• Pre-2012 rules
    • 6. Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules
      • Engineering, Computing and Mathematics rules for postgraduate courses

        Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are only available to re-enrolling students.

        • Graduate Certificate in Engineering (60260)

          Note: (1) From 2013, this course will be an exit only award for the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary Course (60450) and the Master of Professional Engineering (61550).

          (2) Students who commenced the course in or prior to 2012 should consult the 2012 Rules for the course.

        • Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management (60370) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students who should refer to the 2010 Rules for the course.

        • Graduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering (60250) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students. Students may only be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering as an alternative exit from the Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering or the Master of Oil and Gas Engineering. Continuing students should consult the Faculty for further information.

        • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (60360) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Articulation

          2. The course by way of coursework articulates with the Master of Computer Science.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a bachelor's degree of this University with a major in computer science or information technology completed with a weighted average mark of at least 55 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          Course structure

          4.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points, as approved by the Faculty, and students may proceed by way of coursework or by way of coursework and dissertation.

          (2) The course by way of coursework comprises units to a total value of 48 points chosen from the Level 3, Level 4 or Level 7 units offered by the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, provided that no more than 24 points come from Level 3 units.

          (3) The course by way of coursework and dissertation comprises—

          (a) CITS4008 Scientific Communication (replacing CITS7200 Scientific Communication)—6 points

          and

          (b) units to a total value of 30 points chosen from the Level 3, Level 4 or Level 7 units offered by the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, provided that no more than 24 points come from Level 3 units;

          and

          (c) a dissertation to the value of 12 points comprising the following which must be completed over two successive semesters:

          AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
          CITS8205Computer Science and Software Engineering Dissertation C Part 1
          CITS8206Computer Science and Software Engineering Dissertation C Part 2
          Examination of dissertation

          5. The dissertation is examined by a committee of at least two members which must not include the project supervisor.

          Satisfactory progress

          6. A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year; or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          7. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6, a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than 6 points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        • Graduate Diploma in Engineering (60330)

          Note: (1) From 2013, this course will be an exit only award for the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary Course (60450) and the Master of Professional Engineering (61550).

          (2) Students who commenced the course in or prior to 2012 should consult the 2012 Rules for the course.

        • Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management (61370) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Articulation

          2. The course articulates with the Master of Business and Engineering Asset Management.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a)(i)A. the degree of Bachelor of Engineering of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or

          B. a bachelor's degree of this University in a relevant discipline area, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and

          (ii) at least five years' professional experience;

          or

          (b) the Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management completed with an average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (c) a level of education and a duration and level of professional experience in asset management that, in the opinion of the Faculty, would permit the applicant to complete the course satisfactorily.

          Credit

          4. The Faculty may grant credit towards the course to a maximum value of 18 points for—

          (a) units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management of this University within the previous five years;

          or

          (b) completed units of study which, in the view of the Faculty, are similar in content to those required, and which the student has passed with a mark of at least 65 per cent.

          [Approved additions to University Policy]

          Course structure

          5. The course consists of six units to a total minimum value of 36 points comprising—

          (a) all units in Table a (Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management core units)—30 points

          and

          (b) one unit from Table b (Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management options)—6 points.

          Satisfactory progress

          6. A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year; or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          7. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6, a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than 6 points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Award of Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management

          8. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the course requirements, but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the certificate.

          • Table a—Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management core units
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            ASST8422Engineering Asset Management and Risk
            ASST8423Reliability Engineering 1
            ASST8502Asset Management Plan 1
            NS, T1, T3MGMT5501Organisational Behaviour
            S1, S2MGMT5504Data Analysis and Decision Making

            1 This unit is no longer available. Students requiring this unit or its equivalent should contact an ECM Student Adviser.

          • Table b—Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management options
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            T1, T2, T3ACCT5602Accounting
            T1, T2, T3FINA5530Managerial Finance
        • Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering (60340) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Articulation

          2. The course articulates with the Master of Oil and Gas Engineering.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a) the degree of Bachelor of Engineering of this University in a relevant discipline area completed with a weighted average mark of at least 55 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (b) a bachelor's degree of this University in a relevant discipline area completed with a weighted average mark of at least 55 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (c) a level of education and a duration and level of relevant professional experience in the oil and gas industry which, in the opinion of the Faculty, would permit the applicant to complete the course satisfactorily.

          Course structure

          4. The course comprises units to a total value of 48 points as approved by the School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering from those listed in Table a (Master of Oil and Gas Engineering options) provided that no more than 24 points come from units of Level 4 or below.

