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 - 48cp.

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 II 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 III 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.

Note: Not all subjects available in any one year. 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:

Apart from MECH990, each subject is run on a modular basis comprising 5 days of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, case studies and problem solving, followed by assessable tasks.

MASTER OF ENGINEERING PRACTICE (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

This course will be offered to graduates who have obtained a level equivalent to the BE at the University of Wollongong. The minimum duration of the full-time course will be one year, ie. 48 cp.

Note:

1. subject to approval, electives may be selected from any available 900 level subjects in the Faculty; and
2. not all of these electives will be offered in any one year.

MASTER OF ENGINEERING PRACTICE (MECHATRONICS)

This course is offered jointly by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, and is available to graduates with four year bachelor of engineering degrees, or the equivalent, in any engineering discipline, including civil, mining, mechanical, production, industrial, materials etc.

This course can be completed in one year of full-time study (48 credit points) or equivalent part-time study.

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

1. who has not qualified for any class of Honours;
   or
2. 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.