Mechanical EngineeringSubject regulations
The Mechanical Engineering programme combines papers in mechanical engineering, science and mathematics to give graduates a good balance between intellectual rigour and engineering practice. This typically prepares graduates for employment in industry and a wide range of other careers. During the first three years, the curriculum includes engineering design as a major theme, which integrates papers in engineering science. In the final year students specialise in areas such as advanced product development and undertake a major design or laboratory-based project.
Mechanical Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).
To complete the specified programme in Mechanical Engineering, students must complete the following programme.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
Mechanical Engineering papers
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ENGEN101Engineering 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) |
ENGEN102Engineering 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) |
ENGEN103Engineering 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) |
ENGEN110Engineering 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) |
ENGEN111Electricity 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) |
ENGEN112Materials Science and Engineering Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
ENGEN170Engineering 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) |
ENGEN180Foundations 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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ENGCB223Fluid Mechanics This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGCB224Heat 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) |
ENGEN201Engineering 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) |
ENGEN270Engineering 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) |
ENGEN271Engineering 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) |
ENGEN272Engineering 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) |
ENGME221Engineering Thermodynamics This paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME251Dynamics 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) |
ENGME280Design 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) |
ENGMP211Materials 1 This paper will provide a foundation for understanding the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGMP213Mechanics 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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ENGCB321Thermal Engineering Application of engineering thermodynamics to steady and unsteady industrial processes, including, steam boiler systems, advanced power and... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEN301Engineering Maths and Modelling 3 Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering. | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEN370Engineering 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) |
ENGEN371Engineering 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) |
ENGEN372Engineering 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) |
ENGEN390Special Topics in Engineering 1 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | 15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN391Special Topics in Engineering 2 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | 15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEV341Environmental Engineering 2 This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGME352Control and Applications This paper teaches students the theory and application of control in mechanical and electrical systems. This paper covers the introduction of... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME353Mechanical and Electrical Machines This paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME380Design and Manufacturing 2 This paper uses problem and project based learning methods to help students gain knowledge and skills in design and manufacturing. Students will be... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGMP311Materials 2 It will develop understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering of materials and... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGMP313Mechanics of Materials 2 Advanced level knowledge on mechanics and performance of materials, covering stress and strain transformations, failure criteria, unsymmetrical... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCB521Advanced Process Control This paper covers the fundamentals of process control, and introduces advanced process control strategies. | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGCB523Advanced Energy Engineering Application of engineering thermodynamics, process integration and pinch analysis to energy systems including renewable energy systems and energy... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEE523Sensors, Instrumentation and Measurement An overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEN508Master'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) |
ENGEN570Engineering and the Profession The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical... | 15 | 25D (Hamilton) |
ENGEN582Honours 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) |
ENGEN583Special Topics in Engineering 3 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | 15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN584Special Topics in Engineering 4 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | 15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN585Special Topics in Engineering 5 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | 15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN586Special Topics in Engineering 6 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | 15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN587Directed Study 1 Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | 30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN588Directed Study 2 Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | 30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGME506Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Analysis This paper covers the principles of mechanical and mechatronics engineering analysis that is divided into design, control and mechanics of materials... | 30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME540Finite Element Analysis Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME551Mechanics of Vibration This paper covers vibrations of two and multiple degree of freedom systems, modelling and analysis for design improvements, vibration control... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME554Inspection, Monitoring and Evaluation Inspection and monitoring are techniques used to provide evaluation of the current health of a component or system. This paper covers the... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGME580Product Innovation and Development ENGME580 teaches students the innovation and product development process; levels of innovation, how to screen ideas, Intellectual Property and how to... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGMP512Advanced Materials Manufacture This paper deals with advanced materials science knowledge and principles underlying materials engineering. It focuses on the relationships between... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
- ENGEN101Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
Points1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton)ENGEN102Engineering Maths and Modelling 1BA further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...
Points1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton)ENGEN103Engineering ComputingThis paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...
Points1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)ENGEN110Engineering MechanicsStatics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...
Points1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton)ENGEN111Electricity for EngineersConcepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
Points1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton)ENGEN112Materials Science and EngineeringIntroduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and...
