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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBAeroEng
CRICOS code052603J
Total credit points required192
Standard duration of study (years)4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3275
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

This course will focus on aerodynamics, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, propulsion and aerospace instrumentation and control. This will be complemented by a major emphasis on design, which will be taught with a project-based focus. Current industry practice and guidance on professional issues such as ethics, legal, environmental and safety issues will also be covered along with an understanding of the role of the aerospace industry in a wider, global context.

Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge in the core disciplines underpinning aerospace engineering and incorporate this into the design of systems and components for the aerospace industry. They will be able to formulate problems, propose innovative solutions, analyse the technical and other aspects of these and make decisions about the preferred option. This will necessarily involve working in multidisciplinary teams learning through guided practice, how to handle such situations. They will develop a range of management skills, including project management and will gain a perspective on the rapid change of the industry, which will illustrate the need to engage in lifelong learning.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Level one includes the basic sciences such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, combined with one introductory aerospace engineering unit. 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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

The core discipline areas of aerospace engineering include aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, structures, avionics/control, design and dynamics/mechanics. In each of these areas, the course has a unit that lays the foundations of the discipline at level two, followed by an advanced unit that provides a significant engineering practice component at level three. For the most part, the second unit at level three is a terminal unit in the discipline but there are integrative units in level four that further build on or complement these terminal discipline units.

At level four the orientation is towards professional and project-based units. There is also an inter-faculty elective and two technical electives drawn from across the faculty.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Level one

Core units

  • ENG1060 Computing for engineers
  • ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
  • MAE1041 Aerospace engineering
  • MAE1042 Introduction to aircraft structures and dynamics
  • MAE2400 Engineering materials (or equivalent)
  • one approved inter-faculty unit

Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics should select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from:

Elective units

Select none, one or two units from the following:

Preferred elective:

Other electives:

Total: 48 points

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

Total: 48 points

Level four

Core units

Elective units

Select five units from the following:

Preferred elective:

Other electives:

Total: 48 points

* Students require an aggregate of at least 70 per cent to enrol in this unit.

**Subject to departmental approval.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBAeroEng/BA
CRICOS code053898C
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3277
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in five years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.

Description

This course enables students to complement studies in aerospace engineering by selecting units from the very wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts in the humanities, social sciences and communication. Current industry practice and guidance on professional issues such as ethics, legal, environmental and safety issues will also be covered along with an understanding of the role of the aerospace industry in a wider, global context.

Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge in the core disciplines underpinning aerospace engineering (aerodynamics, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, propulsion and aerospace instrumentation and control) and incorporate this into the design of systems and components for the aerospace industry. They will be able to formulate problems, propose innovative solutions, analyse the technical and other aspects of these and make decisions about the preferred option. This will necessarily involve working in multidisciplinary teams learning through guided practice how to handle such situations.

Graduates of the arts degree are expected to:

  • develop the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge
  • develop the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in various humanities, arts and social science disciplines
  • develop an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the disciplines they study
  • become aware of the combination of personal and cultural understandings, ethical attitudes, and (where appropriate) the physical and aesthetic appreciations that underpin the traditional liberal arts education provided by the faculty
  • develop the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills such as computer skills, as are appropriate to the disciplines they study
  • demonstrate the capacity to apply these studies in the changing circumstances of intellectual life and of the profession they are likely to inhabit
  • have an understanding of international trends and of the intellectual context of economic, technological and social change
  • develop the skills and attitudes required to undertake life-long learning.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

In the first level of study, students take the prescribed engineering units and a 12-point level one sequence in an arts discipline. Thereafter candidates undertake further studies in arts as outlined in the requirements and studies in aerospace engineering.

In selecting units in both arts and engineering, students should be aware of any constraints imposed by timetabling and the need to satisfy prerequisites for later level units. Most students will probably undertake some engineering and some arts units in each level of study.

The arts component of this double-degree will require 96 points. All disciplines must be chosen from those taught by the Faculty of Arts as listed in the 'Areas of study' section of this handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-arts.html. It is recommended that students obtain the current requirements for their arts component from the Faculty of Arts at the time of enrolment. Students undertaking a language discipline are advised to ensure continuity of the language study.

The award of an honours degree in aerospace engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Students require a total of 252 points, of which not less than 156 points must be obtained from the engineering units listed below. 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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Arts component

The arts component requires 96 points in total, consisting of*:

  • a major (48 points)
  • a minor (24 points)
  • an additional level one sequence (12 points)
  • a further 12 points of arts units

* Two level one arts units (12 points) are taken by all students at level one of the course.

Engineering component

Level one

Core units
  • ENG1060 Computing for engineers
  • ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
  • MAE1041 Aerospace engineering
  • MAE1042 Introduction to aircraft structures and dynamics
Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics should select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from:

Total Eng: 24, 30 or 36 points

Level two

Total Eng: 54 points

Level three

Total Eng: 48 points

Level four

Core units
Elective units

Select none, one or two units* from the following:

Preferred elective:

Other electives:

*Students who completed two foundation units do not select any electives. Students who completed one foundation unit complete one elective. Students who did not require a foundation unit complete two electives.

**Students require an aggregate of at least 70 per cent to enrol in this unit.

***Subject to departmental approval

Total Eng: 18, 24 or 30 points

Alternative exit(s)

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBAeroEng/BSc
CRICOS code053920K
Total credit points required240
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3278
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

This program provides an opportunity to combine studies in science with a specialisation in the field of aerospace engineering. In the 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.

Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge in the core disciplines underpinning aerospace engineering and incorporate this into the design of systems and components for the aerospace industry. They will be able to formulate problems, propose innovative solutions, analyse the technical and other aspects of these and make decisions about the preferred option. This will necessarily involve working in multidisciplinary teams learning through guided practice, how to handle such situations. They will develop a range of management skills, including project management and will gain a perspective on the rapid change of the industry, which will illustrate the need to engage in lifelong learning. This program also provides an opportunity to combine studies in several areas 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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Students must complete major and minor sequences towards the science component of this double-degree. In order to pursue a particular sequence, students must take the necessary science prerequisites in their first stage 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/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html. Students should contact the appropriate science or engineering course adviser before enrolling in any stage of the double-degree program, to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at stages two or three if they have not completed all of the prerequisites for their chosen science major sequences. The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Enrolment in these units is with permission from the Head of School of Mathematics.

Requirements

Students must complete units as listed below. The choice of either MTH1020 and MTH1030 or MTH1030 and MTH2010 at stage one is determined by the level of preparation from VCE studies.

Students in this double-degree must complete one of the following:

  • two major sequences in different science disciplines
  • a double major and a minor sequence in a different science discipline

The engineering component requires 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list and the science component requires 108 points.

Recommended program of study

Stage 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 FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

Total: 48 points

Stage two

  • ENG1060 Engineering computing
  • MAE2400 Engineering materials
  • MAE2402 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
  • MAE2404 Aerodynamics I
  • either MTH2010 Multivariable calculus, and MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling, or, if MTH2010 was taken at stage one, MTH2021 Linear algebra and applications and MTH2032
  • PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
  • PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

Total: 48 points

Stage three

  • MAE2401 Aircraft structures I
  • MAE2403 Aerospace computational mechanics
  • MEC2401 Dynamics I
  • MEC2402 Engineering design I
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in mathematics units including MTH2021 if not already taken. MTH3020 Complex analysis and integral transforms is recommended.

Total: 48 points

Stage four

  • MAE3401 Aerodynamics
  • MAE3402 Aerospace design project
  • MAE3405 Flight vehicle propulsion
  • MAE3407 Aircraft structures II
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence in science or a double major sequence in mathematics

Total: 48 points

Stage five

  • MAE3404 Flight vehicle dynamics
  • MAE3406 Aerospace materials
  • MAE3408 Systems and control
  • MAE4404 Aerospace practices
  • MAE4408 Damage tolerance and airworthiness
  • MEC4401 Final year project
  • MEC4426 Computer-aided design
  • One 6 point elective from the list of aerospace engineering electives below:
Aerospace engineering electives

Preferred elective:

Other electives:

  • MAE4407 Instrumentation and avionics
  • MAE4965 Advanced aerodynamics and turbulence
  • MAE4980 Aircraft engines
  • MEC4402 Final year project - Thesis*
  • MEC4403 Research Project**
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
  • MEC4446 Composite structures
  • MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
  • One inter-faculty unit from approved list

*Students require an aggregate of at least 70 per cent to enrol in this unit.

**Subject to departmental approval.

Total: 48 points

Progression to further studies

Students may apply for admission to an honours stage in science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the normal science requirements. 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 stage three.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Alternative exit(s)

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double-degree course must have completed at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the double-degree course.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with the single engineering component providing all requirements for the single engineering degree have been met.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBCivEnvEng
CRICOS code048720E
Total credit points required192
Standard duration of study (years)4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3274
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9902 6407, fax +61 3 9902 6738, email dushmanta.dutta@sci.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Dr Dushmanta Dutta

Notes

  • Some elective units may require students to travel to Clayton campus.

Description

The course is directed towards students seeking a broad base of knowledge and skills in the sustainable implementation and management of civil engineering infrastructure and solutions in a manner that minimises adverse impacts on the environment.

