Mechanical Engineering

COURSES OFFERED

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Engineering - Research
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Practice (Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies)
Master of Engineering Practice (Mechanical Engineering)
Master of Engineering Practice (Mechatronics)
Graduate Diploma in Engineering


POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Advanced Manufacturing
Applied Mechanics
Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies
Maintenance Management
Materials Handling


CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

The following research areas are available to candidates undertaking the Master of Engineering - Research degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Applied Mechanics and Heat Transfer:
Bio-mechanics
Cavitation and bubble dynamics
Computational fluid mechanics
Finite element analysis
Thermal modelling of buildings
Heat transfer
Mechanical engineering design
New algorithms in robotics
Microwave applications
Rolling mill technology
Solar thermal system analysis and design
Solid mechanics of elastic and magneto-elastic bodies
System identification and control
Tribology - bearings, friction and wear

Manufacturing Technology and Management:
Automated QC and reliability engineering
Automated welding and joining
Chip control in automated manufacture
Disassembly technology
Expert/knowledge system in automated machining
Intelligent manufacturing systems
Monitoring/diagnosis of manufacturing processes and machinery conditions
Integrated CAD/CAM
Maintenance management

Materials Handling:
Bulk solids handling and prediction of bin wall loads and flowrates
Energy technology
Pneumatic and hydraulic conveying


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Candidates for this degree enrol in MECH957 PhD Major Thesis (48 cp).


MASTER OF ENGINEERING - RESEARCH

The Master of Engineering degree by research is intended for engineers qualified and interested in specific engineering problems. It is expected that candidates will have Honours Class III or above. The degree comprises a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework. Advanced standing for some or all of the coursework component may be granted on demonstrated research skills. Evidence of these skills would normally be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours Class II Division 2 or better) and/or an appropriate Masters Coursework degree.

Mechanical Engineering

Plus 18 credit points of elective subjects chosen from the Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering subjects below.

Mechatronics

Plus 18 credit points from the Mechanical Engineering subjects below or from the Electrical Engineering subjects offered by the Faculty of Informatics.

MASTER OF ENGINEERING

The Master of Engineering degree comprises a 24 credit point dissertation (ENGG945) and at least 24 credit points of coursework - refer to list below. Entry is a Bachelor of Engineering with honours at Class II or higher from this University, or an approved equivalent qualification. The programs of study allow the student to combine specialist postgraduate subjects, according to his or her undergraduate background, with project work.

Advanced Manufacturing program

Materials Handling Systems program
Core

Electives

NOTE: Not all subjects available in 2002. Please check with the Director of Studies.


MASTER OF ENGINEERING PRACTICE (BULK SOLIDS AND PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGIES)
The normal entry requirement is a Bachelor of Engineering degree, or a Bachelor of Science degree, or an Associate Diploma in a relevant field, plus appropriate industrial experience. The program is offered on a modular basis over 2 years (ie. part-time) and is a joint degree with the University of Newcastle. This is a full fee paying course.

A candidate will be awarded a Master of Engineering Practice (Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies) on successful completion of 48 cp comprising.

Core

Note: not all of these electives will be offered in any one year.


GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
A candidate who has completed a degree of Bachelor of Engineering; and
(a) who has not qualified for any class of Honours;
or
(b) who wishes to qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Engineering.

will enrol in the 48 cp subject MECH899 Advanced Topics in Engineering.

Upon satisfactory completion of the subject MECH899, the candidate is eligible for award of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering.