8.0
421-380 Design Philosophy & 8.5
Application
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
421-275 Advanced Micro-computer 4.0
Applications (Exempt if
completed in second year)
Fourth year (BE Environmental Engineering stream)
Year-long subjects
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical 0.0
Experience - Environmental)
421-476 Investigation & Design 7.0
421-477 Research Project 12.0
Semester 1
421-351 Engineering Practices 1 (Env 7.0
Eng)
421-458 Modelling Hydrologic Processes 6.0
421-470 Soil Manipulation Processes 6.0
421-481 Surface Hydrology 6.0
421-483 Groundwater Hydrology 6.0
Restricted Electives (at least 12 points,
but no more than 30 points in the year)
421-459 Irrigation Systems Design & 6.0
Management
421-466 River & Flood Plain Management 6.0
421-484 Agricultural Waste Management 6.0
Semester 2
421-457 Project Management for 6.0
Environmental Engineers
421-475 Management of Erodable Lands 6.0
421-493 Systems Optimisation 6.0
Restricted Electives (at least 12 points,
but no more than 30 points in the year)
421-467 Water Quality & Drainage 6.0
Management
421-468 Hydrogeology & Groundwater 6.0
Management
421-469 Hydraulic Engineering 6.0
Unrestricted Electives (up to 18 points
of subjects to be selected from any
University offering and approved by the
Head of Department)
Elective 18
Second year
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A or elective
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-201 Introduction to Mechanics of 7.1
Solids
436-203 Fundamental Thermodynamics 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
436-241 Introduction to Manufacturing 7.1
Processes
436-222 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1B - Introduction
to Engineering Materials
436-220 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1A - Engineering
Design for Systems Integrity
or Environmental Stream:
436-225 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1D - Engineering
Design for Systems Integrity
(Environmental)
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
436-201 Introduction to Dynamics 7.1
436-200 Fundamental Fluid Mechanics 7.1
436-204 Engineering Economics and 7.1
Statistical Applications
436-205 Computational Mechanics and 7.1
Programming
436-206 Electro-Mechanical Machine 7.1
Behaviour
436-223 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1C - Basic Concepts
in Engineering Design and
Materials Selection
or Environmental Stream:
436-226 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1E - Basic Concepts
in Engineering Design and
Materials Selection
(Environmental)
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A or elective. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering stream)
Semester 1
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
436-301 Control Systems 7.1
436-302 Mechanics of Rigid & 7.1
Deformable Bodies
436-303 Fluid and Thermal Sciences 7.1
436-320 Engineering Design 2A 7.1
or
436-321 Engineering Design 7.1
(Environmental) 2B*
436-324 Metal and Ceramic Forming 7.1
Processes
436-340 Industrial and Organisation 7.1
Psychology
Semester 2
Mechanical and Environmental streams
436-304 Aerodynamics 7.1
436-305 Data Acquisition and Control 7.1
436-306 Dynamics of Machines 7.1
436-307 Stress Analysis for 7.1
Engineering Design
436-308 Thermodynamic Plant and 7.1
Processes
436-322 Engineering Design 2C 7.1 or
436-323 Engineering Design 7.1
(Environmental) 2D**
436-325 Microstructures and 7.1
Processing of Materials
Manufacturing stream
436-325 Microstructures and 7.1
Processing of Materials
436-341 Applied Statistics 7.1
436-342 Engineering Dimensional 7.1
Metrology
436-343 Manufacturing Control 1 7.1
436-344 Material Removal Processes 1 7.1
436-345 Operations Analysis and 7.1
Management
436-346 Work Organisation and Design 7.1
* Environmental stream instead of 436-320
** Environmental stream instead of 436-322
Fourth year (BE Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering stream)
Mechanical stream
436-444 Vacation Work 0.0
436-450 Applied Mechanics 3 44.0
436-460 Engineering Design 3 11.0
436-461 Engineer in Society 6.0
436-462 Special Project 15.0
Electives from Groups 1 and 2 24.0
Group 1 (choose two)
327-301 Marketing 1 8.0
421-402 Mathematics for Engineers 4.1 7.1
421-403 Mathematics for Engineers 4.2 7.1
436-451 Advanced Comp. Mechanics 6.0
436-463 Advanced Materials 6.0
Group 2 (choose two)
327-209 Human Res. Management 8.0
327-308 Industrial Relations 8.0
436-453 Bioengineering 6.0
436-454 Energy Conv. and Utilisation 6.0
436-464 History of Technology 6.0
436-465 Advanced Design Methods in 6.0
Mechanical Engineering
(Manufacturing)
436-471 Financial Management 6.0
436-472 Ergonomics 6.0
436-473 Robotics: Theory and 6.0
Application
436-474 Tool Engineering 6.0
436-475 Operations Research 2 6.0
Manufacturing stream
436-444 Vacation Work
436-460 Engineering Design 3 11.0
436-462 Special Project 15.0
436-470 Manufacturing Science 3 50.0
Electives from Groups 1 and 2 24.0
Group 1 (choose three)
327-304 Organisational Theory 8.0
327-301 Marketing 1 8.0
436-463 Advanced Materials 6.0
436-471 Financial Management 6.0
(Manufacturing)
436-472 Ergonomics 6.0
436-473 Robotics: Theory and 6.0
Application
Group 2 (choose one)
327-209 Human Resource Management 8.0
327-302 Marketing 2 8.0
327-308 Industrial Relations 8.0
436-451 Advanced Comp. Mechanics 6.0
436-453 Bioengineering 6.0
436-454 Energy Conv. and Utilisation 6.0
436-464 History of Technology 6.0
436-474 Tool Engineering 6.0
436-475 Operations Research 2 6.0
436-476 Systems and Industrial 6.0
Organisation
Environmental stream
436-444 Vacation Work
436-443 Applied Mechanics 3 (Core of 26.0
436-450)
436-460 Engineering Design 3 11.0
436-461 Engineer in Society 6.0
436-462 Special Project 15.0
Electives 42.0
Elective subjects (choose seven)
411-803 Renewable Sources of Fuels 6.0
436-453 Bioengineering 6.0
436-454 Energy Conv. and Utilisation 6.0
436-455 Power Generation Systems 6.0
436-456 Wind Energy Systems 6.0
436-468 Materials and the Environment 6.0
436-472 Ergonomics 6.0
436-805 Solar Energy Engineering 6.0
436-807 Utilisation of Alternative 6.0
Fuels
436-807 Air Pollution from Combustion 6.0
Processes
General assessment requirements in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
All laboratory, design, tutorial work, assignments and occasional tests set in any course will be assessed and included with the examination marks in determining final results. A list of the relative weightings will be displayed on Department notice boards at the beginning of the year. All reports and assignments should be kept until after the publication of results.
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science, students must have completed 300 points of approved studies, including:
Note: This specification will be modified in line with subject changes from time to time.
>=50 points of studies in computer science, normally including:
>=75 points of 300-level studies in computer science, including
>= 25 points of approved 200-level or 300-level studies in another discipline*
* The 'approved discipline' requirement at 300-level will be handled on an individual basis by the third year BCS co-ordinator. Examples of sequences that could meet with approval would be a 'Mathematics' strand, an 'Information Systems' strand, or an 'Electronics' strand. A sample structure for the latter is below.
# 433-393 not available 1996
# The Science alternatives for the mathematics studies can be substituted.
To satisfy 'non-technical studies' requirements, students may take subjects from any department in the University prepared to accept their enrolment, subject to prerequisite and timetabling constraints. Examples of subjects that students should consider include: management subjects (offered in the Faculty of Engineering and also the Faculty of Economics and Commerce) and subjects from the Faculty of Arts. Students are especially encouraged to consider subjects where the study and assessment requirements include written and oral presentation components.
Within the BCS, students are entitled to complete 25 points from departments which are not budget departments of the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering. Students who wish to include additional subjects from departments which are not budget departments of the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering can do so within the BCS, with approval from the Department of Computer Science, up to a maximum of 35 additional points. Normally approval would not be given for students to undertake more than 25 of the 60 points at 100-level.
To satisfy course requirements students must:
Within this distribution, 50 points at 100-level, 66 points at 200-level and 50 points at 300-level must come from departments within the Faculty of Arts, not departments from other faculties which offer subjects to Arts students.