Objectives

Graduates will be trained in core engineering knowledge and skills, complemented by units from science, mathematics, environmental management and environmental technology. They are to be equipped to be civil and environmental engineers who solve problems, with a capacity for civil engineering design and a sound understanding of environmental systems.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Level one includes basic sciences such as mathematics and chemistry, as well as introductory engineering units and an introduction to environmental science. The two engineering units provide a basis for civil engineering studies and will have material associated with environmental engineering added to supplement them.

At level two, students will undertake studies mainly in the areas of civil and environmental engineering. These include geomechanics, structures, hydrology and water supply, as well as environmental modelling. Basic mathematics will also be continued. The civil engineering units will have material associated with environmental engineering added to supplement them.

Level three and four units further extend studies in civil and environmental engineering design and analysis with increasingly complex tasks, as well as providing more advanced studies in transport, environmental management and environmental technology. Students should be aware that certain elective units offered at level three may require travel to Clayton campus to study.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Level one

Core units

  • ENG1210 Introduction to structural engineering
  • ENG1211 Introduction to engineering systems
  • ENV1711 Environmental science 1 - the dynamic environment
  • ENV1722 Environmental science 2 - resource management issues
  • MTH1020 Analysis of change
  • MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

Group 1

For students with VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry but not VCE units 3 and 4 of Physics:

Group 2

For students with VCE units 3 and 4 of Physics but not VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry:

Group 3

For students with both VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry and Physics:

and one of:

  • PHS1711 Applied physics
  • Level one free elective

Total: 48 points

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

  • ATS3259 Geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental management
  • ENG3201 Project management for engineers
  • ENG3202 Geoengineering
  • ENG3203 Environmental geoengineering
  • ENG3204 Water and wastewater
  • ENG3205 Traffic and transport
  • ENV3737 Environmental management
  • one unit from the elective list below

Total: 48 points

Level four

Core units

Electives

Select four units from:

  • CHM3742 Chemistry of aquatic systems and processes
  • CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics
  • CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
  • CIV4283 Transport planning
  • CIV4284 Transport systems
  • ENV3722 Forest management
  • ENV3711 Natural area management
  • ENV3726 Atmospheric processes
  • ENV3761 Waste management and remediation
  • ENV3639 Global resources and energy management

Note: Units coded CIV are offered at the Clayton campus.

Total: 48 points

Award(s)

Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBCom/BAeroEng
CRICOS code053186B
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3823
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in five years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.

Description

In this double-degree program, the aerospace engineering component will develop strength in the core discipline areas of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, propulsion and aerospace instrumentation and control, complemented by a major emphasis on design, which will be taught with a project-based focus. In addition, the program provides a professional education in a range of commerce disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and professional competence for careers in the business or public sector.

Objectives

For the Bachelor of Commerce objectives, refer to the single degree entry at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/courses/0179.html and the Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering single degree entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/courses/3275.html.

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

This degree is recognised by the following legal entities:

  • Australian Institute of Management
  • Australian Marketing Institute
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • Financial Services Institute of Australasia
  • CPA Australia
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.

For further details visit: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/professional-recognition.html

For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses visit: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

The course structure has three main components:

  • a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
  • a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
  • a specialisation in aerospace engineering.

Requirements

The degree requires completion of 42 units over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

  • AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
  • BTC1110 Business law
  • ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
  • ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
  • MGC1010 Introduction to management
  • MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) at least two units from the following list (12 points):

  • AFC1030 Introduction to financial accounting, or AFC2140 Corporate finance
  • ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
  • ETC1010 Data modelling and computing
  • MGC1020 Organisations: Contexts and strategies

(iii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

  • the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'
  • at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Depending on the major chosen, one of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units.

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

  • a maximum of eight first-year-level units (48 points)
  • a minimum of four third-year-level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty on the Clayton campus
  • in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Aerospace engineering component

The large majority of students entering the engineering 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 engineering faculty with equivalent qualifications, and advice about unit choice for students with qualification other than the VCE may be obtained from the Faculty of Engineering administration offices. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Level one

Core units
  • ENG1060 Computing for engineers
  • ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
  • MAE1041 Aerospace engineering
  • MAE1042 Introduction to aircraft structures and dynamics
Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics should select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from:

Total Eng: 24, 30 or 36 points

Level two

Total Eng: 54 points

Level three

Total Eng: 48 points

Level four

Core units

Elective units

Select none, one or two units* from the following:

Preferred elective:

Other electives:

Total Eng: 18, 24 or 30 points

* Students who completed two foundation units do not select any electives. Students who completed one foundation unit complete one elective. Students who did not require a foundation unit complete two electives.

** Students require an aggregate of at least 70 per cent in this unit.

***Subject to departmental approval

Areas of Study

Commerce majors

Award(s)

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBCom/BMechatronicEng
CRICOS code058756K
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3834
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in five years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.

Description

This double-degree course is intended for potential engineers who wish to become more aware of economic, social, organisational and managerial aspects of the engineering profession.

Objectives

For the Bachelor of Commerce objectives, refer to the single degree entry at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/courses/0179.html and the Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering single degree entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/courses/3280.html.

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

This degree is recognised by the following legal entities:

  • Australian Institute of Management
  • Australian Marketing Institute
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • Financial Services Institute of Australasia
  • CPA Australia
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.

For further details see: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/professional-recognition.html

Structure

The course structure has three main components:

  • a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
  • a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
  • a specialisation in mechatronics engineering.

Requirements

The degree requires completion of 42 units over a maximum of 10 years as follows.

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)

  • AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
  • BTC1110 Business law
  • ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
  • ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
  • MGC1010 Introduction to management
  • MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) at least two units from the following list (12 points)

  • AFC1030 Introduction to financial accounting or AFC2140 Corporate finance
  • ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
  • ETC1010 Data modelling and computing
  • MGC1020 Organisations: Contexts and strategies

(iii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

  • the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'.
  • at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units.

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

  • a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
  • a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty on the Clayton campus
  • in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units

Mechatronics engineering component

(b.) 26 units (156 points) from the Faculty of Engineering as follows:

First year (36 points)

Core units
Foundation units

Plus (depending on VCE subjects completed) none or one foundation unit from:

Elective unit

If a foundation unit is not required:

Second year (30 or 36 points)

plus, if a foundation unit was required in first year:

Third year (30 points)

Fourth year (30 points)

Fifth year (30 or 24 points)

Mechatronics electives

Students complete 18 points of approved mechatronics elective units if a foundation unit was not required or 12 points of approved mechatronics elective units if a foundation unit was required. Elective units must be chosen from the list below:

All electives must be approved by the course director.

  • ECE2041 Telecommunications
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
  • ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4425 Micro-nano solid and fluid mechanics
  • MEC4426 Computer-aided design
  • MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
  • MEC4444 Industrial noise control
  • MEC4446 Composite and structures
  • MTE2544 Functional Materials
  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II

Areas of Study

Commerce units

Human resources management (BCom)

Award(s)

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBCSE
CRICOS code017100A
Total credit points required192
Standard duration of study (years)4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2350
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

The course offers a comprehensive training that spans all aspects of computers from hardware design to software systems.

Objectives

Students analyse, design, develop and manufacture all kinds of digital products, including both hardware and software. They learn to plan and design, commission, monitor, optimise and manage complex computer systems.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

The course commences with the establishment of a sound foundation in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and the physical sciences. Engineering units comprise approximately one-half laboratory-based studies. Engineering management units strengthen the formal basis of project management. Elective units are provided to allow specialisation in some aspect of the field of study, with approved electives to permit broadening of intellectual and personal horizons. Approved electives comprise approximately 25 per cent of unit material at levels two and three of the course, with 50 per cent elective material at level four. The flexible elective structure permits students to choose the particular area of computer systems engineering they wish to initially specialise in upon graduation. Students are also encouraged, where appropriate, to use electives to take international studies, including human languages, and studies through the evolving collaborations with other universities overseas.

The design and thesis projects at levels three and four build self-reliance and planning capabilities in both individual and team-based environments. Projects are often related closely to the department's exceptionally strong research and collaborative industry programs within its research centres.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Level one

Total: 48 points

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

  • ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
  • ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
  • ECE3091 Engineering design
  • ECE3092 System engineering and reliability analysis
  • 18 points of Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering electives (below)
  • 6-point approved elective

Total: 48 points

Level four

  • ECE4094 Project A
  • ECE4095 Project B
  • ECE4099 Professional practice
  • 24 points of Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering electives (below)
  • 6-point approved elective

Total: 48 points

Electives

Approved electives may include, subject to prerequisites:

(a.) any unit from the Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering elective list

(b.) any unit offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

(c.) a unit from elsewhere in the University with written approval of the Head of Department or nominee.

Units in the last of these categories must not include substantial material already taken or to be taken as part of the degree. Only one unit may be taken at each level of the degree from this category, allowing students to pursue an approved sequence of units from elsewhere in the University.

