Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (2019)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2019.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechanical Engineering (2019)
CP Required: 192
Min FT Duration: 4.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 4.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Mechanical stream core units

► A minimum of 42 credit points of Mechanical Specialist elective units

► A maximum of 6 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

(i) A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) A minimum of 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 48 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6 Select from MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
6 Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
0 Select from ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment.

New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6 Select from ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
6 Select from MECH1400: Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
6 Select from AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
6 Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
6 Select from AMME2700: Instrumentation


Note: AMME2700 is discontinued. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AMME1705 in its place.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MECH2401: Human-Centred Engineering Design
2 Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
6 Select from AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
6 Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
0 Select from ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2


Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
2 Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
6 Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
6 Select from MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2
6 Select from MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
6 Select from MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME3060: Engineering Methods
or other units.
6 Select from MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment
6 Select from MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2
6 Select from MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechanical Specialist Electives
2 Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechanical Specialist Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Engineering General Electives
or other units.
6 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
0 Select from ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3


Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: A minimum of 42 credit points must be completed across the degree as a whole from units listed in the Mechanical Specialist table, with no more than 6 credit points (one unit) from general electives.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechanical Specialist Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechanical Specialist Electives

Note: A minimum of 42 credit points must be completed across the degree as a whole from units listed in the Mechanical Specialist table, with no more than 6 credit points (one unit) from general electives.

4. Pathways

Major in Computational Engineering

Type CP CP From
24 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
MATH1002: Linear Algebra
MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
12 Select from AMME3060: Engineering Methods
AMME5060: Advanced Computational Engineering
6 Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics
AMME5271: Computational Nanotechnology
AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design


Note: Alternative unit AERO4360 may be selected from the free electives collection if prerequisites are met.

Major in Energy and the Environment

Type CP CP From
24 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
MATH1002: Linear Algebra
MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment


Note: Alternative unit AERO3261 may be selected from the free electives collection
12 Select from AMME5101: Energy and the Environment
MECH5275: Renewable Energy
6 Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics
AMME5510: Vibration and Acoustics
MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Note: MECH5275 and AMME5510 are not offered in 2023.

In order to meet the requirements of the major, students must instead complete:

- 24CP Engineering Core (as above)

- MECH3260 (as above)

- AMME5101

- 12CP from AMME5202, MECH5255, MECH5265 and AMME5292

Major in Engineering Design

Type CP CP From
18 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2
MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
12 Select from MECH2401: Human-Centred Engineering Design
MECH4460: Design of Micro- and Nanosystems
12 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
6 Select from AMME5902: Computer Aided Manufacturing
AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design


Note: Alternative units AERO5200 Advanced Aerodynamics or AERO5400 Advanced Aircraft Design and Analysis may be selected from the free electives collection if prerequisites are met.

Major in Fluids Engineering

Type CP CP From
12 Select from AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
12 Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics
AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence
12 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
12 Select from AMME5101: Energy and the Environment
MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
MECH5265: Combustion
MECH5275: Renewable Energy


Note: Alternative unit AERO5200 Advanced Aerodynamics may be selected from the free electives collection if prerequisites are met.

Major in Materials Science and Engineering

Type CP CP From
18 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing
12 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
18 Select from MECH5304: Materials Failure
MECH5305: Smart Materials
MECH5310: Advanced Engineering Materials

Note: MECH5304 and MECH5305 are not offered in 2023.

In order to meet the requirements of the major, students must instead complete:

- 18 CP Stream Core (as above)

- 12 CP Engineering Core (as above)

- 18 CP from MECH5310, MECH5311 and AMME5271

Major in Space Engineering

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
12 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
18 Select from AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
AERO4701: Space Engineering 3


Note: Candidates for the Space Major take the above three units in place of MECH2401, MECH3460 and 6CP of General Electives.
12 Select from Unit Block Space Specialist Electives

Note: To be eligible for this major, students are required to meet progression requirements. There are ATAR/WAM entry requirements for this major.

