Faculty of Engineering |
Course: | Biomedical Engineering (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, 2015 |
Type | CP | CP From |
3 |
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MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Core 1st Year Computing Units Note: Select from either ENGG1801 or INFO1110 |
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3 |
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MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
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6 |
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ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1 |
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6 |
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AMME1960: Biomedical Engineering 1A Note: AMME1960 is discontinued from 2019. Replacement unit is BMET1960. |
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0 |
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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 MATH1002 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1921 and MATH1902.
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Core 1st Year Mechanics Units Note: Select from ENGG1802 or PHYS1001 (for Electrical Major) in Semester 1. If Physics 1 is taken in Semester 1 then 1st Year computing INFO1110 should be taken in Semester 2. ENGG1802 is also available in Summer School. |
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3 |
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MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling |
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3 |
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MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives |
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6 |
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AMME1961: Biomedical Engineering 1B Note: AMME1961 is discontinued from 2019. Replacement unit is BMET1961. |
Note: MATH1023 and MATH1005 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1923 and MATH1905.
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives Note: Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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6 |
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CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A |
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6 |
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BMET2960: Biomedical Engineering 2 |
Note: Students taking AMME2261 in semester 1 as an elective will be prohibited from AMME2200 systems unit in semester 2 as they are mutually exclusive.
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Core 2nd Year Systems Units Note: Select CHNG2803 Energy and Fluid Systems Practice in 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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2 |
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ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2 |
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6 |
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AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives Note: Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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6 |
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BMET2901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers |
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0 |
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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 |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives or other units. Note: Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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2 |
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ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3 |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives Note: Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives Note: Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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6 |
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BMET3660: Biomanufacturing |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives or other units. Note: Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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6 |
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ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Stream Electives Note: A total of 48 CP should be chosen from the Biomedical Stream Table. A maximum of 12cp can be taken as General Engineering Electives. Students who have not selected a major and wish to take units other than from Biomedical Stream Electives are recommended to take units from Biomedical Specialist Electives. |
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6 |
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BMET3921: Biomedical Design and Technology |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Specialist Electives Note: A minimum of 12 cp must be taken from Biomedical Specialist Elective Table. |
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2 |
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ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4 |
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6 |
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BMET4111: Thesis A |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Core 4th Year Control Units Note: 6 cp of 4th year core control unit must be completed. The unit can be done in either semester. Note from 2021 BMET5790 replaces AMME5790, and BMET3802 replaces ELEC3802 |
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6 |
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BMET4971: Tissue Engineering Note: Replaced by BMET3971 from 2021 |
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0 |
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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 |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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Unit Block: Biomedical Specialist Electives Note: A minimum of 12 cp must be taken from the Biomedical Specialist Elective Table. |
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6 |
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BMET4112: Thesis B |
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6 |
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BMET4961: Biomechanics and Biomaterials Note: Replaced by BMET3961 from 2021 |
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 |
CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer Note: To be selected from Core 2nd Year Systems Units |
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 2 Semester 1 with selection of compulsory CHNG2803. |
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 pre-requisite 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 |
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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6 |
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CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work Note: Students may take SLIC3000 or SLIC4000 instead of CIVL5330 as part of the Humanitarian Engineering major |
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core
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6 |
ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core
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6 |
AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core
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6 |
AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
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AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids 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, AMME2262 or AMME2200 as well. These units are taken in place of Biomedical Stream Electives. |
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core
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6 |
ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
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 |
18 |
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AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3 MTRX3760: Mechatronic Systems Design |
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 |
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 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 |
BMET2901 | Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET2960 | Biomedical Engineering 2 | 6 |
Semester 1 |
BMET3660 | Biomanufacturing | 6 |
Semester 1 |
BMET3921 | Biomedical Design and Technology | 6 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
BMET3961 | Biomaterials | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET3971 | Tissue Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
BMET4961 | Biomechanics and Biomaterials | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET4971 | Tissue Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
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 |
Note:
AMME1960 and AMME1961 are discontinued from 2019. Replacement units are BMET1960 and BMET1961.
From 2021 BMET3971 replaces BMET4971, and BMET3961 replaces BMET4961.
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG1801 | Engineering Computing | 6 |
Semester 1 Int January |
INFO1110 | 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 |
AMME5790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET3802 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET5790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2 |
BMET5951 | Fundamentals of Neuromodulation [not running in 2020] | 6 |
Semester 1 |
BMET5995 | Advanced Bionics | 6 |
Semester 1 |
ELEC3802 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1 |
Note:
Students must complete 6 cp from this block
Note from 2021 BMET5790 replaces AMME5790, and BMET3802 replaces ELEC3802
Note:
A minimum of 12 cp must be completed
From 2021 BMET3990 replaces bmet4990.
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 and level 4000 and level 5000 AMME, MECH, CHNG, COMP, ELEC and INFO units.
From 2021 BMET3990 replaces BMET4990, BMET5790 replaces AMME5790, BMET3802 replaces ELEC3802
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 |
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.