Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Systems Engineering)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBMR

SATAC Code
434971 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 71.85 (for 2012)
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Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
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Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements :
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream; OR
- Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2 Math Studies

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Aim

The program aims to produce graduates who are responsible professionals and aspiring leaders, ready to apply their technical, communication, research and team skills to meet industry needs; designing and producing appropriate, effective solutions to complex local and global challenges.

Content & Structure

The program has a foundational first year that includes an introduction to mechanical, civil and electrical engineering to give a broad engineering knowledge so that graduates have an extensive understanding of basic fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering. Courses in second and third years are arranged to give the program a practice based emphasis that provides engineering knowledge in the areas of mechanics and component design; fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and sustainable design; materials and design for manufacturing; and manufacturing systems and engineering maintenance. The fourth year offers the opportunity for specialisation to equip graduates for future leadership roles in the areas of mechanical design, advanced manufacturing, applied mechatronics, sustainable systems and systems engineering with particular emphasis on the manufacturing, defence, mining, mechanical design, automotive, and building and mechanical services industries. These specialisations each have a major individual project which is industry based.

Final year may be taken as an honours year for students with outstanding academic results.

Students who graduate from this degree will be able to apply for entry to the Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering) or the Master of Engineering (Systems Integration) (LMST) and receive credit for some courses completed in the undergraduate degree. Hence it is possible to gain a bachelor and master degree in five years of full time study.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Computer Techniques	COMP 1036	4.5
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Electricity and Electronics	EEET 1025	4.5
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering Mechanics	MENG 1012	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanics of Materials	CIVE 2005	4.5
Engineering Modelling	MATH 2009	4.5
Manufacturing Processes	MFET 2001	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Engineering Dynamics	MENG 2014	4.5
Mechanical Design Practice	MENG 2004	4.5
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Design for Manufacture and Assembly	MFET 3009	4.5
Energy Conversion and Management	MENG 3005	4.5
Computer Aided Engineering Practice	MENG 3003	4.5
Engineering Systems Thinking N	EEET 3043	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Operations and Project Management for Engineers	MENG 3012	4.5
Mechanics of Machines	MENG 2008	4.5
Fluid and Energy Management Practice	MENG 4004	4.5
Systems Engineering	EEET 3034	4.5
Industrial Experience	MENG 3007	0	Note(s): 2
FOURTH YEAR
Students are required to select a specialisation aligned with their project
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5	Note(s): 3
Principles of Test and Evaluation N	EEET 5047	4.5
Systems Engineering Project 1	EEET 4066	9
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Systems Engineering Specialisation 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
Modelling and Simulation for Systems Engineering	EEET 5118	4.5
Systems Engineering Project 2	EEET 4068	9
FOURTH YEAR with HONOURS
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5	Note(s): 3
Principles of Test and Evaluation N	EEET 5047	4.5
Systems Engineering Honours Project 1	EEET 4067	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Systems Engineering Specialisation 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
Modelling and Simulation for Systems Engineering	EEET 5118	4.5
Systems Engineering Honours Project 2	EEET 4069	9

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites	MFET 4011	4.5
Mechanical Systems Design	MENG 3006	4.5
Sustainable Development and Design Practice	MENG 4022	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. This Elective is a course freely chosen by students from any school or program within the University of South Australia.

2. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students complete a minimum period of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. Assessment in the course Industrial Experience will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.

3. Students who have completed EEET 3033 - Professional Engineering Practice E will be eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice as an alternative to Industrial Experience (MENG 3007)

4. Students must choose from one of the electives specified