Bachelor of Engineering

Course summary for current students

Contacts

Division of Student Administration (DSA)
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
enquire@deakin.edu.au

Further information

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of Engineering
Tel 03 9244 6699
sebe@deakin.edu.au

www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/eng

Key to campuses

B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus

Award granted

Bachelor of Engineering

Duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Clearly-in ATAR

CRICOS course code

034894J

Deakin course code

S367

Note: This version is offered to continuing students only. As there have been minor revisions to the course structure over the last few years, continuing students are encouraged to seek advice from a course advisor for re-enrolment.

New students commencing Bachelor of Engineering in 2012 should refer to the new course structure of S367 Bachelor of Engineering.

Course overview

In Deakin’s Bachelor of Engineering you undertake common subjects in your first year before choosing to specialise in Civil, Mechanical or Mechatronics and Robotics engineering. This format allows you to make a more informed decision and gain a broad base of knowledge in engineering.

The course places great emphasis on the practical application of engineering and scientific principles to produce industry-ready engineers, immediately employable and capable of adapting to an ever-changing future. It is designed to maximise your employment prospects, meeting both your needs and those of the engineering profession. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering you will become a life-long learner capable of building your career upon a solid foundation of knowledge.

You will learn generic skills including entrepreneurship; innovation and leadership; project management; technical report writing and presentation; comprehension and communication; an understanding of the ethical basis of the engineering profession and practice; developing an understanding of contemporary technical and professional issues in the practice of engineering; and an understanding of complex problems and producing innovative solutions beneficial to their organisation and society.

You will also learn specific skills such as a sound, fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology; understanding the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources; acquiring the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems and for meeting future changes in technology; and an understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer.

The Engineering Scholars Program enables high-achieving students to study Civil, Mechanical or Mechatronics and Robotics sequences with extra opportunities for paid industry internships or research placements and access to an assigned mentor that are not available in other engineering courses. Click here for more information on the Engineering Scholars Program (S368).

Articulation and credit transfer

Flexible entry and exit points allow students to upgrade their qualifications and to obtain credit for previous studies/experience. Applicants with appropriate TAFE qualifications or other approved post-secondary studies may apply for credit for prior learning. Credit may be considered for skills obtained in the workforce or by informal means.

Attendance requirements

The accrediting body, Engineers Australia, has specified that a minimum on-campus attendance requirement for off-campus students be set at one campus session of two weeks duration for each year of equivalent full-time study. Students will complete this requirement by undertaking the following sequence of units (see unit descriptions for SEB121, SEB322*, SEB323 and SEJ442** below).

These units include a two-week program which includes presentations by industry professionals, site visits and teamwork activities as well as the opportunity to complete unit practical work requirements.

* SEB324 will replace SEB322 from 2012

** SEJ446 will replace SEJ442 from 2013

Collaborative programs

KDU College
The University has established an alliance with KDU College Malaysia to offer the Bachelor of Engineering to students located in Penang. Information about this program can be obtained from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, telephone 03 5227 2134 or email KDU College www.kdupg.edu.my

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering is also available as a combined degree with commerce, information technology and science.

Equipment requirements

Off-campus students must have access to a personal computer with internet access and be able to run software in a Windows XP, vista or 7 environment.

Information about the hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Engineering, telephone 03 9244 6699

Pass and honours degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering may be awarded at pass or honours level.

To be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with honours:

students shall normally complete a course of study satisfying the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, including an approved major project with a written report assessed by an internal panel; and
have been awarded a weighted average mark across level 2, 3 and 4 science and engineering units exceeding a minimum value determined by the Faculty Board.

The weighted average mark will be used to determine the grade of honours to be awarded.

Work experience

Before students will be deemed eligible to graduate they must obtain an aggregate of at least 12 weeks of suitable practical experience during their program. Work experience would normally be gained during the vacation periods. Further details are contained in the unit description for SEP490 Engineering Work Experience. This course rule will apply to students entering the program from 2005. However, all students are encouraged to meet this requirement.