Achievement of a major in Space Engineering requires:

(i) 6 credit points of 1000-level selective units

MECH1560 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

(ii) 6 credit points of 2000-level major core

AERO2705 Space Engineering 1 (Taken in Year 2 Semester 2, in place of the Specialist Elective MECH2401)

(iii) 6 credit points of 3000-level major core

AERO3760 Space Engineering 2 (Taken in Year 3 Semester 2, in place of exempted unit MECH3460)

(iv) 6 credit points of 4000-level major core

AERO4701 Space Engineering 3 (Taken in Year 4 Semester 1, in place of 6CP General Electives)

(v) 12 credit points of 4000-level project units

AMME4111 Thesis A and AMME4112 Thesis B taken during Year 4.

and (vi) 12 credit points of 3000-level and higher selective units of study from Space Specialist Electives.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Space Specialist Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO4260 Aerodynamics 2 6 Semester 1
AERO4360 Aerospace Structures 2 6 Semester 1
AERO4560 Flight Mechanics 2 6 Semester 2
AERO5700 Space Engineering (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AERO5750 Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems 6 Semester 2
AMME3060 Engineering Methods 6 Semester 2
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME5202 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME5510 Vibration and Acoustics 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
AMME5790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
AMME5912 Crash Analysis and Design 6 Semester 1
MECH5265 Combustion 6 Semester 2
MECH5310 Advanced Engineering Materials 6 Semester 1
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Block 2 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4010 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4811 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4812 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4022 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4023 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4712 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4713 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1111 Integrated Engineering 1 6 Semester 1
ENGG2111 Integrated Engineering 2 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
ENGG3111 Integrated Engineering 3 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG4111 Integrated Engineering 4 2 Semester 1
ENGP1000 Professional Engagement Program 1 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2000 Professional Engagement Program 2 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3000 Professional Engagement Program 3 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1921 Calculus of One Variable (Adv) 3 Semester 1
MATH1923 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 36cp including:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- Exactly 12cp of Integrated Engineering units comprising ENGG1111 (6cp), ENGG2111 (2cp), ENGG3111 (2cp) and ENGG4111 (2cp)

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

- A minimum of 12cp of (see note 1) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream or major.

Block 3 - Mechanical Specialist Electives (Min CP: 42,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO5750 Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems 6 Semester 2
AMME3060 Engineering Methods 6 Semester 2
AMME4401 Industrial and Product Design Engineering 6 Semester 2
AMME5060 Advanced Computational Engineering 6 Semester 2
AMME5101 Energy and the Environment 6 Semester 1
AMME5105 Risk Management Analysis 6 Semester 1
AMME5202 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME5271 Computational Nanotechnology 6 Semester 2
AMME5292 Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence 6 Semester 1
AMME5310 Engineering Tribology 6 Semester 1
AMME5510 Vibration and Acoustics 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
AMME5902 Computer Aided Manufacturing 6 Semester 2
AMME5912 Crash Analysis and Design 6 Semester 1
MECH1400 Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems 6 Semester 2
MECH2401 Human-Centred Engineering Design 6 Semester 2
MECH4460 Design of Micro- and Nanosystems 6 Semester 1
MECH4660 Engineering Management [not running in 2019] 6 Semester 1
MECH5255 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6 Semester 2
MECH5265 Combustion 6 Semester 2
MECH5275 Renewable Energy 6 Semester 2
MECH5304 Materials Failure 6 Semester 2
MECH5305 Smart Materials 6 Semester 2
MECH5310 Advanced Engineering Materials 6 Semester 1

Note: At least 7 units (42 cp) must be completed.

Block 4 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGG1000 History and Philosophy of Engineering 6 Semester 1
MECH4660 Engineering Management [not running in 2019] 6 Semester 1

Note: Students may take 6 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.

Block 5 - Mechanical Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME1362 Introduction to Engineering Materials 6 Semester 2
AMME2000 Engineering Analysis 6 Semester 1
AMME2261 Fluid Mechanics 1 6 Semester 1
AMME2262 Introduction to Thermal Engineering 6 Semester 2
AMME2301 Mechanics of Solids 6 Semester 2
AMME2500 Engineering Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME2700 Instrumentation 6 Semester 1
AMME3500 System Dynamics and Control 6 Semester 1
ENGG1801 Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Int January
ENGG1802 Engineering Mechanics 6 Semester 2
Summer Main
Int January
MECH1560 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 6 Semester 1
MECH2400 Mechanical Systems Design 1 6 Semester 1
MECH3260 Thermal Engineering and Environment 6 Semester 2
MECH3261 Fluid Mechanics 2 6 Semester 1
MECH3361 Mechanics of Solids 2 6 Semester 2
MECH3362 Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing 6 Semester 1
MECH3460 Mechanical Systems Design 2 6 Semester 2
MECH3660 Manufacturing Engineering 6 Semester 1

Block 6 - Space Major Core (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO2705 Space Engineering 1 6 Semester 2
AERO3760 Space Engineering 2 6 Semester 2
AERO4701 Space Engineering 3 6 Semester 1

Note: These units are only available to students enrolled in the Space major. ATAR/WAM requirements apply.