First year
Semester 1
610-121 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
618-121 Mathematics 1A 14.2
or
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 14.2
Arts subjects as required.
Semester 2
610-122 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2
or
411-142 Chemistry 14.2
618-122 Mathematics 1B 14.2
or
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 14.2
618-130 Applied Mathematics 14.2
or
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 14.2
Arts subjects as required.
Note: Mathematics subjects 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q or 618-181/182 Mathematics 1B/1S can be substituted for the mathematics subjects shown above.
Second year (BE (Chemical)/BA)
Semester 1
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 1 7.1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
OR
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 7.1
Arts subjects as required.
* Alternative subjects: Students who
have completed 618-122 Mathematics 1B
in first year will take 421-203
Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others
will take 421-204 Mathematics for
Engineers 2.1B.
Semester 2
411-103 Chemical Process Analysis 2 7.1
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 14.2
Arts subjects as required.
Third year (BE (Chemical)/BA)
Semester 1
411-201 Transport Phenomena 1 7.1
411-202 Process Equipment & Design 1 7.1
411-203 Biochemical Engineering 1 7.1
411-204 Chemical Engineering 7.1
Management 1
Arts subjects as required.
Semester 2
411-205 Fluid Mechanics 1 7.1
411-206 Reactor Engineering 1 7.1
411-207 Process Engineering 2 7.1
411-208 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
Arts subjects as required.
Fourth and fifth years (BE (Chemical)/BA)
Remaining 300- and 400-level units required by the Department of Chemical Engineering plus remaining Arts subjects. The electives in the chemical engineering program enable students to complete the requirements of the Arts degree during their fourth or fifth years.
For details of the Arts component of the BE/BA please consult Volume 3 of the University Handbook.
Proposed course structure - First year
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering 7.1
Management
Arts subjects as required
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
421-101 Project Engineering 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2
Arts subjects as required.
Second year (BE (Civil)/BA)
Semester 1
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B 7.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 (new cse) 7.1
Arts subjects as required.
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Arts subjects as required.
Note: Arts recommended breakdown is notional only.
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE (Civil)/BA)
Engineering:
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 7.1
421-275 Advanced microcomputer 4.0
applications
421-310 Structural Theory and Design 23.0
421-320 Fluid Mechanics and Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
421-331 Geomechanics 1 7.0
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
Arts subjects as required
Fourth year (BE (Civil)/BA)
421-340 Transport Engineering 5.0
421-350 Engineering Practices 1 10.0
421-360 Engineering Economics 5.0
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
Arts subjects as required
Fifth year (BE (Civil)/BA)
421-410 Structural Engineering 16.0
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.0
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.0
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.0
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical 0.0
Experience)
421-450 Engineering Practices 2 7.0
421-460 Civil Engineering Design 23.0
421-464 Research Project 7.0
Arts subjects as required
The combined BE/BA course in Electrical Engineering and Arts must satisfy the following requirements:
The structure of the combined course is flexible, depending on the Arts subjects chosen. A representative example of a course structure is shown below. The electrical engineering subjects listed are those prescribed for the standard BE in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering. Timetabling may impose restrictions which require different combinations of subjects than those shown.
First year
BA subjects 50 points BE first year subjects - Mathematics, 57.1 points Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Total 107.1 points
Second year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BA)
BA subjects 50 points Remaining BE first year subjects - 28.6 points Physics BE second year subjects - Computer 28.6 points Science, Mathematics for Engineers Total 107.2 points
Third year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BA)
BA subjects 33 points
Remaining BE second year subjects 64.3 - 69.1 points
excluding Physics depending on stream
BE third year subjects - Mathematics 21.4 points
for Engineers, Statistics
Total 118.7 - 123.5
points
Fourth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BA)
BA subjects 50 points
Remaining BE third year subjects 64.3 - 67 points
depending on stream
Total 114.3 - 117 points
Fifth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BA)
BA subjects 33 points BE fourth year subjects 78.5 points Total 111.5 points
First year
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering 7.1
Management
610-161 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
Arts subjects as required
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
Arts subjects as required
Second year (BE (Environmental)/BA)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Arts subjects as required
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 14.2
421-270 Environmental Engineering 1 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Arts subjects as required
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in their first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B
Third year (BE (Environmental)/BA)
Year-long subjects
421-320 Fluid Mechanics & Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
Semester 1
121-259 Environmental Politics & 14.2
Management
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
421-212 Project Engineering 2 7.0
421-275 Advanced Micro-computer 4.0
Applications (Exempt if
completed in second year)
421-331 Geomechanics 1 7.0
451-216 Surveying (Engineering course) 7.1
Semester 2
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.0
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
Arts subjects as required.
Fourth year (BE (Environmental)/BA)
Semester 1
421-278 Materials 7.1
Arts subjects as required.
Semester 2
421-372 Soil Science (Eng Cse) 8.0
421-380 Design Philosophy and 8.5
Application
421-360 Engineering Economics 5.0
Arts subjects as required.
Fifth year (BE (Environmental)/BA)
Year-long subjects
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical 0.0
Experience - Environmental)
421-476 Investigation & Design 7.0
421-477 Research Project 12.0
421-481 Structural Design 9.0
Arts subjects as required.
Semester 1
421-351 Engineering Practices 1 (Env 7.0
Eng)
421-458 Modelling Hydrologic Processes 6.0
421-470 Soil Manipulation Processes 6.0
421-481 Surface Hydrology 6.0
421-483 Groundwater Hydrology 6.0
Restricted electives(12 points for the year)
421-459 Irrigation Systems Design & 6.0
Management
421-466 River & Flood Plain Management 6.0
421-484 Agricultural Waste Management 6.0
Semester 2
421-457 Project Management for Env. 6.0
Engineers
421-475 Management of Erodable Lands 6.0
421-493 Systems Optimisation 6.0
Restricted electives (12 points for the year)
421-467 Water Quality & Drainage 6.0
Management
421-468 Hydrogeology & Groundwater 6.0
Management
421-469 Hydraulic Engineering 6.0
First year
Semester 1 436-103 Engineering Mechanics 7.1 618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2 or 618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2 433-141 Computer Fundamentals A 14.2 Arts language subject Semester 2 431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1 431-102 Computer Engineering 1 7.1 436-105 Engineering Communications 7.1 618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2 or 618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2 Arts language subject
Note: This first year structure represents the course for a language sequence in Arts. For other Arts sequences with the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing) and Bachelor of Arts, please contact the Director of First Year Studies(Engineering) and the Faculty of Arts.
Second year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BA)
Semester 1
436-241 Introduction to Manufacturing 7.1
Processes
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
436-203 Fundamental Thermodynamics 7.1
Arts subjects as required
Semester 2
436-204 Engineering Economics and 7.1
Statistical Applications
Arts subjects as required
Third year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BA)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
elective
or
421-204* Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B 7.1
421-201 Introduction to Mechanics of 7.1
Solids
436-222 EDM 1B Introduction to 7.1
Engineering Materials
436-220 EDM 1A Engineering Design for 7.1
System Integrity
(Environmental)
or Environmental stream
436-225 EDM 1D Engineering Design for 7.1
System Integrity (Env)
Arts subjects as required
* Alternative subjects: Students who
have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics
1P/1Q in their first year will take
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A
or elective. Others will take 421-204
Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
436-200 Fundamental Fluid Mechanics 7.1
436-201 Introduction to Dynamics 7.1
436-205 Computational Mechanics and 7.1
Programming
436-206 Electro-Mechanical Machine 7.1
Behaviour
436-223 EDM 1C Basic Concepts in 7.1
Engineering Design and
Materials Selection
or Environmental stream
436-226 EDM 1E Basic Concepts in 7.1
Engineering Design and
Materials Selection (Env.)
Arts subjects as required.
Fourth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BA)
Engineering third year (all streams) Arts subjects as required.
Fifth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BA)
Engineering fourth year and remaining Arts subjects.
The first two years of this combined course would consist of compulsory engineering subjects and electives, and compulsory commerce subjects. Compulsory engineering subjects and electives in third to fifth years and commerce subjects to total 200 points for the Bachelor of Commerce.