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering electives include:

(a) any ECE4xxx elective unit deemed suitable and approved by the Head of Department. Must include at least one of:

  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Embedded and real time systems

(b) approved units from the Faculty of Information Technology to a maximum of 24 credit points.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBE
CRICOS code001722B
Total credit points required192
Standard duration of study (years)4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton, Sunway)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0032
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering choose to specialise in one of the following branches of engineering*:

  • chemical engineering
  • civil engineering
  • electrical and computer systems engineering
  • materials engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • mechatronics engineering.

The common level one studies allow students to keep open the option of entering any of the branches. There are limits on the number of students who may enrol in each branch and, where demand exceeds supply, students will be admitted on the basis of academic merit (results at level one). Students who do not get their first choice will be offered a place in one of their other preferences. If students wish to change branches at a later level of the course, some additional units may be required and the transition could extend the duration of the course beyond four years full-time.

Following the completion of the common level one, students transfer into one of the branches of engineering at Clayton or Sunway. Each of the branches of engineering is outlined below and requires an additional three levels of study after the completion of level one.

* Not all branches are offered at both campuses. See the individual branch entries below for details of offerings. Intake into level two of the industrial engineering and engineering management branch ceased at the end of 2006; continuing students should refer to the Handbook entry for the year of their first enrolment. Archived Handbooks are available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks.

Objectives

Studies in this course aim to produce graduates with a foundation in general engineering and a detailed knowledge of a specialisation in one of the offered branches of engineering.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Two of the eight units in the common level one are compulsory. A student's choice of the remaining units must take into account both the level of mathematics, chemistry and physics completed prior to admission to the course, and the branch of engineering into which the student hopes to proceed at the end of level one.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

For information about course requirements for later levels of this program, students should refer to the entries in their chosen engineering branch before selecting all their level one units.

Level one

A total of eight units must be completed.

Core units

Select at least four units from:

Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics are required to select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from:

Elective units

Select none, one or two units from:

Total: 48 points

Chemical engineering

(Clayton/Sunway)

It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1010 at level one.

The core units covered at levels one and two provide the necessary background in the sciences, engineering fundamentals such as fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, and chemical engineering principles. Levels three and four of the course are designed around the core topics of mass transfer, heat transfer, separation processes, reaction engineering, chemical thermodynamics, process control, particle technology, process design, sustainability and safety. Practical work forms an essential part of many units, and considerable emphasis is placed on this aspect of the program. Process simulation software is used by students throughout the course. Management studies are introduced in later levels and a greater emphasis is placed on synthesis and design, culminating in each student completing a design project, and another major project in the final level. Students are given the opportunity to integrate a period of industrial experience or time at an overseas university with their studies.

Areas of study

Upon entry to the branch of chemical engineering, students choose to specialise in one of three streams. Each stream involves 126 points of core chemical engineering units and 18 points of units at levels three and four (6 points at level three and 12 points at level four) from one of the following three streams.

Biotechnology

The opportunities for the application of chemical engineering skills in biotechnology are widespread - from tissue engineering to biosensor development and from development of an artificial kidney to drug delivery - from fermentation processes to biofuels and from drug development to biopolymers.

Nanotechnology and materials

Nanotechnology is literally engineering at the molecular level. Over the last two decades, the ability to manipulate matter at the molecular level has improved dramatically. This revolution will allow fabrication of an entire new generation of products that are cleaner, stronger, lighter and more precise. Chemical engineers will play a major role in this revolution.

Sustainable processing

Sustainable processing is concerned with the principles of sustainability and life cycle assessment to the development of environmentally clean technologies for product manufacturing and power generation. In this stream, students will learn how to develop processes for generating energy and for manufacturing existing and new products from renewable raw material sources.

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

Core units

Stream units

Biotechnology
Nanotechnology and materials
  • CHE3172 Nanotechnology and materials I
Sustainable processing

Total: 48 points

Note: Mid-year entry students should take CHE4161 in year three and delay CHE3167 until year four, to ensure that they complete all of the pre-requisites for CHE4170.

Level four

Core units

  • CHE4161 Engineers in society
  • CHE4162 Particle technology
  • CHE4164 Integrated industrial training*
  • CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
  • CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)

* Taken by selected students taking a period of integrated industrial training in the first semester of their final year. This will replace the three units (CHE4180, CHE4161 and one of the steam elective units) which form the normal first semester of the final year.

Stream units

Biotechnology
  • BCH2011 Structure and function of cellular biomolecules
  • CHE4171 Biochemical engineering
Nanotechnology and materials
  • CHE4172 Nanotechnology and materials 2
  • MTE2541 Nanostructure of materials
Sustainable processing
  • CHE4173 Sustainable processing II
  • ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems

Total: 48 points

Civil engineering

(Clayton)

It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1020 at level one.

The intention of level two is to develop 'sub-professional' skills, ie the ability to design commonplace engineering artefacts in the context of suitable theoretical treatment. At the same time, students gain some appreciation for the breadth of civil engineering. Theory is developed in parallel with the applications (problems). The theoretical insights are further developed at levels three and four, as more complex scenarios are considered.

Level three is designed to develop 'core professional' skills. It includes a management unit, engineering investigation, road engineering, two structural units, a water unit and a geomechanics unit. The water and geomechanics groups share a groundwater unit.

Level four is seen as a period of specialisation. Each student must take both of the core units (6 points each) and a minimum of four civil engineering electives (6 points each). The remaining 12 points may be taken anywhere within the University (including the civil engineering department), as long as the units do not substantially duplicate a unit already studied. Some of the electives are multidisciplinary.

Level two

  • CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
  • CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
  • CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
  • CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
  • CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
  • CIV2263 Water systems
  • CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Total: 48 points

Level three

  • 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

Core units

Elective units

Select a minimum of 24 points from:

  • CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
  • CIV4211 Project B*
  • CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
  • CIV4235 Advanced structural design
  • CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics
  • CIV4249 Foundation engineering
  • CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
  • CIV4268 Water resources management
  • CIV4283 Transport planning
  • CIV4284 Transport systems
  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing
  • 12 points of free electives

*Enrolment in this unit is by departmental approval only

Total: 48 points

Electrical and computer systems

(Clayton/Sunway)

It is recommended that students wishing to enter the electrical and computer systems engineering (ECSE) branch complete ENG1030 and ENG1040 at level one.

The first three levels of the course provide a broad foundation in electrical and computer systems engineering and in the physical sciences such as physics, chemistry and mathematics. At levels three and four, students, while completing their core units and a management unit, are able to choose from a large number of electives in electrical power systems, computer systems, control engineering, electronics, telecommunications engineering, biomedical engineering and robotics. These units build upon material studied in earlier levels. Electives comprise approximately 37 per cent of levels three and four.

The design and thesis projects at level three and four build self-reliance and planning capabilities in both individual and team-based environments. Projects are often related closely to the department's exceptionally strong research and collaborative industry programs within its research centres.

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

  • ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM, or ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
  • ECE3062 Electronic systems and control or ECE3073 Computer systems
  • ECE3091 Engineering design
  • ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
  • ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
  • 18 points of electives from the ECSE elective list below

Total: 48 points

Level four

Core units

Select the two units not already taken from:

plus:

  • 18 points of electives from the ECSE elective list below

Total: 48 points

ECSE electives

Elective units are selected from the following units. Note that not all units will be taught in any year, and many will be offered only in alternate years. One of the elective units may, with the written permission of the head of department, be a unit chosen from elsewhere in the University, provided the unit does not substantially duplicate material already studied.

  • ECE4012 Applied digital signal processing
  • ECE4023 Radio frequency electronics
  • ECE4024 Wireless communications
  • ECE4032 Advanced control
  • ECE4033 Industrialisation processes
  • ECE4042 Communications theory
  • ECE4043 Optical communications
  • ECE4044 Telecommunications protocols
  • ECE4045 Network performance
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4055 Electrical energy - power electronic applications
  • ECE4058 Electrical energy - high voltage engineering
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4064 Electronic test technology
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
  • ECE4076 Computer vision
  • ECE4077 Advanced computing techniques
  • ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
  • ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
  • ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculo skeletal systems
  • ECE4086 Medical imaging technology
  • ECE4087 Medical technology innovation
  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

Materials engineering

(Clayton)

It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1050 in the level one.

At level two, students are introduced to fundamental aspects of the structure of materials and its relationship to engineering properties, along with further training in mathematics and other essential skills.

In the third and fourth levels, the units involve aspects of both materials science and materials engineering in which a wide treatment is given to the properties of metals, plastics, rubber and ceramics. At level three students are able to take an elective unit from the wide range of units offered by other faculties. In the final two semesters, special attention is given to topics such as materials design and selection, optimisation of properties, mechanical behaviour including shaping and fabrication, and the performance of materials in service. Practical work forms an essential part of most units and a substantial research project in a field of materials (metals, plastics, rubber or ceramics) is completed in the final two semesters.

Level two

  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
  • MTE2541 Nanostructure of materials
  • MTE2542 Microstructural development
  • MTE2544 Functional materials
  • MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
  • MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
  • MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials
  • MTE2548 Biomaterials I

Total: 48 points

Level three

Core units

  • MTE3541 Materials durability
  • MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
  • MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: The mechanics of materials
  • MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
  • MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling

Elective units

Note that not all units will be taught in any year, and many will be offered only in alternate years.

