Mat Sci and Eng Hons - 3131
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Contact: School of Materials Science and Engineering
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 192
UAC Code: 429600
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Major)
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Program Description
The field of Materials Science and Engineering offers unlimited possibilities for innovation and development. Attention is being focussed on developing and processing metals, ceramics, polymers and composites with improved properties.
The activities of the materials engineer range from materials production, including their extraction from ores and their refining, to the design, development, processing and recycling of materials for use in aerospace, transportation, electronics, energy conversion and biomedical systems.
Advanced materials can provide a major competitive advantage in virtually every part of a country’s manufacturing industry. Because Australia is a country rich in minerals, materials science has been designated as a priority area for research and development. Examples of recent and significant developments include the emergence of environmentally friendly and economical metal processing methods, advanced surface coatings, biomedical materials, electrical ceramics, engineering polymers, and advanced composites.
The School of Materials Science and Engineering is in a good position to provide the increased numbers of graduates necessary for development of these new initiatives in materials. It is the only school in Australia that offers professional courses in ceramic engineering, metallurgical engineering and materials engineering as well as providing postgraduate specialisation in these fields.
The School is extremely well equipped with a wide range of advanced computing, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, X-ray and optical and electron microscopy facilities. Students are provided with education and industrial training to prepare them for a significant and important professional career.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
- Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
- In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
- Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
- Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
- Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
- Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
- Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
- Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
- Professional use and management of information.
- Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
- Effective team membership and team leadership.
Program Structure
Each study stream provides a range of specialised electives. In addition, a limited number of electives can be chosen from other streams.
When completing the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science & Engineering as a single degree, students must complete a minimum of 192 units of credit (UoC). The following structure is applicable to all streams.
Stage 1
- PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1131 Math 1A (6 UOC) or MATH1141 Higher Math 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1231 Math 1B (6 UOC) or MATH1241 Higher Math 1B (6 UOC)
- ENGG1811 Computing for Engineers (6UOC) or COMP1911 Computing 1 (6 UOC)
- ENGG1000 Engineering Design (6 UOC)
- MATS1192 Design & Application of Materials (6 UOC)
- CHEM1011 Chemistry A (6 UOC) or CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry A (6 UOC)
- 6 UOC from the full list of available Stage 1 electives available here
- CVEN1300 Engineering Mechanics for Civil Engineers (6 UOC) or MINE1300 Engineering Mechanics (6 UOC) or MMAN1300 Engineering Mechanics (6 UOC)
- MATH2019 Engineering Mathematics 2E (6 UOC)
- MATS2001 Physical Prop of Materials (6 UOC)
- MATS2003 Materials Characterisation (6 UOC)
- MATS2004 Mechanical Behaviour of Mats (6 UOC)
- MATS2005 Intro Fluid Flow & Heat Trans (6 UOC)
- MATS2006 Diffusion and Kinetics (6 UOC)
- MATS2007 Sustainable Mats Processing (6 UOC)
- MATS2008 Thermodynamics & Phase Equilib (6 UOC)
- Professional Electives* (6 UOC)
- General Education (6 UOC)
- MATS4009 Materials Engineering Project (9 UOC) - taken in Semester 1 and Semester 2 for a total of 18 UOC
- And Professional Electives* totalling 24 UOC
- MATS4010 Materials Engineering Project (12 UOC) - taken in Semester 1 and Semester 2 for a total of 24 UOC
- And Professional Electives* totalling 18 UOC
- General Education (6 UOC)
Academic Rules
The rules for progression in the program are:
- Students must have completed 36 UOC before taking any Level 2 course.
- Students must have completed all Introductory Core before taking any Level 3 course.
- Students must have completed 102 UOC before taking any Level 4 course.
- Students are not permitted to continue in Program 3131 and will be transferred to Program 3970 BSc(Materials Science Major), with such transfer subject to appeal, if any of the following apply:
- 2 fails in any given core course
- Less than 50% of program courses have been passed after half or more of the BE program (>84 UoC) has been attempted
- A WAM of less than 55% prior to the final 48 UoC of the BE program (i.e., after 120 UoC of the BE program completed)
Fees
Honours
- Class 1: WAM of at least 80 and final year research project mark of at least 65
- Class 2 Division 1: WAM of at least 75 and final year research project mark of at least 65
- Class 2 Division 2: WAM of at least 65 and final year research project mark of at least 65
- General Education = 1
- Level 1 Courses = 1
- Level 2 Courses = 2
- Level 3 Courses = 3
- Level 4 Courses = 4
Industrial Experience Requirement
Professional Recognition
Graduates in Ceramic Engineering are also eligible for membership of the Institute of Ceramics of Great Britain, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the National Institute of Ceramic Engineers USA.
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