1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

James Smith Memorial Books to the value of
Prize
approximately $50 are
awarded to the best student in
structural design in the final
year of the civil engineering
degree course.
Harold E.R. Steele A prize of $100 is awarded to
Prize
the best student in the course
leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Engineering with
major studies in electrical
power, communication and
electronic, or computer
systems engineering.
Major Furnace and The award consists of $150
Engineering Prize and an engraved pewter mug
and is awarded to the best
managed final year project in
mechanical engineering.
Molyneux Medal A silver medal and a prize of
$30 are awarded to the student
in the final year of the
manufacturing engineering
degree, undertahng major
studies in chemical
engineering, who submits the
best project thesis.
Oscar Weigel Value - up to $400 per year
Exhibitions
and tenable for a period not
in Engineering exceeding five years.
Applicants for these awards
must be qualified to enter the
second or later year of an
engineering degree course to
be accepted as a candidate for
the degree of Master.
Philips Prize
A colour television is awarded
to the student with the best
final year project in the
Degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Electrical).
Postgraduate awards
The Commonwealth
Department of Education
provides awards for full-time
research leading to the degree
of Master. The closing date for
applications is 3 1 October in
any year.
Some industrial organisations also make available awards
for full-time research leading to the degree of Master.
Further information may be obtained from the Head of
each engineering school.
Professional recognition of courses
The Institution of Engineers, Australia
The courses for degree of Bachelor of Engineering, in civil,
electrical power and control, communication and electronic,
computer systems, manufacturing, and mechanical
engineering, have all received recognition by The Institution
of Engineers, Australia, as satisfying academic requirements
for corporate membership.
Students who are enrolled for engineering courses at
Swinburne and are at least seventeen years of age may apply
to the Institution of Engineers, Australia, to become student
members. Application forms are available from engineering
school offices and the Divisional office.
Other professional bodies
The course for the Bachelor of Engineering (Manufacturing)
is recognised by the Institution of Production Engineers and
the degree in electrical engineering is recognised by the
Institution of Radio and Electronics Engineers (Australia) as
sufficient academic qualification for membership.