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Engineers enjoy better career diversity than almost any other professionals in the world. This is as much a product of technical knowledge as it is a mindset: a practical way of fixing technical and social problems. At UOW, we will help you develop both, and support the process with practical learning at every step. WHY STUDY ENGINEERING Do you see problems that need solving? Then chances are you could be the next great engineer. Engineers design and create solutions in all elements of everyday life, from large-scale to the nano-level. The road you drive on, your school building, the mobile phone in your hand and even the roller ball in your pen, all designed and optimised by engineers committed to making life work for you. Engineering is life in action, and your career can include providing clean water, designing integrated road systems to reduce congestion or even the next cost-effective space transport module. WHY ENGINEERING AT THE UOW Engineering has a world class reputation in teaching and research. This is recognised with membership to the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, the top faculties in Australia. The University of Wollongong is also recognised by international rankings as being in the Top 2% of universities in the world*. As an student you will engage with high quality teaching staff in world-class laboratories. A good engineer can do what they know. We teach the fundamentals of technical and give you the time to apply your knowledge in real situations. UOW Engineering will prepare you for your future career: your course will require projects, team work, the ability to communicate your ideas and to put them into practice. Our degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia, and under the Washington Accord you have a passport to work as an engineer in other countries including the US, UK, Canada and countries in Asia. *2013 Good Universities Guide (Universities & Private Colleges) The concentration of high quality research has ensured that UOW Schools of Engineering are part of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering & Associates, the top research faculties in Australia. FORMULA SAE RACING CAR TEAM learn your way connect: in action WHAT IS FORMULA SAE? Formula SAE is a student competition organised by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The competition requires student teams to design and build an open-wheel, formula style race car. The team is responsible for all the design, testing, sponsorship, marketing, finances and manufacturing of their car. FORMULA SAE AT UOW UOW Engineering has been supporting a Formula SAE team since 2001. The team has achieved some significant results over the years, placing first overall in the International Competition in 2003, and have always been a strong competitor in the Australian competition. The UOW Formula SAE team is provided with their own lab and machining equipment. The Faculty also provides experienced academic and technical staff who mentor the team through the year-long process. 3
Lyndal Evans Graduate Metallurgist, Bluescope Steel WOMEN IN ENGINEERING SOLAR DECATHLON COMPETITION Women make up over 50 per cent of Australia s population and less than 10 per cent of its engineers*. This is a problem when you consider that the work of engineers isn t just machines or buildings: it s solving problems for everyone s benefit. WHY WOMEN SHOULD CONSIDER ENGINEERING The industry is looking for more female graduates, as women provide different problem solving skills. High salaries, flexible working environments and unique career opportunities are some of the incentives available. Women are also a major consumer group within Australian society. Female engineers can bring different views to the profession and inspire creative solutions to meet society s needs, and in particular meet the needs of women. With more female engineers, companies gain a better understanding of their customers needs. AT UOW At UOW we provide an engaged Women in Engineering network, creating an environment where you can meet and engage with current students, graduates and female professionals. WOMEN IN ENGEERING SUMMIT The Women in Engineering Summit is an opportunity for young women to experience the opportunities Engineering has to offer. The summit will expose you to a range of disciplines including Environmental, Civil, Mining, Mechatronics, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering. You will gain exposure to world-class facilities at UOW and visit local industry sites. It s also a chance to meet industry leaders, academics and other women with similar interests from across NSW and ACT. uow.edu.au/future/wiesummit *Engineers Australia Statistical Overview: Engineers Australia, Ninth Edition, July 2012 ENGINEERING IN ACTION WHAT IS THE SOLAR DECATHLON? The Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges university teams to design, build, and operate solarpowered houses. The first Solar Decathlon was held in the US in 2002 and the competition since then has run once every two years. Recently a second Solar Decathlon Competition has started in Europe, and the first international competition in China will be held in 2013. The competition is called a decathlon because the houses and the student teams are judged in 10 separate competitions, covering everything from entertaining (e.g. the students have to hold two dinner parties for their neighbours, organise a movie night and provide world class