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Mechanical Engineering Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAUD

This specialisation within the Master of Technology is designed for students interested in mechanical engineering and provides the foundations for a broad range of engineering technologist careers in mechanical engineering aligned industries, both in Australia and internationally, or for further studies towards an accredited mechanical engineering qualification. This unit set provides graduates with skills in design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Hussein MOHAMMED

Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods within the mechanical engineering discipline to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic mechanical engineering situations.
  3. Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional mechanical engineering context.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial mechanical engineering project.

Related Careers

Mechanical technologist, Mechanical designer, Manufacturing technologist, Maintenance technologist, Production technologist

Employment Opportunities

Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of industries associated with design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS6105Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing15
ENS6134Materials and Manufacturing 215
ENS6203Engineering Mechanics15
ENS6146Instrumentation and Measurement15
ENS6100Fluid Mechanics15
ENS6132Mechanical Design and Development15
ENS6149Structural Analysis15
ENS5125Engineering Dynamics15
ENS5160Thermodynamics15
ENS6160Signals and Systems15
Elective UnitAny engineering unit at the 5 or 6 level 15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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