Found 134 study abroad units
EGB362 Operations Management and Process Economics
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This an intermediate level unit for chemical process engineering, addressing concepts to allow an engineer to understand the competing factors that affect operations and profitability of a chemical process in an Australian context. The unit brings together operations management and process economics concepts to understand the competing factors that affect operations and profitability of a chemical process in an Australian context. You will work together with peers on an authentic learning experience in a role play and submit a portfolio of works. You will draw on process operations introduced in EGB261.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB364 Process Modelling
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds technical competence in mass and energy balances for process design. Moving from simple mass and energy balances towards realistic and complex balances requires developing deeper modelling skills involving computer software, bringing together chemical thermodynamics and mathematics. You will learn how to use process simulation software through individual problem solving tasks and how it mimics the chemistry through practical laboratories. The unit builds on introductory concepts learned in EGB263 Process Systems, leading into EGH462 Process Control which focuses on dynamic behaviour. The embedded mathematics content constitutes 30% of the unit and provides intermediate level computational mathematics techniques to support student learning in intermediate level engineering units.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB365 Fluid and Particle Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds technical competence in the design and modelling of multiphase systems commonly encountered in chemical engineering. You will learn the fundamentals of fluid & particle mechanics, including the mechanics of particle settling, fluidisation regimes, fluid-fluid interactions, and flow through porous media. You also will learn about idealised reactor models, including continuously stirred tank reactors and plug flow reactor models, as well as various non-ideal reactor models. You will then apply this theory to develop mathematical models of a range of non-isothermal unit operations involving reactive multiphase heat and mass transfer, including fluidized beds, filtration systems, catalytic packed bed reactors, packed bed adsorption, chemical absorption, and distillation columns. You will also use numerical techniques to solve and analyse reactor models in python. The unit builds on introductory mass and energy balance concepts learned in EGB263 Process Systems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB371 Engineering Hydraulics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Hydraulic engineering is a prominent field of civil engineering that focuses on design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure including dams, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems and sewer collection systems. Hydraulic engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn about the engineering applications of water and other fluids through pipe flow, energy loss in pipes, pipe systems, water distribution systems and open channel flow hydraulics. You will further develop your professional skills in communication and engineering teamwork. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems and EGB124 Engineering for the Environment. EGH471 Advanced Water Engineering will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB373 Geotechnical Engineering
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Geotechnical engineering is prominent field of civil engineering that focuses on design, construction, andmaintenance of foundations of structures (such as buildings, bridges), soil and water retaining structures(retaining walls and earth dams), soil slopes, road and runway pavements, and buried structures includingpipes and tunnels. Geotechnical engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit tomeet stakeholders' needs. You will learn the properties of geomaterials, geotechnical engineering principlesand theories, and their applications. You will further develop your personal and professional skills incommunication and engineering teamwork. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB270 Civil EngineeringMaterials. EGH473 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB375 Design of Concrete Structures
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Structural engineering is a prominent field of civil engineering that includes a focus on concrete structures, which are the most common form of construction worldwide. Structural engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to design concrete structures to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn the core concepts of the design principles and methods of the reinforced and prestressed concrete and their application to structural elements such as the beams, slabs, columns and footings of buildings. You will learn the essential principles of safety, economy, sustainability and constructability in design of concrete structures. You will continue to develop your personal and professional attributes, especially communication skills in design. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB121 Engineering Mechanics, EGB270 Civil Engineering Materials, and EGB275 Structural Mechanics. EGH475 Advanced Concrete Structures will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB376 Steel Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Structural engineering is a prominent field of civil engineering that includes a focus on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of steel structures such as buildings, bridges, cranes, and transmission towers. Structural engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn the behaviour, analysis and limit states design of steel structural elements such as tension and compression members, beams, and their connections. You will develop skills to analyse and design simple steel structures including continuous beams and trusses. You will further develop your professional skills in communication and engineering teamwork. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB270 Civil Engineering Materials and EGB275 Structural Mechanics. EGH479 Advances in Civil Engineering Practice will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB382 Construction Methodologies
