Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

In the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you will develop the knowledge and skills to practice as a professional engineer in one of the following branches of engineering:

• Aerospace engineering*
• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Environmental engineering*
• Electrical and computer systems engineering
• Materials engineering*
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechatronics engineering
• Mining engineering*
• Software engineering

* Not available at Monash University Malaysia.

Your studies commence with the common first year. Completion of the common first year will develop your foundational skills for engineering while you sample from the various branches of engineering. In this year you will develop your skills and knowledge of fundamental engineering through completion of practical hands-on design-and-build activities. At the conclusion of first year, after experiencing the fundamentals of each discipline, you nominate your branch of engineering for further study.

After specialising in the second year you will develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge, techniques, tools and resources appropriate for your branch of engineering, as well as skills and knowledge of the application of engineering methods required to conduct, design and manage engineering projects.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and by the Engineering Accreditation Council of Malaysia. The course is recognised under the Washington AccordWashington Accord (http://www.washingtonaccord.org/) enabling our engineering graduates to work worldwide in any country that is also a signatory to the Accordsignatory to the Accord (http://www.ieagreements.org/Washington-Accord/signatories.cfm), without the need to re-qualify. Further details about professional recognition can be found at the Professional recognition of courses page in this Handbook.

This Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is also offered in Malaysia. Find out more about studying this course and the list of specialisations available at Monash University Malaysia.

Double degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) can be taken in combination with the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Architectural Design (only with the specialisation of civil engineering)
• Bachelor of Design (only with the specialisations of industrial design and mechanical engineering)
• Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (only available with the specialisation of chemical engineering and the pharmaceutical science specialisation of formulation science).

This will lead to the award of two degrees: your specialist engineering degree and the degree awarded by the partner course. Students should refer to the course entry for the partner course in their double degree for the requirements of the other degree.

Note: Not all specialisations are available in each double degree course and mining engineering is not available in a double degree.

Specialisations

Aerospace engineering

Availability: Clayton

Aerospace engineers design, develop and maintain flight vehicles. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in aerodynamics, aerostructures, avionics, propulsion, flight control and material science.

Chemical engineering

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

Chemical engineers transform raw materials into useful and commercial end products. This involves the research of raw materials and their properties, design and development of equipment and the evaluation of operating processes. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in chemistry and chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, material and energy balances, as well as particle technology and process design.

Civil engineering

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

Civil engineers design, construct, maintain and operate infrastructure for the benefit of society. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in mechanics; transport, traffic and road engineering; building structures and technology; design of concrete and masonry structures; bridge design and assessment; geomechanics; and hydrology.

Electrical and computer systems engineering

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

Electrical and computer systems engineers develop electronic solutions to underpin a broad range of development supporting every aspect of engineering. In particular, graduates often employ their skills in the biomedical, computer systems, electronics, electrical power engineering, robotics and telecommunications industries. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in electrical and electronic engineering including: the fundamentals of circuits; electronic signals and signal processing; digital electronics and systems on a chip; and the design of large-scale power and telecommunications systems.

Environmental engineering

Availability: Clayton

Environmental engineers create innovative solutions for sustainable development. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in ecology and biodiversity; material and energy balances; thermodynamics; materials properties and recycling; hydrology; environmental risk and impact assessment; management systems; energy and the environment; and sustainability and the law.

Materials engineering

Availability: Clayton

Materials engineering is all about making new materials and improving existing ones - making things stronger, lighter, more functional, sustainable and cost-effective. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in using, analysing and creating crystal structures; thermodynamics and phase equilibria; functional materials; polymers and ceramics; materials durability, characterisation and modelling; and processing and engineering of metals and ceramics.

Mechanical engineering

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

Mechanical engineering focuses on turning energy into motion and power - any practical device that moves has required a Mechanical Engineer to design it. The discipline covers the generation, conversion, transmission and use of mechanical and thermal energy, and includes the design, construction and operation of devices and systems. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in structural mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics while developing novel solutions through engineering design and systems and control.

Mechatronics engineering

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

Mechatronics engineering combines mechanical engineering, computing and electronics to create functional smart products. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in electrical systems; mechanics; systems engineering; sensors and artificial perception; thermo-fluids and power systems; analogue electronics; robotics; control systems; and manufacturing.

Mining engineering

Availability: Clayton

Mining engineering involves the extraction and processing of ores from the earth. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in all aspects of exploring, planning, extracting and processing minerals, including environmental impact assessment and management; mine system design, management and economics; geology; and geomechanics.

