N3A Bachelor of Engineering as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Engineering
Abbreviation: BE
Course code: N3A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2135
Introductory comments
This 4-year (minimum) full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science and
Engineering. The first two years of the course may be studied in either Hobart or
Launceston. The remainder of the course must be completed in Hobart.
Note: Students intending to study at Launceston should contact the School for advice prior
to enrolling.
Admission & prerequisites
If students are entering first year Engineering in either Hobart or Launceston, they must
have met the University admission requirements including a TCE Satisfactory
Achievement (SA) result or higher in Mathematics Stage 2 *MT841 and Applied Science:
Physical Science *SC786.
Although not essential for entry, students are encouraged to study additional TCE science
subjects such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics Stage 3, Physics, etc as they
provide a useful background for first-year BE units.
A TAFE advanced diploma in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be accepted
as an alternative prerequisite for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering course with
advanced standing.
Interstate or overseas qualifications, which are deemed equivalent by the University, may
also be accepted.
Course objectives
The objectives of the Bachelor of Engineering degree are:
•
to provide a sound basis in the physical sciences, mathematics and basic engineering
science in the first two years of study, along with some degree of specialisation;
•
to provide, in the final two years of study, specific theory and practice in one of the
specialised engineering fields;
•
to train students to a graduate level whereby they meet the academic requirements
for admission to the Institution of Engineers, Australia and like institutions; and
•
to produce well-rounded graduates who can develop their professional and
managerial skills in their places of employment.
The engineering degree is interesting and challenging, requiring motivation and
commitment from the student. In its final stages, students work and become familiar with
the very latest developments in the various disciplines.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering is accredited by The Institution of Engineers Australia
(IEAust) as providing qualification for Graduate membership of the Institution. It is also
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recognised in a number of other countries such as UK and USA through agreements
between the IEAust and like professional bodies overseas.
The computer systems engineering specialisation is also accredited by the Australian
Computer Society for graduate entry.
Course structure
Students both in Hobart and Launceston take a common first two years. This gives a
breadth of subjects which enables students to select the area of engineering to which they
are best suited and in which they wish to specialise.
The six broad areas of specialisation are:
•
civil engineering
•
mechanical engineering
•
•
•
electrical power engineering
electronics and communication engineering
computer systems engineering
•
mechatronics
The standard routes of progression through each of the four years to these specialisations
are shown in the following Chart.
A major feature of the engineering course is the emphasis placed on laboratory work;
students will be required to write regular reports on their work. The design classes
provide them with opportunities to learn the techniques of developing safe and reliable
designs. In the fourth year, each student may undertake an individual project which
involves an analysis of requirements, feasibility study, and design and development
usually resulting in a prototype. For both the laboratory and the design classes, extensive
use is made of computers.
Engineering students are also required to complete a prescribed amount of industrial
experience work in the vacations. Where possible, the work experience placements are
arranged through the School of Engineering, and students are paid by their employers at
the appropriate award rate.
Articulation
In certain circumstances the Faculty may grant status in units of the BE degree course to
students who have completed equivalent work in other institutions. All such cases are
treated on their merits.
Special admission conditions apply to the acceptance of some overseas students.
Approved diplomates of certain overseas polytechnics may be granted advanced standing
of up to four semesters toward the four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree.
If students wish to specialise in other branches of Engineering (eg Aeronautical,
Agricultural, Chemical, Manufacturing, Maritime, Materials, Mining, Naval Architecture,
Petroleum), it is generally possible for them to start their studies at the University of
Tasmania and later transfer to an institution offering the course. If this is the student’s
intention, it is important that the students see the Degree Coordinator before starting their
University studies as it may be necessary to follow a specially prescribed course.
Specimen courses
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Specimen courses are outlined below. Students should note that their choice of units
should conform with the specimen courses, unless otherwise determined by the Degree
Coordinator.
If students have previously attempted all or part of an examination they will not be
permitted to count units with overlapping content.
Policy on use of calculators in examinations
Engineers use calculators a great deal, and it is essential that each engineering student has
a calculator.
Because of the advantage that advanced (and generally expensive) calculators might give
in examinations, a uniform policy on calculators for use in engineering examinations in the
earlier years of the course has been adopted. Only the following types of calculator will be
permitted in first year engineering examinations: Hewlett-Packard HP32S, Sharp EL-5120
and EL-531GH, Casio FX-82 Super and FX-100S.
Students should note that this list includes some programmable, specialist scientific
calculators as well as some more basic types. They should consider their options carefully.
Students taking units taught by the Australian Maritime College in Launceston should
note the particular calculator requirements of those units.
The list of permitted calculators will be kept as stable as possible, subject to the availability
of the various models.