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Success in civil engineering construction projects is dependent on the selection of correct construction procedures matched with the correct equipment and ancillary temporary work. To do this, a construction engineer must have command of a range of options and the judgement to integrate these options for optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. This unit covers the fundamentals of project execution and start up of civil engineering projects. The subjects to be covered will include: site investigation, survey, identification and provision of temporary facilities, selection of equipment, material management, methods of construction, environmental protection practices, workplace health and safety requirements. The emphasis of the content will be on heavy, civil engineering projects existing or relevant to Queensland with a focus on environmental concerns and safety.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB386 Design of Masonry Structures
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit deals with the application of structural masonry to buildings with the core concepts of the design principles and methods of assessing the structural performance of masonry walls subject to earthquake and gravity loading. Most masonry buildings have heritage value and require knowledge for preservation; masonry structures are also popular in medium rise residential and industrial buildings. Therefore, this unit introduces the principles of safe and economical design of masonry walls for fire and combined compression, flexure and shear. Unreinforced, partially reinforced and fully reinforced masonry structures are covered.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB387 Engineering Economy and Planning
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In addition to design competence, Engineers require a sound understanding of construction and management principles and engineering economic analysis to fully meet the expectations of employers and the broader community. This unit addressing a complete financial and economic evaluation of project using several evaluation criteria commonly applied in the assessment of engineering project alternatives. This is a construction engineering second major unit and the knowledge and skills developed in this unit will help engineers to think creatively and to understand the decisions required in a project planning and feasibility environments as well as understanding projects within the economic (value and investment) environment. This advanced unit significantly integrates your prior knowledge and skills to effectively perform specific management tasks in typical civil engineering projects.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB414 Advanced Materials
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
With a rapidly growing and ageing world population, the need for novel materials with advanced properties to address critical issues from structure to energy, environment and healthcare is increasing. You will be introduced to advanced materials including functional metallic alloys, ceramic, polymers, composites, and nanostructured materials and examined in more depth in the context of their properties, processing, performance and their applications in robust designs. Where appropriate, relevant engineering cases, research papers that outline the latest developments in research, and laboratory experiments will be provided to an in-depth understanding of the selected material or applications. This is an advanced engineering unit that is built from knowledge and skills you previously learned in EGB214 Materials and Manufacturing. It is covers advanced engineering materials and their applications.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB415 Motor Racing Vehicle Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Building on fundamental mechanics, materials, and design units, in this unit you will study design, development, and setup of motor racing vehicles. In addition to basic content delivery in lectures, learning will take place through a series of practicals, computer laboratories, a group design project, and industry-led tutorials. Where possible, a track day will be organised with the QUT Motorsport Team.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB422 Energy Management and Sustainability
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Global energy issues are having a profound effect on engineering practice in relation to energy utilisation. Energy management is generally regarded as an effective solution for immediate energy consumption reduction and to address global warming. It is also concerned with increasing productivity, improving standards of living and saving money. You will learn how to apply the principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer and electricity along with an introduction to financial analysis and managerial practice. This will enable them to conduct an audit of energy systems and develop a sustainable energy management plan. This unit also details energy auditing of commercial buildings, industrial energy systems and processes, and explore their energy-saving opportunities. It equips students with the skills and knowledge required to conduct energy audits, analyse data, and provide reports for their energy-related customers. This unit also includes guest lectures from industry experts.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB423 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the basic principles of HVAC and refrigeration systems in the context of buildings in sub-tropical environments. In buildings, health and comfort level of people are highly related to the indoor thermal environments. Many methods have been developed to alter our immediate environment to achieve 'comfortable' conditions, particularly within the built environment. Using the principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, engineers have developed efficient HVAC systems that process ambient air to conditions deemed to be comfortable for most people. HVAC systems are designed to create a comfortable and safe environment and are one of the most important systems in modern buildings. On the other hand, HVAC systems are most energy consuming systems in commercial and residential buildings and therefore energy efficiency is a prime concern for these systems.This unit provides detailed analysis and implementation of the design practices required for engineers.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB432 Asset Management and Maintenance
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Engineers are often involved in the acquisition, maintenance, and renewal of equipment. The ability to analyse maintenance data and develop effective maintenance plans remain important skills for today’s engineers. The focus of this unit is on the development of techniques to manage the life cycles of engineering assets effectively to maximise their value. The unit will introduce students to the theory and techniques of Reliability Engineering, develop tools for the analysis of maintenance data, and address the development of optimised maintenance strategies.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB435 Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Automation
