Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) (BE(Hons)(Mech&SustEngy))

Program Code
BENG

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program specialises in the design of systems that use heat and fluid flow to generate energy. It includes the assessment of aerodynamics, structural loads, vibrations, thermal power and cooling cycles, combustion and automatic control. In addition to considering more sustainable, traditional forms of energy production, the program is concerned with all possible renewable energy forms including wind, wave, tidal, solar, geothermal, hydro, pumped storage and biomass. This program is suitable for students interested in designing sustainable and renewable energy systems and in solving problems related to sustainability. Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for designing sustainable and renewable energy systems and in solving problems related to sustainability. The first two years of the program have a strong emphasis on design and engineering science fundamentals. This allows students to build a solid foundation in core mechanical engineering skills and knowledge. Years three and four build on the basic principles established in the first two years and focus on the design of systems that use heat and fluid to generate energy.
Students are also required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience during their study.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.

Conditions

Conditions of Enrolment

1.         Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
 

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy)

There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:

  1. Courses to the value of 96 units, including Core courses to the value of 90 units and Elective courses to the value of 6 units
  2. A total of 12 weeks practical experience approved by the Faculty and of which a minimum 6 weeks should be under the supervision of a professional engineer
  3. Unless exempted, international students are required to take ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL in lieu of either a core or elective course as advised by the Faculty
  4. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in Mathematics IM, followed by Mathematics IA with Mathematics IB taken in Summer Semester to complete the Mathematics requirements at Level I. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Core Courses