This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering
Description
This program provides an opportunity to combine studies in many areas of science with a specialisation in one of the following branches of engineering: chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer systems engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering.
Objectives
This course enables students to complement studies in one of five branches of engineering by selecting units from the very wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Science.
Vacation work/industrial experience
In order to fulfil the requirements of the various degree regulations and Engineers Australia, all engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved engineering work experience and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the vacations between second and third years and/or between third and fourth years (but may also be taken between first and second years). Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this work experience has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted.
Professional recognition
For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses visit http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html
Structure
The first two semesters of the course are largely common to all branches of engineering studies, with all students studying mathematics, some engineering units and either chemistry or physics. Normally students must identify which branch of engineering they plan to study at the commencement of level one, but those who are unsure of which branch to pursue are advised to consider enrolling in CHM1011, MTH1030 (or MTH1020) and PHS1011 (or PHS1080) and either ENG1060 or an engineering unit in a branch of interest in their first semester, and to consult the academic adviser prior to second semester for further unit selection.
The large majority of students entering the faculty have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), and references in the following paragraphs are to the prerequisite VCE subjects. Some domestic and international students enter the faculty with equivalent qualifications, and advice about unit choice for students with qualifications other than the VCE may be obtained from the faculty administration offices. Selected units are specified for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.
Core studies
Students must complete major and minor sequences towards the science component of this double-degree. Students in all engineering branches may pursue a science major sequence in:
- astrophysics
- mathematics
- physics
- computer science
There are additional science sequences offered in some streams, including:
- physiology (leading to biomedical engineering in the electrical and computer systems engineering and mechanical engineering branches, and biomaterials engineering in the materials engineering branch)
- geosciences, atmospheric science, biology/ecology and materials science in the civil engineering branch.
- atmospheric science, biochemistry, geosciences, chemistry, materials science, chemistry and life sciences in the materials engineering branch.
In order to pursue a particular sequence, students must take the necessary science prerequisites in their first level of study. For details of major and minor sequences in science disciplines refer to the 'Science areas of studies and sequences - Clayton' in the Faculty of Science section of this handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.
Students should contact the appropriate science or engineering course adviser before enrolling in any level of the double degree program, to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher levels. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at levels two or three if they have not completed all of the prerequisites for their chosen science major sequences.
In this double degree course structure, restrictions have been imposed in terms of prescribed units to ensure that students pursue studies that suitably equip them for the subsequent levels in science and engineering.
The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.
Requirements
Students must complete 240 points of units as listed for each sequence below.
The choice of either MTH1020 and MTH1030 or MTH1030 and MTH2010 at level one is determined by the level of preparation from VCE studies, and students who have not completed year 12 physics should take PHS1080 rather than PHS1011.
Depending on the engineering stream, students in the double-degree must complete two major sequences in different science disciplines, or a double major and a minor sequence in a different science discipline, or a major and three minor sequences.
Chemical engineering
The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires no less than 108 points, including at least 24 points of level three science units.
