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ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntryMechanical Engineering (2015)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under 2015 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2020, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2015, and are re-enrolling for 2016 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2025 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core | 6 | ENGG1803: Professional Engineering 1 |
Core | 3 | MATH1001: Differential Calculus |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021. |
Core | 6 | MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Core | 6 | ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core | 3 | MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023. |
Core | 3 | MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
Core | 6 | MECH1400: Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1 |
Core | 6 | AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | AMME2700: Instrumentation |
Core | 6 | MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH2021. |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH2660: Engineering Management |
Year 3 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control |
Core | 6 | MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing |
Core | 6 | MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering |
Year 3 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME3060: Engineering Methods |
Core | 6 | MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment |
Core | 6 | MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core | 0 | ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
List | 12 | Select from Recommended Electives Free Electives Note: Students are required to complete a total of 24 CP of Recommended Electives and 6 CP of Free Electives. |
| 6 | Select from MECH4460: Design of Micro- and Nanosystems MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4112: Thesis B |
List | 18 | Select from Recommended Electives Free Electives Note: Students are required to complete a total of 24 CP of Recommended Electives and 6 CP of Free Electives. |
Block 1 - Recommended Electives (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 30)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME5101 | Energy and the Environment | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| AMME5105 | Risk Management Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| AMME5202 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5271 | Computational Nanotechnology | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| AMME5310 | Engineering Tribology | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5510 | Vibration and Acoustics | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5520 | Advanced Control and Optimisation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5902 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| AMME5912 | Crash Analysis and Design | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MECH4460 | Design of Micro- and Nanosystems | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MECH4660 | Engineering Management [not running in 2019] | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH4961 | Biomechanics and Biomaterials | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MECH5255 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5265 | Combustion | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5275 | Renewable Energy | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MECH5304 | Materials Failure | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5305 | Smart Materials | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5310 | Advanced Engineering Materials | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5416 | Design of Micro- and Nanosystems | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5720 | Sensors and Signals | 6 |
Semester 2
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Block 2 - Free Electives (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME2000 | Engineering Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ENGG1000 | History and Philosophy of Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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Note: Students can enroll in 6 CP of Free Electives. These can be from the Recommended Mechanical Electives list or subjects from outside of Mechanical Engineering
Block 3 - Design/Professional Engineering (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| MECH4460 | Design of Micro- and Nanosystems | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MECH4601 | Professional Engineering 2 | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note: Select at least one of the two units listed.
| Course: | Mechanical Engineering (2015) |
| 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 |
| Requirements: | Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty shown above 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. 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. All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 192 credit points and a Practical Experience period to be eligible for the award of the degree of BE(Hons)(Mechanical). Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits of recommended 4th year units. Students who do not meet the Honours requirement of 65% average marks throughout their program will be given the PASS degree award Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). |
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