COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in engineering principles, practical skills, and professional practice. The course structure is subject to periodic review, so unit availability may change, and detailed information is accessible through the Curtin Handbook. Students study core topics such as Calculus for Engineers, Linear Systems and Vibrations, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Engineering, Electrical Systems, Applied Fluid Mechanics, and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, which provide the essential scientific and mathematical knowledge required for engineering practice. The program also emphasizes design, manufacturing, and analytical skills through units like Machine Design, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Design for Materials Handling, Fundamentals of Mechanical Design, Machine Dynamics, and Advanced Strength of Materials. Students gain practical experience in computer-aided drawing and engineering modeling, programming fundamentals, automatic control systems, and electromechanical energy systems, ensuring they develop technical proficiency relevant to modern industry. Exposure to professional engineering practice, professional engineering management, ethics, sustainability, and integrating Indigenous science and STEM into engineering highlights the course’s focus on responsible and culturally aware engineering practice. Hands-on learning is reinforced through Mechanical Engineering Research Projects 1 and 2, where students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. Additional units in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, resources, processes, and materials engineering, as well as systems engineering design and engineering design methodology, further develop problem-solving and analytical skills. By combining foundational engineering concepts with specialized mechanical engineering knowledge, practical experience, and professional development, the program prepares graduates to excel in a wide range of engineering roles and adapt to evolving technological and industry demands.