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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Exercise Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)  - Bachelor of Exercise Science
 

Abbreviation:

BE(Hons)-BExSc

UOW Course Code:

1863

CRICOS Code:

083350B

Total Credit Points:

264

Duration:

5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751625

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

This double degree provides the skills and knowledge of applying engineering techniques to problems in rehabilitation and biomedical technologies. Students gain a unique understanding of both engineering and the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion and biomechanics. Examples include research and design of orthopaedic devices, rehabilitation engineering, development of prostheses such as artificial limbs or electronically controlled wheelchairs, and the development of biomaterials. There are many prescribed subjects in this program - academic advice should be sought.

More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this joint degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge.
  2. Critically review, analyse and synthesise information.
  3. Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
  4. Implement research methods in the chosen discipline.
  5. Communicating clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

Note that the Bachelor of Exercise Science has 140 hours of compulsory practicum experience, which must be completed over the 5 years of the double degree.

Students enrolled in the double degree must chose either the Mechanical or Mechatronics majors. Students are expected to follow the relevant course structure information is provided below.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - Bachelor of Exercise Science

 

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Autumn
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring
PHYS143Physics For Engineers6Spring
Year 2
MECH203Mechanical Workshop Practice0Autumn
CHEM103Introductory Chemistry For Engineers6Not offered in 2015
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
MEDI111Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I6Autumn
MECH201Engineering Analysis6Spring
MECH215Fundamentals of Machine Component Design6Spring
MECH226Machine Dynamics6Spring
MECH252Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis6Autumn
MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II6Spring
Year 3
MECH341Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems6Autumn
PSYC101Introduction to Behavioural Science6Autumn, Summer
MEDI222Foundations of Biomechanics6Autumn
BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms6Spring
MECH311Mechanical Engineering Design6Spring
MECH343Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics6Spring
MEDI220Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy6Spring
Year 4
MECH321Dynamics of Engineering Systems6Autumn
MECH382Manufacturing Engineering Principles6Autumn
MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology6Autumn
MECH419Finite Element Methods in Engineering6Autumn
MECH365Control of Machines and Processes6Spring
MECH372Solids Handling and Process Engineering6Autumn
PSYC116Psychology of Physical Activity and Health6Spring
MEDI221Exercise Physiology6Spring
MEDI223Clinical Biomechanics6Spring
Year 5
EXSC320Exercise Prescription16Annual
MEDI321Advanced Exercise Physiology8Autumn
MECH419Finite Element Methods in Engineering6Autumn
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
MEDI320Motor Control and Dysfunction8Spring
ENGG454Professional Experience0Annual
Complete one of the following two research options:
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual, Spring/Autumn
ENGG453Thesis B18Annual, Spring/Autumn

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) - Bachelor of Exercise Science

 

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Autumn
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring
PHYS143Physics For Engineers6Spring
Year 2
MECH203Mechanical Workshop Practice0Autumn
CSCI291Programming for Engineers6Not offered in 2015
ECTE233Digital Hardware6Autumn
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
MEDI111Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I6Autumn
ECTE203Signals and Systems6Spring
ECTE212Electronics6Spring
MECH215Fundamentals of Machine Component Design6Spring
MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II6Spring
Year 3
ECTE202Circuits and Systems6Annual
PSYC101Introduction to Behavioural Science6Autumn, Summer
MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology6Autumn
MEDI222Foundations of Biomechanics6Autumn
BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms6Spring
MECH226Machine Dynamics6Spring
MECH311Mechanical Engineering Design6Spring
MEDI220Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy6Spring
MEDI221Exercise Physiology6Spring
Year 4
ECTE333Microcontroller Architecture and Applications6Annual
ECTE350Engineering Design and Management 36Annual
ECTE301Digital Signal Processing6Autumn
ECTE324Foundations in Electrical Energy Utilisation6Spring
ECTE344Control Theory6Autumn
MECH252Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis6Autumn
PSYC116Psychology of Physical Activity and Health6Spring
MEDI223Clinical Biomechanics6Spring
MEDI320Motor Control and Dysfunction8Spring
Year 5
EXSC320Exercise Prescription16Autumn
MEDI321Advanced Exercise Physiology8Autumn
MECH382Manufacturing Engineering Principles6Autumn
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
ECTE324Foundations in Electrical Energy Utilisation6Spring
ECTE471Robotics and Flexible Automation6Spring
ENGG454Professional Experience0Annual
Complete one of the following two research options:
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual, Spring/Autumn
ENGG453Thesis B18Annual, Spring/Autumn

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 25 November, 2014