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

Please be aware:

Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

The course comprises a total of 32 credit points, which must include the following:

28 core units and 4 elective units (this includes 2 highly recommended 4^th year units SET401 and SET402 Advanced Topics 1 and 2)
general electives can be taken outside the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
completion of SEE010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
a maximum of 10 credit points at Level 1
completion of SEP490 – 12 Week Engineering Work Experience (0 credit points)
on-campus requirement for professional practice component –off-campus students MUST attend for approximately a two week period in the subjects: SEB121, SEB323, and both on and off campus students MUST attend SEB322 and SEJ442 (combined)

Major sequences

Civil

Mechatronics and Robotics
Mechanical

Details of major sequences

Streams within the Bachelor of Engineering

The first level is mainly common and students enrol into a particular stream and select a major area of study at the end of the first level.

Students complete 28 core units and 4 elective units.

Civil - unit set code MJ-S000037

Civil Engineering degree gives you the building blocks to design, construct and maintain our community. Learn to plan and build the infrastructure systems that are necessary for our day-to-day life. Civil Engineers are responsible for the design, construction and project management of roads, airports and railways; water supply and sewerage systems; water resources management; and buildings and other infrastructures. This course covers the broad range of civil engineering disciplines including engineering materials, structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering and transport engineering. Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations such as construction companies, water authorities, local government bodies, public works departments and as consulting engineers.

Level 1

Trimester 1

SEB121

Engineering Practice (G, X)

SEP101

Engineering Physics (G, X)

SIT199

Applied Algebra and Statistics (G, X)

SED102

Engineering Graphics and CAD (G, X)

SEE010

Safety Induction Program (G, X)

Note: SEE010 is a 0 credit point safety induction unit

Trimester 2

SEE103

Electrical Systems (G, X)

SEM111

Engineering Materials 1 (G, X)

SIT194

Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (B, G, X)

SIT172

Programming for Engineers (G, X)

Level 2

Trimester 1

SEM218

Mechanics of Fluids (G, X)

SEM223

Engineering Mechanics (G, X)

SEV217

Engineering Geology and Surveying (G, X)

SIT294

Unit description is currently unavailable

Trimester 2

SEB323

Unit description is currently unavailable

SEM222

Stress Analysis (G, X)

SEV215

Water Systems (G, X)

SEV222

Hydrology and Hydraulics (G, X)

Level 3

Trimester 1

SEV320

Theory of Structures (G, X)

SEV352

Geo Mechanics 1 (G, X)

SEV353

Reinforced Concrete Structures (G, X)

Elective*

*Highly recommended elective: SEV328 Water and Wastewater Treatment (G, X)

Trimester 2

SEB324

Project Management (G, X) *

SEV323

Steel Structures (G, X)

SEV354

Transportation Engineering (G, X)

SEV362

Geo Mechanics 2 (G, X)

SEP490

Engineering Work Experience (G, X)

Note: SEP490 - 0 credit points, available in trimester 1, 2 and 3

* Core unit replacing SEB322 from 2012

Level 4

Trimester 1

SEJ441

Engineering Project A (G, X)

SEV453

Unit description is currently unavailable

SEV454

Advanced Structural Design (G, X)

Elective

Trimester 2

SEJ442

Engineering Project 2 (G, X) ^

SEB421

Unit description is currently unavailable ^

SEV455

Water System Design (G, X)

Elective

^ Last offered in 2012. SEJ442 will be replaced by SEJ446 Engineering Project B (2cps) from 2013

Highly recommended electives:

SET401

Advanced Topics in Engineering 1 (G, X)

SET402

Advanced Topics in Engineering 2 (G, X)

SEM223 or SEM224

Mechatronics and Robotics - unit set code MJ-S000040

Mechatronics and robotics is combined in one degree at Deakin, providing a broader based course and offering wider career choices. The course combines electronics, mechanical and robotics engineering, with mechanical and robotics featuring more strongly than in other programs. It offers studies in autonomous systems, robotic system design and industrial communication design. The course is tailored to industry needs and has close links through strong research programs, cutting-edge technology and facilities, and project-based learning. Students can access state-of-the-art robotics systems and program industrial robots, and through their final-level projects, gain an introduction to the emerging haptics research area. Graduates can be employed as electronic control systems engineers or robotics engineers, and work in areas including factory control, automation, and control system design.

