Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering

Program Code: LBMR

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 434841

Home Campus: Mawson Lakes

Program Length (in EFTSL): 4

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Program director/s

Professor Peter Majewski (LBMR - Materials)

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Aim

The program aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of materials engineering to prepare graduates for professional careers in minerals, mining, manufacturing and processing industries.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
Qualified for the SACE; and
Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
Obtained a competitive TER; and
Obtained an achievement score of a minimum of 10 in Stage 2 Mathematical Studies and Chemistry.

Note that:
A knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics will be assumed.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Qualified for Special Entry;
Or
Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Obtain a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

English is an official language; or
English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program has a foundational first year that includes and 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 a range of areas including materials characterisation, materials chemistry, surface engineering, thermal processing and metallurgy, polymer science, and ceramics and composites. The fourth year includes a major individual, industry based project in materials engineering.

Professional Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK).

Honours

Students achieving a credit level average at the end of the third year will be invited to enrol in the honours project in the fourth year. Successful completion of the program and the honours project may lead to the award of a degree with honours.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 21,800 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3 )
Computer Techniques	COMP 1036	4.5	0.125
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5	0.125
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5	0.125
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Electrical and Energy Systems	EEET 1025	4.5	0.125
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5	0.125
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5	0.125
Mechanics and Physics	EEET 1024	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mechanics and Structures	CIVE 2005	4.5	0.125
Engineering Modelling	MATH 2009	4.5	0.125
Materials Chemistry	MENG 2012	4.5	0.125
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Perid 4, 5 or 6)
Materials Characterisation	MENG 2011	4.5	0.125
Mechanical Design Practice	MENG 2004	4.5	0.125
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5	0.125
BUGE Elective (see Note 2)		4.5
Industrial Experience (see Note 1)	MENG 3007	0
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Polymer Science	RENG 3019	4.5	0.125
Energy Conversion and Management	MENG 3005	4.5	0.125
Project Planning and Control	MFET 3008	4.5	0.125
Manufacturing Practice	MFET 2001	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites	MFET 4011	4.5	0.125
Surface Engineering	MENG 3010	4.5	0.125
Thermal Processing and Metallurgy	MENG 3011	4.5	0.125
Ceramics and Composites	RENG 3018	4.5	0.125
FOURTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Materials Engineering Project 1	MENG 4027	9	0.250
Materials in Service	MENG 4026	4.5	0.125
Specialisation Elective (see Note 3)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Materials Engineering Project 2	MENG 4028	9	0.250
Materials Selection	MENG 4025	4.5	0.125
Specialisation Elective 2 (See Note 3)		4.5
FOURTH YEAR with HONOURS
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Materials Engineering Project 1	MENG 4027	9	0.250
Materials in Service	MENG 4026	4.5	0.125
Specialisation Elective 1 (see Note 3)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Materials Engineering Honours Project 2	MENG 4029	9	0.250
Materials Selection	MENG 4025	4.5	0.125
Specialisation Elective 2 (See Note 3)		4.5

Notes

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.
For broadening education this program includes a course (BUGE Elective) in the area of general management and/or industrial design. A list of elegible courses offered by the Division of Business (management courses) and the Louis Laybourne-Smith School of Architecture and Design (industrial design course) is available from the School of AME website www.unisa.edu.au/ame. The selection will be subject to availability and satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements.
Specialisation electives may be chosen from the following courses:
NASC4006 Advanced Topics in Materials and Interfaces 2
MENG4020 Nanocomposites and Practice
MENG4021 Nanomaterials and Fabrication

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