home electronics) to interior design, architecture, energy efficiency, etc. The team that earns the most points overall balancing cost-effectiveness, consumer appeal, design excellence, optimal energy production and maximum efficiency wins the competition. Team uow Team UOW is the first team ever from Australia to win entry to the finals of any Solar Decathlon competition. In fact, Team UOW won entry to both the US competition and the China competitions to be held in 2013. UOW has decided to compete in China which is the economic powerhouse in our region. Team UOW started work at UOW in early 2012, and it is expected that up to 50 students from across the University will make up the team. Team UOW will upgrade a fibro home typical of Australian suburbs built in the 1960s. They will remodel it and retrofit it with sustainable technologies in a million-dollar project to create a sustainable 21st Century building. sbrc.uow.edu.au/sd 4 5
learn your way connect: careers ENGINEERING CAREERS YOUR PASSPORT TO THE WORLD Engineering is a truly international career, where you use your skills to solve problems anywhere in the world. Engineers work in a wide range of industries, and have many different career paths regardless of the major they complete. That s why the UOW Bachelor of Engineering is accredited by Engineers Australia. This means your degree will be recognised as a professional qualification in Australia and 13 other countries around the globe: Canada Singapore Hong Kong South Africa Ireland Taiwan Japan Turkey Korea UK Malaysia USA New Zealand JOB PROSPECTS AND SALARY Currently in Australia there is a shortfall of 20,000 engineers, and quality graduates attract a high number of job offers prior to completion of their degree. Engineering graduate starting salaries average $73,000 p.a., well above other professional qualifications. GLOBALLY RATED A FIVE- STAR UNIVERSITY UOW was rated best in Australia for Graduate Outcomes and Educational Experience in the 2013 Good Universities Guide. UOW was the only university in Australia to score the maximum 30 stars in these two categories. THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching quality Generic skills Overall satisfaction GRADUATE OUTCOMES Graduate starting salary Getting a full-time job Positive graduate outcomes *2013 Good Universities Guide (Universities & Private Colleges) Rated in the Top 2% of world universities PRACTICAL LEARNING Creative Design Competition The Creative Design competition is your first chance to experience what an career is really like. Firstyear students form teams and design or build an solution in an area of their choice. Your team must budget, market and if suitable, build their design and finally present it to a panel of experienced industry engineers. Engineers without borders The competition is run in conjunction with the Engineers Without Border Challenge (EWB Challenge). Engineers Without Borders Australia works with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education and sustainable projects. The EWB Challenge has student teams develop conceptual designs for projects that contribute to sustainable development in disadvantaged communities. The winners of the Australian competition get to travel to the community they designed the solution for and implement their design. The 2011 EWB Challenge was to design an energy, clean water or building solution for the village of Devikulam in Southern India. Stephen Biviano was a part of the winning UOW team from 2011, his team designed a bio-digester. I never expected that in firstyear I would get to put my ideas into practice, and learn so much about people and places that have so little access to things I take for granted. Bridge Building Competition The UOW Civil Engineering Society host the UOW Bridge Building Competition, where civil students compete to build the strongest and most visually appealing bridges. The event aims to give you the chance to practice what you ve learned in classes. Materials limitations encourage you to innovate and use problem solving skills as an engineer would in the real world. Teams design the bridge according to limited materials, weight and span. Each bridge design is tested by attaching weights to the bridge. The winning teams will represent UOW at the annual Consult Australia University Bridge Building Challenge. The weigh-in is judged by industry experts from Consult Australia, the Bonacci Group and UOW Engineering. The Bridge Building competition is just one of the activities organised by the UOW Civil Engineering Society. 6 7
learn your way connect: STUDY OPTIONS OPPORTUNTIES TO EXCEL DEGREES FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARS Engineering Scholars degrees are designed to provide an enriched education experience, and to encourage high achievers to continue onto studies in Honours and research. If you have an ATAR of 95 or above you can be admitted into Scholars. You must maintain an average mark of 80 per session to remain in the degree. As a Scholars student you receive the following special privileges: Access to the Summer Scholarship program where you get paid as a Research Assistant Access to a wider range of subjects Guaranteed vacation employment at the end of 3rd year ensuring you meet your Engineers Australia accreditation requirements $500 per year study grant Scholarship for Academic Achievement Amount $3,000 for one year Number of Scholarships: 15 Criteria: Must enrol in a full-time degree or double degree offered by