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on the formative knowledge from Materials and Manufacturing (EGB214) with a particular focus on advanced manufacturing techniques, lean manufacturing, and industrial automation basics. The unit develops student knowledge and skills around various machining and super finishing techniques including 3D printing and Bio-fabrication. This unit also introduces some key concepts of Lean Manufacturing along with industrial automation basics to ensure growth in the highly competitive global marketplace, ensuring organisations maximise customer value and minimise process waste. Broadly this unit will provide knowledge in manufacturing including process capability and process sequencing with a Lean manufacturing edge. The students will benefit from a Mid-semester quiz, a semester-long group project focussing on the manufacturing processes supported by two lab demonstration sessions on machining techniques and 3D printing, and a Final Exam (invigilated).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB439 Advanced Robotics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop your skills in the theory and practice of mobile robotics. The theory part includes advanced topics on motion models, motion control, motion planning,localisation, and simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM). Practice requires the translation of theory to working software which is evaluated using online tools. This unit builds on skills developed in EGB339.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB475 Advanced Structural Analysis
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is an advanced structural engineering unit in which topics that are regularly used by structural engineers as well as some topics that become useful for special cases will be covered. Using knowledge from previous years, you will develop and present the computer based stiffness method for analyzing structures in order to design them. Dynamics and vibration of structures will be introduced with applications to buildings. Structures collapse when loaded beyond their capacity. The predictable pattern of structural failure through the formation of plastic hinges (or failure points) will be treated. The application of dynamics and vibration to structural health monitoring and damage detection and to seismic engineering will be covered. The Australian Standard AS1170.4 for seismic analysis will be used in the studies. On completion of this unit, students will be well prepared to face the challenges of a structural engineer.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB476 Advanced Steel Design
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is an advanced level civil engineering unit that provides the required knowledge and skills for the analysis, design and construction of steel buildings. Building on the structural, material and construction units of previous semesters, it provides detailed knowledge, skills and experience in determining the wind effects on buildings, modelling, analysis and design of steel framed buildings and all their components by engaging in a single storey steel portal frame building project on a real site. The ability to analyse and design steel buildings is a requirement for a range of graduate civil engineering positions. This unit is the second one in the civil engineering course that provides the knowledge and skills required for this purpose. It will prepare you to pursue a career in structures and/or construction. EGB473-Composite Structures builds on this unit by extending your knowledge and skills for more complex, composite steel-concrete structures.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB482 Contracting and Construction Regulations
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
A construction engineer must have an appreciation of the commercial environment in which they work. The law and particularly the law relating to construction has a significant impact upon that commercial environment. This unit will provide a framework and sufficient detail to increase your awareness of how the law governs you and your organisation's actions within the industry. In addition, you will understand the operation of a construction contract and the claims and disputes commonly associated with the administration of such a contract. The lectures provide a solid foundation required for Construction Engineers, and embedded in the tutorials are discussions of real-world cases of the past month to highlight the importance of understanding the impacts of day-to-day decisions in the world of construction.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH411 Sustainable Chemical Engineering in Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
It is essential that chemical and process engineers involved in industrial chemical production translate fundamental knowledge of chemistry and engineering into practical outcomes. In this unit you will focus on green chemistry, industrial biotechnology and catalysis which underpins 90 % of all chemicals made today. You will be introduced to catalyst fundamentals and their application to industry for bulk chemicals, production of sustainable polymers and plastics, zeolites for green chemistry and bio-catalysts such as enzymes. You will also be guided through the development of professional skills which includes creation of a MindMap, completion of a Dynamic SWOT analysis, and presentation of business ideas in a poster. This unit brings together learnings from prior units in the chemistry stream.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH413 Advanced Dynamics
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The analysis, design, and control of many practical engineering systems require analysis of rigid bodies in three dimensions, e.g. gyroscopes, amusement park rides, space vehicles, and robots. The aim of this unit is to develop skills and techniques to analyse the behaviour of mechanical systems in three dimensions using both Newton-Euler and Lagrangian approaches. This capstone unit builds upon the concepts of 2D kinematics and kinetics from earlier units (EGB211, EGB321) and introduces Lagrangian methods, which are powerful tools in developing equations of motion for complex engineering systems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH414 Stress Analysis and Numerical Modelling
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Mechanical/Medical engineers need to analyse components and systems to produce safe effective designs, innovate new products and improve existing devices. Towards a professional engineer, an understanding of how engineering components respond to loads to produce stress and strain, and the nature of the stresses and strains is required. This unit introduces computational methods to analyse, design and optimize more complex components and systems. You will work with peers to learn basic finite element method in solving stress and strain in simple engineering components in response to loadings. This unit builds on the intermediate Engineering Mechanics units, and aims to extend your knowledge on basic mechanics of materials to more advanced stress analysis methods. This unit also contains an embedded maths module to provide advanced level numerical analysis techniques to support student learning in advanced level engineering units. The mathematics constitutes 30% of this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH418 Biomechanics
