1. Overview

Course:	Mechanical Engineering (2025)
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:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table

► 30 credit points of Project units 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 to 36 credit points of Mechanical Stream electives

► 0 to 24 credit points of Free Electives (Engineering Electives, or a Table S elective)

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

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.

Faculty Resolutions

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

3. Semesters

Note: Specialisations in the Mechanical Engineering Stream

• A stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Mechanical Engineering, such as Mechanical Design or Energy and the Environment.
• A breadth specialisation broadens your knowledge outside the field of Mechanical Engineering in areas such as Engineering Data Science or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. If you opt to take a breadth specialisation, it takes the place of your free electives.

You have a few specialisation combinations to choose from in the Mechanical Stream:

• 1 stream specialisation [18cp] + stream or free electives [18cp] or
• 2 stream specialisations [18cp + 18cp] (no electives) or
• 1 breadth specialisation [24cp] + stream electives [12cp] (no free electives) or
• Stream electives [12 to 36cp] + free electives [0 to 24cp] (no specialisation option)

Completion of a specialisation is optional. Students not wishing to complete a specialisation should select Mechanical Stream Electives in Sydney Student `My studies`.

Note: MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961.

Note: MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.

4. Pathways

01. Stream Specialisation in Computational Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Computational Engineering Core Units	6	Select from AMME5060: Advanced Computational Engineering
Specialisation - Computational Engineering Elective Units	12	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5271: Computational Nanotechnology AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design

02. Stream Specialisation in Energy and the Environment

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Core Units	6	Select from AMME5101: Energy and the Environment
Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Elective Units	12	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence AMME5510: Vibration and Acoustics MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration MECH5265: Combustion MECH5275: Renewable Energy

03. Stream Specialisation in Mechanical Design

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Mechanical Design Units	18	Select from AMME5902: Computer Aided Manufacturing AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design MECH4460: Design of Micro- and Nanosystems MECH5461: Design for Advanced Manufacturing

04. Stream Specialisation in Thermofluids

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Thermofluids Units	18	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence AMME5310: Engineering Tribology MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration MECH5265: Combustion

05. Stream Specialisation in Materials Science and Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Materials Science and Engineering	18	Select from AMME5271: Computational Nanotechnology MECH5304: Materials Failure MECH5305: Smart Materials MECH5310: Advanced Engineering Materials MECH5311: Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials

06. Stream Specialisation in Industrial and Product Design Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Industrial and Product Design Engineering Core Units	6	Select from AMME4401: Industrial and Product Design Engineering
Specialisation - Industrial and Product Design Engineering Breadth Units	6	Select from DECO2016: Design Thinking DECO3200: Interactive Product Design Studio
Specialisation - Industrial and Product Design Engineering Elective Units	6	Select from AMME5902: Computer Aided Manufacturing MECH4460: Design of Micro- and Nanosystems MECH5310: Advanced Engineering Materials

07. Breadth Specialisation in Engineering Data Science

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units	18	Select from DATA2001: Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from Data DATA2901: Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced) DATA2902: Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv) STAT2011: Probability and Estimation Theory STAT2911: Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units	6	Select from COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence COMP3608: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) DATA3404: Scalable Data Management DATA3406: Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics

08. Breadth Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units	18	Select from SIEN1000: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation SIEN1001: Innovators` Skills and Actions SIEN2001: Validating Ideas and Building Ventures
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units	6	Select from CLAW2209: Intellectual Property for Business DECO2015: Responsible Design for Innovation DECO2016: Design Thinking ENGG3216: Management of Technological Innovation INFS2030: e-Business Management MKTG3114: New Products Marketing MKTG3120: Building and Managing Brands PMGT3856: Sustainability and Knowledge Management SIEN2210: Strategic Management SIEN3001: Social Entrepreneurship SIEN3204: Managing Organisational Sustainability

09. Breadth Specialisation in Humanitarian Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units	12	Select from CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units	12	Select from CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work ENGG3801: Industry and Community Project PMGT3857: International Project Management

10. Breadth Specialisation in Computer Systems

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units	18	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems ELEC2602: Digital Logic ELEC3607: Embedded Systems
Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units	6	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3608: Computer Architecture

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). Students in the Mechanical stream are strongly recommended to complete ENGG1810.

