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Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering major of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) is designed to prepare students for a role as an engineering technologist in any of two main areas – Mechanical Engineering and Production/Manufacturing Engineering. Engineering Technologists are responsible for providing, maintaining and applying or developing/designing different aspects of modern mechanical technology.
Students study a core set of papers in Year One, followed by a selection of papers in Years Two and Three.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
Year One
In Year One students improve their maths skills and establish key skills in engineering mechanics – statics and dynamics. Students also develop practical workshop skills, drawing and CAD skills, and an understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and electrical fundamentals.
Papers include:
- Electrical Theory
- Engineering Graphics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Manufacturing Processes
- Material Science
- Workshop Practice
Year Two
The second year continues to develop maths skills and introduces fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Students choose between two specialties:
- Mechanical Engineering develops key skills in analysis of mechanics and dynamics of machines, components and structures.
- Production Engineering develops skills in quality and reliability of goods and processes, production operations management and planning of engineering projects.
Year Three
In the final year students study four compulsory papers, two elective papers and embark on a year long Specialisation Project. The purpose of the project is to allow students to apply the knowledge gained in the first two years of study in a research or industrial environment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Maintenance engineering
- Mechanical design
- Mechanical engineering
- Middle management
- Product development
- Production/manufacturing engineer
- Project management
PAPERS
You will study eight papers in Years One and Two and seven papers in Year Three. The first year's papers are compulsory and your choice of papers in Years Two and Three will depend on the pathway you choose.
YEAR ONE
714338 Engineering Mathematics (15)
735410 Electrical Theory (15)
765400 Engineering Mechanics I (15)
765405 Engineering Mechanics II (15)
705005 Engineering Graphics (15)
765445 Manufacturing Processes (15)
765450 Material Science 1 (15)
705000 Engineering Design Communication (15)
Total points for the year 120 points
YEAR TWO
765470 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (15)
715001 Engineering Computations I (15)
SELECT SIX:
706010 Engineering Planning (15)
765410 Strength of Materials I (15)
766410 Strength of Materials II (15)
766415 Mechanics of Machines (15)
766440 Fluid Mechanics (15)
766445 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (15)
766450 Production Operations Management I (15)
766460 Mechanical Design (15)
766470 Advanced Thermodynamics (15)
766480 Control Engineering (15)
766490 Engineering Technology Studies (15)
766495 Quality and Reliability (15)
Total points for the year 120 points
YEAR THREE - COMPULSORY
707005 Engineering Studies (15)
767420 Material Science II (15)
767425 Engineering Computer Systems Management (15)
767430 Product Design (15)
767435 Specialisation Project (30)
SELECT TWO:
716001 Engineering Computation 2 (15)
766020 Computer Aided Design and Analysis (15)
766425 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (15)
766455 Production Operations Management II (15)
767005 Quantitative Techniques (15)
767485 Engineering Maintenance II (15)
Total points for the year 120 points