Level one
Generic sequence
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Select one pair of science units from:
- ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
- BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
- ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: the cosmic connection and ESC1022 Planet earth: dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
- FIT1002 Computer programming and FIT1008 Computer science
- PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs
Major sequence in life sciences
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Total: 48 points
Level two
Generic sequence
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- CHE2162 Material and energy balances
- CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
- CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
- an approved 12 point science sequence
Major sequence in life sciences
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- CHE2162 Material and energy balances
- CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
- CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
Select one pair of units from:
- BCH2011 Structure and function of cellular biomolecules and BCH2022 Metabolic basis of human diseases
- MIC2011 Microbiology: the microbial world and MIC2022 Microbiology: host and environmental interactions
- MOL2011 Molecular biology: genes and their expression and MOL2022 Molecular biology: gene technology and its application
Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- CHE2162 Material and energy balances
- CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
- CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
- 12 points of approved science units towards a major sequence in chemistry
Total: 48 points
Level three
Generic sequence
- CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
- CHE3162 Process control
- CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
- 6 point approved chemical engineering unit
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science
Major sequence in life sciences
- CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
- CHE3162 Process control
- CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
- 6 point approved chemical engineering unit
- 12 points of approved science units towards a major sequence in biochemistry, microbiology or molecular biology
- 12 points of approved science units to complete a minor sequence in chemistry
Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences
- BCH2011 Structure and function of cellular biomolecules
- BCH2022 Metabolic basis of human diseases
- CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
- CHE3162 Process control
- CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
- 6 point approved chemical engineering unit
- 12 points of approved science units towards a major sequence in chemistry
Total: 48 points
Level four
Generic sequence
- CHE3164 Reaction engineering
- CHE3165 Separation processes
- CHE3166 Process design
- 6 point approved chemical engineering unit
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence, or a double major sequence in science
Major sequence in life sciences
- CHE3164 Reaction engineering
- CHE3165 Separation processes
- CHE3166 Process design
- CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
- 12 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in biochemistry, microbiology or molecular biology
- 12 points of approved science units to complete an additional minor sequence in science
Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences
- CHE3164 Reaction engineering
- CHE3165 Separation processes
- CHE3166 Process design
- CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
- 12 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in chemistry
- 12 points of approved science units to complete an additional minor sequence in science
Total: 48 points
Level five
Generic sequence
- CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
- CHE4161 Engineers in society
- CHE4162 Particle technology
- CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
- CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)
- 6 point approved chemical engineering unit
Major sequence in life sciences
- CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
- CHE4161 Engineers in society
- CHE4162 Particle technology
- CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
- CHE4171 Biochemical engineering
- CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)
Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences
- CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
- CHE4161 Engineers in society
- CHE4162 Particle technology
- CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
- CHE4171 Biochemical engineering
- CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)
Total: 48 points
Civil engineering
The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list and the science component requires at least 108 points.
Level one
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Select one pair of science units from:
- ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
- BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
- CHM1011 Chemistry and CHM1022 Chemistry
- ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: The cosmic connection, and ESC1022 Planet earth: Dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
- FIT1002 Computer programming and FIT1008 Computer science
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs
Total: 48 points
Level two
- CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
- CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
- CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
- ENG1060 Computing for engineers
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling
- 12 points of approved science units including MTH2010 if that was not taken at level one
Total: 48 points
Level three
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science*
Select 24 points of engineering units from:
- CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
- CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
- CIV2263 Water systems + CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
- CIV3204 Engineering investigation
- CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
- CIV3221 Building structures and technology
- CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
- CIV3247 Geoengineering
- CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geoengineering
- CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
- CIV3283 Road engineering
Total: 48 points
Level four
- A further 24 points of CIV units chosen from level three above
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence, or a double major sequence in science*
Total: 48 points
Level five
- CIV4210 Project I
- CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
- 12 points of level four civil engineering electives
- 24 points of CIV units chosen from level three above
Total: 48 points
Electrical and computer systems engineering*
The generic and the computer science streams of the engineering component require not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list and the science component requires at least 108 points. Students must also complete either two majors or a double major and a minor in different science disciplines. The physiology/biomedical engineering stream requires 156 points of engineering and 84 points of science.
If FIT1002 and FIT1008 are completed at level one, students do not need to take ECE2071 (Computer organisation and programming). It is recommended that students take ECE2061 (Analogue electronics) at level two, ECE3073 at level three and an additional elective at level four.