By the end of the equivalent of three full-time years, students in these courses are to have:
Students would normally complete compulsory units in the first two years. The compulsory units are:
First year
Second year
Year Engineering Commerce Total
points
pts % of yr pts % of yr
1 62.5 62.5% 37.5 37.5% 100
2 62.5 55.6% 50 44.4% 112.5
3 75 66.7% 37.5 33.3% 112.5
Sub total 212.5 - 112.5 - 325
4 50 50% 50 50% 100
5 75 66.7% 37.5 33.3% 112.5
Sub total 125 - 87.5 - 212.5
Total 337.5 - 200 - 537.5
First year
Semester 1
610-121 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 1 7.1
Commerce subjects as required
Semester 2
610-122 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2 or
610-142 Chemistry 14.2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
411-103 Chemical Process Analysis 2 7.1
Commerce subjects as required
Second year (BE (Chemical)/BCom)
Semester 1
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A 7.1
or
421-204* Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B
411-201 Transport Phenomena 1 7.1
411-202 Process Equipment & Design 1 7.1
411-203 Biochemical Engineering 1 7.1
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 7.1
Commerce subjects as required
Semester 2
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 14.2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
411-205 Fluid Mechanics 1 7.1
411-206 Reactor Engineering 1 7.1
411-208 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
Commerce subjects as required
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE (Chemical)/BCom)
Semester 1
610-033 Chemistry 10.0
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
411-301 Chemical Engineering 7.1
Thermodynamics
411-302 Transport Phenomena 2 7.1
411-303 Fluids/Solids Processing 7.1
411-304* Mineral Engineering 1 7.1
Commerce subjects as required
Semester 2
411-305 Heat Transfer 1 7.1
411-306 Separation Processes 1 7.1
411-307 Process Dynamics & Control 1 7.1
411-308 Process Engineering 3 7.1
411-309 Process Equipment & Design 2 7.1
411-310 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
2
411-311* Biochemical Engineering 2 7.1
Commerce subjects as required.
* Electives.
Note: Students must take one out of the two chemical engineering electives.
Fourth year and fifth years (BE (Chemical)/BCom)
Chemical engineering new fourth year course as well as the remaining commerce subjects. Students may choose to complete final year chemical engineering in their fourth year and then complete the commerce in the fifth year, or plan a combination of engineering and commerce over both years. Plans should be approved by the Head of Department or the Departmental Course Adviser and in consultation with the Faculty of Economics and Commerce.
For details of the commerce component of the BE/BCom please consult Volume 3 of the University Handbook.
First year
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering 7.1
Management
Electives selected from the 21.42
following or any other
subject approved by the
course co-ordinator
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
640-005 Physics 1A 14.2
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
421-101 Project Engineering 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2
Electives selected from the 14.2
following or any other
subject approved by the
course coordinator
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
Second year (BE (Civil)/BCom)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics 12.5
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure (if 7.1
not taken in first year)
421-279 Design Philosophy and 7.1
Applications
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) (if not 7.1
taken in first year)
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics 12.5
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year should take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE (Civil)/BCom)
421-303 Mathematics for Eng. 3.1 7.1
421-310 Structural Theory and Design 23.0
421-320 Fluid Mechanics and Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
421-331 Geomechanics 1 7.0
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.0
421-340 Transport Engineering 5.0
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
421-275 Advanced Microcomputer 4.0
Applications
625-023 Geology (Engineering Cse) 7.1
2 subjects from Economics and 25.0
Commerce
Fourth year (BE (Civil)/BCom)
421-419 Civil Engineering Design A 17.0
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.0
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.0
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.0
421-454 Structural Engineering A 9.0
(Combined Cse)
421-455 Engineering Practices A 5.0
4 subjects from Economics and 50.0
Commerce
Fifth year (BE (Civil)/BCom)
421-407 Structural Engineering B 9.0
(Combined Cse)
421-409 Engineering Practices B 3.0
421-424 Civil Engineering Design B 6.0
(Combined Cse)
421-444 Vacation Work (Civil) 0.0
8 subjects from Economics and 100.0
Commerce
The combined BE/BCom course in Electrical Engineering and Commerce must satisfy the following requirements:
The structure of the combined course is flexible, depending on the Commerce subjects chosen. A representative example of a course structure is shown below. The Electrical Engineering subjects listed are those prescribed for the standard BE in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering. Timetabling may impose restrictions which require different combinations of subjects than those shown.
First year
BCom subjects - Introduction to 50.0 points Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Business Statistics, plus a further 12.5 points in Commerce subjects BE first year subjects - Mathematics, 57.1 points Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Total 107.1 points
Second year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BCom)
BCom subjects - Introductory 50 points Econometrics, plus a further 37.5 points in Commerce subjects Remaining BE first year subjects - 28.6 points Physics BE second year subjects - Computer 28.6 points Science, Mathematics for Engineers Total 107.1 points
Third year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BCom)
BCom subjects 25 points
Remaining BE second year subjects 64.3 - 69.1 points
excluding physics depending on stream
BE third year subjects - Mathematics 21.4 points
for Engineers, Statistics
Total 110.7 - 115.4
points
Fourth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BCom)
BCom subjects 50 points
Remaining BE third year subjects 64.3 - 67 points
depending on stream
Total 114.3 - 117 points
Fifth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BCom)
BCom subjects 25 points BE fourth year subjects 78.5 points Total 103.5 points
First year
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1
610-161 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
Commerce subjects as required.
Second year (BE (Environmental)/BCom)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 14.2
421-270 Environmental Engineering 1 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Commerce subjects as required
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in their first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Details of years three, four and five are available from the Faculty Office.
The table below details first to fifth years of the combined program.
AS = as selected
100-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCom Total
431-102 Computer Engineering 1
7.1 7.1
431-103 Electrical Engineering 1
7.1 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A
14.2 14.2
436-103 Engineering Mechanics
7.1 7.1
436-105 Engineering Communications
7.1 7.1
618-171 Maths 1P (or 618-181 Maths 1R)
14.2 14.2
618-172 Maths 1Q (or 618-182 Maths 1S)
14.2 14.2
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
12.5 12.5
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
12.5 12.5
316-130 Quantitative Methods 1
12.5 12.5
Total 100-level points:
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCom Total
55.3 53.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 64.3 44.6 108.9
200-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCom Total
421-201 Introduction to Mech.of Solids
7.1 7.1
421-204 Maths for Eng. 2.1B or elective
7.1 7.1
421-205 Maths for Eng's 2.2
7.1 7.1
436-200 Fundamental Fluid Mechanics
7.1 7.1
436-201 Introduction to Dynamics
7.1 7.1
436-202 Fundamental Thermodynamics
7.1 7.1
436-205 Computational Mec. & Programming
7.1 7.1
436-206 Electro-Mech. Machine Behaviour
7.1 7.1
436-220/5 EDM1A Eng. Des.for Struct. Int.
7.1 7.1
436-222 EDM1B Intro. to Eng. Materials
7.1 7.1
436-223/6 EDM1C Basic Conc. Eng Des & Mat Selec
7.1 7.1
436-240 Introduction to Man. Processes
7.1 7.1
436-241 Eng. Eco. & Statistical App;ications
316-206 Quantitative Methods 2 (for 436-241)
12.5 12.5
Other level 2 Econ. and Commerce subjects
12.5 AS AS
619-001 Statistics for Engineers (per 313-310)
12.5 12.5
Total 200-level points:
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCom Total
0.0 0.0 53.5 21.4+ 26.7+ 21.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.4 25.5+ 110.4
300-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCom Total
Level 2 and level 3 Economics and Commerce subjects
AS AS AS
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1
7.1 7.1
436-301 Control Systems
7.1 7.1
436-302 Mechanics of Rigid & Def. Bodies
7.1 7.1
436-303 Fluid & Thermal Sciences
7.1 7.1
436-304 Aerodynamics
7.1 7.1
436-305 Data Acquisition & Control
7.1 7.1
436-306 Dynamics of Machines
7.1 7.1
436-307 Stress Analysis for Engineering Des.
7.1 7.1
436-308 Thermodynamics Plant & Proc.
7.1 7.1
436-320 Eng. Design 2A
7.1 7.1
436-322 Eng. Design 2C
7.1 7.1
436-324 Metal & Ceramic Forming Proc.
