2020 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Exercise Science | 2020

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)  - Bachelor of Exercise Science
 

Abbreviation:

BE(Hons)-BExSc

UOW Course Code:

1863

CRICOS Code:

083350B

Total Credit Points:

264

Duration:

5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751625

Overview

This double degree provides the skills and knowledge of applying engineering techniques to problems in rehabilitation and biomedical technologies. Students gain a unique understanding of both engineering and the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion and biomechanics. Examples include research and design of orthopaedic devices, rehabilitation engineering, development of prostheses such as artificial limbs or electronically controlled wheelchairs, and the development of biomaterials. There are many prescribed subjects in this program - academic advice should be sought.

More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this joint degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge.
2 Critically review, analyse and synthesise information.
3 Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
4 Implement research methods in the chosen discipline.
5 Communicating clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

Students must complete 264 credit points in accordance with one of the tables below. Students enrolled in the double degree must choose either the Mechanical, or Mechatronics majors. 

  • Note that the Bachelor of Exercise Science has 140 hours of compulsory practicum experience, which must be completed over the 5 years of the double degree.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - Bachelor of Exercise Science 

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - Bachelor of Exercise Science, students must satisfactorily complete 264 credit points in accordance with the table below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
ENGG102 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics 6 Autumn
ENGG103 Materials in Design 6 Autumn
ENGG105 Engineering Design for Sustainability 6 Autumn
MATH141 Foundations of Engineering Mathematics 6 Autumn, Spring
ENGG100 Engineering Computing and Analysis 6 Spring
ENGG104 Electrical Systems 6 Autumn
PHYS143 Physics For Engineers 6 Spring
MATH142 Essentials of Engineering Mathematics 6 Spring, Summer 2020/2021
Year 2
MECH203 Mechanical Workshop Practice 0 Autumn
CHEM103 Introductory Chemistry For Engineers 6 Autumn
ENGG251 Mechanics of Solids 6 Autumn
MATH283 Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics 6 Autumn
MEDI100 Human Structure and Function 6 Autumn
MECH201 Engineering Analysis 6 Spring
MECH215 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Design 6 Spring
MECH226 Machine Dynamics 6 Spring
MECH252 Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis 6 Spring
MEDI112 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II 6 Spring
Year 3
ENGG252 Engineering Fluid Mechanics 6 Autumn
MECH341 Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems 6 Autumn
MEDI222 Foundations of Biomechanics 6 Autumn
PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science 6 Autumn
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
MECH311 Mechanical Engineering Design 6 Spring
MECH343 Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics 6 Spring
MEDI220 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy 6 Spring
Year 4
MECH321 Dynamics of Engineering Systems 6 Autumn
MECH382 Manufacturing Engineering Principles 6 Autumn 
MEDI211 Control Mechanisms Physiology 6 Autumn
MECH419 Finite Element Methods in Engineering 6 Autumn
MECH365 Control of Machines and Processes 6 Spring
MECH372 Solids Handling and Process Engineering 6 Spring
PSYC116 Psychology of Physical Activity and Health 6 Spring
MEDI221 Exercise Physiology 6 Spring
MEDI223 Clinical Biomechanics 6 Not available in 2020
Year 5
ENGG454 Professional Experience 0 Annual, Autumn, Spring
EXSC330 Exercise Prescription 18 Autumn
MEDI322 Advanced Studies in Exercise Physiology 6 Autumn
ENGG461 Managing Engineering Projects 6 Autumn
MEDI330 Sensorimotor Control of Movement 6 Spring
Complete one of the following two research options:
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
ENGG453 Thesis B 18 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) - Bachelor of Exercise Science

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) - Bachelor of Exercise Science, students must satisfactorily complete 264 credit points in accordance with the table below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
ENGG100 Engineering Computing and Analysis 6 Spring
ENGG102 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics 6 Autumn
ENGG103 Materials in Design 6 Autumn
MATH141 Foundations of Engineering Mathematics 6 Autumn, Spring
ENGG104 Electrical Systems 6 Spring
ENGG105 Engineering Design for Sustainability 6 Autumn
MATH142 Essentials of Engineering Mathematics 6 Spring, Summer 2020/2021
PHYS143 Physics For Engineers 6 Spring
Year 2
MECH203 Mechanical Workshop Practice 0 Autumn
CSCI291 Programming for Engineers 6 Autumn
ECTE233 Digital Hardware 6 Autumn
ENGG251 Mechanics of Solids 6 Autumn
MATH283 Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics 6 Autumn
MEDI100 Human Structure and Function 6 Autumn
ECTE203 Signals and Systems 6 Spring
ECTE212 Electronics 6 Spring
MECH215 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Design 6 Spring
MEDI112 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II 6 Spring
Year 3
ECTE202 Circuits and Systems 6 Autumn
PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science 6 Autumn, Summer 2020/2021
MEDI211 Control Mechanisms Physiology 6 Autumn
MEDI222 Foundations of Biomechanics 6 Autumn
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
MECH226 Machine Dynamics 6 Spring
MECH311 Mechanical Engineering Design 6 Spring
MEDI220 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy 6 Spring
MEDI221 Exercise Physiology 6 Spring
Year 4
ECTE333 Microcontroller Architecture and Applications 6 Annual
ECTE350 Engineering Design and Management 3 6 Annual
ECTE301 Digital Signal Processing 6 Autumn
ECTE324 Power Engineering 1 6 Autumn
ECTE344 Control Theory 6 Spring
MECH252 Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis 6 Autumn
PSYC116 Psychology of Physical Activity and Health 6 Spring
MEDI223 Clinical Biomechanics 6 Not available in 2020
MEDI330 Sensorimotor Control of Movement 6 Spring
Year 5
EXSC330 Exercise Prescription 18 Autumn
MEDI322 Advanced Studies in Exercise Physiology 6 Autumn
MECH382 Manufacturing Engineering Principles 6 Autumn
ENGG461 Managing Engineering Projects 6 Autumn
ENGG252 Engineering Fluid Mechanics 6 Autumn
ECTE471 Robotics and Flexible Automation 6 Spring
ENGG454 Professional Experience 0 Annual, Autumn, Spring
Complete one of the following two research options:
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
ENGG453 Thesis B 18 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

This course contains a total of 560 hours over 26 weeks of compulsory work-based placements. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.  

UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research. 

Other Information

For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 9 October, 2019