Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical / Law 2023+ (2023)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2023.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechanical / Law 2023+ (2023)
CP Required: 312
Min FT Duration: 6.50 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 312 credit points as follows:

Engineering (168 credit points):

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table

► 30 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) units comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Mechanical Stream core units

► 12 credit points of Mechanical Stream electives

Law (144 credit points):

► 102 credit points of Law core units, including 48 credit points of 1000-level Law core units taken during the first 4.5 years of the degree whilst undertaking the Bachelor of Engineering Honours

► 42 credit points of Law elective units of study

► Candidates must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours before proceeding to Year Five of the Bachelor of Laws

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 school before enrolling.

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
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
0 Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
6 Select from MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
6 Select from ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
6 Select from LAWS1006: Foundations of Law

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 MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from MECH1400: Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems
6 Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
6 Select from LAWS1012: Torts
0 Select from LAWS1024: Legal Research
0 Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

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 LAWS1014: Civil and Criminal Procedure
0 Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6 Select from AMME1705: Introduction to Electromechanical Systems
6 Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
6 Select from ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1016: Criminal Law
0 Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6 Select from AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
6 Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1015: Contracts
0 Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6 Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
6 Select from AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
6 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1017: Torts and Contracts II
0 Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
6 Select from MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment
6 Select from AMME3060: Engineering Methods
6 Select from MECH2460: Manufacturing Engineering

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2
6 Select from LAWS1023: Public International Law
6 Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
6 Select from MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing
0 Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1021: Public Law
0 Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
6 Select from MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2
6 Select from MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2
6 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
12 Select from Unit Block:
Mechanical Stream Elective Units
6 Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
6 Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering

Note: Students will be awarded their Engineering degree after completion of the initial 4.5 year component. For Years 5 & 6, students will transfer to the Law School to complete the LLB. Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 6 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 6 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 7 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGG1810 Introduction to Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
INFO1110 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1910 Introduction to Programming (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Mechanical stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
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 12cp including:

- 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 Statistical Thinking with Data (3cp)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO1560 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 6 Semester 1
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
BMET1960 Biomedical Engineering 1A 6 Semester 1
CHNG1108 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL1900 Introduction to Civil Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC1004 Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC1005 Introduction to Software Engineering 6 Semester 1
ENGG1800 Introduction to Engineering A 6 Semester 1
ENGG2112 Multi-disciplinary Engineering 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG3112 Interdisciplinary Engineering 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
MECH1560 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 6 Semester 1
MTRX1701 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering 6 Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGP1001 Professional Engagement Program 1A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP1002 Professional Engagement Program 1B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP1003 Professional Engagement Program 1C 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2001 Professional Engagement Program 2A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2002 Professional Engagement Program 2B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2003 Professional Engagement Program 2C 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3001 Professional Engagement Program 3A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3002 Professional Engagement Program 3B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Mechanical Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME1362 Introduction to Engineering Materials 6 Semester 2
AMME1705 Introduction to Electromechanical Systems 6 Semester 1
AMME1802 Engineering Mechanics 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
AMME3060 Engineering Methods 6 Semester 2
AMME3500 System Dynamics and Control 6 Semester 1
MECH1400 Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems 6 Semester 2
MECH2400 Mechanical Systems Design 1 6 Semester 1
MECH2460 Manufacturing Engineering 6 Semester 2
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

Block 5 - Mechanical Stream Elective Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO5750 Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems 6 Semester 1
AMME4010 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
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
AMME5104 Applied Safety Systems and Risk Analysis 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
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
MECH5311 Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials 6 Semester 1

Block 10 - Law Junior Core (Min CP: 48,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
LAWS1006 Foundations of Law 6 Semester 1
LAWS1012 Torts 6 Semester 2
S1 Intensive
LAWS1014 Civil and Criminal Procedure 6 Semester 1
LAWS1015 Contracts 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
LAWS1016 Criminal Law 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1017 Torts and Contracts II 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Main
LAWS1021 Public Law 6 Semester 2
Int February
LAWS1023 Public International Law 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1024 Legal Research 0 Semester 1
Semester 2

Block 12 - Law Senior Units (Min CP: 96,Max CP: 96)

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details - http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/