7.1 7.1
436-325 Microstructures & Proc. of Materials
7.1 7.1
436-340 Industrial & Organisational Psychology
Or Manufacturing Stream subjects (Refer to BE)
436-341 Applied Statistics
436-342 Engineering Dimensional Metrology
436-344 Material Removal Processes
436-345 Operations Analysis & Management
436-346 Work Org'n & Design
Total 300-level points
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCom Total
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.2 14.2 28.4 35.5 0.0 0.0 92.9 AS 92.9
Total Points
BE BCom Total
340 200 330
Level 4 BE Mech., Manuf or Environmental Stream plus level 3 BCom subjects
AS = as selected
The course has been structured according to the following guidelines:
The combined BE/LLB degree program would then be as follows:
Law: 280 Engineering: 340 TOTAL 620
First year
Semester 1
610-121 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2 or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2 or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 1 7.1
Compulsory Law subjects
Semester 2
610-121 Chemistry (Advanced) 14.2 or
610-142 Chemistry 14.2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2 or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
411-103 Chemical Process Analysis 2 7.1
Compulsory Law subjects
Second year (BE (Chemical)/LLB)
Semester 1
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 7.1
411-201 Transport Phenomena 1 7.1
411-203 Biochemical Engineering 1 7.1
411-204 Chem Eng Management 1 7.1
421-203* Maths for Engineers 2.1A 7.1
or
421-204* Maths for Engineers 2.1B 7.1
Compulsory Law subjects
Semester 2
411-205 Fluid Mechanics 1 7.1
411-207 Process Engineering 2 7.1
411-208 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
1
421-205 Maths for Engineers 2.2 7.1
610-023 Chemistry 2 (Chem Eng) 14.2
Compulsory Law subjects
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE (Chemical)/LLB)
Semester 1
411-202 Process Equipment & Design 1 7.1
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1 7.1
610-033 Chemistry 3 10.0
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
Compulsory Law subjects
Semester 2
411-206 Reactor Engineering 1 7.1
411-308 Process Engineering 3 7.1
411-309 Process Equipment & Design 2 7.1
411-310 Chem Eng Projects 2 7.1
Electives 14.2
Compulsory Law subjects
Fourth year (BE (Chemical)/LLB)
Semester 1
411-301 Chem Eng Thermodynamics 7.1
411-302 Transport Phenomena 2 7.1
411-303 Fluids/Solids Processing 7.1
Compulsory/optional Law
subjects
Semester 2
411-305 Heat Transfer 7.1
411-306 Separation Processes 1 7.1
411-307 Process Dynamics & Control 1 7.1
Compulsory/optional Law
subjects
Fifth year (BE (Chemical)/LLB)
Optional Law subjects Final year Engineering
Sixth year (BE (Chemical)/LLB)
Optional Law subjects
For details of the Law component of the BE/LLB please consult Volume 3 of the University Handbook.
First year
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering 7.1
Management
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
421-101 Project Engineering 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 14.2
Law subjects as approved by 40.0
course co-ordinator
Second year (BE (Civil)/LLB)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 (new cse) 7.1
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 7.1
Law subjects as approved by 40.0
course co-ordinator
Details of years three to six are available from the Faculty Office.
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
The combined BE/LLB course in Electrical Engineering and Law must satisfy the following requirements:
The structure of the combined course is flexible, depending on the Law subjects chosen. A representative example of a course structure is shown below. The electrical engineering subjects listed are those prescribed for the standard BE in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering. Timetabling may impose restrictions which require different combinations of subjects than those shown.
First year
Law subjects - Torts & the Process of 40 points Law, History & Philosophy of Law BE first year subjects - Mathematics, 57.1 points Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Total 97.1 points
Second year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/LLB)
Law subjects - Contracts, 40 points Constitutional & Admin Law Remaining BE first year subjects - 28.6 points Physics BE second year subjects - Computer 28.6 points Science, Mathematics for Engineers Total 97.2 points
Third year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/LLB)
Law subjects - Property, Criminal Law & 40 points
Procedure
Remaining BE second year subjects 64.3 - 69.1 points
excluding Physics depending on stream
Total 104.3 - 109.1
points
Fourth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/LLB)
Law subjects - Equity, legal theory 60 points
subjects, Law options
BE third year subjects - Mathematics 55.9 - 57.7 points
for Engineers, Statistics, BE third depending on stream
year options
Total 115.9 - 117.7
points
Fifth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/LLB)
Law options 80 points
Remaining BE third year subjects 28.6 - 32.5 points
depending on stream
Total 108.6 - 112.5
points
Sixth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/LLB)
Law options 20 points BE fourth year subjects 78.5 points Total 98.5 points
First year
Semester 1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1
610-161 Chemistry 14.2
or
610-141 Chemistry 14.2
Law subjects as required
Semester 2
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
Law subjects as required
Second year (BE (Environmental)/LLB)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Law subjects as required.
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 14.2
421-270 Environmental Engineering 1 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Law subjects as required.
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
* Up to five of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed until third year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirements. However, students should take into account pre-requisites for later year subjects when making these choices. Normally a total of 40 points from the Faculty of Law would be taken in second year.
Details of years three to six are available from the Faculty Office.
First year
Semester 1
436-103 Engineering Mechanics 7.1
618-171 Mathematics 1P 14.2
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R 14.2
433-141 Computer Fundamentals A 14.2
Compulsory Law subjects
Semester 2
431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1
431-102 Computer Engineering 1 7.1
436-105 Engineering Communications 7.1
618-172 Mathematics 1Q 14.2
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S 14.2
Compulsory Law subject
Second year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/LLB)
Semester 1
436-241 Introduction to Manufacturing 7.1
Processes
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
Compulsory Law subjects
Semester 2
436-205 Computational Mechanics and 7.1
Programming
436-204 Engineering Economics and 7.1
Statistical Applications
Compulsory Law subjects
Third year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/LLB)
Semester 1
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B 7.1
or
421-203* Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A or elective
421-201 Introduction to Mechanics of 7.1
Solids
436-203 Fundamental Thermodynamics 7.1
436-222 EDM 1B Introduction to 7.1
Engineering Materials
436-220 EDM 1A Engineering Design for 7.1
System Integrity
or Environmental Stream
436-225 EDM 1D Engineering Design for 7.1
System Integrity
Compulsory Law subjects
* Alternative subjects: Students who
have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics
1P/1Q in their first year will take
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A
or elective. Others will take 421-204
Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Semester 2
421-205 Maths for Engineers 2.2 7.1
436-201 Introduction to Dynamics 7.1
436-200 Fundamental Fluid Mechanics 7.1
436-206 Electro-mechanical Machine 7.1
Behaviour
436-223 EDM 1C Basic Concepts in 7.1
Engineering Design and
Materials Selection
or Environmental stream
436-226 EDM 1E Basic Concepts in 7.1
Engineering Design and
Materials Selection
(Environmental)
Compulsory Law subjects
Fourth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/LLB)
Engineering third year level
Fifth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/LLB)
Remaining Law subjects
Sixth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/LLB)
Engineering fourth year including remaining Law subjects.
The BE(Mechatronics)/BCS degree course provides professional education in mechanical, manufacturing, electronics and computer engineering necessary for the design and development of 'intelligent' products and systems. This is facilitated through linkages with the Advanced Engineering Centre for Manufacturing, but founded on the programs in the relevant department.
Course structure: The first year is a combination of the foundation subjects in mechanical, manufacturing and electrical engineering and computer science. These are developed further in later years and integrated by way of mechatronics design and laboratory subjects. The breadth of the foundation of the course results in electives being confined to later years. At least 200 points are from the BCS course in a total minimum points of 530.
The following table details the structure of the program from years one through five (total ten semesters).