Level 1

Trimester 1

SEB121

Engineering Practice (G, X)

SED102

Engineering Graphics and CAD (G, X)

SEP101

Engineering Physics (G, X)

SIT199

Applied Algebra and Statistics (G, X)

SEE010

Safety Induction Program (G, X)

Note: SEE010 is a 0 credit safety induction unit.

Trimester 2

SIT172

Programming for Engineers (G, X)

SIT194

Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (B, G, X)

SEE103

Electrical Systems (G, X)

SEM111

Engineering Materials 1 (G, X)

Level 2

Trimester 1

SIT294

Unit description is currently unavailable

SEE202

Digital Electronics (G, X)

SEE206

Measurement and Instrumentation (G, X)

SEM223

Engineering Mechanics (G, X)

Trimester 2

SEB323

Unit description is currently unavailable

SEE215

Microcontroller Principles (G, X)

Plus two electives*

*Highly recommended electives:

SEE208 Modern Power Generation Systems Design (G, X)

SEM222 Stress Analysis (G, X)

Level 3

Trimester 1

SEE320

Microcontroller System Design (G, X)

SEE321

Electro-Mechanical Systems (G, X)

SEE325

Robotics and Applications (G, X)

SEM327

Dynamics of Machines (G, X)

Trimester 2

SEB324

Project Management (G, X) *

SEE312

Electronic Data Communications (G, X)

SEE326

Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems (G, X)

SEE434

Unit description is currently unavailable

*Core unit replaces SEB322 from 2012

Level 4

Trimester 1

SEE426

Robotic System Design (G, X)

SEJ441

Engineering Project A (G, X)

SEM433

Mechatronic Design (G, X)

Elective

Trimester 2

SEB421

Unit description is currently unavailable ^

SEJ442

Engineering Project 2 (G, X) ^

SEE412

Industrial Data Communication and Design (G, X)

SEP490

Engineering Work Experience (G, X)

Note: SEP490 - 0 credit points, available in trimester 1, 2 and 3

Elective

^ Last offered in 2012. SEJ442 will be replaced by SEJ446 Engineering Project B (2cps) from 2013

Highly recommended electives:

SET401

Advanced Topics in Engineering 1 (G, X)

SET402

Advanced Topics in Engineering 2 (G, X)

Mechanical - unit set code MJ-S000039

Product development and innovation are the key drivers for Australian industry. To meet this need, Deakin's mechanical engineering degree brings together leading computer-aided engineering technologies and advanced materials to provide one of the most relevant mechanical engineering degrees in Australia. The automotive industry, in particular, has been involved in the design of the degree, and graduates can look forward to a high level of employment in this industry and supplier companies, as well as other leading manufacturing and design companies. The degree draws heavily on Deakin's world-class research teams in automotive engineering and advanced materials, with a practical hands-on approach that includes an opportunity to work on the Formula Society of Automotive Engineering (FSAE) race car, designed and built by our degree students. Along the way, students will develop project management, communication and financial management skills, as well as a solid understanding of product and process modelling and designing for sustainability.

Level 1

Trimester 1

SEB121

Engineering Practice (G, X)

SED102

Engineering Graphics and CAD (G, X)

SEP101

Engineering Physics (G, X)

SIT199

Applied Algebra and Statistics (G, X)

SEE010

Safety Induction Program (G, X)