Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners that are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students. 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.
Aims & Objectives:
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) program endeavours to incorporate appropriate graduate employability skills, developments in information technology, society’s changing work patterns and the need to meet world best practice in engineering education. Each Mechanical Engineering Degree program endeavours to fully equip the next generation of graduates for professional practice by: Ensuring an understanding of the fundamentals of engineering and science Ensuring the possession of appropriate technical skills to practice as a mechanical engineer Ensuring competency in all aspects of computer aided engineering Demonstrating an ability to manage complex projects Encouraging projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research &/or industry linked Ensuring the development of the Engineers Australia Generic Attributes Developing greater social and employability skills Balancing teamwork and individual recognition Developing business and management skills and knowledge Developing a broader knowledge outside traditional engineering, especially with the social impact of technology Providing greater assurance of quality for teaching and learning Providing knowledge or skills that are demonstrably in demand by industry Encouraging graduate outcomes that are entrepreneurial and/or research focused Encouraging an international outlook through greater awareness and programs such as student exchange A major objective is to establish a learning environment that provides a climate that encourages students to conduct themselves in a caring, assertive and professionally competent manner.
Course Structure:
This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. The normal full-time load is four units of study per semester, each worth 12.5 credit points. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters. Students complete 400 credit points made up of: Foundation Studies (125 credit points) Technical Studies (137.5 credit points) Design and Projects (62.5 credit points) Management and Business Studies (25 credit points) Specialist Studies electives (50 credit points) Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) (0 credit points, no unit fee) In addition to the above, all Engineering students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks of relevant industry experience. Where students complete Industry-Based Learning, an exemption will be granted for HED400. Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) (0 credit points, no unit fee) Students must also complete Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Note: All units are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise.
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 HMS211 Engineering Mathematics 3A 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 Computer Aided Engineering (HES2146M) Machine Design (HES3350) HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design HES5102 Research Project HES5103 Advanced Research Project Management and Business Studies HES3380 Engineering Management 1 (core) HES5380 Engineering Management 2 HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management Specialist Studies Electives Choose one of the following options a), b), c) or d). a) Four individual electives HES3360 Human Factors HES4250 Design for Manufacture HBH222 Organisation Design & Technology HBP228 Manufacturing Management HBP336 Quality Management in Manufacturing HBP337 Managing Technology and Innovation HES5250 Robot System Design HES5350 Product Design HET128 Physics 2 HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies HIR504 Advanced CAD/CAM HIR505 Robotics in Manufacturing HIR506 Technology Management HIR507 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I HIR509 Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation HMS411 Engineering Mathematics 5A HES6122 Sustainable Design and Manufacture HES6123 Advanced Mechatronics HES6124 Nanofabrication Technologies b) Specialist Minor (sequence of 4 units) Manufacturing Engineering HES3360 Human Factors HMS411 Engineering Mathematics 5A HES4250 Design for Manufacture HIR505 Robotics in Manufacturing HIR507 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I HIR509 Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation Biomedical Engineering HET102 Introductory Physiology HET226 Sensory Systems HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies HET419 Physiological Modelling Manufacturing Management HBH222 Organisation Design & Technology HBP228 Manufacturing Management HBP336 Quality Management in Manufacturing HBP337 Managing Technology and Innovation Mechatronics HET214 Circuits and Electronics 1 HET202 Digital Electronics Design HET228 Electrical Actuators and Sensors HES5250 Robot System Design Aviation Technology Four approved elective units. c) Electives Plus Minor Information about Electives Plus minors is available on the Electives Plus web site. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/professionallearning/electivesplus.html d) Minor sequence from any other Faculty (subject to approval by the Program Coordinator) Information about Minors available from other Faculties is available on the Flexible Degrees Structure web site, Minors 2010. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/flexible-degree-structure/minors-2010.html Recommended Study Sequence Stage 1 Semester 1 HES1300 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 1 HES1230 Materials and Processes HET124 Energy and Motion HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1 Semester 2 HES1125 Mechanics of Structures HES1305 Robotics and Mechatronics Project 2 HET182 Electronics Systems HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2 Stage 2 Semester 1 HMS211 Engineering Mathematics 3A HES2330 Thermodynamics 1 HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1 Computer Aided Engineering 1 (HES2146M) Semester 2 HMS212 Engineering Mathematics 4A HES2120 Structural Mechanics HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1 HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1 HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum Stage 3 Semester 1 HES3350 Machine Design HES3310 Control Engineering HES3281 Materials and Manufacturing 2 HES3380 Engineering Management 1 Industry Experience # HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering OR Optional Industry Based Learning Placement (IBL) Semester 2 HES4330 Thermodynamics 2 HES5320 Solid Mechanics HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design Specialist Studies Elective unit Stage 4 Semester 1 HES5102 Research Project HES5310 Machine Dynamics 2 Specialist Studies Elective unit Specialist Studies Elective unit Semester 2 HES5380 Engineering Management 2 or HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management HES5103 Advanced Research Project HES5340 Fluid Mechanics 2 Specialist Studies Elective unit # Industry Experience 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). Students should attend an information session one semester prior to the scheduled IBL entry point. Further information: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ Students are recommended to complete Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) prior to their Industry Experience.