100-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
431-102 Computer Engineering 1
7.1 7.1
431-103 Electrical Engineering 1
7.1 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A
14.2 14.2
433-142 Computing Fundamentals B
14.2 14.2
436-103 Engineering Mechanics
7.1 7.1
436-105 Engineering Communications
7.1 7.1
618-171 Maths 1P (or 618-181 Maths 1R)
14.2 14.2
618-172 Maths 1Q (or 618-182 Maths 1S)
14.2 14.2
640-005 Physics 1A
14.2 14.2
640-006 Physics 1B
14.2 14.2
Total 100-level points:
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
50.0 50.0 14.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 64.3 114.2
200-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
421-201 Intro. to Mech.of Solids
7.1 7.1
421-203 Maths for Eng. 2.1A or 2.1B
7.1 7.1
421-205 Maths for Eng's 2.2
7.1 7.1
431-204 Computer Engineering 2
7.1 7.1
431-205 Electronics 2
7.1 7.1
431-210 Networks 2
7.1 7.1
431-216 Phsyical Electronics
7.1 7.1
431-217 Power 2
7.1 7.1
433-242 Algorithms and Problem Solving
9.5 9.5
433-243 Programming Language Principles A
9.5 9.5
433-244 Software Development
9.5 9.5
433-245 Programming Language Principles B
9.5 9.5
433-343 Prof. Issues in Computing
12.5 12.5
436-200 Fund. Fluid Mechanics
7.1 7.1
436-201 Intro. to Dynamics
7.1 7.1
436-202 Fund. Thermodynamics
7.1 7.1
436-205 Computational Mec. & Programming
436-206 Electro-Mech. Machine Behaviour
436-220 EDM1A Eng. Des.for Struct. Int.
436-222 EDM1B Intro. to Eng. Materials
7.1 7.1
436-223 EDM1C Basic Conc. Eng Des & Mat Selec
436-240 Introduction to Man. Processes
7.1 7.1
436-241 Eng. Eco. & Statistical Applications
7.1 7.1
436-280 Mechatronics Des. and Lab 2A
7.1 7.1
436-281 Mechatronics Des. and Lab 2B
7.1 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers (per 313-310)
7.1 7.1
Total 200-level points:
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
0.0 0.0 42.8 54.7 21.4 16.6 7.1 16.6 0.0 0.0 114.2 45.1 159.3
300-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1
7.1 7.1
433-341 Software Engineering 3A
12.5 12.5
433-351 Database Systems
12.5 12.5
433-353 Networks and Communications
12.5 12.5
433-393 Report*
0.0 0.0
CS Electives: 37.5 points from following BCS core subjects
(must include 433-332 or 433-361)
431-304 Computer Engineering 3
7.1 7.1
431-404 Real-Time Computer Systems
7.1 7.1
433-303 Artificial Intelligence
433-313 Computer Design
433-330 Theory of Computation
433-332 Operating Systems
12.5 12.5
433-340 Software Engineering Project
433-361 Programming Languages Implementation
12.5 12.5
433-380 Graphics
436-301 Control Systems
7.1 7.1
436-302 Mechanics of Rigid & Deform. Bodies
7.1 7.1
436-303 Fluid & Thermal Sciences
7.1 7.1
436-304 Aerodynamics
436-305 Data Acquisition & Control
436-306 Dynamics of Machines
7.1 7.1
436-307 Stress Ana. for Eng. Design
7.1 7.1
436-308 Thermodynamics Plant & Proc.
7.1 7.1
436-320 Engineering Design 2A
436-322 Engineering Design 2C
436-324 Metal & Ceramic Forming Proc.
436-325 Microstructures & Proc. of Mat.
7.1 7.1
436-340 Indus. & Organisational Psychology
7.1 7.1
436-380 Mechatronics Des. & Lab 3A
7.1 7.1
436-381 Mechatronics Des. & Lab. 3B
7.1 7.1
Elective: one of following MME 300-level subjects
436-341 Applied Statistics
436-342 Engineering Dimensional Metrology
436-344 Material Removal Processes
436-345 Operations Analysis & Management
7.1 7.1
436-346 Work Organsiation & Design
Total 300-level points
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 35.7 35.7 12.5 12.5 7.1 7.1 78.5 32.1 110.7
400-Level Points by Semester
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
436-401 Mechanical Systems Control
7.1 7.1
436-405 Advanced Control Systems
7.1 7.1
436-404 Mechanical Laboratory
0.0
436-460 Design 3A/Eis
436-462 Special Project
436-480 Mechatronics Design & Lab 4
14.2 14.2
436-484 Mechatronics Project
14.2 14.2
Electives: 5 subjects from following groups
Mechanical electives: at least 2 of
436-402 Dynamics/Solids
7.1 7.1
436-403 Thermo/Fluids
436-406 Advanced Dynamics
0.0 0.0
436-407 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
436-408 Advanced Solid Mechanics
436-409 Advanced Thermodynamics
Mechatronics elective: at least 2 of
431-303 Electronics 3
431-405 Advanced Computer Systems
436-451 Advanced Computational Mech.
436-473 Robotics
7.1 7.1
436-482 Computer Integrated Manuf Systems
7.1 7.1
436-483 Industrial Automation
0.0
Management elective: at least 1 of
327-209 Human REsources Management
327-301 Marketing
Total 400-level points
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 BE BCS Total
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 35.7 42.8 78.5 0.0 78.5
Total Points
BE BCS Total
50.0 50.0 57.1 57.1 57.1 52.3 19.6 29.1 42.8 42.8 328.4 202.8 531.2
* Not available in 96.
400-level Provisional pending approval
The first-year compulsory units of the engineering component of combined BE/BSc are listed in the table on page 65.
Students are reminded that they must meet the points requirements of the Faculty of Science for the award of the Bachelor of Science degree. To complete the BSc component of the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science combined course students must accumulate a total of 240 science points, of which:
Note :
For students taking the combined degree BE/BSc who intend to major in chemical engineering, it is important to obtain the maximum number of Science points possible in first year. It is essential that chemistry and mathematics are taken and you are advised to take other Science subjects which may be prerequisites for later year studies. For example, if you intend to study microbiology or biochemistry as your Science major, the appropriate Biology units are either prerequisites or highly recommended. You are urged to seek course advice from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the time of enrolment.
First year (sample course)
Semester 1
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis 1 7.1
600-141 Biology of Cell and Organisms 12.5
610-121# Chemistry 121 12.5
618-121 Mathematics 1A 12.5
or
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 12.5
Semester 2
411-103 Chemical Process Analysis 2 7.1
600-142 Genetics and the Evolution of 12.5
Life
610-122 Chemistry 122 12.5
618-122 Mathematics 1B 12.5
or
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 12.5
618-130 Applied Mathematics 12.5
or
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5
# The 610-121/610-122 or 610-141/610-142 chemistry combinations as appropriate.
Second year (BE (Chemical)/BSc)
Semester 1
411-201 Transport Phenomena 1 7.1
411-203 Biochemical Engineering 1 7.1
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A 7.1
or
421-204* Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B
200-level Science subjects as
required.
Semester 2
411-205 Fluid Mechanics 1 7.1
411-208 Chemical Engineering Projects 7.1
1
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
200-level Science subjects as
required.
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-122 Mathematics 1B in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE (Chemical)/BSc)
Semester 1
411-202 Process Equipment & Design 1 7.1
411-204 Chemical Engineering 7.1
Management 1
200- and 300- level Science
subjects as required.
Semester 2
411-206 Reactor Engineering 1 7.1
411-207 Process Engineering 2 7.1
200- and 300-level Science
subjects as required.
Fourth year (BE (Chemical)/BSc)
Course as for BE (Chemical Engineering stream) third year.
Fifth year (BE (Chemical)/BSc)
Course as for BE (Chemical Engineering stream) fourth year.
Note: Chemistry is a requirement of the BE (Chemical Engineering stream) and may be taken either through the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Science.
Courses are designed to suit students' requirements and major subject preferences. When planning the BE component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Science, please consult with the departmental course adviser.
For details of the Science component of the BE/BSc please consult the relevant section in this volume.
