Mechanical Engineering (Honours) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 800
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 57
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mechanical Engineering (Honours) study plan at Curtin University Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 800 credit hours across 57 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Elective options 650 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI1000 | Land and Water Resources Elective | 25 |
| BLDG1004 | Introduction to Management in Construction Elective | 25 |
| CHEM1000 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry Elective | 25 |
| CHEM1001 | Biological Chemistry Elective | 25 |
| CHEM1003 | Introduction to Chemistry Elective | 25 |
| CMPE1000 | Hardware Fundamentals Elective | 25 |
| COMP1000 | Unix and C Programming Elective | 25 |
| COMP1002 | Data Structures and Algorithms Elective | 25 |
| ELEN1002 | Sustainability and Renewable Energy Elective | 25 |
| ENGR1001 | Engineering: Connecting Past, Present and Future Elective | 25 |
| ENGR1002 | Engineering Science Studio Elective | 25 |
| ENGR2002 | Introduction to Energy Engineering Elective | 25 |
| ENST1000 | Global Environmental Challenges Elective | 25 |
| GEOL1005 | Fundamentals of Geology Elective | 25 |
| GEOL1007 | Planetary Science Elective | 25 |
| GEOL1008 | Dynamic Earth Elective | 25 |
| ISAD1000 | Introduction to Software Engineering Elective | 25 |
| MATH1006 | Mathematical Modelling Elective | 25 |
| MATH2000 | Network Optimisation Elective | 25 |
| NPSC1003 | Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM Elective | 25 |
| PHYS1006 | Foundations of Physics Elective | 25 |
| PHYS1007 | Physics 2 Elective | 25 |
| PUBH1001 | Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment Elective | 25 |
| SPAT1007 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems Elective | 25 |
| STAT1004 | Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis Elective | 25 |
| STAT1005 | Introduction to Probability and Data Analysis Elective | 25 |
Year 1 Semester 1 150 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INDE1001 | Engineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication | 25 |
| MCEN1000 | Engineering Mechanics | 25 |
| MATH1018 | Advanced Linear Algebra 1 Elective | 25 |
| MATH1019 | Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers Elective | 25 |
| COMP1005 | Fundamentals of Programming Elective | 25 |
| COMP1007 | Programming Design and Implementation Elective | 25 |
Year 1 Semester 2 100 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEN1000 | Electrical Systems | 25 |
| PRRE1003 | Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering | 25 |
| MATH1017 | Advanced Calculus 1 Elective | 25 |
| MATH1020 | Calculus for Engineers Elective | 25 |
Year 2 Semester 1 100 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCEN2006 | Computer Aided Drawing and Engineering Modelling | 25 |
| ENGR2000 | Fluid Mechanics | 25 |
| MCEN2000 | Fundamentals of Strength of Materials | 25 |
| MCEN2003 | Machine Dynamics | 25 |
Year 2 Semester 2 100 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR2001 | Ethics and Sustainability in Engineering | 25 |
| MCEN2002 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Design | 25 |
| MCEN2001 | Fundamentals of Thermodynamics | 25 |
| MCEN2004 | Manufacturing Processes | 25 |
Year 3 Semester 1 75 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCEN3004 | Advanced Strength of Materials | 25 |
| MCEN3008 | Fundamentals of Heat Transfer | 25 |
| MCEN3009 | Linear Systems and Vibrations | 25 |
Year 3 Semester 2 75 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCEN3002 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 25 |
| MCEN3007 | Engineering Professionalism and Communication | 25 |
| MCEN3001 | Machine Design | 25 |
Year 4 Semester 1 100 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCEN4018 | Electromechanical Energy Systems | 25 |
| MCEN4005 | Mechanical Engineering Research Project 1 | 25 |
| MCEN4015 | Integrated Mechanical Design Elective | 25 |
| MCEN4017 | Systems Engineering Design Elective | 25 |
Year 4 Semester 2 75 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCEN4019 | Automatic Control Systems | 25 |
| MCEN4006 | Mechanical Engineering Research Project 2 | 25 |
| MCEN4016 | Professional Engineering Management and Practice | 25 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
How many credit hours is Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at Curtin University Dubai?
Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at Curtin University Dubai requires completing 800 credit hours to graduate, spread across 57 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at Curtin University Dubai?
The study plan for Mechanical Engineering (Honours) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mechanical Engineering (Honours) award?
Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at Curtin University Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 800 credit hours.