Engineering Subject regulations
Engineering involves designing and creating processes, materials and devices. General Engineering papers are taken as part of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) degree at 100, 200, 300 and 500 levels.
The BE(Hons) is available in: Chemical and Process Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Software Engineering.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Cert(PEngPrac) The qualification regulations define the Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice. To complete a Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice (Cert(PEngPrac)) students must complete 90 points including ENGEN270, ENGEN272, ENGEN372 and ENGEN570.
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DipEM [1] The qualification regulations define the Diploma. To complete a Diploma in Engineering Management (DipEM) students must complete 120 points including ENGEN270, ENGEN272, ENGEN372 and ENGEN570 and 30 points from EXMBM511, EXMBM512, EXMBM521 or EXMBM532.
[1] The Diploma in Engineering Management will not be offered in 2025.
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GradDipEM To complete a (Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management (GradDipEM))[https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/calendar/regulations/diplomas/dipem-2/] students must complete 120 points including ENGEN270, ENGEN570, ENGEN372 and 60 points from ENGEN272, EXMBM511, EXMBM512, EXMBM513, EXMBM514, EXMBM521, EXMBM522, EXMBM523 or EXMBM532.
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GradCert(Eng) and GradDip(Eng) A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma is available to graduates who have not included Engineering at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of STEM Office.
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PGCert(Eng), PGDip(Eng) and ME To complete an ME, students must complete the equivalent of 120 points at 500 level, including either ENGEN593 or ENGEN594.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Engineering papers
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ENGEN100
General Physics and Mathematics for Engineers
A review of core topics in engineering maths and numerical modelling that underpin study in professional engineering. Topics include university... |
15 | 25JS (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN101
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN102
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B
A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN103
Engineering Computing
This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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ENGEN110
Engineering Mechanics
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN111
Electricity for Engineers
Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN112
Materials Science and Engineering
Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN170
Engineering and Society
Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN180
Foundations of Engineering
Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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PHYSC100
General Physics
This paper provides an introduction to the core ideas in physics. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, electric and magnetic forces... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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ENGCB223
Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCB224
Heat and Mass Transfer
This paper covers the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer analysis, including conduction, heat convection, radiation, molecular diffusion and mass... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCB280
Process Engineering Design 1
This paper covers mass balances around reactors and separation processes used by engineers in process design, CAD tools for process flow diagrams... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV212
Structural Engineering 1
Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV223
Water Engineering 1
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV231
Geotechnical Engineering 1
An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV241
Highways and Surveying
Introduces the principles and techniques of land surveying and the basic theories and design techniques in highway and pavement engineering. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV251
Construction 1
An understanding of the properties, limitations, and selection of materials used in construction is fundamental for a practising civil engineer. This... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV280
Civil Design Challenge 1
An introduction to the concept of design thinking in terms of identifying the users needs, ideation, and evaluating prototypes within the field of... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE211
Engineering Electromagnetics
This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE231
Circuit Theory
This paper covers the theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving transient and steady-state analysis of the... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE281
Design of Smart Systems
The paper will involve a number of design case studies and design project, involving smart homes and buildings, smart manufacturing and agriculture... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN201
Engineering Maths and Modelling 2
Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online) |
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ENGEN270
Engineering and Business
This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN271
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN272
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGME221
Engineering Thermodynamics
This paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGME251
Dynamics and Vibration
This paper covers dynamics of rigid bodies and fundamentals of vibration. Topics in rigid body dynamics are planar kinematics, mass moment of... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGME280
Design and Manufacturing 1
The paper focuses on the principles of fundamental manufacturing processes and engineering design methods. Practical aspects of selected major... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGMP211
Materials 1
This paper will provide a foundation for understanding the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGMP213
Mechanics of Materials 1
Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN301
Engineering Maths and Modelling 3
Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN370
Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN371
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN372
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN390
Special Topics in Engineering 1
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN391
Special Topics in Engineering 2
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN508
Master's Capstone Project
This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on... |
60 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN570
Engineering and the Profession
The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical... |
15 | 25D (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN582
Honours Research and Development Project
This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills... |
45 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN583
Special Topics in Engineering 3
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN584
Special Topics in Engineering 4
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN585
Special Topics in Engineering 5
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN586
Special Topics in Engineering 6
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN587
Directed Study 1
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN588
Directed Study 2
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN593
Engineering Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN594
Engineering Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGME555
Advanced Control in Mechatronics
This paper introduces the use of sensors and microcontrollers/embedded systems in conjunction with advanced control theory to design and develop... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGME585
Industrial Technology and Innovation 1
Using Project Based Learning, this paper will furnish the student with an understanding of the innovation and product development process. It will... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGMP516
Materials Characterisation
This paper covers the basic theory and use of advanced analytical techniques used in materials characterization using optical microscopy, x-ray... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN800
Engineering MPhil Thesis
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120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ENGEN900
Engineering PhD Thesis
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120 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN100 General Physics and Mathematics for Engineers
A review of core topics in engineering maths and numerical modelling that underpin study in professional engineering. Topics include university...
Points 15A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
Points 15A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...
Points 15This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...
Points 15Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...
Points 15Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
Points 15Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and...
Points 15Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...
Points 15Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...
Points 15This paper provides an introduction to the core ideas in physics. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, electric and magnetic forces...
Points 15 -
ENGCB223 Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum...
Points 15This paper covers the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer analysis, including conduction, heat convection, radiation, molecular diffusion and mass...
Points 15This paper covers mass balances around reactors and separation processes used by engineers in process design, CAD tools for process flow diagrams...
Points 15Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...
Points 15This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum...
Points 15An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site...
Points 15Introduces the principles and techniques of land surveying and the basic theories and design techniques in highway and pavement engineering.
Points 15An understanding of the properties, limitations, and selection of materials used in construction is fundamental for a practising civil engineer. This...
Points 15An introduction to the concept of design thinking in terms of identifying the users needs, ideation, and evaluating prototypes within the field of...
Points 15This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a...
Points 15This paper covers the theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving transient and steady-state analysis of the...
Points 15The paper will involve a number of design case studies and design project, involving smart homes and buildings, smart manufacturing and agriculture...
Points 15Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...
Points 15This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...
Points 30This paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law...
Points 15This paper covers dynamics of rigid bodies and fundamentals of vibration. Topics in rigid body dynamics are planar kinematics, mass moment of...
Points 15The paper focuses on the principles of fundamental manufacturing processes and engineering design methods. Practical aspects of selected major...
Points 15This paper will provide a foundation for understanding the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering...
Points 15Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...
Points 15 -
ENGEN301 Engineering Maths and Modelling 3
Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering.
Points 15This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...
Points 30An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15 -
ENGEN508 Master's Capstone Project
This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on...
Points 60The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...
Points 15This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills...
Points 45An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper introduces the use of sensors and microcontrollers/embedded systems in conjunction with advanced control theory to design and develop...
Points 15Using Project Based Learning, this paper will furnish the student with an understanding of the innovation and product development process. It will...
Points 15This paper covers the basic theory and use of advanced analytical techniques used in materials characterization using optical microscopy, x-ray...
Points 15 -
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ENGEN900 Engineering PhD Thesis
Points 120
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 20 Apr 2025 01:00am