2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Mechanical stream core units

► A minimum of 42 credit points of Mechanical Specialist elective units

► A maximum of 6 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

(i) A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) A minimum of 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

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.

Study Abroad

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.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 24 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

(c) the completion of a thesis project that has been approved by the Head of School (or delegate) as relevant to the topic of the major.

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 2

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from MECH1400: Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1 Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment. New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: MATH1021 and MATH1005 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1921 and MATH1905.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Core	6	Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra

Note: MATH1023 and MATH1002 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1923 and MATH1902.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from MECH2401: Human-Centred Engineering Design

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2 Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2700: Instrumentation Note: AMME2700 is discontinued. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AMME1705 in its place.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AMME3060: Engineering Methods or other units.
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Mechanical Specialist Electives
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Mechanical Specialist Electives
Engineering General Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Engineering General Electives
Engineering Core	6	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3 Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: A minimum of 42 credit points must be completed across the degree as a whole from units listed in the Mechanical Specialist table, with no more than 6 credit points (one unit) from general electives.

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Mechanical Specialist Electives
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Mechanical Specialist Electives
Engineering Core	6	Select from AMME4112: Thesis B

4. Pathways

48cp Majors

Type

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

Major in Environmental Engineering (24cp)

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	AMME5101: Energy and the Environment
Core	6	AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Core	6	AMME5510: Vibration and Acoustics
Core	6	MECH5275: Renewable Energy

Major in Materials (24cp)

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing
Core	6	MECH5304: Materials Failure
Core	6	MECH5305: Smart Materials
Core	6	MECH5310: Advanced Engineering Materials

Note: This major focuses on development of an understanding of the relationship between properties of materials and their relationship to engineering design. Concepts covered include: mechanical properties; fracture and fatigue mechanics; composite materials; ceramics and glasses; structure- property relationships; and selection of materials.

The major is available to students who complete the four units listed (24 cp).

Major in Space Engineering (24cp)

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	AERO2705: Space Engineering 1 Note: Replaces MECH2401
Core	6	AERO3760: Space Engineering 2 Note: Replaces MECH3460
Core	6	AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
Space Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block Space Specialist Electives Note: Required for the completion of the Space Major.

Note: This major is available to students who complete the 24 cp of units of study listed and meet progression requirements. There are ATAR (>99) or WAM (>75%) entry requirements for this major.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Space Specialist Electives (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO4260	Aerodynamics 2	6	Semester 1
AERO4360	Aerospace Structures 2	6	Semester 1
AERO4560	Flight Mechanics 2	6	Semester 2
AERO5700	Space Engineering (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5510	Vibration and Acoustics	6	Semester 2

Block 2 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

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
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
ENGG4111	Integrated Engineering 4	2	Semester 1
ENGP1000	Professional Engagement Program 1	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2000	Professional Engagement Program 2	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3000	Professional Engagement Program 3	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
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:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- 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 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 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.

Block 3 - Mechanical Specialist Electives (Min CP: 42,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5750	Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems	6	Semester 1
AMME3060	Engineering Methods	6	Semester 2
AMME4401	Industrial and Product Design Engineering	6	Semester 2
AMME5101	Energy and the Environment	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
MECH1400	Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems	6	Semester 2
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

Note: At least 7 units (42 cp) must be completed.

Block 4 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1000	History and Philosophy of Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: Students may take 6 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.

Block 5 - Mechanical Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME1362	Introduction to Engineering Materials	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
AMME2700	Instrumentation	6	Semester 1
AMME3500	System Dynamics and Control	6	Semester 1
ENGG1801	Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Int January
ENGG1802	Engineering Mechanics	6	Semester 2 Summer Main Int January
MECH1560	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	6	Semester 1
MECH2400	Mechanical Systems Design 1	6	Semester 1
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
MECH3660	Manufacturing Engineering	6	Semester 1

Course:	Mechanical Engineering (mid-year) (2018)
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

Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (mid-year) (2018)

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