Select one elective unit from:

  • MTE3590 Materials modelling*
  • MTE3591 Composites, thermosets and elastomers*
  • MTE4593 Materials and the environment**
  • MTE4594 Engineering alloys processing, design and selection**
  • MTE4595 Corrosion - mechanisms and protection methods**
  • MTE4596 Biomaterials II*
  • one inter-faculty elective***

Total: 48 points

Level four

Core units

  • MTE4525 Project I
  • MTE4526 Project II
  • MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
  • MTE4572 Polymer and composite processing and engineering
  • MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics

Elective units

Select a minimum of 24 points from:

  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing
  • ENG4616 Schools technology studies project
  • MTE3590/4590 Modelling of materials*
  • MTE3591/4591 Composites, thermosets and elastomers*
  • MTE4592 Advanced ceramics and applications
  • MTE4593 Materials and the environment**
  • MTE4594 Engineering alloys processing, design and selection**
  • MTE4595 Corrosion - mechanisms and protection methods**
  • MTE4596 Biomaterials II*
  • MTE4597 Nanomaterials

Total: 48 points

* Offered 2010, 2012.

**Offered 2011.

***All inter-faculty electives must be approved by the course adviser.

Mechanical engineering

(Clayton/Sunway)

It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1020, ENG1030 and ENG1040 at level one.

Specialisation in the field of mechanical engineering begins at level two of the program and focuses more directly on engineering practice and the engineering sciences. At level three, engineering science and practice studies are extended to a professional level and students are increasingly encouraged to learn independently and to make use of the learning resources available to them.

During level four, students undertake an independent full-year project in an area of personal interest. The results of this are presented and examined by thesis. In addition, students complete one professional practice core unit plus four engineering electives offering scope for specialisation. An inter-faculty business unit completes the final level.

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

Total: 48 points

Level four

  • MEC4401 Final year project
  • MEC4404 Professional practice
  • 30 points of level four mechanical engineering electives from the list below:

Mechanical engineering electives

** Subject to departmental approval

Plus one 6-point inter-faculty (commerce) elective selected from the following:

  • BTC1110 Business law
  • ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
  • ETC2410 Introductory econometrics
  • MGC1010 Managing people and organisations
  • MGC1020 Organisations: Contexts and strategies
  • MGC2110 Principles of strategic management
  • MGC2130 Asian management
  • MGC2230 Organisational behavious
  • MGC2420 Employee relations
  • MGC2430 Human resource management
  • MGX1400 Systems thinking for sustainability
  • MGX3100 Management ethics and corporate governance
  • MGX3991 Leadership principles and practices
  • MKC1200 Principles of marketing

Note:

(i.) The Faculty of Business and Economics does not grant supplementary assessment for failed units.

(ii.) Approval must be sought from the director of teaching and learning in mechanical engineering to take any unit not listed above.

Total: 48 points

Mechatronics engineering

(Sunway)*

It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1020, ENG1030, ENG1040 and ENG1050 level one.

At level two, units focus on providing fundamental knowledge across the wide range of disciplines that form the basis of mechatronics. Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electronics, mechanics, programming and digital electronics are some of the topics covered at level two.

At level three, further fundamental knowledge is introduced together with units that build on these fundamentals to cover areas of mechatronics to a professional level. These specialised areas include mechatronics and manufacturing, and power electronics and drives.

At level four, students undertake further units that draw together a wide range of fundamental knowledge in a mechatronics context such as robotics. Level four of the course allows for specialisation in wider areas of mechatronics through the selection of three elective units. Students have the opportunity to study a unit from another faculty as one of their electives and to undertake a substantial independent investigation in their chosen area of engineering interest. There is a strong emphasis on project work throughout the mechatronics course. As well as project units in second, third and fourth level many other units contain a strong project/design element.

* This branch of the Bachelor of Engineering ceased intake into level two at the Clayton campus at the end of 2005, but will continue to be offered at the Sunway campus as part of the Bachelor of Engineering. Students seeking to undertake mechatronics engineering at Clayton campus should consider applying for a course transfer into the Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering.

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

  • ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
  • ECE3073 Computer systems
  • TRC3000 Mechatronics project II
  • TRC3200 Dynamical systems
  • TRC3500 Sensors and artificial perception
  • TRC3600 Modelling and control
  • TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
  • 6 point mechatronics elective from the list below

Total: 48 points

Level four

  • ECE4099 Professional practice
  • TRC4000 Mechatronics final year project I
  • TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II
  • TRC4800 Robotics
  • 24 points of mechatronics electives from the list below (six of the 24 points may be taken as an inter-faculty elective):

Mechatronics elective units

All elective units must be approved by the course director.

  • ECE4033 Industrialisation processes
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4444 Industrial noise control
  • TRC4801 Digital communications
  • TRC4900 Real time embedded systems
  • TRC4901 Computation intelligence and AI
  • one six point inter-faculty elective

Total: 48 points

Award(s)

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

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

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) (Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management)

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBE/BA
CRICOS code037828F
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0116
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in 5 years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.

Description

The program is offered in the branches of chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer systems engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering. Selection of students into their chosen engineering branch is based on academic performance and departmental quotas after the completion of the common level one of the course.

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 Arts in the humanities, social sciences and communication. For example, language programs are aimed at engineers who wish to position themselves to take advantage of opportunities in industry and government requiring multilingual skills, and there are obvious advantages in the combination of visual culture and civil engineering, which enables engineers to enhance their ability to cooperate with architects in the design of building structures.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

The arts component of this double-degree will require 96 points in total. All disciplines must be chosen from those taught by the Faculty of Arts as listed in the 'Areas of study' section of this handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-arts.html.

The engineering component of this double-degree will require 156 points in total, depending on the branch of engineering studied.

In the first level of study, students complete engineering units worth 36 points and a 12-point level one sequence in an arts discipline. Thereafter candidates undertake further studies in arts as outlined in the requirements and studies in one of the offered branches of engineering.

In selecting units in both arts and engineering, students should be aware of any constraints imposed by timetabling and the need to satisfy prerequisites for later level units. Most students will probably undertake some engineering and some arts units in each level of study.

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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Arts component

The arts component requires 96 points in total, consisting of*:

  • a major (48 points)
  • a minor (24 points)
  • an additional level one sequence (12 points)
  • a further 12 points of arts units.

* Two level one arts units (12 points) are taken by all students at level one of the course.

Engineering component

Level one - all students

Core units
Engineering electives

Students must select three or four units from:

Foundation units

Plus (depending on VCE subjects completed) none or one foundation unit from:

Total: 36 points

For information about course requirements for later levels of this program, students should refer to the double-degree entries (below) in their chosen engineering branch.

Chemical engineering

Students enter this branch of engineering after completion of the common level one studies. It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1010 at level one.

Students require a total of 252 points including 96 points of arts studies and those gained at level one, of which not less than 156 points must be obtained from the engineering units listed below.

Level two

  • CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
  • CHE2162 Material and energy balances
  • CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
  • CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
  • CHM2735 Chemistry - principles and practice
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
  • ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B

Eng: 42 points

Level three

Eng: 36 points

Level four

  • CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
  • CHE4161 Engineering in society
  • CHE4162 Particle technology
  • CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
  • CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)

Eng: 42 points

Level five

Any remaining arts and engineering units may be taken during level five (for those students may have opted to take their level two units over two levels of study).

Civil engineering

Students enter this branch of engineering after completion of the common level one studies. It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1020 at level one.

Students require a total of 252 points including 96 points of arts studies and those gained at level one, of which not less than 156 points must be obtained from the engineering units listed below.

Level two

  • CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
  • CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
  • CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
  • CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
  • CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
  • CIV2263 Water systems
  • CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering maths A

Eng: 48 points

Level three

  • CIV3204 Engineering investigations
  • 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

Eng: 48 points

Level four

  • CIV4210 Project A
  • CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
  • 12 points from level four civil engineering elective units

Civil engineering electives

  • CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
  • CIV4211 Project B (enrolment in this unit is by departmental approval only)
  • CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
  • CIV4235 Advanced structural design
  • CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics
  • CIV4249 Foundation engineering
  • CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
  • CIV4268 Water resources management
  • CIV4283 Transport planning
  • CIV4284 Transport systems
  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

Eng: 24 points

Level five

Any remaining arts and engineering units may be taken during level five (for those students may have opted to take their level two units over two levels of study).

Electrical and computer systems

Students enter this branch of engineering after completion of the common level one studies. It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1030 and ENG1040 at level one.

Student require a total of 252 points including 96 points of arts studies and those gained at level one, of which not less than 156 points must be obtained from the engineering units listed below.