Level one - all sequences
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Select one pair of science units from:
- ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
- BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
- CHM1011 Chemistry and CHM1022 Chemistry
- ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: the cosmic connection, and ESC1022 Planet earth: dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
- FIT1002 Computer programming and FIT1008 Computer science
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs
Total: 48 points
Level two
Generic sequence
- ECE2011 Signal processing
- ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming, or ECE2061 Analogue electronics (if FIT1002/1008 or CSE1301/1303 taken at level one)
- ECE2072 Digital systems
- ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
- PHS2011 Physics: quantum concepts and technologies
- PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement
Computer science sequence
- ECE2011 Signal processing
- ECE2061 Analogue electronics
- ECE2072 Digital systems
- ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
- FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
- FIT2014 Theory of computation
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
Physiology/biomedical sequence
Select any two units from:
- PHY2011 Neuroscience of sensation, brain and movement
- PHY2021 Body systems physiology
- PHY2032 Physiology of human health
Total: 48 points
Level three
Generic sequence
- ECE2041 Telecommunications
- ECE2061 Analogue electronics, or ECE3073 Computer systems (if FIT1002/1008 or CSE1301/1303 taken at level one)
- ECE2031 Circuits and control
- ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science
Computer science sequence
- ECE2021 Electromagnetism
- ECE2031 Circuits and control
- ECE2041 Telecommunications
- ECE3073 Computer systems
- 24 points of computer science units to complete a major sequence in computer science, including FIT3014 and FIT3036
Physiology/biomedical sequence
Select any four units from:
- PHY3012 Integrative neuroscience
- PHY3072 Muscle and exercise
- PHY3082 Development physiology
- PHY3111 Sensation and movement
- PHY3171 Clinical and experimental cardiovascular physiology
- PHY3181 Sex, reproduction and society
Total: 48 points
Level four
Generic sequence
- ECE3073 Computer systems or one 6-point elective from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx (if ECE3073 already taken)
- ECE3091 Engineering design
- ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
- one 6-point elective from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence or a double major sequence in science
Computer science sequence
- ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
- ECE3091 Engineering design
- ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
- ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
- 24 points of approved science units to complete either a major sequence in mathematics or a double major sequence in computer science
Physiology/biomedical sequence
- ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
- ECE3073 Computer systems (or one 6-point elective from the ECSE elective unit coded ECExxxx if ECE3703 already taken)
- ECE3091 Engineering design
- ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
- ENG3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
- one 6-point elective from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx
Select two biomedical units from:
If a biomedical unit is not offered in a particular semester then another ECSE elective may be taken subject to head of department approval.
Total: 48 points
Level five
Generic sequence
- ECE3062 Electronic Systems and Control
- ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
- ECE4094 Project A
- ECE4095 Project B
- ECE4099 Professional practice
- 18 points from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx
Computer science sequence
- ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
- ECE4094 Project A
- ECE4095 Project B
- ECE4099 Professional practice
- 24 points from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx
Physiology/biomedical sequence
- ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
- ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
- ECE4094 Project A
- ECE4095 Project B
- ECE4099 Professional practice
- 6 points from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx
Select the remaining two biomedical units from:
If a biomedical unit is not offered in a particular semester then another ECSE elective may be taken subject to head of department approval.
Total: 48 points
Materials engineering
The engineering component requires not less than 108 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list and the science component requires at least 108 points and up to 132 points, depending on the stream. Students must also complete either two majors or a double major and a minor in two different science disciplines.
The engineering component requires not less than 108 or 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list and the science component requires at least 132 or 108 points for materials science major sequence and generic sequence, respectively.
Level one
Select one unit from:
Select one pair of science units from:
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Select one additional pair of science units from:
- ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
- BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
- CHM1011 Chemistry and CHM1022 Chemistry (if this pair is has not already been taken)
- ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: the cosmic connection and ESC1022 Planet earth: dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
- FIT1002 Computer programming and FIT1008 Computer science
- PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics(if this pair is has not already been taken)
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs
Total: 48 points
Level two
Generic sequence
- MTE2541 Nanostructure of materials
- MTE2542 Microstructural development
- MTE2544 Functional materials
- MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
- a 12 point level two sequence chosen from physics, chemistry, astronomy, computer sciences or life sciences (including physiology)
Major sequence in materials science
- MSC2011 Nanostructure of materials and
- MSC2122 Microstructural development
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling
- 24 points of science units, including MTH2010 (if not taken at level one)
Total: 48 points
Level three
Generic sequence
- MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
- MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials
- MTE3541 Materials durability
- MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a first major sequence in science*
Major sequence in materials science
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence in science*
- MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
- MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
Select 12 points towards the materials science major sequence from:
- MSC2111 Functional materials
- MSC3121 Microstructural design in structural materials
- MSC3142 Materials characteristics and modelling
Total: 48 points
Level four
Generic sequence
- MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
- 18 points of level three core units from the Bachelor of Engineering in the field of materials engineering
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence in science* or a double major sequence in mathematics or chemistry
Major sequence in materials science
- MTE2548 Biomaterials I
- MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: the mechanics of materials
- MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
- MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
- MSC3111 Materials durability
- MSC3132 Functional materials and devices
- one 6-point elective in materials engineering
Plus one of (for which equivalent materials science unit was not taken before):
- MTE2544 Functional materials
- MTE3541 Materials durability
- MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
- MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
- MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling
Total: 48 points
Level five
Generic sequence
- MTE4525 Project I
- MTE4526 Project II
- MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
- MTE4572 Polymer/composite processing and engineering
- MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics
- remaining 6 point level three materials engineering core unit
- 12 points of level four materials engineering electives
Major sequence in materials science
- MTE4525 Project I
- MTE4526 Project II
- MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
- MTE4572 Polymer/composite processing and engineering
- MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics
- 18 points of electives in materials engineering (students taking the biomaterials sequence can choose relevant electives and a project)
Elective units:
- ENG4616 Schools technology studies project
- MTE3590/4590 Modelling of materials (offered 2010, 2012)
- MTE3591/4591 Composites, thermosets and elastomers (offered 2010, 2012)
- MTE4592 Advanced ceramics and applications (annual)
- MTE4593 Materials and the environment (offered 2011)
- MTE4594 Engineering alloys processing, design and selection (offered 2011)
- MTE4595 Corrosion - mechanisms and protection methods (offered 2011)
- MTE4596 Biomaterials (offered 2010, 2012)
- MTE4597 Nanomaterials (annual)
Total: 48 points
Mechanical engineering
The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires at least 108 points.
Level one
Select one pair of mathematics units from:
Select one pair of science units from:
- ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
- BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
- CHM1011 Chemistry and CHM1022 Chemistry
- ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: The cosmic connection and ESC1022 Planet earth: Dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
- FIT1002 Computer programming and FIT1008 Computer science
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs
Total: 48 points
Level two
- MEC2401 Dynamics I
- MEC2402 Engineering design I
- MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
- MEC2406 Engineering design II
- MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
- MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at level one)
- PHS2011 Physics: quantum concepts and technologies
- PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement
Total: 48 points
Level three
- MEC2404 Fluid mechanics I
- MEC2405 Thermodynamics
- 12 points of level three units from the course 0032 Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in mathematics
Total: 48 points
Level four
- 24 points of level three units from course 0032 Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence in science* or a double major sequence in mathematics
Total: 48 points
Level five
- up to 6 points of level three units from course 0032 Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering
- at least 42 points from level four units from course 0032 Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering including MEC4401, MEC4402 and either MEC4404 or an approved inter-faculty elective
Total: 48 points
Mechatronics engineering*
The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires at least 108 points. Students must also complete either two majors or a double major and a minor in two different science disciplines.
Level four
Generic sequence
- TRC3000 Mechatronics project II
- TRC3300 Microprocessor systems
- TRC3500 Sensors and artificial perception
- TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
- 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence or a double major sequence in science*
Computer science sequence
- TRC3000 Mechatronics project II
- TRC3300 Microprocessor systems
- TRC3500 Sensors and artificial perception
- TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
- 24 points of approved science units to complete either a major sequence in mathematics or a double major sequence in computer science
Total: 48 points
Level five
Generic sequence
Computer science sequence
Total: 48 points
Progression to further studies
Students may apply for admission to an honours level in science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the normal science requirements for that branch of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering, with at least 96 points of science units and no more than 48 points of level one science units. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double-degree should consult with the Faculty of Science regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.
Alternative exit(s)
Students may graduate with a Bachelor of Science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the normal science requirements for that branch of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering, with at least 96 points of science units and no more than 48 points of level one science units.
Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with the single engineering component providing all requirements for the engineering degree have been met.
Award(s)
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Electrical and Computer Systems
Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Electrical and Computer Systems
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Mechanical Engineering
Where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