Figure 1
PLACE CHART (ENG_1.eps) HERE
Specimen courses
The revised first year, which was introduced in 1999, and the revised second year
introduced in 2000, are common to all Bachelor of Engineering streams and may be
studied at Hobart or Launceston. The Launceston course units (except where otherwise
noted) are taught by the Australian Maritime College. Students intending to study at
Launceston should contact the School for information prior to enrolling.
campus-sem
code
Unit title
weight
Year 1
(Common to all streams) Hobart
KXA151
Programming and
12.5%
H1~L1/2~B1v
Problem Solving
KNE111
Computer Aided
H1
12.5%
Design and
Communication
KNE112
Engineering
H1
12.5%
Mechanics
KRA170
Chemistry of
H2
12.5%
Materials
KNE121
Engineering
H2
12.5%
Profession and
Industry
KNE122
Electrical
H2
12.5%
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Engineering
Calculus and
H1&2
Applications 1
Launceston
Computer Aided
L1
Drafting
Engineering
L2
Graphics and
Design B
Programming and
L2
Problem Solving
Engineering
L2
Graphics and
Design B
Engineering
L2
Mechanics A
Engineering
L2
Mechanics B
Engineering
L2
Mechanics B
Electrical
L1
Fundamentals
Materials
L1&2
Technology 1
Engineering
L1&2
Profession and
Industry
Mathematical
L3/1~D3/1
Methods
Calculus and Linear L3/2~D3/2
Algebra
Year 2
(Common to all streams) Hobart
Semester 1
Thermal and Fluid H1
Engineering
Experimental
H1
Design and
Analysis
Electronic
H1
Engineering
Engineering
H1
Mathematics
Semester 2
Engineering Design H2
and Project
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25%
KMA150
12.5%
KNT121
6.25%
KNT122
12.5%
KNT131
6.25%
KNT122
12.5%
KNT123
6.25%
KNT124
6.25%
KNT124
12.5%
KNT115
12.5%
KNT116
12.5%
KNT120
12.5%
KNT125
12.5%
KNT126
12.5%
KNE213
12.5%
KNE214
12.5%
KNE222
12.5%
KME271
12.5%
KNE211
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Management
Plus choice of three from:
KNE212
Mechanics and
H2
12.5%
Structures
KXA154
Software Process
12.5%
H2~L2~B2v
KGG215
Surveying for
H2~L2
12.5%
Engineers
KYA275
Engineering
H2
12.5%
Physics
KXA254
Operating Systems H2~L2
12.5%
KNE210
Materials and
H2
12.5%
Manufacturing
KNE232
Microprocessors
H2
12.5%
and Data
Acquisition
Note: students in the following specialisations normally choose:
Civil – KNE210, KNE212 and KGG215
Computer Systems Engineering – KXA154, KXA254 and KNE232
Electronic and Communication Engineering – KXA154, KYA275 and KNE232
Electrical Power Engineering – KXA154, KYA275 and KNE232
Mechanical Engineering – KNE210, KNE212 and KYA275
Mechatronic Engineering – KNE210, KNE212 and KNE232
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Launceston
For details of Launceston schedules, please contact the School of Engineering
Civil Engineering
Unit title
Year 3
Engineering
Numerical Methods
Geotechnical
Engineering 1
Steel and Timber
Structures
Fluid Mechanics 1
Engineering Project
Management and
Economics
Structural
Mechanics
Transportation
Engineering
Concrete Structures
Year 4
Hydraulic
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
12.5%
KME300
H1
12.5%
KNE313
H1
12.5%
KNE315
H1
H2
12.5%
12.5%
KNE351
KNE301
H2
12.5%
KNE312
H2
12.5%
KNE314
H2
12.5%
KNE316
H1
12.5%
KNE411
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Engineering
Stress and
Structural Analysis
Geotechnical
Engineering 2
Environmental
Engineering
Civil and
Environmental
Engineering Project
Civil Engineering
Design 1
Construction and
Asset Management
H1
12.5%
KNE412
H1
12.5%
KNE413
H1
12.5%
KNE470
H2
12.5%
KNE416
H2
12.5%
KNE415
H2
12.5%
KNE414
12.5%
KNE472
12.5%
KNE417
12.5%
KNE418
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
12.5%
KME300
H1
H1
H2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
KNE351
KNE352
KNE355
H2
12.5%
KNE301
H2
12.5%
KNE312
H1
12.5%
KNE353
H2
12.5%
KNE354
H1
12.5%
KNE470
H2
12.5%
KNE462
plus one of KNE472, KNE417, KNE418
Environmental
[na]
Engineering
Civil Engineering
H2
Design 2
Civil Engineering
H2
Practice
Mechanical Engineering
Unit title
Year 3
Engineering
Numerical Methods
Fluid Mechanics 1
Dynamic Systems
Design for
Manufacture
Engineering Project
Management and
Economics
Structural
Mechanics
Manufacturing,
Maintenance and
Quality
Thermal Energy
Systems
Year 4
Environmental
Engineering
Advanced
Dynamics and
Control
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Fluid Mechanics 2
Advanced
Manufacturing
Mechnical
Engineering Project
Robotics and
Intelligent Systems
Vibration and
Stress Analysis
Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning
H1
H2
12.5%
12.5%
KNE451
KNE453
H2
12.5%
KNE455
H1
12.5%
KNE463
H1
12.5%
KNE452
H2
12.5%
KNE454
weight
code
12.5%
KME300
12.5%
KNE331
12.5%
KNE332
12.5%
KNE333
12.5%