Level two

Eng: 48 points

Level three

  • ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
  • ECE3073 Computer systems
  • ECE3091 Engineering design
  • ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
  • ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
  • one 6 point unit from the electrical and computer systems engineering elective list below

Eng: 36 points

Level four

  • ECE3051 Electrical enegy systems
  • ECE3062 Electronic systems control
  • ECE4094 Project A
  • ECE4095 Project B
  • ECE4099 Professional practice
  • one 6 point elective from the electrical and computer systems engineering elective units below:

Electrical and computer systems engineering electives

  • ECE4012 Applied digital signal processing
  • ECE4023 Radio frequency electronics
  • ECE4024 Wireless communications
  • ECE4032 Advanced control
  • ECE4033 Industrialisation processes
  • ECE4042 Communications theory
  • ECE4043 Optical communications
  • ECE4044 Telecommunications protocols
  • ECE4045 Network performance
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4055 Electrical energy - power electronic applications
  • ECE4058 Electrical energy - high voltage engineering
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4064 Electronic test technology
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
  • ECE4076 Computer vision
  • ECE4077 Advanced computing techniques
  • ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
  • ECE4081 Medical instrumentation (biomed elective)
  • ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculo skeletal systems
  • ECE4086 Medical imaging technology (biomed elective)
  • ECE4087 Medical technology innovation (biomed elective)
  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

Eng: 36 points

Level five

Any remaining arts and engineering units may be taken during fifth year (for those students who may have opted to take their second year units over two years of study).

Materials engineering

Students enter this branch of engineering after completion of the common level one studies. It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1050 at level one.

Students require a total of 252 points including 96 points of arts studies and those gained at level one, of which not less than 156 points must be obtained from engineering units. Please note there is some flexibility when selecting MTE units, eg. a third level unit may be exchanged with a fourth level unit.

Level two

  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
  • MTE2541 Nanostructure of materials
  • MTE2542 Microstructural development
  • MTE2544 Functional materials
  • MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
  • MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
  • MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials
  • MTE2548 Biomaterials I

Eng: 48 points

Level three

  • MTE3541 Materials durability
  • MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
  • MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: The mechanics of materials
  • MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
  • MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling

Eng: 42 points

Level four

  • MTE4525 Project I
  • MTE4526 Project II
  • MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
  • MTE4572 Polymer and composite processing and engineering
  • MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics

Eng: 30 points

Level five

Any remaining arts and engineering units may be taken during level five.

Mechanical engineering

Students enter this branch of engineering after completion of the common level one studies. It is recommended that students wishing to enter this branch of engineering complete ENG1020, ENG1030 and ENG1040 at level one.

Students require a total of 252 points including 96 points of arts studies and those gained at level one, of which not less than 156 points must be obtained from the engineering units listed below.

Level two

Eng: 48 points

Level three

Eng: 48 points

Level four

  • MEC4401 Final year project
  • MEC4404 Professional practice
  • 12 points of mechanical engineering electives from the list below

Mechanical engineering electives

*Recommended only for students with an aggregate of at least 70 per cent at the conclusion of third year

**Subject to departmental approval

Eng: 24 points

Level five

Any remaining arts and engineering units may be taken during level five (for those students may have opted to take their level two units over two levels of study).

Award(s)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Mechatronics Engineering

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

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Mechatronics 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBE/BDes(IndDes)
CRICOS code039974B
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2965
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in five years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters. The engineering component of this course is offered on the Clayton campus. The art and design component is offered on the Caulfield campus. The course is timetabled, where possible, to allow whole days at one or the other campus.
  • The art and design component is offered on the Caulfield campus. The course is timetabled, where possible, to allow whole days at one or the other campus.

Description

The program is only available to students in the discipline of mechanical engineering and enables creative students to pursue their interests in both engineering design and industrial design, with a focus on high-technology consumer product design. With a continuing international trend to accelerated product development, facilitated by new interdisciplinary group techniques such as 'concurrent engineering', there is growing need for graduates with multidisciplinary skills and an ability to communicate with professionals from other disciplines; this course is intended to address that need.

There is a common technological core for both the Bachelor of Engineering (four-year) and the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (three-year) courses offered at Monash University. The amalgamation of the common cores means that the double- degree still achieves the full objectives of both courses. Consequently, graduates will be able to synthesise advanced technology and consumer product design in the creation of new manufactured artefacts and will be able to facilitate cooperation in new product development teams by being sensitive to the different professional viewpoints of the team members.

Objectives

The aim of this program is:

  • to create graduates who are skilled in leading project design teams
  • to facilitate communication between engineers and industrial designers
  • to facilitate multi-disciplinary design teams.

Upon graduation students are expected to fully function professionally in both disciplines, separately or integrated, as a product design engineer.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Units from the Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering are taken during the double-degree. The order in which they should be taken is determined by prerequisite requirements and the opportunities presented by the timetables at Caulfield and Clayton.

The course progression outlined in the requirements for this degree are recommended; students should adjust their yearly enrolment program as needed, based on pre-requisites and timetable restrictions.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Students complete 162 points of engineering units and 90 points of art and design units.

Level one

Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 Physics and/or Specialist Mathematics should select a foundation unit from the following. If two foundation units are required, the student should complete ENG1090 only:

Elective

For students who are not required to undertake a foundation unit:

Total: 48 points

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

Total: 48 points

Level four

Total: 54 points

Level five

  • IDE3116 Industrial design studio 6 (12 points)
  • IDE3814 Materials and manufacturing 2
  • MEC3456 Engineering computational analysis
  • MEC4401 Final year project
  • MEC4404 Professional practice
  • 18 points of mechanical engineering electives from the list below.

Mechanical engineering electives

* Recommended only for students with an aggregate of at least 70 per cent at the conclusion of third year.

** Subject to departmental approval

Total: 54 points

Alternative exit(s)

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Mechanical 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBE/BPharmSc
CRICOS code058485F
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3288
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • Engineering studies in this course are only available in the branch of chemical engineering. To complete this course in five years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.
  • The engineering component of the course is offered on the Clayton campus. The pharmaceutical science component is offered on the Parkville campus.

Description

Students undertake a program of study combining pharmaceutical science and both general and chemical engineering studies.

Objectives

The aim of this course is to develop graduates with the knowledge and skills in the core disciplines underpinning chemical engineering and pharmaceutical science to pursue a career in the development and manufacturing of sophisticated formulated products such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and consumer products.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Campus attendance

The course is structured to minimise inter-campus commuting. Students complete the common Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science level one program at Parkville before undertaking a compressed selection of common level one units and level two chemical engineering units at Clayton. At level three, the students return to Parkville campus to complete the core formulation science level two and three units. In the final two levels at Clayton students complete higher level chemical engineering units and the biotechnology stream. This program is only available to students pursuing the chemical engineering branch of the engineering component of the double-degree.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Variations in the course structure

Students complete the course requirements detailed below depending on the group to which they belong based on their previous studies:

  • Group 1 students who have completed Specialist mathematics 3/4 but who have not completed VCE Physics 3/4 or the equivalent (150 points of engineering and 102 points of pharmaceutical science)
  • Group 2 students have completed VCE Physics 3/4 but who have not completed VCE Specialist mathematics 3/4 or the equivalent (150 points of engineering and 102 points of pharmaceutical science)
  • Group 3 students have not completed Specialist mathematics 3/4 and have not completed VCE Physics 3/4 or the equivalent (156 points of engineering and 96 points of pharmaceutical science)
  • Group 4 students have completed both VCE Specialist mathematics 3/4 and VCE Physics 3/4 or the equivalent (150 points of engineering and 102 points of pharmaceutical science).

Requirements

Level one

All students complete:

Total: 48 points

Level two

All students complete:

In addition:

Group 1 students complete:

Group 2 students complete:

Group 3 students complete:

Group 4 students complete:

  • CHM2911 Synthetic Chemistry I
  • ENG1060 Computing for Engineers
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Total: 48 points

Level three

All students complete:

Total: 48 points

Level four

All students complete:

In addition:

Group 1 students complete:

Group 2 students complete:

  • ENG1060 Computing for Engineers
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Group 3 students complete:

Group 4 students complete:

Total: 60 points

Level five

All students complete:

  • CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
  • CHE4161 Engineering in society
  • CHE4162 Particle technology
  • CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
  • CHE4171 Biochemical engineering
  • CHE4180 Chemical engineering (12 points)

Total: 48 points

Award(s)

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Chemical 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBEnvEng
CRICOS code031498A
Total credit points required192
Standard duration of study (years)4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/1253
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 4971 or +61 3 9905 1352,

email: gavin.mudd@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

The environmental engineering course has been designed to be multidisciplinary. At third year, the selection of one major stream or two minor streams, provides for in-depth treatment of one or more specific areas of application of environmental engineering principles. Thus core engineering knowledge and skills are complemented by units from science, economics, arts and law. The elective streams include environmental process engineering, transport and the built environment, and water and land management.

Objectives

This course provides students with the broad-based capability for the solution, implementation and management of engineering activities in an environmental context.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Level one of the course provides a broad base of science, mathematics, introductory engineering and environment units designed to form the basis of a multidisciplinary engineering education. 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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Level two increases the engineering content, which is a mixture of core engineering units and more environmentally directed units. Mathematics is continued. Environmental policy is introduced to begin to integrate the content gained from the other units.

