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Course structure
MM617
MM620
MM632
MM614
MM625
lntroduction to CIM
Computers and lnterfacing
Computer Aided Design
Automation and Machining
Machine Systems
Hours
per week
Sem I Sern 2
2
2
2
2
2
MM626
MM627
MM628
Advanced Mathematics
Manuf. Management
Systems
Control Systems and
Devices
Total hours wr week -
MM629 Computers and Interfacing 2
MM615 Manufacturing Automation 2
MM630 Mathematics and Computing 2
MM633 Advanced CAD 4
MM622 Advanced Computer
Techniques 2
MM631 Machine Systems 2
MM623 ComDuter Based Mot. -
systems
-
2
Total hours per week 16
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MM689 Minor Thesis 16
~091 Master of Engineering (Computer
lntegrated Manufacture) (by coursework
and thesis)
The aim of the course is to prepare graduates from
engineering and the ph~ical sciences for future roles in the
development and application of computer integrated
manufacturing in Australian manufacturing industry. Such
graduates must have proven academic ability.
Computer integrated manufacturing is an important and
effective means of achiwing productivity improvements
which must be seriously considered by manufacturing
companies wishing to become and remain competitive, and
which should be encouraged in the national interest so that
application of appropriate technology can improve our ability
to compete on international markets and against cheaper,
high quality imports in the domestic market.
Entrance requirements
(a) Normal entry
A four year degree at a good second class honours level in
engineering or equivalent qualification.
(b) Other applicants
Other applicants with a professional qualification, depending
upon their postgraduate experience, will be required to
undertake suitable preliminary studies approved by the
Engineering Faculty Board.
Students who have completed the coursework for the
Graduate Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture at
an average grade of 'C' may be admitted to the program
with advanced standing.
A person who has been awarded a Graduate Diploma in
Computer lntegrated Manufacture may not be awarded the
Master of Engineering (CIM) i.e. A penon who has been
awarded the Graduate Diploma must relinquish the Graduate
Diploma before being eligible for the award of the Master of
Engineering (CIM).
Duration of course
The course is a two year equivalent full-time program
incorporating the academic program for the Graduate
Diploma in Computer lntegrated Manufacture. The minimum
period of enrolment for the Master of Engineering program
is three semesters. The full time program normally extends
over four semesten. Further options include a three and four
year part time format.
Students are not normally permitted to extend their course
enrolment beyond five years, except when leave of absence
has been granted.
Course structure
Hours
per wek
Year 1 Sem 1 Sem 2
MM617 Introduction to CIM 2
MM620 Computers and Interfacing 2
MM632 Computer Aided Design 2
MM614 Automation and Machining 2
MM625 Machine Systems 2
MM626 Advanced Mathematics 2
MM627 Manuf. Management Systems 2
MM628 Control Systems and Devices
-
2
Total hours per week
-
16
MM629 Computers and Interfacing 2
MM615 Manufacturing Automation 2
MM630 Mathematics and Computing 2
MM633 Advanced CAD 4
MM622 Advanced Computer Techniques 2
MM631 Machine Systems 2
MM623 Computer Based Mgt. Systems
-
2
Total hours per week
-
16
Year 2
MM901 Database Technology 3
MM902 Numerical Engineering 2
MM906 Project - Part A 8
Total hours per week - 13
MM903 Numerical Engineering
Project 1
MM904 Systems Integration 3
MM905 Computers and Interfacing 3
MM907 Project - Part 6 - 12
Total hours per week 19
Master of Engineering
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~098~099
~oo8ffoog Doctor of Philosophy
Graduates who hold a Bachelors degree and who have
shown a high standard of academic achievement in that
course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of
Master of Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy.
The higher degree programs currently available require the
presentation of a major thesis based on original research,
investigation or development work, carried out either within
Swinburne or externally, providing that adequate facilitites
and supervision can be arranged. External work can be
carried out in the approved industrial, governmental,
educational or research organisation.
Copies of the Statute for the degree of Master or PhD
appear in the 'Procedures and Regulations' chapter of this
Handbook and application forms are available from the
Office of Research and Graduate Studies.