          Satisfactory progress

          5. A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year; or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          6. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 5, a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 5, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than 6 points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Award of Graduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering

          7. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the course requirements, but after completing units to the value of at least 24 points towards the course, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering.

        • Master of Computer Science (60600) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Articulation

          2. The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science articulates with this course.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a) a bachelor's degree of this University with a major in a subject area in computer science or information technology completed with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (b) the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science of this University completed with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          Course structure

          4. The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points approved by the Faculty and comprising—

          (a) all units in Table a (Master of Computer Science core units)—30 points

          and

          (b) units to the value of 66 points chosen from the Level 3, 4, 7 or 8 units offered in the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, provided that no more than 24 points come from Level 3 units.

          Credit

          5. The Faculty may grant credit towards the coursework component of the course up to a total value of 48 points for—

          (a) units completed in a bachelor's honours degree course of this University in an appropriate subject area of this University with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (b) units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science of this University with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          [Approved addition to University Policy]

          Satisfactory progress

          6.(1) A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year;

          or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          7. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6 a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than six points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Examination of dissertation

          8. The dissertation is examined by a committee of at least two members which must not include the project supervisor.

          Award of degree with distinction

          9. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent in—

          (a) all units attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark; and

          (b) all relevant units undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark.

          Award of Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

          10. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the course requirements, but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the diploma.

          • Table a—Master of Computer Science core units
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            N/ACITS4008Scientific Communication
            CITS8201Computer Science and Software Engineering Dissertation A Part 1 (12 points)
            CITS8202Computer Science and Software Engineering Dissertation A Part 2 (12 points)
        • Master of Engineering (60560) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Admission

          2. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a) the degree of Bachelor of Engineering of this University completed with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (b) the Graduate Diploma in Engineering of this University in their approved field of study completed with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (c) the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours with a major in Physics with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          Course structure

          3.(1) The course comprises units to a total value of 96 points approved by the Faculty, including a dissertation on a topic within the student's field of study.

          (2) A student must complete either—

          (a) the Power Systems program (PG-EPWSE) as set out in (3);

          or

          (b) the Electrical and Electronic program (PG-EEENE) as set out in (4);

          (3) The Power Systems program comprises—

          (a) all units in Table a [Master of Engineering (Power Systems) core units]—18 points

          and

          (b) five units from Table b [Master of Engineering (Power Systems) options]—30 points1

          and

          (c) units to the value of 48 points approved by the Faculty.

          (4) The Electrical and Electronic program comprises—

          (a) all units in Table c [Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) core units]—18 points

          and

          (b) five units from Table d [Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) options]—30 points1

          and

          (c) units to the value of 48 points approved by the Faculty.

          1 Not all units are available each year.

          Credit

          4.(1) The Faculty may grant credit towards the course up to a maximum value of 48 points.

          (2) Within the overall credit limit set out in (1), the Faculty may grant credit—

          (a) up to a value of 48 points for—

          (i) completed units of study which in the view of the appropriate head of school are similar in content to those required; or

          (ii) units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering of this University in an approved field of study with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          (b) up to a value of 12 points towards the units required under Rule 3(3)(b) for—

          (i) a course provided by a professional provider or private educational institution; or

          (ii) units completed at the same level as part of an incomplete course at another recognised tertiary institution, provided that the course has the same entry standard as the Master of Engineering.

          [Approved additions to University Policy]

          Satisfactory progress

          5.(1) A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year;

          or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          6. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 5 a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 5, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than six points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Examination of dissertation

          7. The dissertation is examined by a committee of three members chaired by the project supervisor.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Award of degree with distinction

          8. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent in—

          (a) all units attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark; and

          (b) all relevant units undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark.

          Award of Graduate Certificate in Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Engineering in Power Systems, Graduate Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Diploma in Engineering in Power Systems

          9. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the course requirements, but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, the Graduate Certificate in Engineering in Power Systems, the Graduate Diploma in Engineering or the Graduate Diploma in Engineering in Power Systems, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the appropriate qualification.

          • Table a—Master of Engineering (Power Systems) core units
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            ELEC8347Dissertation ME (PS) Part 1
            ELEC8348Dissertation ME (PS) Part 2
            ELEC8349Dissertation ME (PS) Part 3
          • Table b—Master of Engineering (Power Systems) options
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            S1ELEC5504Power Electronics
            ELEC8341Energy Management System 1
            ELEC8343Numeric Protection, Communications and Transducers 1
            ELEC8345Power Systems Control 1
            ELEC8346Power Systems Modelling 1
            one unit from an appropriate program at master's level, on the recommendation of the Head of School

            1 This unit is no longer available. Students requiring this unit or its equivalent should contact an ECM Student Adviser.

