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Program Outline
Mechanical engineering is concerned with the management of people and resources, the development and use of new technologies and the design and development of new processes and products, which mainly involve ‘things that move’, such as motor vehicles, aircraft systems, engines, pumps, gas turbines, industrial plants, air-conditioning/refrigeration systems, manufacturing processes, building services and even space stations. Mechanical engineers offer expertise in the fields of combustion, noise and vibration control, energy technology, control systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics, fluid mechanics, water supply, mining, manufacturing, production planning, maintenance planning, consumer product design, pollution control and new materials.
Design is the backbone of the program. It begins in earnest in the second year with a design and build project, followed by a more advanced project in third year and a large design/research project in the final year. This activity is supported by both design and engineering science courses, including, in second year, courses on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine dynamics, control, mechatronics, materials, manufacturing, stress analysis and design for function. In the third year these courses are extended and students prepare for the final professional year, which deals with specialist courses. The academic program also develops written and oral communication skills and familiarity with project management.
Program Structure
The first two years include mathematics and physics with an introduction to the basic principles of design, structural analysis, thermodynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, control and computer programming, complemented by laboratory and project work. Year three develops a more complex understanding in these fields coupled with a design project, and year four allows for some technical specialisation through the requirement to complete five elective courses, in addition to a project work and a management course. The program provides a solid foundation in core mechanical disciplines and problem solving skills. There is a strong focus on design with design projects as part of each year's program of study. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
Admission Information
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Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
How to Apply
International applicants
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Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Mathematics and Physics
Assumed Knowledge
Chemistry is desirable
Equivalent Scores
| International
TER |
80 |
| IB |
26 |
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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How to Apply
Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level II |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3103 Manufacturing Engineering & Quaility Systems(3 units)
- MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3030 Structural Design & Solid Mechanics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3501 Mech Eng level 3 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics (3 units)
- APP MTH 2104 Numerical Methods (replaces APP MATH 3017 Waves III) (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
- MECH ENG 4133A Mechanical Honours Project Level IV OR
MECH ENG 4132A Mechanical Design Project Level IV Part I (3 units)
- 3 x Level IV Elective Courses
- MECH ENG 4501 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
Semester 2
- MECH ENG 4133B Mechanical Honours Project Level IV Part 2 OR
MECH ENG 4132B Mechanical Design Project Level IV Part 2 (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Professional Practice (3 units)
- 2 x Level IV Elective Courses
- MECH ENG 4502 Mech Eng level 4 Prac
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| Electives |
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Semester 1
- APP MTH 4004 System Modelling & Simulation (3 units)
- APP MTH 4007 Computational Fluid Dynamics (Engineering) (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4112 Combustion Technology & Emissions Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4124 Robotics M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4115 Engineering Acoustics (not offered in 2010) (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4103 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4102 Advanced PID Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4105 Advanced Vibrations (not offered in 2010) (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4126 Topics in Welded Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4113 Computational Acoustics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4109 Automotive Combustion, Powertrain & NVH (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4127 Wind Engineering (3 units)
Semester 2
Note: At least 4 of 5 electives must have MECH ENG prefix.
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Career Opportunities
Mechanical engineers offer expertise in the fields of
combustion, noise and vibration control, energy technology, vibrations, control
systems, robotics, quality management, bioengineering, aeronautics or fluid mechanics,
water supply, mining, manufacturing, production planning, maintenance planning,
consumer product design, pollution control and new materials.
Graduate Attributes
The objectives of the undergraduate programs in Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering are to support the mission of the University of Adelaide to provide an inclusive curriculum that allows all students to learn and progress unhindered through the program, and to produce graduates who:
- Have advanced and internationally recognised skills, understanding and knowledge (scientific knowledge, problem solving skills, IT skills, analytical skills, in-depth technical competence, communication skills and flexibility) necessary for a successful career in Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Have the ability to locate, analyse evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
- Can contribute as effective members of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member with skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
- Have a commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life and are able, by self directed study, to remain up to date with developments in their profession.
- Have an ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems and are able to guide developments in the profession.
- Understand the context in which they work (economics, finance, teamwork, competition) while remaining committed to the highest standard of professional endeavour, not losing sight of the need for technical excellence and environmental responsibility.
- Can communicate with government and the community on engineering issues.
- Are educated in a broad sense, are socially, environmentally, ethically and professionally responsible, understand the need for and the principles of sustainable development, are well informed and have an ability to take a leadership role their place as leaders in the community.
- Are familiar with current best practice in aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
- Are capable of synthesising fundamental engineering science and engineering practice in the creation of engineering systems and have the ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
Included in the above attributes are those required by Engineers Australia who accredit our programs. These have been specified by Engineers Australia and require that graduates have:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline.
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
- Understanding of the social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
- Understanding of the principles of sustainable development.
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them.
- Expectations of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and the capacity to do so.
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by The Institute of Engineers Australia.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009
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