Faculty of Engineering |
Course: | Biomedical Engineering (mid-year) (2016) |
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 |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Core 1st Year Mechanics Units |
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6 |
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AMME1961: Biomedical Engineering 1B |
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6 |
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ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1 |
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3 |
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MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
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3 |
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MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling Note: Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023. |
Note: ENGG1111 may be replaced by ENGG1061 Advanced Engineering for approved students. MATH1003 and MATH1005 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1903 and MATH1905.
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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CHEM1101: Chemistry 1A Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is CHEM1111. |
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3 |
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MATH1001: Differential Calculus Note: Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021. |
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6 |
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AMME1960: Biomedical Engineering 1A |
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3 |
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MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Core 1st Year Computing Units Note: Select from either ENGG1801 or INFO1103. INFO1103 is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is INFO1110. |
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2 |
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ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2 |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Core 2nd Year Systems Units Note: Select CHNG2803 Energy and Fluid Systems Practice in Year 3 Semester 1 (compulsory for Chemical Major; select CHNG2804 here), or from AMME2200 (preferred for Mechanical Major) or ELEC2302 Signals and Systems (compulsory for Electrical, and IT Majors) or MECH2400 Mechanical Design 1 in Semester 2 (compulsory for Mechatronic Major, recommended if no Major selected). |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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MECH2901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers |
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6 |
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AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Note: ENGG2111 may be replaced by ENGG2062 Engineering Project: Business Plan 2 Adv or AERO2711 Advanced Aerospace Project 1, with school approval.
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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AMME2960: Biomedical Engineering 2 |
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6 |
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ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives or other units. |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits |
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6 |
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MECH3921: Biomedical Design and Technology |
Type | CP | CP From |
2 |
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ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3 |
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6 |
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MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is AMME3660. |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Specialist Electives |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives or other units. |
Note: ENGG3111 may be replaced by ENGG3062 Technology Education (Adv) or AERO3711 Advanced Aerospace Project 2, with school approval.
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Specialist Electives |
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6 |
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MECH4961: Biomechanics and Biomaterials |
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0 |
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ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
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6 |
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AMME4111: Thesis A Note: Biomedical stream students should be taking replacement unit BMET4111 |
Type | CP | CP From |
2 |
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ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4 |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Core 4th Year Control Units |
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6 |
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AMME4971: Tissue Engineering |
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6 |
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AMME4112: Thesis B Note: Biomedical stream students should be taking replacement unit BMET4112 |
Note: ENGG4111 may be replaced by ENGG4064/5 Advanced Engineering Design A/B or AERO4711 Advanced Aerospace Project 3, with school approval.
Type | CP | CP From |
Note:
From 2019 onwards, all engineering majors will be converted to the 48 credit point format, and several new majors will be introduced - details can be viewed in the 2019 degree structures.
You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-your-studies-bachelor-of-engineering-majors
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy |
Core
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6 |
ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core
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6 |
ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core
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6 |
CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics |
Core
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6 |
CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Note: To be taken in Year 2 Semester 2 in the Core 2nd Year Systems Units slot- which moves to Year 3 Semester 1 with selection of compulsory CHNG2803. |
6 |
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CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer Note: To be selected from Core 2nd Year Systems Units |
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24 |
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CHNG3801: Process Plant Design CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering Note: The major requires a minimum of 24 cp from CHNG3xxx units. Note that a number of prerequisite CHNG units at level-1000 and level 2000 will need to be completed beforehand. These units are then selected in place of Biomedical Stream Electives. |
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering Note: Students may take SLIC3000 or SLIC4000 instead of CIVL5330 as part of the Humanitarian Engineering major |
Core
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6 |
CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development |
6 |
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ASNS2665: Understanding Southeast Asia EDUF3026: Global Poverty and Education HSBH3009: International Health Project ITLS6007: Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] PMGT3857: International Project Management Note: To be taken from the Free Electives unit block |
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CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work Note: Field work is expected to be taken in between semesters. |
Note: Students will also be required to take ASNS2665 (apply through Special Permission) in place of one of their Biomedical Stream Electives, in order to complete the requirements of the Humanitarian major.