First year
Semester 1
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 12.5
or
618-121 Mathematics 1A 12.5
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering 7.1
Management
Electives selected from the 23.22
following or any other
subject approved by the
course co-ordinator
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
640-121/122 or 640-141/142 Physics 25.0
Semester 2
618-122 Mathematics B 12.5
or
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 12.5
618-130 Applied Mathematics 12.5
or
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Adv.) 12.5
421-101 Project Engineering 7.1
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 12.5
An elective selected from the 7.1
following or any other
subject approved by the
course co-ordinator
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 7.1
Second year (BE (Civil)/BSc)
Semester 1
421-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
421-204 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1B
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
(or equivalent 200-level
Science Mathematics)
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
421-105 Design of Infrastructure (if 7.1
not taken in first year)
421-279 Design Philosophy and 7.1
Applications
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) (if not 7.1
taken in first year)
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Science subjects as required
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-122 Mathematics 1B in first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
Third year (BE (Civil)/BSc)
421-310 Structural Theory & Design 23.0
421-320 Fluid Mechanics and Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
421-331 Geomechanics 1 7.0
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.0
421-340 Transport Engineering 5.0
421-350 Engineering Practices 10.0
421-360 Engineering Economics 5.0
625-023 Geology (Engineering Cse) 7.1
Science mathematics
200-level Science subjects
Fourth year (BE (Civil)/BSc)
421-454 Structural Engineering A 9.0
(Combined Cse)
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.0
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.0
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.0
421-455 Engineering Practices A 5.0
421-419 Civil Engineering Design A 17.0
Civil engineering elective 5.0
300-level Science subjects
Fifth year (BE (Civil)/BSc)
421-407 Structural Engineering B 9.0
(Combined Cse)
421-409 Engineering Practices B 3.0
421-424 Civil Engineering Design B 6.0
(Combined Cse)
421-464 Research Project 7.0
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical 0.0
Experience --Civil)
Civil engineering elective 5.0
300-level Science subjects
Note: Civil engineering elective subjects may also be science subjects. Students must meet the points requirements of the Faculty of Science for the award of the Bachelor of Science degree.
The combined course in Electrical Engineering and Science is usually taken in the following combinations:
(The full range of science disciplines is available subject to timetabling.)
The combined degree must satisfy the following requirements:
Note: Students should ensure that their proposed course will provide sufficient science points to satisfy the points requirements of the Faculty of Science throughout the duration of their course. In some cases, this may require the substitution of science mathematics units for engineering mathematics, or the substitution of science physics units for engineering physics. Engineering Computing subjects count towards science points.
Those students taking the Computer Engineering or Software Engineering streams of the combined course, and who wish to undertake third-year Physics should note that in order to do 640-323/343 Electrodynamics, they will need to complete either 431-206 Fields and Transmission Lines 2 in the Electrical Engineering Department or 640-225/245 Electromagnetism in the Physics Department. Computer Engineering students and Software Engineering students would not normally undertake 431-206.
First year (all streams) (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BSc)
Semester 1 421-150 Introduction to Eng Management 7.1 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 12.5 618-121 Mathematics 1A 12.5 or 618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 12.5 640-141 Physics 12.5 or 640-121 Physics (Advanced) 12.5 Semester 2 431-102 Computer Engineering 1 7.1 431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1 618-122 Mathematics 1B 12.5 or 618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 12.5 618-130 Applied Mathematics 12.5 or 618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5 640-142 Physics 12.5 or 640-122 Physics (Advanced) 12.5
Second year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BSc)
BE(Elec)/BSc(Computer Science) - (Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering stream of BE)
Electrical engineering subjects, electrical engineering laboratory, mathematics and physics subjects as for standard course 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B 433-242 Algorithms and Problem Solving 433-243 Programming Language Principles A
BE/BSc(Mathematics) - (Mathematics, and one of Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering streams of BE)
Electrical engineering subjects, electrical engineering laboratory, computer science subjects and physics subjects as for chosen stream of standard course. 618-231 Vector Analysis 618-232 Mathematical Methods The subject 618-252 Analysis may also be undertaken if desired.
BE/BSc(Physics) - (Physics, and one of Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering streams of BE)
Electrical engineering subjects, electrical engineering laboratory, computer science subjects, mathematics subjects as for chosen stream of standard course. 640-223/243 Quantum Mechanics 640-226/246 Thermal Physics
Third year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BSc)
Students are required to satisfy the requirements for one of Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering streams of the BE course, supplementing this with sufficient science points as recommended by science course planning.
Fourth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BSc)
Science subjects to complete the Faculty of Science requirements for this course.
Fifth year (BE (Electrical, Computer, Software)/BSc)
Subjects should be chosen as for the fourth year of one of Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering streams of the BE course.
Subjects in Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics compatible with the Engineering timetable
Second-year timetable
433-142 Computing Fundamentals B 433-242 Algorithms and Problem Solving 433-243 Programming Language Principles A 433-244 Software Development 618-252 Analysis 618-231 Vector Analysis 618-232 Mathematical Methods 640-223/2 Quantum Mechanics 43 640-226/2 Thermal Physics 46
Third-year timetable
433-244 Software Development 433-245 Programming Language Principles B 433-246 Mathematical Software A 433-313 Computer Design 433-340 Software Engineering Project 433-341 Software Engineering 3A 433-342 Software Engineering 3B 618-261 Linear Programming and Optimisation 618-242 Computational Mathematics 640-227/2 Optics 47
First year
Semester 1
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 12.5
0r
618-121 Mathematics 1A 12.5
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering 7.1
Management
610-161 Chemistry 12.5
or
610-141 Chemistry 12.5
Semester 2
618-122 Mathematics 1B 12.5
or
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 12.5
618-130 Applied Mathematics 12.5
or
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Adv) 12.5
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 12.5
Electives selected from the up to
following or any other 14.28
subject approved by the
course co-ordinator
421-104 Disaster Management and 7.1
Mitigation
121-174 Ecology for Engineers 14.2
600-111 Biol of Aust Flora & Fauna 14.2
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
610-162/142 Chemistry 12.5
Second/Third year (BE (Environmental)/BSc)
Semester 1
400-203 *Mathematics for Engineers 7.1
2.1A
or
400-204 *Mathematics for Engineers
2.1B 7.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-255 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computing Applications and 7.1
Numerical Analysis
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Science subjects as required
Semester 2
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers 2.2 7.1
(or equivalent 200-level
science mathematics)
421-105 Design of Infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 14.2
421-270 Environmental Engineering 1 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
Science subjects as required.
* Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-122 Mathematics 1B in their first year will take 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers 2.1B.
* Up to three of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed till third year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirements. Students should take into account pre- requisites for later-year subjects when making these choices.
Third year (BE (Environmental)/BSc)
Year-long subjects (1996 only)
421-320 Fluid Mechanics & Applied 16.0
Hydraulics
421-381 Structural Design 10.0
Science Mathematics and
Statistics
Semester 1 (1996 only)
121-259 Environmental Politics & 14.2
Management
421-212 Project Engineering 2 (Env 7.0
Eng 1996)
421-331 Geomechanics 1 7.0
Semester 2 (1996 only)
421-332 Geomechanics 2 6.0
421-360 Engineering Economics 5.0
421-372 Soil Science (Eng Co) 8.0
421-380 Design Philosophy & 8.5
Application
Fourth/Fifth year (BE (Environmental)/BSc)
As for Environmental Engineering fourth year and remaining science points.
First year
Semester 1 436-105 Engineering Communications 6.3 436-103 Engineering Mechanics 7.1 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A 12.5 618-121 Mathematics 1A 12.5 or 618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 12.5 640-121 Physics (Advanced) 12.5 or 640-141 Physics 12.5 Semester 2 431-102 Computer Engineering 7.1 431-103 Electrical Engineering 1 7.1 618-122 Mathematics 1B 12.5 or 618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 12.5 618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) 12.5 or 618-130 Applied Mathematics 12.5 640-122 Physics (Advanced) 12.5 or 640-142 Physics 12.5
Second year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BSc)
Semester 1
Engineering component:
421-201 Introduction to Mechanics of 7.1
Solids
436-203 Fundamental Thermodynamics 7.1
436-241 Introduction to Manufacturing 7.1
Processes
436-222 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1B - Introduction
to Engineering Materials
436-220 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1A - Engineering
Design for Systems Integrity
or Environmental Stream:
436-225 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1D Engineering
Design for Systems Integrity
(Environmental)
618-231 Vector Analysis (BSc credit) 12.0
619-001 Statistics for Engineers 7.1
Semester 2
Engineering component:
436-201 Introduction to Dynamics 7.1
436-200 Fundamental Fluid Mechanics
7.1
436-206 Electro-Mechanical Machine 7.1
Behaviour
618-232 Mathematical Methods (BSc 12.0
credit)
618-252 Analysis (BSc credit) 12.0
436-223 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1C - Basic Concepts
in Eng. Design and Materials
Selection
or Environmental Stream:
436-226 Engineering Design and 7.1
Materials 1E - Basic Concepts
in Engineering Design and
Materials Selection
Science statistics subject
Science component:
As approved by the Faculty of
Science.
Note: The mathematics subjects listed will gain credit towards the BSc. Students electing to pursue engineering mathematics will not receive such credit.
