1997 QUT Handbook

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (ME45)
See course requirements and notes relating to undergraduate courses.
Location: Gardens Point
Course Duration:
Normal Entry: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Articulation from Bachelor of Technology (ME35): 3 years part-time
Total Credit Points: 384/144
Standard Credit Points/Full-Time Semester: 48/24
Course Co-ordinator: Mr Jack Laracy
Professional Recognition
This degree is recognised for the purpose of membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
Special Course Requirements
A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Technology must obtain at least 50 days of industrial employment
in an engineering environment approved by the Course Coordinator.
Candidates must, not later than the fourth week of semester immediately following each period of industrial
experience, submit to the Faculty Office, a report in the required format, describing the work carried out
during the period of experience and including an Industrial Experience Record Form signed by the employer.
Industrial Experience Record Forms are available from outside the Faculty Office, Room 1006, ITE Building,
Gardens Point campus.
Students should not formally enrol in industrial employment.
Full-Time Course Structure Credit Points Contact Hrs/Wk
Year 1, Semester 2
BNB004 Technology and Society 8 3
CEB184 Engineering Mechanics 1 8 3
CHB002 Introduction to Engineering Chemistry 11 (2) 1
EEB101 Circuits and Measurements 8 3
MAB103 Introductory Engineering Mathematics 12 (8) 3
MAB187 Engineering Maths 1A 8 3
PHB134 Engineering Physics 1B 8 3
MEB134 Materials 1 8 3
OR
MEB181 Engineering Communication 8 4
Year 1, Semester 2
EEB209 Electrical Engineering 2M 8 3
MAB188 Engineering Maths 1B 8 3
MEB111 Dynamics 8 3
MEB213 Mechanics of Solids 8 4
MEB282 Design 1 8 4
MEB134 Materials 1 8 3
OR
MEB181 Engineering Communication 8 4
Year 2, Semester 1
MAB487 Engineering Maths 2A 8 3
MEB232 Materials Technology 1 8 3
MEB314 Mechanics 1 8 4
MEB352 Thermodynamics 1 8 4
MEB363 Fluids 1 8 4
MEB381 Design 2 8 3
11 CHB002 Introduction to Engineering Chemistry is to be taken by those students not obtaining a SA in Year 12 Chemistry.
All other students must apply for an exemption from this unit.
12 MAB103 Introductory Engineering Mathematics is to be taken by those students not obtaining a SA or better in
Queensland Maths C. All other students must apply for an exemption from this unit.
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