UOW Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Mining Engineering; or Physics or Medical Radiation Physics). Women are encouraged to apply ATAR of 95 or above Strong academic record and interview This scholarship can be held concurrently with the Scholars/ Advanced Scholarship. Scholars/Advanced Scholarship Amount $500 per year for the minimum duration of course HONOURS To be eligible for Honours, you need to achieve a weighted average mark of 65 to then go on to complete an independent research thesis. Honours are then awarded at the end of your degree on the basis of overall performance. Engineering scholarships The Faculty of Engineering offers one of the strongest scholarship programs at UOW. They range from faculty scholarships for academic excellence to Work Integrated Learning Scholarships industry sponsored scholarships that include work placements with the sponsor company. Number of Scholarships: Unlimited Criteria: Must be enrolled in one of the following degrees; Bachelor of Engineering Scholars, Bachelor of Science Advanced (Physics) or Bachelor of Medical Radiation Physics Advanced Achieve an ATAR of 95 or above Must maintain a Weighted Average Mark of 80 each session. Work Integrated Learning Scholarships Sponsor: Bradken Total Value Starting at $11,000 per year Number of Scholarships: Varies Major - Materials SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS Faculty Scholarship Amount $12,000 to $16,000 over the minimum duration of the undergraduate degree ($4,000 per year) Number of Scholarships: 3 Criteria: Outstanding academic achievement (including most recent academic records) Demonstrated motivation and interests particularly in relation to nominated career path Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of leadership and participation in other areas such as sports, the arts, employment, school and community activities ATAR of 95 or above Sponsor: Delta Electricity Total Value $10,500 for one year Number of Scholarships: 2 Major - Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Sponsor: Huon Management Services Pty Ltd Total Value Up to $29,000 over two years Number of Scholarships: 1 Major - Civil Sponsor: Wollongong City Council Total Value $10,000 for 1 year Number of Scholarships: 2 Major - Civil Sponsor: Xstrata Total Value Up to $40,000 over 4 years Number of Scholarships: Varies Major - Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical or Mining Scholarship for Academic Excellence Amount $6,000 ($3,000 annually over two years) plus guaranteed paid employment by the University or an industry partner during the summer vacation at the end of their first year provided they have a Weighted Average Mark of 80. Number of Scholarships: 10 Criteria: Sponsor: John Holland Group (Rail Division) Total Value $15,000 per year for 3 years Number of Scholarships: 1 Specialisation Civil, Mining or Environmental Sponsor: Telstra Total Value $8,000 for 1 year Number of Scholarships: 2 Major - Electrical, Computer or Telecommunications 8 Must enrol in a full-time degree or double degree offered by UOW Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Mining Engineering; or Physics or Medical Radiation Physics) ATAR of 95 or above Strong academic record and interview HOW TO APPLY Details on how to apply for the scholarships listed above are outlined at uow.edu.au/about/scholarships 9
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Bachelor of ATAR 80/95 (Scholars) Duration 4 years (single major) 5 years (double major) Starts Autumn (February), Spring (July) Location Wollongong UAC Bachelor of Engineering (Flexible Entry) 755617 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 755611 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) 755612 Bachelor of Engineering (Materials) 755613 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 755614 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) 755616 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) 755615 CRICOS Bachelor of Engineering (single major) 027466K Bachelor of Engineering (double major) 006984F In this four-year professional degree you will learn to: Solve problems by applying the fundamentals of sciences and sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, computing, mechanics, materials and fluids. Work in a modern, diverse, multi-disciplinary environment (workmates, managers, policy-makers and the wider community) using effective management techniques and communicating clearly to a variety of audiences. Work to the highest and environmental standards and professional ethics, adhere to occupational health and safety regulations while recognising the economic, environmental, global, social and legal contexts of their work. Use sophisticated analysis, software and design tools to simulate the real world including computer aided design and modelling of systems. Flexible Entry: You want to be an engineer, but aren t sure which major to do. The Flexible Entry program has core subjects in common with Civil, Mining, Environmental, Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics Engineering programs. This option is great if you would like to explore various disciplines before selecting a major area of study. After completion of the first year subjects, you then transfer into your chosen discipline of. Year 1: You will cover the fundamentals of maths, physics, chemistry and. Years 2, 3 and 4: You will move into topics related to your major of study. Below is a brief description of each major. A detailed pattern of study and degree options are