1. Overview

Course:	Mechanical Engineering (2020)
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:

► 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.

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 48 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;

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Faculty Resolutions

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

3. Semesters

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Note: Integrated Engineering units will be phased out from 2021. Students commencing in 2020 will take new unit ENGG3112 (6 cp) in place of ENGG2111, ENGG3111 and ENGG4111. Students may take this unit in the final semester or may swap with an elective to take it earlier.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-changes-to-the-bachelor-of-engineering-honours-degree-how-they-affect-you

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.

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.

4. Pathways

Major in Computational Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	24	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B MATH1002: Linear Algebra MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
Mechanical Specialist Electives	12	Select from AMME3060: Engineering Methods AMME5060: Advanced Computational Engineering
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5271: Computational Nanotechnology AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design Note: Alternative unit AERO4360 may be selected from the free electives collection if prerequisites are met.

Major in Energy and the Environment

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	24	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B MATH1002: Linear Algebra MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment Note: Alternative unit AERO3261 may be selected from the free electives collection
Mechanical Specialist Electives	12	Select from AMME5101: Energy and the Environment MECH5275: Renewable Energy
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5510: Vibration and Acoustics MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Note: MECH5275 and AMME5510 are not offered in 2023.

In order to meet the requirements of the major, students must instead complete:

- 24CP Engineering Core (as above)

- MECH3260 (as above)

- AMME5101

- 12CP from AMME5202, MECH5255, MECH5265 and AMME5292

Major in Engineering Design

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Stream Core	18	Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2 MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Specialist Electives	12	Select from MECH2401: Human-Centred Engineering Design MECH4460: Design of Micro- and Nanosystems
Engineering Core	12	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B
Mechanical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AMME5902: Computer Aided Manufacturing AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design Note: Alternative units AERO5200 Advanced Aerodynamics or AERO5400 Advanced Aircraft Design and Analysis may be selected from the free electives collection if prerequisites are met.

Major in Fluids Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Stream Core	12	Select from AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1 AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
Mechanical Specialist Electives	12	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence
Engineering Core	12	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B
Mechanical Specialist Electives	12	Select from AMME5101: Energy and the Environment MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration MECH5265: Combustion MECH5275: Renewable Energy Note: Alternative unit AERO5200 Advanced Aerodynamics may be selected from the free electives collection if prerequisites are met.

Major in Materials Science and Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Stream Core	18	Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing
Engineering Core	12	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B
Mechanical Specialist Electives	18	Select from MECH5304: Materials Failure MECH5305: Smart Materials MECH5310: Advanced Engineering Materials

Note: MECH5304 and MECH5305 are not offered in 2023.

In order to meet the requirements of the major, students must instead complete:

- 18 CP Stream Core (as above)

- 12 CP Engineering Core (as above)

- 18 CP from MECH5310, MECH5311 and AMME5271

Major in Space Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Mechanical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Core	12	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B
Space Specialist Electives	12	Select from Unit Block Space Specialist Electives
Space Major Core	18	Select from AERO2705: Space Engineering 1 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2 AERO4701: Space Engineering 3 Note: Candidates for the Space Major take the above three units in place of MECH2401, MECH3460 and 6CP of General Electives.

Note: To be eligible for this major, students are required to meet progression requirements. There are ATAR/WAM entry requirements for this major.

Achievement of a major in Space Engineering requires:

(i) 6 credit points of 1000-level selective units

► MECH1560 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

(ii) 6 credit points of 2000-level major core

► AERO2705 Space Engineering 1 (Taken in Year 2 Semester 2, in place of Specialist Elective MECH2401)

(iii) 6 credit points of 3000-level major core

► AERO3760 Space Engineering 2 (Taken in Year 3 Semester 2, in place of exempted unit MECH3460)

(iv) 6 credit points of 4000-level major core

► AERO4701 Space Engineering 3 (Taken in Year 4 Semester 1, in place of 6CP General Electives)

(v) 12 credit points of 4000-level project units

► AMME4111 Thesis A and AMME4112 Thesis B taken during Year 4.

and (vi) 12 credit points of 3000-level and higher selective units of study from Space Specialist Electives.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Space Specialist Electives (Max CP: 12)

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
AERO5750	Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems	6	Semester 1
AMME3060	Engineering Methods	6	Semester 2
AMME4710	Computer Vision and Image Processing	6	Semester 2
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5510	Vibration and Acoustics	6	Semester 2
AMME5520	Advanced Control and Optimisation	6	Semester 1
AMME5790	Introduction to Biomechatronics	6	Semester 2
AMME5912	Crash Analysis and Design	6	Semester 1
MECH5265	Combustion	6	Semester 2
MECH5310	Advanced Engineering Materials	6	Semester 1
MECH5720	Sensors and Signals	6	Semester 2
MTRX5700	Experimental Robotics	6	Semester 1

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
AMME5060	Advanced Computational 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
MECH5311	Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials	6	Semester 1

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

For 2023 only, ENGG3216 Management of Technological Innovation can be counted as a Mechanical Specialist Elective.

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

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1000	History and Philosophy of Engineering	6	Semester 1
MECH4660	Engineering Management [not running in 2019]	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
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
AMME2700	Instrumentation	6	Semester 1
AMME3500	System Dynamics and Control	6	Semester 1
ENGG1801	Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 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

Block 6 - Space Major Core (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO2705	Space Engineering 1	6	Semester 2
AERO3760	Space Engineering 2	6	Semester 2
AERO4701	Space Engineering 3	6	Semester 1

Note: These units are only available to students enrolled in the Space major. ATAR/WAM requirements apply.