KNE335
12.5%
KNE336
12.5%
KNE341
12.5%
KNE342
12.5%
12.5%
KNE433
KNE432
12.5%
12.5%
KNE443
KNE446
12.5%
KNE444
12.5%
KNE445
12.5%
KNE301
Electrical Power Engineering
campus-sem
Unit title
Year 3
Engineering
H1
Numerical Methods
Advanced Circuit
H1
Analysis
Digital Electronic
H1
Systems (2002)
Signals and Linear H1
Systems
Electrical Design
H2
Management and
Law
Instrumentation
H2
and Control
Electrical Materials H2
and Machines
Power Systems 1
H2
Year 4
Electronic Systems H1
Digital
H1
Communication
Systems
Power Systems 2
H1
Electrical Power
H1
Design
Advanced Control H2
Engineering
Electrical Power
H2
Engineering Project
Engineering Project H2
Management and
Economics
plus one of KNE424 or KNE434
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Image Processing
H2
and Computer
Vision
Computer and Data H2
Networks
12.5%
KNE424
12.5%
KNE434
one other unit approved by HoS
Electronics and Communications Engineering
campus-sem
Unit title
Year 3
Engineering
H1
Numerical Methods
Advanced Circuit
H1
Analysis
Digital Electronic
H1
Systems (2002)
Signals and Linear H1
Systems
Communication
H2
Systems 1
Electrical Design
H2
Management and
Law
Instrumentation
H2
and Control
Power Systems 1
H2
Year 4
Communication
H1
Systems 2
Digital
H1
Communication
Systems
Electronic Systems H1
Electronics and
H1
Communication
Engineering Design
Engineering Project H2
Management and
Economics
Computer and Data H2
Networks
Electronics and
H2
Communication
Engineering Project
plus one of KNE422, KNE444
Computer
H2
Architecture
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weight
code
12.5%
KME300
12.5%
KNE331
12.5%
KNE332
12.5%
KNE333
12.5%
KNE334
12.5%
KNE335
12.5%
KNE336
12.5%
KNE342
12.5%
KNE431
12.5%
KNE432
12.5%
12.5%
KNE433
KNE436
12.5%
KNE301
12.5%
KNE434
12.5%
KNE435
12.5%
KNE422
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12.5%
KNE444
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
12.5%
KME300
H1
12.5%
KNE333
H1
12.5%
KNE332
H1~L1
12.5%
KXA251
H2
12.5%
KNE334
H2
12.5%
KNE336
H2~L2
H2~L2
12.5%
12.5%
KXA253
KXA262 or KXA362
12.5%
12.5%
KXA353
KNE332
12.5%
KNE422
12.5%
KNE425
12.5%
KNE301
12.5%
KNE423
12.5%
KNE434
Advanced Control H2
Engineering
one other unit approved by HoS
Computer Systems Engineering
Unit title
Year 3
Engineering
Numerical Methods
Signals and Linear
Systems
Digital Electronic
Systems (2002)
Algorithms and
Metrics
Communication
Systems 1
Instrumentation
and Control
Software Design
Computer Security
[a]
[a] use enrolment code KXA362
Year 4
Software Systems
H1~L1
Digital Electronic
H1
Systems (2002)
Computer
H2
Architecture
Computer Systems H1
Engineering Design
Engineering Project H2
Management and
Economics
Computer Systems H2
Engineering Project
Computer and Data H2
Networks
plus one of KNE424, KNE433, KNE441 and others to be advised by HoS[b]
KNE424
Image Processing
H2
12.5%
and Computer
Vision
KNE433
Electronic Systems H1
12.5%
KNE441
Intelligent Systems H1
12.5%
[b] [i] Units with an overlap of in content will not both be counted towards the degree.
[ii] Contact School of Engineering for details on availability of
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elective units. [iii] One other unit may be substituted with the
approval of HoS.
Mechatronic Engineering
Unit title
Year 3
Engineering
Numerical Methods
Dynamic Systems
Design for
Manufacture
Electrical Materials
and Machines
Engineering Project
Management and
Economics
Instrumentation
and Control
Manufacturing,
Maintenance and
Quality
Mechatronic
Systems 1
Year 4
Advanced
Dynamics and
Control
Digital Electronic
Systems (2002)
Computer and Data
Networks
Environmental
Engineering
Mechatronics
Engineering Project
Robotics and
Intelligent Systems
Advanced
Manufacturing
Mechatronic
Systems 2
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
12.5%
KME300
H1
H2
12.5%
12.5%
KNE352
KNE355
H2
12.5%
KNE341
H2
12.5%
KNE301
H2
12.5%
KNE336
H1
12.5%
KNE353
H1
12.5%
KNE364
H2
12.5%
KNE462
H1
12.5%
KNE332
H2
12.5%
KNE434
H1
12.5%
KNE470
H2
12.5%
KNE465
H1
12.5%
KNE463
H2
12.5%
KNE453
H1
12.5%
KNE464
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
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N3A Bachelor of Engineering as at 14th May, 2002
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 8 years maximum (16 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart specialisations: civil, mechanical, mechatronic,
electrical power, electronics and communication, computer systems
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $13,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 340 | International
students last year: 96
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