Software engineering

Availability: Clayton, Malaysia

Software engineering comprises the core principles consistent in software construction and maintenance: fundamental software processes and life-cycles; mathematical foundations of software engineering; requirements analysis; software engineering methodologies and standard notations; principles of software architecture and re-use; software quality frameworks and validation; software development; and maintenance environments and tools. Current industry-strength programming languages, technologies and systems feature highly in the practical components, electives and projects of the course.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. understand and proficiently apply the relevant sciences and scientific methods in at least one specialist engineering practice area, to design solutions to complex problems
2. identify, interpret and critically appraise current developments and advanced technologies and apply knowledge of these to at least one specialist area
3. identify and synthesise the constraints posed by economic factors, safety considerations, environment impacts and professional standards on engineering practice and use them to inform professional judgements
4. determine, analyse and proficiently apply theoretical and numerical analysis of phenomena to predict, design, control and optimise the performance of engineering systems
5. research, identify, conceptualise, investigate, and interpret knowledge from modern engineering tools and techniques to synthesise a coherent approach to the solution of a problem and/or the design of a project
6. identify and critically evaluate the performance of an engineering system in terms of economics, safety and the social and physical environment, and implement approaches to minimise any adverse impact leading to sustainable development
7. understand and proficiently apply a systems approach to the design cycle, addressing the broad contextual constraints, leading to sustainable development
8. show awareness of and ability to proficiently apply project management tools and methodologies to the planning and execution of projects leading to engineering solutions of a professional standard
9. develop and implement creative and innovative approaches to problem solving
10. communicate effectively on both technical and general issues with peers, associates, clients and the general public
11. operate effectively and professionally within a team environment
12. plan, organise and use resources efficiently
13. demonstrate the highest standards of personal performance
14. demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
15. understand the responsibilities of engineers to the community, the engineering profession and the industrial and business world
16. demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and legal responsibilities to the community and the profession

A maximum of 96 points of credit may be awarded for previous relevant undergraduate-level study.

The course develops through four themes that combine to underpin engineering practice: Fundamentals and foundational skills, Design, Knowledge and applications, and Professional Practice.

Part A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills

These will develop your understanding of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin all engineering disciplines.

Part B. Engineering design

This will develop the engineering techniques, tools and resources for the conduct, design and management of engineering design processes and projects, both in the industrial setting and in the development of research experiments.

Part C. Engineering knowledge and application

This will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific engineering methods of a branch of engineering, and will integrate the specific engineering methods and discipline knowledge into practice. You will develop skills to identify and apply knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. Additionally, your studies will focus on your understanding and application of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in your discipline.

Part D. Professional practice

This will develop your skills in readiness for the engineering workplace. You will develop skills in effective team membership and team leadership, the use and management of commercially relevant data, and the legal responsibilities of engineers. This study will integrate the theme 'Engineering knowledge and application' with your specialist field of engineering.

Part E. Elective study

This will enable you to further deepen your knowledge of engineering or broaden your knowledge in another approved field. Students completing a single degree course may use electives to add technical expertise in their engineering specialisation and/or to complete one of the engineering approved minors from another faculty thereby adding other skills to their repertoire. If you wish to take more than two units outside the faculty, and you are not using the additional units to complete one of the approved minors, you must consult with and gain permission from your course advisor before doing so.

In order to meet local accreditation requirements, students studying their degree on the Malaysia campus must choose technical engineering units to fulfil the elective requirements of their engineering degree.

This course comprises 192 points, of which 144 points are from core engineering study and 48 points are available for elective study. A minimum of 72 points must be completed in engineering studies at level 3 and above.

The course develops through theme studies in: A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills, B. Engineering design, and C. Engineering application and knowledge, and D. Professional practice.

Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at level 1 in the Engineering course.

The course progression maps course progression maps will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Common first year (48 points)

A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills (12, 18 or 24 points)

If you have not completed the equivalent of VCE Physics and/or VCE Specialist mathematics then you must complete foundation units in physics and/or mathematics respectively:

• PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

(Students in a double degree who need to take both foundation units will need to take an overload in year 1 or 2 and increase the total credit points needed for the double degree by 6 points.)

In addition, all students complete:

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1005 Engineering mathematics

B. Engineering design (18 points)

Students complete:

• ENG1001 Engineering design: Lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: Cleaner, safer smarter
• ENG1003 Engineering mobile apps

E. Elective study (6, 12 or 18 points, depending upon the number of units you need to complete for A.)

For students completing a single degree, available electives may be from the list below and/or may be chosen from across the University, including one of the engineering-approved minors from other faculties. Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than 10 units (60 points) at level 1 can be credited to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

For students completing a double degree, at least 12 elective points from the first year must be used in fulfilling the requirements of the partner course. Therefore, double degree students who are required to take 12 points of foundation units will need to overload by 6 points.

Students complete at least one of the following available on their campus of enrolment:

• ENG1071 Chemistry for engineering
• ENG1081 Physics for engineering
• ENG1021 Spatial communication in engineering
• ENG1051 Materials for energy and sustainability
• MNE1010 Introduction to mining
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• MAE2405 Aircraft performance
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids
• MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
• TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering

Engineering specialisations (144 points)

C, D. Engineering specialisation knowledge, application and practice (108 points), and E. Electives (36 points)

Students complete one of the following specialisations:*

• Aerospace engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Electrical and computer systems engineering
• Materials engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechatronics engineering
• Mining engineering
• Software engineering

* The following specialisations are not available at Malaysia: aerospace, environmental, materials, mining.

E. Electives taken as an engineering-approved minor

Students may be eligible to choose units required to complete an engineering-approved minorengineering-approved minor (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/undergrad/eng-beng-approved-minors.html) from another faculty. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites for the minor and should consult with their course advisor prior to selecting units.