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Faculty of Engineering |
Course: | Mechanical Engineering (2021) |
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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MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
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3 |
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MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable |
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0 |
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ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment. |
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6 |
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MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
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6 |
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ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing |
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6 |
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ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1 Note: Students who have not yet completed ENGG1111 by 2023 should complete ENGG2112 instead. |
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
Type | CP | CP From |
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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AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics |
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6 |
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AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
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6 |
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MECH1400: Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems |
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0 |
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ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B |
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
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
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0 |
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ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C |
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6 |
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AMME2000: Engineering Analysis |
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6 |
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AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1 |
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6 |
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AMME2700: Instrumentation Note: AMME2700 is discontinued. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AMME1705 in its place. |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
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6 |
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AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Free Electives Note: or other units |
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0 |
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ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A |
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6 |
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MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 Note: From 2024, MECH2400 is offered in Semester 1 only. Students who have not completed MECH2400 should discuss an enrolment plan with their Academic Advisor. |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control |
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0 |
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ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B |
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6 |
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MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing |
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6 |
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MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering |
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6 |
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MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment |
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6 |
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MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 |
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6 |
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MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2 |
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6 |
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AMME3060: Engineering Methods |
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0 |
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ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME4111: Thesis A |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Mechanical Stream Elective Units |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Mechanical Stream Elective Units |
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0 |
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ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A |
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6 |
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ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME4112: Thesis B |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Mechanical Stream Elective Units |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Mechanical Stream Elective Units |
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6 |
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Unit Block: Mechanical Stream Elective Units |
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0 |
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ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME5060: Advanced Computational Engineering |
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12 |
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AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5271: Computational Nanotechnology AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design |
Note:
The requirements of the Energy and the Environment Specialisation have changed in 2024.
Students are required to complete 6cp of Specialisation Core units (AMME5101) and 12cp of Specialisation Elective units. MECH5275 has moved from Core to Elective units for the Specialisation.
This change is retrospectively applied for students commencing their degree from 2021 onwards.
Type | CP | CP From |
18 |
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AMME5902: Computer Aided Manufacturing AMME5912: Crash Analysis and Design MECH4460: Design of Micro- and Nanosystems |
Type | CP | CP From |
18 |
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AMME5104: Applied Safety Systems and Risk Analysis AMME5105: Risk Management Analysis MECH4660: Engineering Management [not running in 2019] |
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
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AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence |
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12 |
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AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5310: Engineering Tribology MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration MECH5265: Combustion |
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). For Mechanical stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
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 12cp including:
- 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)
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 |
ENGG1111 | Integrated Engineering 1 | 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 in both Electrical and Software Engineering streams are to take ELEC1004.
- for 2021 entry only, students in the Mechanical stream take ENGG1111 in place of ENGG2112.
- Students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream may count any Dalyell unit in place of ENGG2112 and may count any Engineering Dalyell unit in place of ENGG3112
- 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.
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Note:
Students may take 6 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