c) Electives Plus Minor
Information about Electives Plus minors is available on the Electives Plus web site.
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/professionallearning/electivesplus.html
Information about Minors available from other Faculties is available on the Flexible Degrees Structure web site, Minors 2010.
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/flexible-degree-structure/minors-2010.html
Students are recommended to complete Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) prior to their Industry Experience.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ Students electing to do an Engineering IBL can undertake this after completing at least 2.5 years of their degree. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/
Honours:
Swinburne Engineering degrees offer the opportunity for high achieving students to graduate with an Honours grade. Engineering Honours are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in twelve units nominated as representing the key values of the program. The mark for the student’s first attempt each of in the nominated units is averaged to determine the Honours grade: H1: Greater than or equal to 80% H2: Greater than or equal to 75% and less than 80% H2B: Greater than or equal to 70% and less than 75% H3: Greater than or equal to 65% and less than 70%
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.
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 degree program will produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
Graduate Attributes:
The five Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be: Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community Effective and ethical in work and community situations Adaptable and able to manage change Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural) In order to assist students in developing these graduate attributes at unit of study level Swinburne assesses their mastery of discipline-based knowledge and also provides feedback on their progress in attaining key generic skills such as: Teamwork skills Analysis skills Problem solving skills Communications skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems Ability to work independently Identify and manage risk Leadership skills Apply knowledge Demonstrate ethical responsibility Technical competence Skills in systems thinking Organisational skills
The five Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
Entry Requirements:
Standard Entry: a. VCE or Equivalent: The most common mode of entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is with a successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) in the following subjects: Units 3 & 4 of English (any) with a study score of at least 20, and Units 3 & 4 of Mathematical Methods (either) with a study score of at least 20. Passes for each of these subjects may be accumulated over more than one year. In the absence of VCE, applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the equivalent of the VCE accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). b. Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree holders: Another mode of entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) is the successful completion of a relevant associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent. Depending on the results obtained, advanced standing in the degree program is considered on an individual basis within the limits of the Engineering Board of Studies Credit Transfer Policy. These applications are judged on an individual basis by the program coordinator. Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% or above with no fails in their final year. c. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications: Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) with no fails. d. International students: This program is available to international students who have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 12 qualification, or its equivalent. International students must also have achieved the required IELTS academic module or equivalent as detailed at: http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/courses/english-requirements/ielts-and-toefl/ Special Entry: Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system. There are two distinct schemes within SEAS: Access and Equity Year 11/12 Special Consideration Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage; however, each scheme has a specific focus. Access and Equity SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage. Year 11/12 Special Consideration Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ENTER).
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 76.40 (CSP)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Please also refer to the Credit Transfer Policy for Bachelor Degree Engineering Programs.
Please also refer to the Credit Transfer Policy for Bachelor Degree Engineering Programs.
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into this course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Associate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)/(Manufacturing): up to 100 out of 400 credit points Associate Diplomas to include: Mathematics I, II, III, IV or equivalent; thermodynamics modules; course in computer programming. Additional subject in eectronics to be taken concurrently with second year degree. Students attending Swinburne TAFE who complete extension units and subjects at summer school can obtain further exemptions and may be able to convert to a degree after one year. Note: Eligibility for credit does not guarantee a place in the course; acceptance depends on the number of applicants and available places.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 34611 (CSP), 34613 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who believe they will receive an ENTER of at least 97.00, have an opportunity to undertake this course through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences website
