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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: |
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:
- Demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge.
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise information.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Implement research methods in the chosen discipline.
- 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 Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Spring |
MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
MECH203 | Mechanical Workshop Practice | 0 | Autumn |
CHEM103 | Introductory Chemistry For Engineers | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
MECH201 | Engineering Analysis | 6 | Spring |
MECH215 | Fundamentals of Machine Component Design | 6 | Spring |
MECH226 | Machine Dynamics | 6 | Spring |
MECH252 | Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
MECH341 | Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn, Summer |
MEDI222 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
MECH311 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
MECH343 | Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics | 6 | Spring |
MEDI220 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | 6 | Spring |
Year 4 | |||
MECH321 | Dynamics of Engineering Systems | 6 | Autumn |
MECH382 | Manufacturing Engineering Principles | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
MECH419 | Finite Element Methods in Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
MECH365 | Control of Machines and Processes | 6 | Spring |
MECH372 | Solids Handling and Process Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC116 | Psychology of Physical Activity and Health | 6 | Spring |
MEDI221 | Exercise Physiology | 6 | Spring |
MEDI223 | Clinical Biomechanics | 6 | Spring |
Year 5 | |||
EXSC320 | Exercise Prescription | 16 | Annual |
MEDI321 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 8 | Autumn |
MECH419 | Finite Element Methods in Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI320 | Motor Control and Dysfunction | 8 | Spring |
ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Annual |
Complete one of the following two research options: | |||
ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) - Bachelor of Exercise Science
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Spring |
MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
MECH203 | Mechanical Workshop Practice | 0 | Autumn |
CSCI291 | Programming for Engineers | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
ECTE233 | Digital Hardware | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE203 | Signals and Systems | 6 | Spring |
ECTE212 | Electronics | 6 | Spring |
MECH215 | Fundamentals of Machine Component Design | 6 | Spring |
MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
ECTE202 | Circuits and Systems | 6 | Annual |
PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn, Summer |
MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI222 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
MECH226 | Machine Dynamics | 6 | Spring |
MECH311 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
MEDI220 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | 6 | Spring |
MEDI221 | Exercise Physiology | 6 | Spring |
Year 4 | |||
ECTE333 | Microcontroller Architecture and Applications | 6 | Annual |
ECTE350 | Engineering Design and Management 3 | 6 | Annual |
ECTE301 | Digital Signal Processing | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE324 | Foundations in Electrical Energy Utilisation | 6 | Spring |
ECTE344 | Control Theory | 6 | Autumn |
MECH252 | Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC116 | Psychology of Physical Activity and Health | 6 | Spring |
MEDI223 | Clinical Biomechanics | 6 | Spring |
MEDI320 | Motor Control and Dysfunction | 8 | Spring |
Year 5 | |||
EXSC320 | Exercise Prescription | 16 | Autumn |
MEDI321 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 8 | Autumn |
MECH382 | Manufacturing Engineering Principles | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE324 | Foundations in Electrical Energy Utilisation | 6 | Spring |
ECTE471 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 | Spring |
ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Annual |
Complete one of the following two research options: | |||
ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, 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