AUT - Mechanical Engineering Major: Bachelor of Engineering Technology
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Mechanical Engineering Major: Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: degree outline
Structure
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree).
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 papers - 120 points in total
You will extend your mathematical skills and establish key capabilities in engineering mechanics – statics and dynamics. You will also develop practical workshop, drawing and CAD skills, and an understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and electrical fundamentals.
CORE PAPERS
714338 Engineering Mathematics (15)
705000 Engineering Design Communication (15)
705005 Engineering Graphics (15)
735410 Electrical Theory (15)
765400 Engineering Mechanics I (15)
765405 Engineering Mechanics II (15)
765445 Manufacturing Processes (15)
765450 Material Science 1 (15)
The second year continues to develop your mathematical skills and introduces fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. You can 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.
715001 Engineering Computations I (15)
765470 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (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)
Year three papers - 120 points in total
In the final year you study four compulsory papers, two elective papers and embark on a year long Specialisation Project. The purpose of the project is to allow you to apply the knowledge gained in the first two years of study in a research or industrial environment.
CORE PAPERS
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)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Maintenance engineering
- Mechanical design
- Mechanical engineering
- Middle management
- Product development
- Production/manufacturing engineer
- Project management