Third year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BSc)
Engineering component:
436-241 Introduction to
Manufacturing Process
436-204 Engineering Economics and
Statistical Applications
436-205 Computational Mechanics and
Programming
618-331 Mathematical Methods A (BSc
credit)
618-332 Mathematical Methods B (BSc
credit)
Science component:
As approved by the Faculty of
Science.
Note: The Mathematics listed will gain credit toward the BSc. Students electing to pursue engineering mathematics will not receive such credit.
Fourth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BSc)
Engineering component:
Semester 1
436-301 Control Systems 7.1
436-302 Mechanics of Rigid and 7.1
Deformable Bodies
436-303 Fluid and Thermal Sciences 7.1
436-320 Engineering Design 2A 7.1
436-321 Engineering Design 7.1
(Environmental) 2B*
436-324 Metal and Ceramic Forming 7.1
Processes
436-340 Industrial and Organisational 7.1
Psychology
Semester 2
Mechanical and Environmental Streams
436-304 Aerodynamics 7.1
436-305 Data Acquisition and Control 7.1
436-306 Dynamics of Machines 7.1
436-307 Stress Analysis for 7.1
Engineering Design
436-308 Thermodynamic Plant and 7.1
Processes
436-322 Engineering Design 2C 7.1
436-323 Engineering Design 7.1
(Environmental) 2D**
436-325 Microstructures and 7.1
Processing of Material
Manufacturing Stream
436-325 Microstructures and 7.1
Processing of Material
436-341 Applied Statistics 7.1
436-342 Engineering Dimensional 7.1
Metrology
436-343 Manufacturing Control 1 7.1
436-344 Material Removal Processes 1 7.1
436-345 Operations Analysis and 7.1
Management
436-346 Work Organisation and Design 7.1
* Environmental Stream instead of
436-320
** Environmental Stream instead of
436-322
Science component:
As approved by the Faculty of
Science.
Fifth year (BE (Mechanical and Manufacturing)/BSc)
Engineering component:
436-450 Applied Mechanics 3
436-460 Engineering Design 3
436-461 Engineer in Society
436-462 Special Project or
436-460 Engineering Design 3
436-462 Special Project
436-470 Manufacturing Science 3
and
436-444 Vacation Work (Practical
Experience -- Mechanical and
Manufacturing)
Science component:
As approved by the Faculty of
Science.
Note: Students must meet the points requirements of the Faculty of Science for the award of the Bachelor of Science degree.
First year
433-153 Introduction to Computing 7.1
451-111 Geomatics Science 1A 7.1
451-112 Geomatics Science 1B 7.1
451-113 Intro. to Computer Graphics 7.1
(Geomatics)
451-121 Geomatics Science 1C 7.1
451-122 Geomatics Science 1D 7.1
451-123 Intro. to Electronics and 7.1
Optics (Geomatics)
451-131 Residential Field Course 1 7.1
(Geomatics)
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A 14.2
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B 14.2
619-100 Experimental Design and 14.2
Statistical Analysis
Total 100.0
Second year (BGeom)
211-021 Ecology (Surveying Course) 7.1
451-200 Geomatics Science 2 14.2
451-201 Residential Field Course 2 7.1
(Geomatics)
451-202 Computer Programming 7.1
451-203 Land Law and Management 1 7.1
451-204 Professional Development 1 7.1
451-205 Computer Systems (Geomatics) 7.1
451-207 Information Science 7.1
(Geomatics)
451-208 Mathematics 2 (Geomatics) 7.1
451-209 Imaging in the Geosciences 7.1
618-200 Mathematics 2 14.2
705-273 Introduction to Planning and 7.1
Development
Total 100.0
Third year (BGeom)
451-304 Mathematics 3 (Geomatics) 15.0
451-305 Introduction to Geographic 8.0
Information Systems
451-307 Spatial Analysis 8.0
451-308 Geomatics Science 3 25.0
451-309 Land Law and Management 2 15.0
451-310 Professional Development 2 5.0
451-311 Environmental Visualisation 8.0
451-416 Automated Mapping 8.0
702-418 Land Economy 8.0
Total 100.0
Fourth year (BGeom)
421-451 Project Planning and Control 5.0
451-405 Environmental Assessment in 8.0
Geomatics
451-411 Implementation of Geographic 8.0
Information Systems
451-412 Remote Sensing Principles 5.0
451-415 Remote Sensing Applications 5.0
451-444 Vacation Work (Practical 0.0
Exp.- Geomatics)
451-456 Project A 21.0
451-457 Professional Development 3 5.0
451-458 Land Law and Management 3 15.0
451-459 Geomatics Science 4 28.0
Total 100.0
First year
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A
451-100 Geomatics Science 1F
451-101 Geomatics Science 1S
451-113 Intro. to Computer Graphics
(Geomatics)
451-123 Intro. to Electronics and
Optics (Geomatics)
451-131 Residential Field Course 1
(Geomatics)
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics 1A
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics 1B
619-100 Experimental Design and
Statistical Analysis
Second year (BGeom and BSc (Computer Science Stream))
433-142 Computing Fundamentals B
451-200 Geomatics Science 2
451-201 Residential Field Course 2
(Geomatics)
451-202 Computer Programming
451-203 Land Law and Management 1
451-204 Professional Development 1
451-205 Computer Systems (Geomatics)
451-208 Mathematics 2 (Geomatics)
451-209 Imaging in the Geosciences
618-200 Mathematics 2
625-101 Earth Sciences: The Global
Environment
Third year (BGeom and BSc (Computer Science Stream))
433-241 Computer Organisation
433-242 Algorithms and Problem Solving
451-304 Mathematics 3 (Geomatics)
451-305 Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems
451-307 Spatial Analysis
451-308 Geomatics Science 3
451-309 Land Law and Management 2
451-310 Professional Development 2
451-311 Environmental Visualisation
Fourth year (BGeom and BSc (Computer Science Stream))
421-451 Project Planning and Control
433-243 Programming Languages
Principles A
433-244 Software Development
451-411 Implementation of Geographic
Information Systems
451-412 Remote Sensing Principles
451-415 Remote Sensing Applications
451-416 Automated Mapping
451-458 Land Law and Management 3
451-459 Geomatics Science 4
600-201 Physical Environment+
Fifth year (BGeom and BSc (Computer Science Stream))
433-303 Artificial Intelligence
433-313 Computer Design
433-351 Database Systems
433-343 Professional Issues in
Computing
433-353 Networks and Communications
451-444 Vacation Work (Practical
Experience: Geomatics)
451-457 Professional Development 3
451-500 Geomatics Science 5
451-829 Project B
+ May substitute with appropriate science subject(s) of equivalent science points with the approval of the Head of the Department of Geomatics. As determined by the requirements of the Faculty of Science, any combination of 200-level and 300-level subjects approved by that Faculty will satisfy the requirements of the Faculty of Engineering for the purposes of the combined degree course.
First year
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A
451-100 Geomatics Science 1F
451-101 Geomatics Science 1S
451-113 Intro. to Computer Graphics
(Geomatics)
451-123 Intro. to Electronics and
Optics (Geomatics)
451-131 Residential Field Course 1
(Geomatics)
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics 1A
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics 1B
619-100 Experimental Design and
Statistical Analysis
Second year (BGeom and BSc (Environmental Science Stream))
451-200 Geomatics Science 2
451-201 Residential Field Course 2
(Geomatics)
451-202 Computer Programming
451-203 Land Law and Management 1
451-204 Professional Development 1
451-205 Computer Systems (Geomatics)
451-207 Information Science
(Geomatics)
451-208 Mathematics 2 (Geomatics)
451-209 Imaging in the Geosciences
618-200 Mathematics 2
625-101 Earth Sciences: The Global
Environment
705-273 Introduction to Planning and
Development
Third year (BGeom and BSc (Environmental Science Stream))
451-304 Mathematics 3 (Geomatics)
451-305 Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems
451-307 Spatial Analysis
451-308 Geomatics Science 3
451-309 Land Law and Management 2
600-201 Physical Environment+
600-202 Introduction to Environmental
Issues+
702-418 Land Economy
Fourth year (BGeom and BSc (Environmental Science Stream))
121-219 Environmental Politics and
Management+
121-220 Water Resources+
421-451 Project Planning and Control
451-310 Professional Development 2
451-411 Implementation of Geographic
Information Systems
451-412 Remote Sensing Principles
451-415 Remote Sensing Applications
451-458 Land Law and Management 3
451-459 Geomatics Science 4
Fifth year (BGeom and BSc (Environmental Science Stream))
121-xxx 25 points of 300-level
Science subjects+
121-342 Research Methods in Geography+
121-360 Environmental Hydrology+
451-444 Vacation Work (Practical Exp.