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Biomedical engineers require the ability to analyse the mechanics of the human body for a large variety of applications. The first type of problems deal with prosthetic design, design of assistive devices for people with disabilities, sporting performance, and ergonomic tasks which can be addressed within the context of rigid-body dynamics. The second type of applications is related to characterisation of tissue mechanical properties to bone fracture fixation, development of cartilage and ligament replacement materials and dynamic adaptation of living tissues.In this advanced unit, the concepts of dynamics and continuum mechanics are further developed in the context of biomechanical systems and human movement. Skills for the measurement of human movement and lab-based testing of biological tissues are developed.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH419 Advanced Design and Entrepreneurship
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- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to advanced design practice and fundamental entrepreneurial concepts. The unit combines skills in electrical engineering with entrepreneurship. You will work in a team and apply your new knowledge in entrepreneurship to devise an idea for an artefact that solves a customer’s problem or satisfies a demand in the market. You will learn how to think about a business case for your idea, identify potential customers and analyse the market situation. In your team, you will apply advanced design methods to evaluate your product or service idea based on its technology feasibility, desirability, and commercial viability. You will heavily draw on the project management and team skills learned in the previous project unitsEGB240 or EGB220 and EGB320.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH420 Mechanical Systems Design
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit brings together a number of Engineers Australia's Stage 1 competencies. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skill base, their engineering application ability all whilst being expected to demonstrate the professional and personal attributes. This unit builds on previous introductory and intermediate design units to be the final unit in the mechanical design stream. You will bring together design knowledge and skills to design and analyze systems of increasing complexity and interdependence. You also will be given the opportunity to consider the broader role mechanical engineers often play in relation to human interaction, quality, safety, ethics and sustainability in design.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH421 Vibration and Control
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The ability to analyse and control the dynamic behaviour of machinery and processes is core competency for mechanical engineers. In this unit, you will be introduced to the theory and techniques that underpin dynamic systems analysis and control system engineering, including: transfer function representations, stability, steady-state behaviour, and frequency response. You will then use these techniques to design controllers to achieve certain transient and steady-state performance criteria. Together, these concepts and analysis tools will provide you with a solid foundation to develop real-world controllers, including the ubiquitous proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. In this capstone unit, you will draw on the earlier dynamics units EGB321 Dynamics of Machines, and EGB211 Dynamics. An embedded mathematics module, constituting 20% of the unit, provides advanced methods that support student learning in the engineering context.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH422 Heat Transfer
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As a professional engineer you will be competent to practice as outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers, including discipline specific knowledge and skills in heat transfer. This unit introduces the fundamental principles of heat transfer, together with key concepts of heat conduction, convection, radiation and mass diffusion while implementing conceptual and mathematical design exercises under each key concept. In this unit you will apply these principles and analysis methods to design and analysis of real world engineering problems involving design optimal heat/mass insulations and efficient heat/mass exchangers with sustainability considerations. This unit relies on a prior understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics studied in your previous year or equivalent units.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH423 Fluid Dynamics
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- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As a professional engineer you will be competent to practice as outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers, including discipline specific knowledge and skills in engineering fluid dynamics.This unit builds on your understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and mathematics by studying viscous, transient and compressible fluid flows, together with the analysis and design of fluid machines including pumps and turbines. You will learn about the application of dimensional analysis to experimental results, theoretical and analytical problem solving methods based on idealized versions of real engineering systems, and numerical studies based on the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This unit relies on a prior understanding of dynamics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics studied in introductory and intermediate units.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH424 Biofluids
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is an advanced unit in medical engineering. Towards a professional medical engineer, It is designed to build up your knowledge and skills to examine the particular properties of the biological fluids and to introduce techniques to analyse their behaviour. This unit introduces the fundamental principles of fluid dynamics that are used to explain the mechanisms of biological flows and their interrelationships with physiological processes, in health and in disease. You will work together with peers to learn basic numerical methods in solving the flow of biofluids and propose design concepts by taking consideration of biological fluid property and behaviour. You will build on EGB323 Fluid Mechanics and LSB231 Physiology to develop your engineering knowledge and skills, with particular emphasis on an improved ability in applying the biological fluid dynamics principles in development of strategies for disease prevention or medical device design.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.