Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsEngBE HonsBE Hons CombinedBE Hons/BAMechanical / Arts (2015)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under 2015 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 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, 2020, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2015, and are re-enrolling for 2016 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 2022 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 | ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core | 3 | MATH1001: Differential Calculus Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021. |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
Core | 6 | MECH1560: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
| 6 | Arts Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechanical 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 | AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Core | 6 | ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core | 3 | MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023. |
Core | 3 | MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
| 6 | Arts |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1 |
Core | 6 | AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH2021. |
| 6 | Arts |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
| 12 | Select from Arts |
Year 3 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2700: Instrumentation |
Core | 6 | AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control |
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 | MECH3260: Thermal Engineering and Environment |
Core | 6 | MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 |
| 6 | Arts |
Year 4 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering |
| 12 | Select from Arts |
Year 4 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2 |
| 18 | Select from Arts |
Year 5 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core | 0 | ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
Core | 6 | MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2 |
List | 12 | Select from Arts Mechanical Electives Free Electives Note: Students in their 5th year must do 12 CP of Arts subjects, 12 CP from the Mechanical Electives list and 6 CP of Free Electives. |
Year 5 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4112: Thesis B |
List | 18 | Select from Arts Mechanical Electives Free Electives Note: Students in their 5th year must do 12 CP of Arts subjects, 12 CP from the Mechanical Electives list and 6 CP of Free Electives. |
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. See Faculty handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks
Block 2 - Mechanical Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 18)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME5101 | Energy and the Environment | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5105 | Risk Management Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5202 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5520 | Advanced Control and Optimisation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5902 | Manufacturing of Micro- and Nanosystems | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MECH4460 | Design of Micro- and Nanosystems | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH4660 | Engineering Management [not running in 2019] | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH4961 | Biomechanics and Biomaterials | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5255 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5265 | Combustion | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5304 | Materials Failure | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5305 | Smart Materials | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5310 | Advanced Engineering Materials | 6 |
Semester 1
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Note: 12 credit points (2 unit of study) from the Mechanical Electives list are required.
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 / Arts (2015) |
| CP Required: | 240 |
| Min FT Duration: | 5.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | N/A |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 |
| Requirements: | The Mechanical Engineering/Arts combined degree requires units of study a total value of 240 credit points, comprising: - 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. - all core units listed for the Mechanical Engineering specialisation - 12 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechanical Engineering - 6 credit points of free electives. Students not meeting the Honours requirement of an average mark of 65% throughout their degree will be awarded the PASS degree Bachelor of Engineering. For further details, see Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ |
