Online Courses Handbook 2003

300799 v.2 Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)

MEngSc(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed to allow a graduate in engineering to proceed to further studies in a particular field by means of advanced coursework and a project.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A recognised bachelor of engineering degree at honours level. The Head of Department is prepared to consider applications from other graduates in engineering but admission in such cases may be subject to successful completion of a prescribed qualifying program.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is expected that candidates undertake part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

300778 v.2 Engineering Project 631 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

300775 v.2 Engineering Project 632 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

300763 v.2 Engineering Noise Control 631 3.0 25.0

300764 v.2 Machinery Vibration Analysis 631 3.0 25.0

300765 v.2 Rotordynamics 631 3.0 25.0

300766 v.2 Thermal Design and Optimisation 631 3.0 25.0

300767 v.2 Finite Element Modelling 631 3.0 25.0

300768 v.2 Energy Conversion 631 3.0 25.0

300769 v.2 Industrial Heat Transfer 631 3.0 25.0

300771 v.2 Materials for Severe Environments 631 3.0 25.0

300773 v.2 Contemporary Dynamic Modelling 631 3.0 25.0

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