          • Table c—Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) core units
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            ELEC8370Dissertation ME (EE) Part 1
            ELEC8371Dissertation ME (EE) Part 2
            ELEC8372Dissertation ME (EE) Part 3

          • Table d—Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) options
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            S1ELEC4401Circuits and Electronic Systems
            S1ELEC4404Signal Processing
            S1ELEC5504Power Electronics
            S2ELEC5501Advanced Communications
            S1ELEC5503Digital Microelectronics System Design
            ELEC5507Optical Engineering, Photonics and Biomedical Imaging Systems
            S1ELEC5508Semiconductor Nanoelectronics
            ELEC8326Micro-electromechanical Systems 1
            ELEC8341Energy Management System 1
            ELEC8343Numeric Protection, Communications and Transducers 1
            N/AGENG4407Advanced Engineering Mathematics
            S2GENG5503Modern Control Systems
            S1, S2GENG5505Project Management and Engineering Practice
            S1, S2GENG5507Risk, Reliability and Safety
            MATH74234A3: Advanced Topics in Optimisation 1
            one unit from an appropriate program at master's level, on the recommendation of the Head of School

            1 This unit is no longer available. Students requiring this unit or its equivalent should contact an ECM Student Adviser.

        • Master of Business and Engineering Asset Management (61570) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Articulation

          2. The Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management articulates with the course.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a)(i) the degree of Bachelor of Engineering of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and

          (ii) at least five years' professional experience;

          or

          (b) the Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management completed with an average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          Course structure

          4. The course consists of 12 units to a total minimum value of 72 points comprising—

          (a) all units in Table a (Master of Business and Engineering Asset Management core units)—36 points

          and

          (b) six units to the value of 36 points chosen from Table b (Master of Business and Engineering Asset Management options).

          Credit

          5.(1) The Faculty may grant credit towards the course up to a maximum total value of 36 points.

          (2) Within the overall credit limit set out in (1), the Faculty may grant credit—

          (a) up to a value of 36 points to students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management with an average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          [Approved addition to University Policy]

          (b) up to a value of 18 points towards the coursework component of the degree for completed units of study which, in the view of the Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering, are similar in content to those required, and have been awarded a mark of at least 65 per cent.

          [Approved addition to University Policy]

          Satisfactory progress

          6. A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year;

          or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          7. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6 a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 6, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than six points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Award of degree with distinction

          8. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent in—

          (a) all units attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark; and

          (b) all relevant units undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark.

          Award of Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management or Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management

          9. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the course requirements, but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Business and Engineering Asset Management or the Graduate Diploma in Business and Engineering Asset Management, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the appropriate qualification.

          • Table a—Master of Business and Engineering Asset Management core units
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            ASST8421Systems Reliability Modelling 1
            ASST8422Engineering Asset Management and Risk
            ASST8423Reliability Engineering 1
            ASST8502Asset Management Plan 1
            NS, T1, T3MGMT5501Organisational Behaviour
            S1, S2MGMT5504Data Analysis and Decision Making

            1 This unit is no longer available. Students requiring this unit or its equivalent should contact an ECM Student Adviser.

          • Table b—Master of Business and Engineering Asset Management options
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            ASST8730Dissertation MBEAssetMgt Part 1
            ASST8731Dissertation MBEAssetMgt Part 2
            ASST8732Dissertation MBEAssetMgt Part 3
            T1, T2, T3ACCT5602Accounting
            T1, T2, T3FINA5530Managerial Finance
            NSMKTG5603Management of Technology and Innovation
            MGMT5623Leadership Effectiveness
            MGMT5624Leading and Facilitating Teams
            T2MGMT5665Project Management
            units chosen from appropriate programs at master's level, with the special approval of the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, from those available within the University
        • Master of Oil and Gas Engineering (60550) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

          Articulation

          2. The Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering articulates with the course.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a) the degree of Bachelor of Engineering of this University in a relevant discipline area completed with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (b) a bachelor's degree with honours of this University in a relevant discipline area completed with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          or

          (c) the Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering of this University completed with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          Course structure

          4. The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points from Table a (Master of Oil and Gas Engineering options) provided that no more than 48 points come from units of Level 4 or below.

          Credit

          5. The Faculty may grant credit for coursework units up to a value of 48 points for—

          (a) completed units of study which in the view of the appropriate head of school are similar in content to those required;

          or

          (b) units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering of this University with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          [(a) and (b) are approved additions to University Policy]

          Examination of dissertation

          6. The dissertation is examined by a committee of not more than three members chaired by the project supervisor.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Satisfactory progress

          7. A student will not make satisfactory progress in the course if they—

          (a) fail units to the value of more than 12 points in a calendar year;

          or

          (b) fail the same unit twice.

