Table R - Higher Degree By Research
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| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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| AERO8200 Advanced Aerodynamics |
6 | A BE in the area of Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field with assumed knowledge in Aerodynamics N AERO5200 |
Semester 2 |
| AERO8750 Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems |
6 | A BE in the area of Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field N AERO5750 |
Semester 2 |
| AERO9760 Spacecraft and Satellite Design |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| AMME5271 Computational Nanotechnology |
6 | A Understanding of basic principles of Newtonian mechanics, physics and chemistry, fluid mechanics and solid mechanics Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| AMME5292 Advanced Fluid Dynamics |
6 | A MECH3261 or MECH8261 or MECH9261 or CIVL3612 or CIVL9612 or AERO3260 or AERO8260 or AERO9260 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| AMME5310 Engineering Tribology |
6 | A (AMME1362 or AMME2302 OR AMME9302) AND (AMME2301 OR AMME9301) AND (MECH3261 OR MECH9261 or MECH8261) Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| AMME8101 Energy and the Environment |
6 | A Students are expected to be familiar with the basic laws of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer N AMME5101 |
Semester 1 |
| AMME8202 Computational Fluid Dynamics |
6 | A Partial differential equations; Finite difference methods; Taylor series; Basic fluid mechanics including pressure, velocity, boundary layers, separated and recirculating flows. Basic computer programming skills N AMME5202 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| AMME8510 Vibration and Acoustics |
6 | A BE with background knowledge in Mechanics of Solids, Fluids, Dynamics and Control N AMME5510 |
Semester 2 |
| AMME8520 Advanced Control and Optimisation |
6 | A Strong understanding of feedback control systems, specifically in the area of system modelling and control design in the frequency domain N AMME5520 |
Semester 1 |
| AMME9450 Design and Production |
6 | N AMME2450 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BMET5907 Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering |
6 | A Understanding of engineering mechanics, materials science, and human biology and anatomy N MECH4902 OR MECH5907 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET5911 Advanced Instrumentation for Nanotechnology |
6 | A Knowledge in calculus, linear differential equations, basic mechanics and electromagnetism |
Semester 1 |
| BMET5931 Nanomaterials in Medicine |
6 | A [[(BIOL1xxx OR MBLG1xxx) AND CHEM1xxx AND PHYS1xxx] OR [(AMME1961 OR BMET1961)] AND (MECH2901 OR BMET2901)]] AND (NANO2xxx OR AMME1362) N AMME5931 |
Semester 1 |
| BMET5933 Biomedical Image Analysis |
6 | A An understanding of biology (1000-level), experience with programming (ENGG1801, ENGG1810, BMET2922 or BMET9922) |
Semester 1 |
| BMET5944 Bioinspired Materials: Design and Fabrication |
6 | A 1000-level materials science and mechanics |
Semester 2 |
| BMET5953 Rehabilitation Engineering |
6 | A 1000-level mathematics and 1000-level biology |
Semester 1 |
| BMET5957 Bioelectronic Medicine Circuits and Systems |
6 | A ELEC2104 and BMET2922 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET5958 Nanoscale Biomedical Diagnostics |
6 | A (BMET2903 or BMET9903) and CHEM1111. Basic knowledge in physics, thermodynamics, chemistry and mathematics N AMME5958 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET5962 Introduction to Mechanobiology This unit of study is not available in 2022 |
6 | A 6 credit points of 1000-level biology, 6 credit points of 1000-level chemistry and 6 credit points of 2000-level physiology or equivalent N AMME5962 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET5992 Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry |
6 | A MECH3921 OR BMET3921 OR AMME5921 OR BMET5921 and 6cp of 1000-level Chemistry and 6cp of Biology units N AMME4992 OR AMME5992 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET5995 Advanced Bionics |
6 | A ELEC1103 and (BMET2922 or BMET9922) N AMME5995 OR AMME5951 OR BMET5951 |
Semester 1 |
| BMET8790 Introduction to Biomechatronics |
6 | A Knowledge in mechanical and electronic engineering; adequate maths and applied maths skills; background knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology; Some programming capability: MATLAB, C, C++, software tools used by engineers including CAD and EDA packages N AMME4790 or AMME5790 or BMET5790 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET9802 Biomedical Instrumentation |
6 | A A knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and electrical circuits is required: Ohm's law, Thevenins and Norton's theorems, basic circuit theory involving linear resistors, capacitors and inductors, operational amplifiers N ELEC3802 or ELEC8882 or BMET3802 |
Semester 2 |
| BMET9921 Biomedical Engineering Technology |
6 | A 1000-level biology, 1000-level materials science and some engineering design N MECH3921 OR BMET3921 OR AMME5921 OR BMET5921 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHNG5001 Process Systems Engineering |
6 | A 1000 level physics and mathematics (differential equations). Use of mathematical and/or computer-based modelling tools and techniques. Feedback control concepts and principles as taught in CHNG3802/CHNG9302 or similar courses. Students who are unsure about meeting these requirements should contact the unit coordinator for advice This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5003 Green Engineering |