available at uow.edu.au/handbook MAJORS CIVIL Civil Engineers build and maintain the infrastructure of advanced modern living. They work on everything from buildings to bridges, tunnels and dams, highways and airports to power plants, water and sewerage systems. Using computer technologies and advanced materials, civil engineers design structures that meet the needs of a growing population while protecting the environment, reducing the dangers from natural phenomena and considering future needs of the community. The later years of the degree branch into more specialised areas including: Structural Engineering, Water Engineering, Geomechanics, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Applications and Design, Transport and Surveying. MECHANICAL Mechanical engineers like to design, build, test and maintain all kinds of machines from robots to cars to space vehicles. learn your way connect: STUDY OPTIONS Mechanical engineers design, build and test new forms of environmentally safe technologies such as solar energy, solar vehicles and wave & wind energy. They are also involved in advanced manufacturing, materials handling, powder technology, automotive technology, and biomechanics. Our students are trained through learning experiences which include laboratory experiments, problem based learning, computer simulations, teamwork assignments, industrial case studies and site visits to industry. You can select electives from a number of specialist areas in your final year including: Sustainable Energy and Engineering Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Automotive and Bulk Materials Handling. 10 11
Bachelor of Engineering (continued) MECHATRONICS Mechatronic Engineering is the combination of mechanical, electrical and computer technologies. The goal is to realise products, systems and processes that are more efficient, intelligent and cost effective than what came before. Industrial robots are a famous example of mechatronic : computer-controlled mechanical arms capable of performing manual labour with greater strength, speed and efficiency than a human. The reality is, computer control of systems is so commonplace in homes, business and industry that nearly everyone uses a mechatronic system every day, from washing machines to central air-conditioning, cameras and computer printers. A mechatronic engineer s skill for synthesis combining and refining elements to improve the whole makes them valuable in highly innovative fields. Our course has been specifically designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge in rapidly developing fields such as digital electronics, manufacturing, information technology and robotics. MINING Mining engineers apply science, geoscience, and technology to the efficient exploration and extraction of minerals from the earth, turning raw materials into valuable products. Minerals are a major export income earner for Australia, and demand for coal, iron ore, bauxite, and petroleum will continue. The other important area for these engineers is mining safety, where their knowledge of mine design and practices ensures the safety of workers, efficient extraction, and remediation at the end of the mine s life. Our course combines intellectual and professional training with practical learning through field visits. The later years branch into more specialised areas including: ventilation, design of structures, environmental aspects of mining, rock mechanics, computer applications and industrial management. ENVIRONMENTAL The key priority for Environmental engineers is a concern for the environment and how it interacts with people and projects. Their work involves development of solutions to environmental problems impacting our land, water and air quality and aim for sustainable development. The field embraces broad environmental concerns, including water quality and supply, groundwater protection and remediation, wastewater treatment, indoor and outdoor air pollution, solid and hazardous waste disposal, supply of safe drinking water, cleaning contaminated sites, preserving sensitive wetlands, and prevention of pollution through product and process design. Environmental engineers balance competing technical, social and legal issues concerning the use of environmental resources. The later years branch into more specialised areas including: water quality, air and noise pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental design, and site remediation. MATERIALS Technology can only advance if someone creates the materials needed to turn ideas into reality. Materials engineers apply knowledge of science and to turn raw materials into finished products: everything from construction materials and consumer goods to advanced electronics and biomedical implants. They understand how the structure and properties of materials can be controlled by composition and processing. They design and select materials and processing methods to suit a particular application. Opportunities are huge, as the field supports every branch of. Graduates work everywhere, from mining, materials processing, and manufacturing to aerospace and biotechnology. Many are researchers, creating new materials like superconductors and nanoparticles. Materials engineers play a key role in reducing environmental impact through recycling, redesigning processes to reduce waste, and developing high performance materials for new energy technologies. Bachelor of Engineering SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING Bachelor of ATAR 78 / 