Courses Handbook 2009

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

MAppSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042176F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year


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. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
300778 v.2   Engineering Project 631 8.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300775 v.2   Engineering Project 632 8.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
300764 v.2   Machinery Vibration Analysis 631 3.0 25.0
300766 v.2   Thermal Design and Optimisation 631 3.0 25.0
300769 v.2   Industrial Heat Transfer 631 3.0 25.0
300771 v.2   Materials for Severe Environments 631 4.0 25.0
310147 v.2   Mechanical Measurements 631 5.0 25.0
310659 v.1   Design Methodology 631 3.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
300763 v.2   Engineering Noise Control 631 5.0 25.0
300767 v.2   Finite Element Modelling 631 5.0 25.0
300773 v.2   Contemporary Dynamic Modelling 631 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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