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Mechanical Engineering (Space) / Arts (2012)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2012.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechanical Engineering (Space) / Arts (2012)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: University Archive
Years Offered: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

2. Requirements

The Mechanical Engineering/Arts combined degree requires units of study a total value of 240 credit points, comprising:

- at least 84 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Arts for the BE/BA, with at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major.

- all core units listed for the Mechanical Engineering specialisation

- 12 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechanical Engineering

- 6 credit points of free electives.

Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Core
3 MATH1001: Differential Calculus
Core
3 MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Core
6 MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechanical Engineering/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME1550: Dynamics 1
Core
6 ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
Core
3 MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling
Core
3 MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME2302: Materials 1
Core
6 AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Core
6 MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
Core
6 AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids
Core
6 AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ELEC2004: Electrical Engineering: Foundations
Core
6 AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Core
6 MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
Core
6 MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment
Core
6 MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2
Core
6 MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
18 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
Core
6 AMME4121: Engineering Project A


Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4121 with AMME4111. School permission is required.
Core
0 ENGG4000: Practical Experience
Core
6 MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME4122: Engineering Project B


Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4122 with AMME4112.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechanical Electives
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

4. Pathways

BE Honours Thesis

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME4111: Thesis A
Core
6 AMME4112: Thesis B

Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace 4th Year Engineering Project units AMME4121 and AMME4122 with Honours Thesis Units AMME4111 and AMME4112.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Arts (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 84)

Note: For the Bachelor of Arts component, students are required to complete a total of 84 credit points of Table A units as listed in the handbook of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including a major from Table A and a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study. The Table A units of study list can be found online at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts/units_of_study/table_a.shtml

Block 2 - Mechanical Electives (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4210 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4241 Renewable Energy 6 Semester 2
AMME4660 Management, Employees and Industrial Relations 6 Semester 2
MECH4241 Energy and the Environment 6
MECH4255 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6
MECH4265 Combustion 6
MECH4310 Advanced Engineering Materials 6
MECH4460 Design of Micro- and Nanosystems 6 Semester 1
MECH4961 Biomechanics and Biomaterials 6 Semester 2

Note: 6 credit points (1 unit of study) from the Mechanical Electives list are required.

Block 3 - Free Electives

Note: Free Electives can be from the Mechanical Electives, from Arts subjects, or from anywhere outside of Mechanical Engineering