Level three introduces more environmentally focused engineering units. It builds upon the core units of level two, provides units that address environmental impact and management systems, and sees the commencement of the selected elective stream(s). From level three, the course is divided into three streams:

  • environmental process engineering
  • transport and the built environment
  • water and land management

Students must choose one major or two minor elective streams, taking core units at each level as well as stream core and stream elective units from their chosen stream(s).

Level four seeks to integrate and provide application for much of the earlier knowledge and skills developed by way of substantial engineering design and project work within the various specific elective streams. These units are complemented by further in-depth elective units, and interdisciplinary units from environmental law, economics and policy areas.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Level one

Core units

Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics are required to select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from:

Elective units

Select none, one or two units from:

  • CHM2735 Chemistry - principles and practice
  • ENG1050 Engineering materials
  • ENG1061 Engineering profession
  • ENG1071 Chemistry for engineering
  • ESC1022 Planet Earth: Dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
  • PHS1042 Physics for bio and environmental sciences

Total: 48 points

Level two

  • BIO2011 Ecology and biodiversity
  • CHE2162 Material and energy balances
  • CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
  • CIV2263 Water systems
  • CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
  • ENE2503 Materials properties and recycling
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
  • ATS2548 Environmental policy and management

Total: 48 points

Level three

Core units

  • CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geoengineering
  • CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
  • ENE3048 Energy and the environment
  • ENE3606 The air environment
  • ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems

Stream units

Select one of the following streams

Environmental process engineering
  • CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
  • CHM2735 Chemistry - principles and practice*
  • 6 points from the list of Group A elective units below, or from the list of Group B electives available from the course director.

*CHM2735 counts as a Group A elective unit (unless taken as an elective unit at level 1).

Transport and the built environment
  • CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
  • 12 points from the list of Group A elective units below, or from the list of Group B electives available from the course director.
Water and land management
  • CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
  • 12 points from the list of Group A elective units below, or from the list of Group B electives available from the course director.

Total: 48 points

Level four

Core units

  • ENE4607 Environmental risk assessment
  • BTC3100 Sustainability and the law
  • APG4429 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world

Stream units

Environmental process engineering
  • CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
  • 18 points from the list of Group A elective units below, or from the list of Group B electives available from the course director.
Transport and the built environment
  • ENE4212 Environmental design
  • ENE4603 Environmental project A
  • 18 points from the list of Group A elective units below, or from the list of Group B electives available from the course director.
Water and land management
  • ENE4212 Environmental design
  • ENE4603 Environmental project A
  • 18 points from the list of Group A elective units below, or from the list of Group B electives available from the course director.

Total: 48 points

Group A elective units

Environmental process engineering

Water and land management

  • CIV2207 Computer & water systems modelling
  • CIV3247 Geoengineering
  • CIV3204 Civil engineering investigations
  • CIV4248 Geoengineering hazards
  • CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
  • CIV4268 Water resources management
  • ENE4604 Environmental project B
  • MTE4593 Materials & the environment

Transport and the built environment

Award(s)

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBEnvEng/BSc
CRICOS code069010F
Total credit points required240
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/4609
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

This double degree course provides an excellent opportunity to combine studies in relevant areas of science with a specialisation in environmental engineering.

Objectives

This course provides students with the broad-based capability for the solution, implementation and management of engineering and science activities in an environmental context. On completion of this course, graduates will have developed a detailed knowledge of environmental engineering and in one of the science areas of study along with a foundation in a second area 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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html.

Structure

In the 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.

Students must complete a major and minor sequence in different areas of science along with core units in environmental science towards the science component. The science major sequence must be selected from those outlined under 'Requirements'.

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/2011handbooks/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.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement. An honours degree in Science can be achieved by taking an additional year of study in the Faculty of Science, on completion of the science requirement for the double degree (see below). The honours year in Science may be undertaken by intermitting from the double degree, or on completion of the double degree.

Requirements

Students must complete units as listed below.

The engineering component requires 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list and the science component requires 108 points, with no more than 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points at level three.

Over the five stages of the course students must complete all of the following:

  • at least one major sequence in a science area of study chosen from astrophysics, atmospheric science, ecology  and conservation biology, genetics, marine and freshwater biology, plant sciences, zoology, chemistry, computer science, geographical science, geosciences, mathematics and statistics, or physics (48 points)
  • two core biology units (BIO2011, BIO2040) (12 points)
  • one core mathematics unit (MTH1030) (6 points)
  • three core environmental science units (ENV2011, ENV2022, ENV3022) (18 points)
  • 18 engineering units (108 points)
  • five environmental engineering electives from within one of three streams (30 points)
  • any additional science units to complete a total of 108 points of science

Study sequences and patterns of study

Stage one

  • ENE1621 Environmental engineering
  • ENG1010 Process systems analysis or MTH1020 Analysis of change (for students without VCE specialist mathematics)
  • ENG1060 Computing for engineers
  • MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

Select two pairs of level one science units from the following:

  • ATM1020 The science of climate and ATM1030 The science of weather
  • BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II or BIO1042 Environmental biology
  • CHM1011 Chemistry and CHM1022 Chemistry
  • ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: The cosmic connection and ESC1022 Planet earth: Dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
  • ATS1310 Extremes: Natural hazards and human vulnerability and ATS1301 Australian physical environments: Evolution, status and management or ATS1309 The global challenge
  • FIT1002 Computer programming and FIT1029 algorithmic problem solving
  • PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

Total: 48 points

Stage two

  • ENG1020 Engineering structures
  • ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
  • ENV2022 Environmental analysis 1: Sampling and monitoring
  • BIO2011 Ecology and biodiversity
  • BIO2040 Conservation biology
  • science elective or ENG1010 Process systems analysis (if not taken at stage one)
  • 12 points level two units which count towards the major sequence in science

Total: 48 points

Stage three

  • CHE2162 Material and energy balances
  • CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
  • CIV2263 Water systems
  • CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
  • ENV2011 Environmental policy and management
  • ENV3022 Environmental technology
  • 12 points science units which count towards the science major sequence

Total: 48 points

Stage four

  • CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geoengineering
  • ENE2503 Materials properties and recycling
  • ENE3048 Energy and the environment
  • ENE3606 The air environment
  • APG4429 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
  • 12 points science units towards the science major sequence

One of the following 6-point environmental engineering stream electives:

  • CHE3163 Sustainable processing I*
  • CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers**

Total: 48 points

Stage five

  • BTC3100 Sustainability and the law
  • CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
  • ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems
  • ENE4607 Environmental risk assessment
  • 12 points of Group A engineering electives

One of the following 12 point environmental engineering stream design/project options:

Total: 48 points

* For students undertaking the environmental process engineering stream.

** For students undertaking the water and land management or transport and the built environment streams.

Group A environmental engineering elective units
Environmental process engineering
Water and land management
  • CIV2207 Computer and water systems modelling
  • CIV3247 Geoengineering
  • CIV3204 Civil engineering investigations
  • CIV4248 Geoengineering hazards
  • CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
  • CIV4268 Water resources management
  • ENE4604 Environmental project B
  • MTE4593 Materials and the environment
Transport and the built environment

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 science requirements for that branch of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering. Students who are considerting 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 at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements.

Should a student discontinue the double degree program and seek to take out the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, it be necessary to complete all of the requirements of that single degree.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering and Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBMechatronicsEng
CRICOS code055532F
Total credit points required192
Standard duration of study (years)4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3280
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Description

This course focuses on mechatronics engineering by emphasising mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computing. Designing, utilising, maintaining and upgrading mechatronic devices and systems will require this knowledge. Also required will be an understanding of the synergies and trade-offs at the interfaces between the mechanical, electrical and computing elements in system and subsystem level that the devices and systems contain. Design projects at levels two, three and four of the course facilitate integration of mechanical, electrical and computing knowledge provided in the course.

Objectives

This course aims to provide students with a solid grounding in mechatronics engineering by emphasising studies of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computing.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Level one focuses on providing students with a background in the foundation sciences, including mathematics. At the end of level one, all students (irrespective of their year 12 preparation) will have a basic foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics.

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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Key areas of engineering important to the discipline of mechatronics are also undertaken, including civil, electrical, materials and mechanical engineering.

At level two, units focus on providing fundamental knowledge across the wide range of disciplines that form the basis of mechatronics. Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electronics, mechanics, computer programming and digital electronics are some of the topics covered at level two.

During level three, further fundamental knowledge is introduced together with units that build on these fundamentals to cover areas of mechatronics to a professional level. These specialised areas include mechatronics and manufacturing, and power electronics and drives.

At level four, students undertake further units that draw together a wide range of fundamental knowledge in a mechatronics context such as robotics. Level four of the course allows for specialisation in wider areas of mechatronics through the selection of four elective units. Students have the opportunity to study a unit from another faculty as one of their electives and to undertake a substantial independent investigation in their chosen area of engineering interest. There is a strong emphasis on project work throughout the mechatronics course. As well as project units at levels two, three and four, many other units contain a strong project/design element.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Level one

Core units

Foundation units

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics are required to select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from:

Elective units

Select none, one or two units from:

Total: 48 points

Level two

Total: 48 points

Level three

  • ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
  • ECE3073 Computer systems
  • TRC3000 Mechatronics Project II
  • TRC3200 Dynamical systems
  • TRC3500 Sensors and artificial perception
  • TRC3600 Modelling and control
  • TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
  • 6 point mechatronics elective from the list below

Total: 48 points

Level four

  • TRC4000 Mechatronics final year project I
  • TRC4002 Professional practice
  • TRC4800 Robotics
  • 30 points of mechatronics electives from the list below (six of the 30 points may be taken as an inter-faculty elective)

Mechatronics electives

All electives must be approved by the course director.

