Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsU_ArchvBE2014 CombBE/BA 2014Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) / Arts (2012)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2012 who elect to proceed under 2012 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2017, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2012, and are re-enrolling for 2013 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2012 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | BIOL1003: Human Biology |
Core | 6 | ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core | 3 | MATH1001: Differential Calculus |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
6 | Arts Note: The Arts component of the combined Biomedical Engineering/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details. |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME1550: Dynamics 1 |
Core | 6 | CHEM1101: Chemistry 1A |
Core | 6 | ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core | 3 | MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling |
Core | 3 | MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
Year 2 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2302: Materials 1 |
Core | 6 | AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers |
6 | Arts |
Year 2 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core | 6 | MECH2901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers |
6 | Arts |
Year 3 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ELEC2004: Electrical Engineering: Foundations |
Core | 6 | MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing |
6 | Arts |
Year 3 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 |
12 | Select from Arts |
Year 4 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ELEC3802: Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering Note: The elective AMME4790 Intro Biomechatronics is an acceptable alternative to ELEC3802. You cannot do both. |
18 | Select from Arts |
Year 4 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH3921: Biomedical Design and Technology |
18 | Select from Arts |
Year 5 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4121: Engineering Project A Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4121 with AMME4111 |
Core | 0 | ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
Core | 6 | MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2 |
List | 12 | Select from Arts Recommended Biomedical Units Free Electives |
Year 5 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4122: Engineering Project B Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4122 with AMME4112 |
Core | 6 | MECH4961: Biomechanics and Biomaterials |
List | 12 | Select from Arts Recommended Biomedical Units Free Electives |
Requirements for this Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core | 6 | AMME4112: Thesis B |
Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace 4th Year Engineering Project units AMME4121 and AMME4122 with Honours Thesis Units AMME4111 and AMME4112.
BE Honours Thesis
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core
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6 |
AMME4112: Thesis B |
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Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace 4th Year Engineering Project units AMME4121 and AMME4122 with Honours Thesis Units AMME4111 and AMME4112.
Block 1 - Arts (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 84)
Note: For the Bachelor of Arts component, students are required to complete a total of 84 credit points of Table A units as listed in the handbook of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including a major from Table A and a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study. The Table A units of study list can be found online at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts/units_of_study/table_a.shtml
Block 2 - Recommended Biomedical Units (Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AMME4210 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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AMME4790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2
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AMME4971 | Tissue Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME4981 | Applied Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME4990 | Biomedical Product Development | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME4992 | Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry | 6 |
Semester 2
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MECH4902 | Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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Block 3 - Free Electives
Note: Free Electives can be from the Mechanical Electives, from Arts subjects, or from anywhere outside of Mechanical Engineering
Course: | Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) / Arts (2012) |
CP Required: | 240 |
Min FT Duration: | 5.00 Years |
Min PT Duration: | N/A |
Faculty/School: | University Archive |
Years Offered: | 2012, 2011 |
Requirements: | To qualify for the award of a combined Mechanical(Biomedical) Engineering/Arts degree a student shall complete units of study to a total value of at least 240 credit points including: * at least 84 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Arts for the BE/BA, with at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major * units of study as prescribed in the BE Specialisation Requirement tables for the Mechanical(Biomedical) Engineering specialisation 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. Engineering Honours Students in the Honours program must enrol in AMME4111 & AMME4112. Students in the Pass program must enrol in AMME4121 & AMME4122. Faculty Resolutions Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ |