Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The first two years of the award will be undertaken at Flinders University. The latter 2 years will be taken at the University of South Australia (Mawson Lakes campus).

The Award will be conferred by the University of South Australia.

The first two years of the course are offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Chemistry and Physics is assumed.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of mechanically engineered solutions
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of mechanical engineering
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• well developed written and oral communication skills
• structured engineering work experience
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of mechanically engineered solutions,
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of mechanical engineering
• contribute successfully to project management.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing) a student must complete 144 units (72 units at Flinders) with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Subject to passing all First and Second Year topics, students are guaranteed transfer to the University of South Australia to complete the remaining two years of their program. Any requests for transfer under different circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.  

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
 ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
 ENGR1201 Digital Electronics (4.5 units)
 ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers (4.5 units)
 MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
 ENGR1722 Engineering Materials (4.5 units)
 ENGR1732  Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals  (4.5 units)
 COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

 ENGR2771 Dynamics and Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
 ENGR2752 Mechanics of Machines (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
 ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science* (4.5 units)
 ENGR3712 Thermodynamics and Energy Systems (4.5 units)
 ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience## (0 units)

Plus 9 units from:

 ENGR2732 Biomechanics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2776 Hydrostatics (4.5 units)
 CSEM Upper Level Topic** (4.5 units)

*ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science is taught intensively commencing before the normal start of semester. Students must ensure that they are available for this early start.

##Alternatively, students may complete ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience while at the University of South Australia.

**CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

Third and Fourth Year

Students take the Third and Fourth Year at the University of South Australia (Mawson Lake campus) and follow the program of study outlined on the University of South Australia website.