  • ECE2041 Telecommunications
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
  • ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4425 Micro-nano solid and fluid mechanics
  • MEC4426 Computer-aided design
  • MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
  • MEC4444 Industrial noise control
  • MEC4446 Composite and structures
  • MTE2544 Functional materials
  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II
  • one six point interfaculty elective

Total: 48 points

Award(s)

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBMechatronicsEng/BA
CRICOS code055745D
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3281
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in 5 years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.

Description

Students complement studies in mechatronics engineering by selecting units from the Faculty of Arts.

Objectives

This course enables students to complement studies in mechatronics engineering by selecting units from the very wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts in the fields of humanities, social sciences and communication. Language programs are aimed at engineers who wish to position themselves to take advantage of opportunities in industry and government requiring multilingual skills.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

In the first level of study, candidates should take level one engineering units worth 36 points and a 12-point level one sequence in an arts discipline. Thereafter candidates undertake further studies in arts and engineering as outlined in the requirements. Not less than 156 points must be obtained from the engineering units listed below.

In selecting units in both arts and engineering, students should be aware of any constraints imposed by timetabling and the need to satisfy prerequisites for later level units. Most students will probably undertake some engineering and some arts units in each level of study.

The arts component of this double-degree will require 96 points. All disciplines must be chosen from those taught by the Faculty of Arts as listed in the 'Areas of study' section of this handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-arts.html. Candidates in language disciplines are advised to ensure continuity of language study.

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. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Arts component

Student complete:

  • an arts major (48 points)
  • an arts minor (24 points)
  • an additional level one arts sequence (12 points)
  • a further 12 points of arts units.

* Two level one arts units (12 points) are taken by all students at level one of the course.

Engineering component

Level one

Core units
Foundation units

None or one foundation unit (depending on VCE subjects completed) from:

Elective unit

If a foundation unit is not required:

Eng: 36 points

Level two

  • ECE2061 Analogue electronics
  • ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming
  • ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
  • MEC2402 Engineering design I

If a foundation unit was required in first year:

Eng: 24 or 30 points

Level three

Eng: 24 points

Level four

Eng: 36 points

Level five

Mechatronics electives

Students complete 12 points of approved mechatronics elective units from the list below* if a foundation unit was not required or 6 points of approved mechatronics elective units from the list below if a foundation unit was required.

All electives must be approved by the course director.

  • ECE2041 Telecommunications
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
  • ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4425 Micro-nano solid and fluid mechanics
  • MEC4426 Computer-aided design
  • MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
  • MEC4444 Industrial noise control
  • MEC4446 Composite and structures
  • MTE2544 Functional Materials
  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II

Eng: 36 or 30 points

Alternative exit(s)

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBMechatronicsEng/BSc
CRICOS code056077E
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3282
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • To complete this course in five years, students are required to take additional credit points in some semesters.

Description

This program provides the opportunity to combine studies in astrophysics, computer science, mathematics or physics disciplines with mechatronics engineering. The mechatronics engineering studies are undertaken in either a generic sequence or a computer science sequence and restrictions have been imposed in terms of prescribed units to ensure that students pursue studies that suitably equip them for the subsequent stages in science and engineering.

Objectives

This program provides an opportunity to combine studies in several areas of science with mechatronics engineering.

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/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Students must complete major and minor sequences towards the science component of this double-degree. Students may pursue a science major sequence in:

  • astrophysics
  • mathematics
  • physics
  • computer science

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Enrolment in these units is with permission from the head of the School of Mathematics.

There are two streams in the mechatronics engineering component of the degree which allows students to undertake either a generic sequence or a computer science sequence. Students wishing to take the computer science stream will need to undertake computer science as a major science sequence.

In order to pursue a particular sequence, students must take the necessary science prerequisites in their first stage 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/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Students should contact the appropriate science or engineering course adviser before enrolling in any stage of the double-degree program, to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at stages two or three if they have not completed all of the prerequisites for their chosen science major sequences.

In this double-degree course, restrictions have been imposed in terms of prescribed units to ensure that students pursue studies that suitably equip them for the subsequent lstages in science and engineering.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Requirements

Students must complete units as listed for each sequence below. The engineering component requires not less than 144 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires at least 108 points.

The choice of either MTH1020 and MTH1030 or MTH1030 and MTH2010 at stage 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.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Enrolment in these units is with permission from the head of the School of Mathematics.

Students in this double-degree must complete either two major sequences in different science disciplines or a double major and a minor sequence in a different science discipline.

Stage one

All students complete:

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

In addition students complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below.

Generic sequence

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 FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

Computer science sequence

Total: 48 points

Stage two

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
  • MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)
  • PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
  • PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

Computer science sequence

  • FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
  • FIT2014 Theory of computation
  • MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
  • MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)

Total: 54 points

Stage three

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below:

Generic sequence

  • ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming (or mechatronics elective if FIT1002/1008 taken)
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science*

Computer science sequence

  • one 6 point mechatronics elective from the list below
  • The following 24 points of computer science units to complete a major sequence in computer science.
  • FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
  • FIT3139 Computational science
  • FIT3143 Parallel computing
  • FIT3036 Computer science project or an approved computer science level three elective.

Total: 54 points

Stage four

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence in science*

Computer science sequence

  • 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

Stage five

All sequences

  • ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
  • TRC3200 Dynamical systems
  • TRC3600 Modelling and control
  • TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
  • TRC4000 Mechatronics final year project I
  • TRC4002 Professional practice
  • TRC4800 Robotics
  • one 6 point mechatronics elective from the list below*

Elective units

* All electives must be approved by the course director.

  • ECE2041 Telecommunications
  • ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
  • ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
  • ECE4063 Large scale digital design
  • ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
  • ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
  • ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4425 Micro-nano solid and fluid mechanics
  • MEC4426 Computer-aided design
  • MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
  • MEC4444 Industrial noise control
  • MEC4446 Composite and structures
  • MTE2544 Functional Materials
  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II

Total: 48 points

* Any sequence in science may be taken, provided the appropriate sequence requirements and prerequisites are completed. In some cases, students may elect to seek approval for an overloaded course of up to 12 points at stage two or three to enable these requirements to be completed in addition to the required science units at stage two.

** Students considering entry to honours in computer science need to complete at least 24 points of level three computer science units, which may require an overloaded course to be approved if a double major in computer science is not completed at stage four.

Progression to further studies

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering.

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 who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science, or undertake honours in science, prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies including all of the science requirements for that double degree course.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with the single engineering component providing all requirements for the single engineering degree have been met.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (with Honours)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBSc/BE
CRICOS code017107E
Total credit points required240
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0085
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

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/2011handbooks/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 stage 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.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Enrolment in these units is with permission from the head of the School of Mathematics.

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 and statistics
  • physics
  • computer science

Refer to each stream for more specific information.

In order to pursue a particular sequence, students must take the necessary science prerequisites in their first stage 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/2011handbooks/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 stages. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at stages 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 units as listed for each stream and sequence below.

The choice of either MTH1020 and MTH1030 or MTH1030 and MTH2010 at stage 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.

The science major sequence can be selected from the science areas of study and sequences in this handbook available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Stage one

All students complete:

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

In addition students complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below.

Generic sequence

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
  • FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1002 Computer programming
  • 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 / Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

Stage two

All students complete:

  • 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 stage one)

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • an approved 12 point level two science sequence

Major sequence in life sciences

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

  • an approved 12 point level two science sequence

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • CHE2165 Bio-nano engineering or 6 point chemical engineering elective (if BIO1011 taken at stage one)
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science

Major sequence in life sciences

  • 6 point approved chemical engineering elective 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
  • 6 point approved chemical engineering unit
  • 12 points of approved science units towards a major sequence in chemistry

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • 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 / Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

  • CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
  • 12 points of approved science units to complete an additional minor sequence in science

In addition:

  • students studying the major sequence in life sciences select 12 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in biochemistry, microbiology or molecular biology
  • students studying the major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences select 12 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in chemistry

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

All students complete:

  • CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
  • CHE4161 Engineers in society
  • CHE4162 Particle technology
  • CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
  • CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • 6 point approved chemical engineering unit

Major sequence in life sciences / Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

(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 no less than 108 points, including at least 24 points of level three science units.