          [Approved exception to University Policy]

          Progress status

          8. Unless the Faculty determines otherwise in light of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) when a student, other than one described in (b), fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 7 a progress status of 'Suspended' is assigned by the Faculty;

          (b) when a student who is enrolled for the first time in a postgraduate course at this University fails to make satisfactory progress under Rule 7, a progress status of 'On Probation' is assigned if the student has—

          (i) commenced mid-year; or

          (ii)A. not failed units to a value greater than 18 points in their first year; and

          B. not failed units to a value greater than six points in their second semester; and

          C. gained a weighted average of at least 30 per cent in the units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Award of degree with distinction

          9. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent in—

          (a) all units attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark; and

          (b) all relevant units undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark.

          Award of Graduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering or Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering

          10. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the course requirements, but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Engineering or the Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the appropriate qualification.

          • Table a—Master of Oil and Gas Engineering options
            Key to availability of units:
            S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
            T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
            NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
            N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

            Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

            All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

            Dissertation 1
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            OGEG8521Oil and Gas Engineering Dissertation Part 1 1
            OGEG8522Oil and Gas Engineering Dissertation Part 2 1
            OGEG8523Oil and Gas Engineering Dissertation Part 3 1
            Petroleum Engineering
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            OGEG5803Reservoir Engineering
            PETR8501Production Optimisation
            PETR8504Reservoir Characterisation
            PETR8505Reservoir and Well Performance
            PETR8522Reservoir Simulation
            Chemical and Process Engineering
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            S1CHPR4404Advanced Thermodynamics and Mass Transfer Processes
            S2CHPR4406Reaction Engineering
            S1CHPR5501Advanced Reaction Engineering and Catalysts
            S1CHPR5521Flow Assurance for Future Energy
            S2CHPR5522Gas Processing Technologies
            S2ENSC3018Process Synthesis and Design
            S2ENSC3019Unit Operations and Unit Processes
            S2GENG4405Numerical Methods and Modelling
            OGEG5801Introduction to Oil and Gas Engineering
            Marine Engineering
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            N/ACIVL5504Offshore Geomechanics
            S2CIVL5505Design of Offshore Energy Facilities
            S1GENG5501Coastal and Offshore Engineering
            Asset Engineering
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            S1, S2GENG5505Project Management and Engineering Practice
            S1, S2GENG5507Risk, Reliability and Safety
            N/AGENG5803Investment Management for Field Development
            OGEG5810The Hydrocarbon Economy
            Business and Engineering Asset Management 2
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            S1, S2FINA5632Investments
            T2MGMT5665Project Management
            Mechanical Engineering
            AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
            S2GENG4402Control Engineering
            S2GENG5503Modern Control Systems
            S1GENG5514Finite Element Method
            S1MECH4428Degradation of Materials

            1 Only available with permission from the Head of School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering and with agreement of a prospective supervisor.

            2 Only available with permission from the Head of School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering and the unit coordinator. Course and/or unit prerequisites are applied.

            3 Offered by the UWA Business School.

        • Master of Executive Engineering (coursework) (61590)

          Note: This course is not available to commencing students in 2014.

          Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

          1.(1) The Student Rules in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply to students in this course.

          (2) The policies and procedures in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

          Academic Conduct Essentials module

          2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

          (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

          (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.

          (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements set out in these rules.

          Admission

          3. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

          (a) a bachelor's degree of this University or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

          and

          (b)(i) at least two years of relevant, documented, professional experience as recognised by the Faculty; or

          (ii) the Graduate Certificate in Executive Engineering of this University or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

          Articulation

          4. The Graduate Certificate in Executive Engineering articulates with this course.

          Course structure

          5.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 72 points which must include course core units and units comprising the following specialisation:

          • Oil and Gas Engineering

          (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

          Satisfactory progress

          6. Subject to Rule 2(3), to make satisfactory progress in a calendar year a student must pass units to a value of at least half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

          Progress status

          7.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

          (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

          (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

          (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

          (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

          Award with distinction

          8. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent in—

          (a) all units attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark; and

          (b) all relevant units undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark; and

          (c) all units completed at this University that are credited to the master’s course.

          Requirements for applying for an articulated or alternative exit award

          9. A student who withdraws from the course before completing the requirements but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Executive Engineering may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the certificate.

        • Doctor of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology (60920) Only available to re-enrolling students.

          Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students who should refer to the 2013 Rules for the course.