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core
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6 |
AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
6 |
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AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1 |
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24 |
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AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing Note: A minimum of four units (24 cp) must be completed with at least 18cp at level 3000 or higher (i.e. three from AMME3500, MECH3260, MECH3261, MECH3361 or MECH3362 must be completed). Students also need to complete AMME2301, AMME2500, MECH2400 to meet the prerequisite conditions of the level 3000 units. It is recommended that students complete either AMME2261 or AMME2262 as well. These units are taken in place of Biomedical Stream Electives. |
6 |
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ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
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6 |
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ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1 |
Core
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6 |
MTRX1705: Introduction to Mechatronic Design |
Core
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6 |
AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core
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6 |
MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2 |
6 |
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MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
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18 |
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AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3 MTRX3760: Mechatronic Systems Design |
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6 |
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ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
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6 |
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ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Note: To be eligible for this major, students must complete 24cp ( 4 units) as listed in the Major Table of which at least 18cp must be level 3000 or higher. Pre-requisite 1000 or 2000 level units will need to be completed to allow enrolment in the higher level units. These units are then selected in place of Biomedical Stream Electives.
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 |
BMET4010 | Major Industrial Project | 24 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
BMET4111 | Thesis A | 6 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
BMET4112 | 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 |
ENGG4000 | Practical Experience | 0 |
Int January Int February Int March Int April Int May Int June Int July Int August Int September Int October Int November Int December |
ENGG4111 | Integrated Engineering 4 | 2 |
Semester 1 |
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:
- 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 BMET4111-4112 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 BMET4010 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.
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AMME1362 | Introduction to Engineering Materials | 6 |
Semester 2 |
AMME1960 | Biomedical Engineering 1A | 6 |
Semester 1 |
AMME1961 | Biomedical Engineering 1B | 6 |
Semester 2 |
AMME2960 | Biomedical Engineering 2 | 6 |
Semester 1 |
AMME4971 | Tissue Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
CHEM1101 | Chemistry 1A | 6 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
CHEM1111 | Chemistry 1A | 6 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January |
CHEM1911 | Chemistry 1A (Adv) | 6 |
Semester 1 |
ELEC1103 | Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
ELEC2104 | Electronic Devices and Circuits | 6 |
Semester 2 |
MECH2901 | Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers | 6 |
Semester 2 |
MECH3660 | Manufacturing Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
MECH3921 | Biomedical Design and Technology | 6 |
Semester 2 |
MECH4961 | Biomechanics and Biomaterials | 6 |
Semester 2 |
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG1801 | Engineering Computing | 6 |
Semester 1 Int January |
INFO1103 | Introduction to Programming | 6 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG1802 | Engineering Mechanics | 6 |
Semester 2 Summer Main Int January |
PHYS1001 | Physics 1 (Regular) | 6 |
Semester 1 |
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AMME2200 | Introductory Thermofluids | 6 |
Semester 2 |
CHNG2803 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 6 |
Semester 1 |
ELEC2302 | Signals and Systems | 6 |
Semester 2 |
MECH2400 | Mechanical Systems Design 1 | 6 |
Semester 1 |
Note:
Choice should be based on desired major area of study:
Chemical Major- CHNG2803
Electrical & IT Majors- ELEC2302
Mechanical Major- AMME2200
Mechatronics Major, or no Major- MECH2400
Students must complete 6 cp from this block.
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AMME4790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET5995 | Advanced Bionics | 6 |
Semester 1 |
ELEC3802 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
Note:
Students must complete 6 cp from this block
AMME4790 has been replaced by AMME5790 from 2017
Note: A minimum of 12 cp must be completed. MECH4902 has been replaced by MECH5907 from 2017.
Note:
A total of 48 CP should be chosen from the Biomedical Stream Electives. A maximum of 12cp can be taken as General Engineering Electives.
Additional units also include all level-2000 and level-3000 CHNG, COMP, ELEC and INFO units.
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AMME2000 | Engineering Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1 |
ASNS2665 | Understanding Southeast Asia | 6 |
Semester 1 Int February Int July |
EDUF3026 | Global Poverty and Education | 6 |
Semester 2 |
ENGG1000 | History and Philosophy of Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
HSBH3009 | International Health Project | 6 |
Semester 2 |
ITLS6007 | Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] | 6 |
Int July |
MATH2067 | DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers | 6 |
Semester 1 |
PMGT3857 | International Project Management | 6 |
Semester 2 |
Note:
Students may take 12 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.