Points1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)ENGEN170Engineering and SocietyIntroduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...
Points1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)ENGEN180Foundations of EngineeringIntroduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...
Points1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) - ENGCB223Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGCB224Heat and Mass TransferThis paper covers the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer analysis, including conduction, heat convection, radiation, molecular diffusion and mass...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGEN201Engineering Maths and Modelling 2Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...
Points1525A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online)ENGEN270Engineering and BusinessThis paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGEN271Engineering Work Placement 1This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points025X (Hamilton)ENGEN272Engineering Work Placement 1This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...
Points3025X (Hamilton)ENGME221Engineering ThermodynamicsThis paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGME251Dynamics and VibrationThis paper covers dynamics of rigid bodies and fundamentals of vibration. Topics in rigid body dynamics are planar kinematics, mass moment of...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGME280Design and Manufacturing 1The paper focuses on the principles of fundamental manufacturing processes and engineering design methods. Practical aspects of selected major...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGMP211Materials 1This paper will provide a foundation for understanding the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGMP213Mechanics of Materials 1Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...
Points1525A (Hamilton) - ENGCB321Thermal Engineering
Application of engineering thermodynamics to steady and unsteady industrial processes, including, steam boiler systems, advanced power and...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGEN301Engineering Maths and Modelling 3Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering.
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGEN370Engineering and the EnvironmentThis paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGEN371Engineering Work Placement 2This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points025X (Hamilton)ENGEN372Engineering Work Placement 2This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...
Points3025X (Hamilton)ENGEN390Special Topics in Engineering 1An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points1525X (Hamilton)ENGEN391Special Topics in Engineering 2An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points1525X (Hamilton)ENGEV341Environmental Engineering 2This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGME352Control and ApplicationsThis paper teaches students the theory and application of control in mechanical and electrical systems. This paper covers the introduction of...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGME353Mechanical and Electrical MachinesThis paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGME380Design and Manufacturing 2This paper uses problem and project based learning methods to help students gain knowledge and skills in design and manufacturing. Students will be...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGMP311Materials 2It will develop understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering of materials and...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGMP313Mechanics of Materials 2Advanced level knowledge on mechanics and performance of materials, covering stress and strain transformations, failure criteria, unsymmetrical...
Points1525B (Hamilton) - ENGCB521Advanced Process Control
This paper covers the fundamentals of process control, and introduces advanced process control strategies.
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGCB523Advanced Energy EngineeringApplication of engineering thermodynamics, process integration and pinch analysis to energy systems including renewable energy systems and energy...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGEE523Sensors, Instrumentation and MeasurementAn overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGEN508Master's Capstone ProjectThis paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on...
Points6025X (Hamilton)ENGEN570Engineering and the ProfessionThe roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...
Points1525D (Hamilton)ENGEN582Honours Research and Development ProjectThis paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills...
Points4525X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)ENGEN583Special Topics in Engineering 3An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points1525X (Hamilton)ENGEN584Special Topics in Engineering 4An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points1525X (Hamilton)ENGEN585Special Topics in Engineering 5An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points1525X (Hamilton)ENGEN586Special Topics in Engineering 6An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points1525X (Hamilton)ENGEN587Directed Study 1Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points3025X (Hamilton)ENGEN588Directed Study 2Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points3025X (Hamilton)ENGME506Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems AnalysisThis paper covers the principles of mechanical and mechatronics engineering analysis that is divided into design, control and mechanics of materials...
Points3025A (Hamilton)ENGME540Finite Element AnalysisTheory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGME551Mechanics of VibrationThis paper covers vibrations of two and multiple degree of freedom systems, modelling and analysis for design improvements, vibration control...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGME554Inspection, Monitoring and EvaluationInspection and monitoring are techniques used to provide evaluation of the current health of a component or system. This paper covers the...
Points1525B (Hamilton)ENGME580Product Innovation and DevelopmentENGME580 teaches students the innovation and product development process; levels of innovation, how to screen ideas, Intellectual Property and how to...
Points1525A (Hamilton)ENGMP512Advanced Materials ManufactureThis paper deals with advanced materials science knowledge and principles underlying materials engineering. It focuses on the relationships between...
Points1525A (Hamilton)
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