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Bachelor of Engineering (Materials) - University of Wollongong

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Abbreviation:

BE (Matl)

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

192

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

Assumed Knowledge:

Any two units of English plus Mathematics

UOW Course Code:

732

CRICOS Code:

027466K

Fees 2009   A$10,710 per session 

Overview / Course Aims

The objective of the Materials Engineering course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the design, development, production and application of engineering materials for gainful use by society. This objective is achieved through detailed study of the relationships between the structure, processing and properties of materials. The course is also designed to provide training in effective communication, management and teamwork skills, and the environmental sensitivity required of modern engineers.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities exist in a wide range of industries from materials processing industries (steel, copper, aluminium, plastics, ceramics and composites) through to manufacturing and product design. Many graduates work in engineering consultancy companies dealing with failure analysis, corrosion, life-time assessment, and materials testing. Other graduates pursue a research career, as materials technology (and similar areas such as nanotechnology) is recognised worldwide as a key research strength and driver of economic prosperity. Many research opportunities exist in universities and government (eg. CSIRO) and private sector laboratories both in Australia and overseas.

Study Options

In the final year, students can choose a series of elective subjects from a number of specialist areas: Materials Science and Technology, Metallurgical Processing or Materials Manufacturing.

Double degrees are also available.

Course Program

Subject

Year 1

Session

Credit Points

 

Chemistry for Engineers

Autumn

6

 

Foundations of Engineering

Autumn

6

 

Engineering Materials

Autumn

6

 

Mathematics 1C Part 1

Autumn

6

or

     
 

Mathematics 1A Part 1

Autumn

6

 

Engineering Mechanics

Spring

6

 

Engineering Design and Innovation

Spring

6

 

Mathematics 1C Part 2

Spring

6

or

     
 

Mathematics 1A Part 2

Spring

6

 

Physics for Engineers

Spring

6

Year 2

   
 

Structure and Properties of Materials

Autumn

6

 

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

Autumn

6

 

Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills

Autumn

6

 

Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1

Autumn

6

 

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Spring

6

 

Phase Transformations

Spring

6

 

Mechanical Behaviour and Fracture

Spring

6

 

Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing

Spring

6

Year 3

   
 

Mechanics of Solids

Autumn

6

 

Engineering Alloys

Autumn

6

 

Polymeric Materials

Autumn

6

 

Materials Testing Techniques

Spring

6

 

Project and Business Management

Spring

6

 

Ceramics, Glass and Refractories

Spring

6

 

Primary Materials Processing

Spring

6

 

Degradation of Engineering Materials

Autumn

6

Year 4

   
 

Management and Human Factors in Engineering

Autumn

6

 

Selection of Materials in Engineering Design

Spring

6

 

Secondary Materials Processing

Autumn

6

 

Thesis A

Annual

12

or

 


 

 


 

Thesis B**

Annual

18

 

Professional Experience

 

0

plus

3 electives

Autumn/Spring

18

Electives listed below*

 


 

Materials Science and Technology

   
 

Advanced Materials and Processing

 


6

 

Electronic Materials

 

6

 

Structural Characterisation Techniques

 

6

 

Surface Engineering

 

6

Metallurgical Processing

   
 

Minerals Beneficiation

 

6

 

Metallurgical Process Engineering

 

6

 

Iron and Steelmaking

 

6

 

Mechanical and Thermal Processing

 

6

Materials Manufacturing

   
 

Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining

 

6

 

Sheet Metal Processing

 

6

 

Mechanical and Thermal Processing

 

6

 

Surface Engineering

 

6

* Electives may not be available every year - check subject timetable.

** 18cp thesis is equivalent to the 12cp thesis and one 6cp elective.
 

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