Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

  Institution: Swinburne University of Technology

About the course

Course Description:

Mechanical engineering involves the design, manufacture and maintenance of machine components and systems from small domestic products to highly complex vehicle and aerospace systems. Mechanical engineers need to respond to a changing world dominated by advances in technology. Their combination of broad engineering knowledge and detailed expertise in specialist fields enables them to harness these changes.

Swinburne also offers a double degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Course Objectives:

The following six objectives are the typical skills and abilities that Swinburne graduates will have a few years after graduation as they develop their professional engineer careers.
Manage complex Mechanical Engineering projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked
Take leadership and mentoring roles during the design and implementation phases of Mechanical Engineering projects
Work in local and/or international organisations demonstrating an understanding of global engineering issues
Apply Mechanical Engineering technical expertise to industry-related fields
Work autonomously and in teams within organisations or as a consultant
Apply ethical standards, principles of design for sustainable development, and environmental consideration to conceptualising and implementing industry-related projects

Course Outcomes:

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) course, graduates will be able to: demonstrate the attainment of the following Mechanical Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:

• K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
• K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
• K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Mechanical Engineering within that context.
• K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside Mechanical Engineering.
• K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
• K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
• S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
• S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
• S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
• S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects.
• A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.
• A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
• A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice.
• A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information.
• A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism.
• A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self management processes.
• A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.

Course Structure:

Units of Study :

Foundation studies

• HES1125 Mechanics of Structures
• HES1230 Materials and Processes
• HES1300 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 1
• HES1305 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 2
• HET124 Energy and Motion
• HET182 Electronics Systems
• HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1
• HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2
• HMS211M Engineering Mathematics 3M
• HMS212 Engineering Mathematics 4A

Technical studies

• HES2120 Structural Mechanics
• HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1
• HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1
• HES2330 Thermodynamics 1
• HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1
• HES3281 Materials and Manufacturing 2
• HES3310 Control Engineering
• HES4330 Thermodynamics 2
• HES5310 Machine Dynamics 2
• HES5320 Solid Mechanics
• HES5340 Fluid Mechanics 2

Design and projects

• HES2146M Computer Aided Engineering Mechanical
• HES3350 Machine Design
• HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design
• HES5102 Research Project
• HES5103 Advanced Research Project

Compulsary non-credit units

• HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering
• HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum

Management and Business studies

• HES3380 Engineering Management 1
• HES5380 Engineering Management 2

Specialist elective units 

4 specialist units or 4 units in a chosen Minor set (to be approved by Program Coordinator).

Students studying on an international student visa must complete Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400). All other students may complete an Industry-Based Learning placement instead (exemption will be granted for HED400 on completion of IBL).

Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400): Equivalent of 12 full time weeks of approved relevant engineering practical experience (0 credit points, 0 fees). To be taken at any stage during the degree.

Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) (HEW050), Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) (HEW055): Full time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply.

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne’s Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Employment may be found in many areas of industry and commerce including automotive, vehicle, transport, power, manufacturing, materials processing, appliance production, mechanical building services, mining and raw material conversion.
The mechanical engineer’s contributions can include design, development, testing, innovation, project management, planning, research, quality control, and engineering management.

Professional recognition:

This program has also been professionally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and Engineers Australia.
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia as well as Graduate Membership of Board of Engineers Malaysia.

English Language Requirements

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