The science major sequence can be selected from the science areas of study and sequences in this handbook available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Stage 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
  • FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1002 Computer programming
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

  • CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
  • CIV2226 Design or concrete and masonry structures
  • CIV2242 Introductory geo engineering
  • ENG1061 Engineering profession
  • MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
  • MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling
  • 12 points of approved level two science units including MTH2010 if that was not taken at stage one

(Total: 48 points)

Stage 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 waste water systems
  • CIV3283 Road engineering

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

  • 24 points of CIV units chosen from level three units above
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence, or a double major sequence in science*

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

  • CIV4210 Project I
  • CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
  • 24 points of CIV units chosen from level three units above
  • 12 points of civil engineering electives from the list below

Civil engineering electives

  • CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
  • CIV4211 Project B*
  • CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
  • CIV4235 Advanced structural design
  • CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics
  • CIV4249 Foundation engineering
  • CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
  • CIV4268 Water resources management
  • CIV4283 Transport planning
  • CIV4284 Transport systems
  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

*Enrolment in this unit is by departmental approval only.

(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 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.

The science major sequence can be selected from the science areas of study and sequences in this handbook available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Stage one

All students to complete:

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
  • FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1002 Computer programming
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students complete:

  • ECE2011 Signal processing
  • 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 stage one)

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming, or ECE2061 Analogue electronics (if FIT1002/FIT1008 or CSE1301/CSE1303 taken at stage one)
  • PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
  • PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

Computer science sequence

  • ECE2061 Analogue electronics
  • FIT1002 Computer programming (if not taken at stage one)
  • FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

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)

Stage three

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • ECE2061 Analogue electronics or ECE3073 Computer systems A38(if FIT1002/FIT1008 or CSE1301/CSE1303 taken at stage one)
  • ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science

Computer science sequence

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)

Stage four

All students complete:

  • ECE3091 Engineering design
  • ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • ECE3073 Computer systems or one 6-point elective from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx (if ECE3073 already taken)
  • 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
  • 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 units coded ECExxxx (if ECE3073 already taken)
  • ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
  • 6 point electrical and computer systems engineering elective units coded ECExxxx
  • 12 points of biomedical engineering units from the list below

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)

Stage five

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
  • 12 points from the ECSE elective units coded ECExxxx

Computer Science sequence

  • 18 points from the electrical and computer systems engineering elective units coded ECExxxx

Physiology/biomedical sequence

  • 6 points from the electrical and computer systems engineering elective units coded ECExxx
  • 12 points of biomedical engineering units from the list below:

Biomedical engineering electives

  • ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
  • ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculo-skeletal systems
  • ECE4086 Medical imaging technology
  • ECE4087 Medical technology innovation
  • ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing
  • MTE2548 Biomaterials I
  • MTE4596 Biomaterials II

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 generic sequence requires 132 points of engineering and 108 points of science. The materials science sequence requires 108 points of engineering and 132 points of science. Students must also complete either two majors or a double major and a minor in two different science areas of study.

The science major sequence can be selected from the science areas of study and sequences in this handbook available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Stage one

All students complete:

Select one unit from:

Select one pair of science units from:

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 (if this pair has not already been taken)
  • ESC1011 Planet earth and its environment: The cosmic connection and ESC1022 Planet earth: Dynamic systems, environmental change and resources
  • FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1002 Computer programming
  • PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics (if this pair has not already been taken)
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students complete:

  • MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
  • MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • MTE2541 Nanostructure of materials
  • MTE2542 Microstructural development
  • MTE2544 Functional materials
  • MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
  • a 12 point level two science sequence

Major sequence in materials science

  • MSC2011 Nanostructure of materials
  • MSC2122 Microstructural development
  • 24 points of level two science units, including MTH2010 (if not taken at stage one)

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

All students complete:

  • MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
  • MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials

Generic sequence

  • MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
  • 6 point level three core unit from the Bachelor Engineering in the field of materials engineering
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a first major sequence in science*

Major sequence in materials science

  • MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a major sequence in science*

Select 6 points towards the materials science major sequence from:

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

All students complete:

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • MTE3541 Materials durability
  • MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
  • 6 point level three core unit from the Bachelor of Engineering in the field of materials engineering
  • 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major sequence* or a double major sequence in chemistry or mathematics

Major sequence in materials science

  • 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, or one 6-point elective in materials engineering from the list below

Select 6 points towards the materials science major sequence from:

Plus one of (for which equivalent materials science unit was not taken before):

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

All students complete:

  • 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

In addition students complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

  • 12 points of level three materials engineering core units
  • 6 point materials engineering elective

Major sequence in materials science

  • MSC3132 Functional materials and devices (if not already completed) or one 6-point materials engineering elective
  • 12 points of electives in materials engineering (students taking the biomaterials sequence can choose relevant electives and a project)
Materials engineering electives
  • ENG4616 Schools technology project
  • MTE3590/4590 Modelling of materials*
  • MTE3591/4591 Composites, thermosets and elastomers*
  • MTE4592 Advanced ceramics and applications)
  • MTE4593 Materials and the environment**
  • MTE4594 Engineering alloys processing, design and selection**
  • MTE4595 Corrosion - mechanisms and protection methods**
  • MTE4596 Biomaterials*
  • MTE4597 Nanomaterials

(Total: 42 points)

*Offered 2010, 2012.

**Offered 2011.

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.

The science major sequence must be in mathematics with the second major sequence in either physics or astrophysics. Refer tothese areas of study via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Stage 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
  • FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1002 Computer programming
  • STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1112 Numbers, logic and graphs

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students complete:

  • MEC2402 Engineering design I
  • MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
  • MEC2405 Thermodynamics
  • MEC2406 Engineering design II
  • MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
  • MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)
  • PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
  • PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

  • MEC2401 Dynamics I
  • MEC2404 Fluid mechanics I
  • MEC2407 Electromechanics
  • 6 points of level three units from 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)

Stage four

  • 24 points of level three units from the 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)

Stage five

  • MEC4401 Final year project
  • MEC4404 Professional practice
  • 18 points of level three units from the Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering
  • 18 points of mechanical engineering electives from the list below
  • ENG4616 Schools technology project
  • MEC4416 Heat and mass transfer
  • MEC4417 Refrigeration and air-conditioning
  • MEC4418 Control systems
  • MEC4426 Computer-aided design
  • MEC4425 Micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics
  • MEC4427 Systems integrity and maintenance
  • MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
  • MEC4444 Industrial noise and its control
  • MEC4446 Composite structures
  • MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
  • MEC4456 Robotics
  • MEC4402 Final year project - thesis**
  • MEC4403 Research project ***

(Total: 48 points)

* Any sequence in science may be taken, provided the appropriate sequence requirements and prerequisites are completed. In some cases, students may elect to seek approval for an overloaded course of up to 12 points at level two or three to enable these requirements to be completed in additional to the required science units at level two.

** Recommended only for students with an aggregate of at least 70 per cent at the conclusion of third year

*** Enrolment subject to departmental approval

Progression to further studies

Students may apply for admission to an honours stage in science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for that branch of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering. 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 stage three.

Alternative exit(s)

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science, or undertake honours in science, prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies including all of the science requirements for that double degree course.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with the single engineering component providing all requirements for the single engineering degree have been met.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

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

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) in the field of Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) (Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management)

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.


This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBTech(Infrastruct)
CRICOS code041480F
Total credit points required144
Standard duration of study (years)3 years FT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2758
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • Students must achieve a minimum average of 70 per cent in their TAFE studies to be eligible for this course. Students complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Malvern East and complete years two and three at Monash University, Clayton campus.
  • Full time study only.
  • Students complete their first year of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Malvern East and complete years two and three at Monash University, Clayton campus.

Description

This course is a collaboration articulated with the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) offered at the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) with an overall final average of 70 per cent or higher, applicants may apply to the second year of the Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure - Design, Construction and Management) degree at Monash University. The final two years of the degree program is taught at the Clayton campus. Second and third year studies at university include structural analysis and design, construction methodology, waste disposal, building materials, design methods, public health, geotechnical engineering and system management, computer software and communication skills.

Objectives

The course aims to provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes to build, manage and design the exciting infrastructure projects of the future.

Credit for prior studies

Students are awarded credit towards level one of the Bachelors degree on the successful completion of all prescribed units of the Diploma of the Building and Construction (Building) from Holmesglen Institute of TAFE.

Maximum credit allowed

48 credit points

Professional recognition

For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses visit http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Entry into the second level of study at Monash University introduces students to university training in transportation, water supply engineering and civil engineering design in some of the most popular construction materials, including concrete, steel, timber and masonry. Level three studies equip students with a combination of advanced practical, technical and business skills for entering the workplace.

Requirements

Level one

= Credit for TAFE studies

Total: 48 points

Level two

  • CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
  • CIV2208 Mechanics of materials
  • CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
  • CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
  • CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
  • CIV2263 Water systems
  • CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
  • ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

Total: 48 points

Level three

Core units

  • CIV3202 Industrial project
  • CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
  • CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
  • CIV3221 Building structures and technology
  • CIV3283 Road engineering
  • ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems

Elective units

Select two units from:

  • CIV3204 Engineering investigation
  • CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
  • CIV3247 Geoengineering
  • CIV3248 Ground water and environmental geoengineering
  • CIV3264 Urban water and waste water systems

Total: 48 points

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the program at an appropriate level and complete a further two semesters of civil engineering study can also receive the Bachelor of Engineering in the field of civil engineering.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure - Design, Construction and Management)