Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)
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Abbreviation:
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BE (Matl)
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Home Faculty:
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Faculty of Engineering
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Duration:
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4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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192
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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Approx. UAI Entry:
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80
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Assumed Knowledge:
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Any two units of English plus Mathematics
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Recommended Studies:
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Physics, Chemistry and HSC Mathematics Ext. 1
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UOW Course Code:
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732
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UAC Code:
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755613
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CRICOS Code:
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027466K
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Overview / Course Aims
The objective of the Materials Engineering course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the design, development, production and application of engineering materials for gainful use by society. This objective is achieved through detailed study of the relationships between the structure, processing and properties of materials. The course is also designed to provide training in effective communication, management and teamwork skills, and the environmental sensitivity required of modern engineers.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in a wide range of industries from materials processing industries (steel, copper, aluminium, plastics, ceramics and composites) through to manufacturing and product design. Many graduates work in engineering consultancy companies dealing with failure analysis, corrosion, life-time assessment, and materials testing. Other graduates pursue a research career, as materials technology (and similar areas such as nanotechnology) is recognised worldwide as a key research strength and driver of economic prosperity. Many research opportunities exist in universities and government (eg. CSIRO) and private sector laboratories both in Australia and overseas.
Study Options
In the final year, students can choose a series of elective subjects from a number of specialist areas: Materials Science and Technology, Metallurgical Processing or Materials Manufacturing.
Double degrees are also available.
Course Program
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Subject
Year 1
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Session
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Credit Points
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CHEM103
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Chemistry for Engineers
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Autumn
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6
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ENGG101
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Foundations of Engineering
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Autumn
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6
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ENGG153
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Engineering Materials
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Autumn
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6
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MATH141
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Mathematics 1C Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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or
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MATH187
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Mathematics 1A Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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ENGG152
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Engineering Mechanics
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Spring
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6
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ENGG154
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Engineering Design and Innovation
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Spring
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6
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MATH142
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Mathematics 1C Part 2
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Spring
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6
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or
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MATH188
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Mathematics 1A Part 2
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Spring
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6
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PHYS143
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Physics for Engineers
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Spring
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6
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Year 2
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MATE201
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Structure and Properties of Materials
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Autumn
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6
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MATE202
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Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
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Autumn
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6
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MATE291
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Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills
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Autumn
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6
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MATH283
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Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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ECTE290
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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
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Spring
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6
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MATE203
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Phase Transformations
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Spring
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6
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MATE204
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Mechanical Behaviour and Fracture
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Spring
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6
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MATE304
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Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing
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Spring
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6
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Year 3
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ENGG251
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Mechanics of Solids
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Autumn
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6
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MATE301
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Engineering Alloys
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Autumn
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6
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MATE302
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Polymeric Materials
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Autumn
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6
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MATE391
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Materials Testing Techniques
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Spring
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6
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ENGG361
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Project and Business Management
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Spring
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6
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MATE303
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Ceramics, Glass and Refractories
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Spring
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6
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MATE305
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Primary Materials Processing
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Spring
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6
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MATE306
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Degradation of Engineering Materials
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Autumn
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6
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Year 4
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ENGG461
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Management and Human Factors in Engineering
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Autumn
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6
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MATE401
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Selection of Materials in Engineering Design
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Spring
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6
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MATE402
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Secondary Materials Processing
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Autumn
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6
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ENGG452
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Thesis A
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Annual
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12
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or
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ENGG453
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Thesis B**
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Annual
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18
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ENGG454
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Professional Experience
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0
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plus
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3 electives
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Autumn/Spring
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18
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Electives listed below*
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Materials Science and Technology
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MATE411
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Advanced Materials and Processing
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6
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MATE412
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Electronic Materials
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6
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MATE413
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Structural Characterisation Techniques
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6
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MATE433
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Surface Engineering
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6
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Metallurgical Processing
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MINE421
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Minerals Beneficiation
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6
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MATE422
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Iron and Steelmaking
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6
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Materials Manufacturing
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ENGG434
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Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining
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6
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MATE433
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Surface Engineering
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6
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* Electives may not be available every year - check subject timetable.
** 18cp thesis is equivalent to the 12cp thesis and one 6cp elective.
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