Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Bachelor of Information Technology

2008 | 2009 | 2010

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

Program Code: LBRC

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 434271

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 88.10 (Internal)

Home Campus: Mawson Lakes

Program Length (in EFTSL): 5

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Aim

This program aims to provide graduates with skills in both engineering and information technology, which prepares graduates for a career in the manufacturing or the information services industries. It provides graduates with a range of engineering skills at a professional level, and prepares students for the applications of computer systems in manufacturing industry or government organisations.

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.

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;
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): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and 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 commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The engineering studies over the five years of the program focus on basic engineering sciences, communication, the role of the engineer in society, manufacturing practices, processes, and automation; while providing specialist studies in energy systems, machine design, robotics and intelligent manufacturing at a professional level.

The computer science program supports the engineering program with studies in computer system architecture, database technology, internet technology and object-oriented system development. In the fifth year, students complete a research or industry-based engineering project, which provides students with an opportunity to integrate a range of skills developed throughout the program.

Honours

Students achieving a credit level average at the end of the Fourth Year will be invited to enrol in the engineering honours project in their final year. Successful completion of the program and the honours project may lead to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

Honours in Information Technology is available as a one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program on completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology.

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.

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)
Programming in Java 1	COMP 1011	4.5	0.125
User Interfaces	INFT 1004	4.5	0.125
Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5	0.125
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5	0.125
Requirements Engineering N	COMP 2028	4.5	0.125
Programming in Java 2	COMP 1009	4.5	0.125
Data Modelling and Database Design	INFS 2004	4.5	0.125
THIRD 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
Object-Oriented Software Engineering	COMP 2006	4.5	0.125
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanics of Machines	MENG 2008	4.5	0.125
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5	0.125
Database Technology	INFS 2011	4.5	0.125
Web Engineering	INFT 2061	4.5	0.125
FOURTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Manufacturing Practice	MFET 2001	4.5	0.125
Design for Manufacture and Assembly	MFET 3009	4.5	0.125
Elective (see note 2)		4.5
CIS Elective (see note 3)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Design Practice	MENG 2004	4.5	0.125
Information Technology Strategy and Management	INFS 3065	4.5	0.125
CIS Elective (see note 3)		4.5
Project Management for Software Engineering	COMP 2008	4.5	0.125
FIFTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Energy Conversion and Management	MENG 3005	4.5	0.125
Computer Aided Engineering Practice	MENG 3003	4.5	0.125
Engineering Elective 1 (see note 4)		4.5
Engineering Elective 2 (see note 4)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Industrial Experience	MENG 3007	0
Engineering Elective 3 (see note 4)		4.5
Engineering Elective 4 (see note 4)		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1B	MENG 4023	9	0.250
FIFTH YEAR with HONOURS
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Energy Conversion and Management	MENG 3005	4.5	0.125
Computer Aided Engineering Practice	MENG 3003	4.5	0.125
Engineering Elective 1 (see note 4)		4.5
Engineering Elective 2 (see note 4)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanical Engineering Project 1B Honours	MENG 4024	9	0.250
Industrial Experience (see note 1)	MENG 3007	0
Engineering Elective 3 (see note 4)		4.5
Engineering Elective 4 (see note 4)		4.5
Mechanical Engineering Honours Project	MENG 4007	9	0.250
Engineering Electives
Vehicle Emission, Control and Strategy	MENG 4012	4.5	0.125
Machine Vision Systems	MFET 4015	4.5	0.125
Mechatronics 1	EEET 3008	4.5	0.125
Robotics and Automation	MFET 5023	4.5	0.125
Energy Management for Sustainability	MFET 5029	4.5	0.125
Sustainable Energy System Design	MENG 4003	4.5	0.125
Nanomaterials and Fabrication	MENG 4021	4.5	0.125
Mechanical Systems Design	MENG 3006	4.5	0.125
Nanocomposites and Practice	MENG 4020	4.5	0.125
Design in Plastics and Advanced Composites	MFET 4011	4.5	0.125
Fluid and Energy Management Practice	MENG 4004	4.5	0.125
Sustainable Development and Design Practice	MENG 4022	4.5	0.125
Total Quality Management	MFET 5022	4.5	0.125
Engineering Maintenance	MENG 4010	4.5	0.125
Project Planning and Control	MFET 3008	4.5	0.125
Supply Chain Management G	MFET 5043	4.5	0.125
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems	MFET 3010	4.5	0.125
Industrial Actuation and Automation	MENG 4019	4.5	0.125
Operations Management for Engineers	MFET 3011	4.5	0.125

Notes

All students must complete a period of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. This program requires a minimum of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry, which would normally be obtained after completing 2 years of the program. Assessment in the course Industrial Experience will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.
This program includes an elective course. A list of elective courses is available from the UniSA website via http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs. The selection will be subject to availability and satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements.
Students may select approved elective courses from the School of Computer and Information Science providing the timetable does not present a clash. A full list of electives is available from the CIS Student Advisory Centre.
Students may choose engineering elective courses listed in the schedule and must take into account any pre-requisite courses that may be required. Depending on demand, not all courses may be offered in any one year.

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