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

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
MATH1061	Mathematics 1A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1062	Mathematics 1B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1961	Mathematics 1A (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
MATH1962	Mathematics 1B (Advanced)	6	Semester 2

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
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: 36)

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
MECH5461	Design for Advanced Manufacturing	6	Semester 1

Block 6 - Free Electives (Max CP: 24)

Note: Students may take up to 24 credit points of free electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free 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 Faculty of Engineering available to undergraduate students

(2) Any unit of study from Table S available to undergraduate students

Block 7 - Specialisation - Computational Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5060	Advanced Computational Engineering	6	Semester 2

Block 8 - Specialisation - Computational Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5271	Computational Nanotechnology	6	Semester 2
AMME5912	Crash Analysis and Design	6	Semester 1

Block 9 - Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5101	Energy and the Environment	6	Semester 1

Block 10 - Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5292	Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence	6	Semester 1
AMME5510	Vibration and Acoustics	6	Semester 2
MECH5255	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	6	Semester 2
MECH5265	Combustion	6	Semester 2
MECH5275	Renewable Energy	6	Semester 2

Block 11 - Specialisation - Mechanical Design Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5902	Computer Aided Manufacturing	6	Semester 2
AMME5912	Crash Analysis and Design	6	Semester 1
MECH4460	Design of Micro- and Nanosystems	6	Semester 1
MECH5461	Design for Advanced Manufacturing	6	Semester 1

Block 12 - Specialisation - Thermofluids Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5292	Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence	6	Semester 1
AMME5310	Engineering Tribology	6	Semester 1
MECH5255	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	6	Semester 2
MECH5265	Combustion	6	Semester 2

Block 13 - Specialisation - Materials Science and Engineering (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5271	Computational Nanotechnology	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 14 - Specialisation - Industrial and Product Design Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME4401	Industrial and Product Design Engineering	6	Semester 2

Block 15 - Specialisation - Industrial and Product Design Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5902	Computer Aided Manufacturing	6	Semester 2
MECH4460	Design of Micro- and Nanosystems	6	Semester 1
MECH5310	Advanced Engineering Materials	6	Semester 1

Block 16 - Specialisation - Industrial and Product Design Engineering Breadth Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
DECO2016	Design Thinking	6	Semester 1
DECO3200	Interactive Product Design Studio	12	Semester 2

Block 17 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA2902	Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv)	6	Semester 2
STAT2011	Probability and Estimation Theory	6	Semester 1
STAT2911	Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)	6	Semester 1

Block 18 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2

Block 19 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
SIEN1000	Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN1001	Innovators` Skills and Actions	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN2001	Validating Ideas and Building Ventures	6	Semester 2

Block 20 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CLAW2209	Intellectual Property for Business	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
DECO2015	Responsible Design for Innovation	6	Semester 2
DECO2016	Design Thinking	6	Semester 1
ENGG3216	Management of Technological Innovation	6	Semester 1
INFS2030	e-Business Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MKTG3114	New Products Marketing	6	Semester 2
MKTG3120	Building and Managing Brands	6	Semester 1
PMGT3856	Sustainability and Knowledge Management	6	Semester 1
SIEN2210	Strategic Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN3001	Social Entrepreneurship	6	Semester 2
SIEN3204	Managing Organisational Sustainability	6	Semester 2

Block 21 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL3310	Humanitarian Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5320	Engineering for Sustainable Development	6	Semester 2

Block 22 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL5330	Global Engineering Field Work	6	Int July
ENGG3801	Industry and Community Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
PMGT3857	International Project Management	6	Semester 2

Block 23 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC2602	Digital Logic	6	Semester 1
ELEC3607	Embedded Systems	6	Semester 1

Block 24 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC3305	Digital Signal Processing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3608	Computer Architecture	6	Semester 2