93 (Dean s Scholar) Duration 4 years Starts Autumn (February), Spring (July) Location Wollongong UAC 755621 (Computer) 755622 (Electrical) 755623 (Telecommunications) 755624 (Flexible First Year) 755630 (Dean s Scholar) CRICOS 031273G Electrical, telecommunication and computer engineers work to design and oversee projects that deliver power, network and broadcast services to millions of people. Drawing on skills from a variety of disciplines, they can implement solutions ranging from microelectronics to industrial power infrastructure; from radio networks to national fibreoptic pipelines. MAJORS You can select one of the following majors to specialise your qualification. You can also enrol in the flexible first year program. In the flexible first year, you will study a common core of subjects before deciding which specialisation you want to study. COMPUTER ENGINEERING Computer engineers design computers and/or computer systems, hardware and software to control sensors, embedded devices and manufacturing or industrial plants. Specialist expertise in the fields of computer architecture and software design are applied to combine hardware and software solutions to solve practical problems. You will study electronic, software design, and hardware-software integration, from the development of supercomputers to circuit design. This field of not only focuses on how computer systems themselves work, but how they integrate into the larger picture. Computer engineers can choose to work in many areas such as networking, control and automation, multimedia, image processing, machine vision, intelligent systems across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, telecommunications, government, mining, and finance. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering focuses on electrical and electronic devices and systems, computer systems, telecommunications, control and electrical power. Electrical engineers play a vital role in renewable energy generation, heavy industry and manufacturing installations, robotics and automation, mining and electrical power distribution. You will study electricity generation and distribution (including renewable energy), electrical power quality, machines and drives, power electronics, control systems and automation give you the specialist knowledge needed to move into the industry. It is possible to specialise in any of the following sub-disciplines: control focuses on integrated sensors and control systems electronics focuses on semi-conductors and electronic components in the design and development of systems power, dealing with the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity Electrical engineers are sought after professionals for their expertise in the development and application of sustainable electrical and electronic systems across a wide range of sectors. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING Telecommunications Engineering deals with large-scale data networks, such as the internet and other devices and systems that represent, store and transmit analog and digital information. This includes data transmission, equipment, customer access technology, analog and digital radio and television systems, satellite communications, global navigation, mobile communications and remote sensing/telemetry systems. You ll be trained to take up roles as telecommunications engineers focusing on the transmission and management of information through channels such as coaxial cable, optical fibres or free space. You will study data communications, control theory digital signal processing and communications systems. 12 13
Bachelor of Engineering SECTE (continued) science Telecommunications engineers are responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of telecommunications infrastructure, equipment and facilities, such as complex electronic switching systems, copper telephone facilities, and fiber optics, providing the mechanisms for telephone and high-speed data services. Telecommunications engineers have skills in designing and managing large-scale and loosely coupled systems, and as such are sought after in many other disciplines outside the telecommunications industry. Professional experience Students in all majors undertake a minimum 12 weeks industry experience at an approved professional placement. MAKE LIFE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS) ATAR 75 Duration Starts Location 3 years Autumn (February), Spring (July) Wollongong UAC 757636 CRICOS 073927D The objective of the Materials major is to provide the scientific knowledge and technical skills necessary for a successful materials-based career in areas such as quality control and laboratory testing, materials process control and research and development in government and private sector laboratories. It also provides an ideal basis if you re interested in pursuing a career in secondary teaching. The core materials subjects involve detailed study of the structure of properties of metals, ceramics and polymers. A detailed pattern of study and degree options are available at uow.edu.au/handbook WORK 14
LEARN MORE ENGEERNING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Phone +61 2 4221 3491 Email eis@uow.edu.au Web eis.uow.edu.au UniAdvice Within Australia 1300 367 869 International +61 2 4221 3218 Email uniadvice@uow.edu.au www.uow.edu.au/future facebook.com/uowfuture The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (April 2013); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information. CRICOS: 00102E