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Learning Outcomes

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In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
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Effective team membership and team leadership.
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Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Systematic, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
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Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
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Professional use and management of information.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Engineering Science - BEngSc3706 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC.

Mechanical Engineering Courses

Students must take 96 UOC of the following engineering courses from the BE (Hons) stream in Mechanical Engineering,
NOTE:
ENGG1300 excludes CVEN1300, MINE1300, and MMAN1300.
CHEM1031 and CHEM1041 will only be available to students enrolled in a program which has a Chemistry major.

BABS1201
6 UOC
Molecules, Cells and Genes
BIOM1010
6 UOC
Engineering in Medicine and Biology
BIOS1301
6 UOC
Ecology, Sustainability and Environmental Science
CEIC1000
6 UOC
Sustainable Product Engineering and Design
CEIC1001
6 UOC
Engineering Chemistry
CHEM1011
6 UOC
Chemistry 1A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy
CHEM1021
6 UOC
Chemistry 1B: Elements, Compounds and Life
CHEM1031
6 UOC
Higher Chemistry 1A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy
CHEM1041
6 UOC
Higher Chemistry 1B: Elements, Compounds and Life
COMP1921
6 UOC
Computing 1B
CVEN1701
6 UOC
Environmental Principles and Systems
ELEC1111
6 UOC
Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering
ENGG1000
6 UOC
Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
ENGG1100
6 UOC
Grand Challenges for Engineering
ENGG1300
6 UOC
Engineering Mechanics
ENGG1400
6 UOC
Engineering Infrastructure Systems
GEOS1111
6 UOC
Fundamentals of Geology
GEOS3321
6 UOC
Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology
GMAT1110
6 UOC
Surveying and Geospatial Engineering
GMAT1400
6 UOC
Land Resource Assessment
MATH1081
6 UOC
Discrete Mathematics
MATS1101
6 UOC
Engineering Materials and Chemistry
MECH3110
6 UOC
Mechanical Design 1
MECH3610
6 UOC
Advanced Thermofluids
MECH4100
6 UOC
Mechanical Design 2
MINE1010
6 UOC
Mineral Resources Engineering
MMAN2130
6 UOC
Design and Manufacturing
MMAN3000
6 UOC
Professional Engineering and Communication
MMAN3200
6 UOC
Linear Systems and Control
MMAN3400
6 UOC
Mechanics of Solids 2
PHYS1231
6 UOC
Higher Physics 1B
PSYC1001
6 UOC
Psychology 1A
PTRL1010
6 UOC
Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
SOLA1070
6 UOC
Sustainable Energy

Minimum Level 3 Requirement

Students must complete a minimum of 24 UOC of courses from Level 3 or above.

GEOS3321
6 UOC
Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology
MECH3110
6 UOC
Mechanical Design 1
MECH3610
6 UOC
Advanced Thermofluids
MECH4100
6 UOC
Mechanical Design 2
MMAN3000
6 UOC
Professional Engineering and Communication
MMAN3200
6 UOC
Linear Systems and Control
MMAN3400
6 UOC
Mechanics of Solids 2

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