- Geomatics)
451-457 Professional Development 3
451-500 Geomatics Science 5
451-829 Project B
+ May substitute with appropriate science subject(s) of equivalent science points with the approval of the Head of the Department of Geomatics. As determined by the requirements of the Faculty of Science, any combination of 200-level and 300-level subjects approved by that Faculty will satisfy the requirements of the Faculty of Engineering for the purposes of the combined degree course.
First year
121-101 Famine in the Modern World+
433-153 Introduction to Computing
451-111 Geomatics Science 1A
451-112 Geomatics Science 1B
451-113 Intro. to Computer Graphics
(Geomatics)
451-121 Geomatics Science 1C
451-122 Geomatics Science 1D
451-123 Intro. to Electronics and
Optics (Geomatics)
451-131 Residential Field Course 1
(Geomatics)
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A
619-100 Experimental Design and
Statistical Analysis
Second year (BGeom and BA)
121-171 Land, People and Society+
451-200 Geomatics Science 2
451-201 Residential Field Course 2
(Geomatics)
451-202 Computer Programming
451-203 Land Law and Management 1
451-205 Computer Systems (Geomatics)
451-207 Information Science
(Geomatics)
451-208 Mathematics 2 (Geomatics)
451-209 Imaging in the Geosciences
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B
618-200 Mathematics 2
Third year (BGeom and BA)
121-172 Global Ecology and
Biogeography+
136-202 Science, Reason and
Relativism+
451-304 Mathematics 3 (Geomatics)
451-305 Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems
451-307 Spatial Analysis
451-308 Geomatics Science 3
451-309 Land Law and Management 2
702-418 Land Economy
Fourth year (BGeom and BA)
121-212 Geomorphology+
121-219 Environmental Politics and
Management+
121-220 Water Resources+
451-411 Implementation of Geographic
Information Systems
451-412 Remote Sensing Principles
451-415 Remote Sensing Applications
451-458 Land Law and Management 3
451-459 Geomatics Science 4
Fifth year (BGeom and BA)
121-303 Development and Environment+
121-314 Urban Geography : The
Post-Modern City+
121-317 Australia and the Pacific Rim+
121-334 Maritime and Seabed Resources+
121-339 Biogeography+
121-360 Environmental Hydrology+
451-444 Vacation Work (Practical
Exp-Geomatics)
451-457 Professional Development 3
451-456 Project A
+ May substitute with appropriate arts subject(s) of equivalent arts points with the approval of the Head of the Department of Geomatics.
The DipComp course is offered by the Department of Computer Science, which was transferred from the Faculty of Science to the Faculty of Engineering in 1988 and, along with Electrical and Electronic Engineering, forms part of the School of Electrical Engineering.
The course is designed for students who have completed a degree in a discipline other than computer science, have a background in mathematics and have appropriate work experience. It is intensive, takes at least one year full-time, and consists largely of second and third-year computer science subjects. It is also available for part-time study. There are two intakes per year. One for semester one commencement and another for semester two commencement.
The CertDevTech (six months full-time) or the DipDevTech course (one year full-time) is offered under the Faculty's Development Technologies program. The program also offers a master's degree (MEngSc or MAppSc).
The course aims to provide an education suitable for engineers and applied scientists in developing countries. Designed after consulting senior engineering academics in these countries, it has particular value for Australians working abroad on development aid projects.
The main activities are formal coursework, seminars, laboratory work and practical classes, and a research or design project relevant to the needs of the student's country and employing institution.
The MEngSc(EnvEng) degree is offered by coursework and includes a research or design project. It gives a broad introduction to problems in environmental control and assessment, together with an in-depth study of one topic. Candidates mostly work in environmental control agencies and industry. This may be taken full-time (18 months) or part-time (three years).
The DipGIS is offered by the Department of Geomatics (formerly Surveying and Land Information) and the School of Environmental Planning for either full or part-time study. The course is designed for graduates in disciplines kindred to surveying, planning and geography who require a specialised course in geographic information systems (GIS). The course builds on existing skills in developing professional expertise in this area.
The work is based principally on studies offered by the two departments and includes a research project. The course is one year full-time or two years part-time.
Candidates who wish to do more extensive study in this area may alternatively enrol in a Master of Applied Science in GIS.
The DipGeom is offered by the Department of Geomatics (formerly Surveying and Land Information) for either full-time or part-time study. The course is designed for graduates in disciplines kindred to geomatics who wish to gain particular expertise in current geomatics science practice. The course is structured so that candidates can follow a study of either surveying by satellite technology or mapping from digital images to allow them to work at an advanced level in either geodesy or photogrammetry. The course is also suitable for local and overseas graduates in surveying who wish to enhance their skills in modern geomatics science practice.
The work is based principally on advanced course material from the higher years of the undergraduate course in geomatics and includes a substantial research project.
The course is one year full time or two years part time.
Candidates who wish to do more extensive study may alternatively enrol in a Master of Geomatics Science in surveying, geodesy or photogrammetry.
The DipIEM course aims to provide a specialist education for engineers and agricultural and applied scientists in developing countries in Australia's region.
The program supports and develops involvement in irrigation engineering and includes extensive practical experience under the supervision of senior engineering managers. On completing the course, students may go on to do an MEngSc degree in the same discipline by completing a research semester.
The Faculty offers MEngSc, MGeomSc, MAppSc and MEngSc(CogSc) degrees (18 months full-time) in engineering (including environmental), geomatics, development technologies, and extractive metallurgy, either by research or by coursework and research.
These higher degrees are available by the submission of published work. Further details are available from the Faculty.
The PhD (normally three years of full-time research) can be taken in the same fields as for master's degrees. It is awarded by the University and administered by the University's School of Graduate Studies.
Engineering graduates from the University of Melbourne find interesting and varied employment, reflecting the breadth and value of the courses offered and the University's close links with industry, especially in manufacturing. A recent survey of University of Melbourne graduate career destinations shows that, despite an expected downturn due to the economic recession, there was a broad range of industries in which engineering respondents were employed in their first year as graduates in the work force.
Fields in which graduates were employed included: aeronautical research; drainage and water supply; environmental engineering; process and design for on- and off-shore refineries; oil exploration; biochemical research; equipment design and safety testing; supervising manufacturing production and operations; construction; project management; system design and computer programming; research and design for civil and mining structures; commercial building; road and bridge infrastructure; quality control; telecommunications research; retail and consulting; technical training; marketing and market analysis; futures trading; and teaching.
Chemical graduates with a BE degree had found positions in the extractive metallurgy and mineral industries, chemical industries, paper and food industries, petrochemical and oil industries. In addition, some graduates were employed in commerce and non-engineering related positions.
Civil graduates with a BE degree were employed as civil, structural, and design engineers, geotechnical engineers, traffic engineers, transport planning engineers and site supervisors.
Electrical graduates with a BE degree were employed as electrical, electronic, control systems, and design engineers, computer systems administrators, software engineers, biomedical engineers, telecommunications engineers, project and laboratory managers, specialist sales engineers, consulting engineers, software designer, and consultant on implementation of business solutions.
Graduates from the new software engineering program have found employment in large and small specialised software development companies.
Environmental engineers with a BE degree from the University of Melbourne have careers in the application of engineering technology to the management of water and land resources. Typical employers are consultants, government authorities and research institutions,
Mechanical and manufacturing graduates with a BE degree were employed as manufacturing and process engineers (including a bicycle frame designer), a marketing engineer, a manufacturing design engineer, an operations co-ordinator, an aeronautics researcher, an installation designer for sub-sea equipment, a researcher in biomechanics, a modeller of air pollution sources, and an ergonomics engineer.
Postgraduate respondents to the survey who were in their first job were employed in the following areas: management, planning and industrial relations; design of aviation software, architectural hardware and lighting; and as a university lecturer. One graduate was employed as a technical supervisor of survey projects.
The General Manager, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3052 Victoria, Australia.
Telephone:
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