6 | A Completion of 72 cp in science, engineering or equivalent |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5004 Particles and Surfaces |
6 | A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that students have acquired knowledge equivalent to CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5005 Wastewater Engineering |
6 | A Knowledge of mass and energy balances, mathematics, process design, biochemical processes, and particle mechanics at a level typical of an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. Assumed knowledge is equivalent to material covered in CHNG1103 AND CHNG2801 AND CHNG2802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3804 AND CHNG3805 |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5006 Advanced Wastewater Engineering |
6 | A General knowledge of wastewater treatment and the range of technologies currently used (equivalent to CHNG5005) OR the principles of biochemical engineering and their application in engineering (equivalent to CHNG3804) |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5008 Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering |
6 | A 12cp CHEM2xxx |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5601 Membrane Science |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CHNG5602 Biophysics and Biosensors |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| CHNG5603 Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis |
6 | A It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of mathematics typical of an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, equivalent to MATH1021 AND MATH1023 AND (CHNG2802 OR MATH2XXX). This unit is for postgraduate students and also is offered as an elective for fourth year undergraduate students This unit is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective for fourth year students. Some lectures my be given by a guest lecturer. |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5604 Advanced Membrane Engineering |
6 | A The physics and electrochemistry of synthetic and cellular membranes. Knowledge of membrane manufacture, membrane separation processes and membrane characterisation and monitoring. Assumed knowledge is equivalent to CHNG5601 |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace |
6 |
This unit is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective for fourth year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5606 Advanced Food Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of fluid mechanics and mathematics at a level typical of an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. Assumed knowledge is equivalent to CHNG2801 (or AMME2261 or AMME2200 or CIVL2611 or CIVL3612 or CIVL9612) AND CHNG2802 (or AMME2000 or MATH2021 or MATH2061 or MATH2921). This unit is for postgraduate students and also is offered as an elective for fourth year undergraduate students This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL5351 Geoenvironmental Engineering |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| CIVL5460 Particle Mechanics for Geotechnics |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CIVL5701 Transport Networks |
6 | A CIVL2700 OR CIVL9700 |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL5702 Traffic Engineering |
6 | A (CIVL2700 OR CIVL9700) AND (MATH1001 OR MATH1021) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1023) AND MATH1005 AND (ENGG1801 or ENGG1810). Basic statistics through regression analysis, differential and integral calculus, computer programming |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL5703 Transport Policy, Planning and Deployment |
6 | A CIVL2700 N CIVL3703 OR CIVL9703 |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL5704 Transport Analytics |
6 | A CIVL3704 OR CIVL9704 |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL5999 Advanced Research and Analysis This unit of study is not available in 2022 |
6 | A (CIVL2201 OR CIVL9201) AND (CIVL2611 OR CIVL9611) AND (CIVL2410 OR CIVL9410) |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL6257 Concrete Structures - Prestressed Concrete |
6 | N CIVL5257 |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL6264 Composite Steel-Concrete Structures |
6 | N CIVL5264 |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL6267 Steel Structures - Adv Analysis and Design |
6 | N CIVL5267 |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL6268 Structural Dynamics |
6 | A Students are assumed to have a good knowledge of fundamental structural analysis, which is covered in the courses of Structural Mechanics, Introduction to Structural Concepts and Design, Structural Analysis, and Finite Element Analysis N CIVL5268 |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL6450 Analysis and Design of Pile Foundations |
6 | N CIVL5450 |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL6455 Engineering Behaviour of Soils |
6 | A [CIVL2410 OR CIVL9410] AND [CIVL3411 OR CIVL9411]. A knowledge of basic concepts and terminology of soil mechanics is assumed. Experience with geotechnical practice in estimating parameters from field and laboratory data would be useful but not essential N CIVL5455 |
Semester 1 |
| CIVL6456 Energy Geotechnics |
6 | A [CIVL2410 OR CIVL9410] AND [CIVL3411 OR CIVL9411] |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL6665 Advanced Water Resources Engineering |
6 | A CIVL3612 OR CIVL9612 N CIVL5665 |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL6669 Applied Fluid Engineering Computing |
6 | A CIVL3612 or CIVL9612 N CIVL5669 |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL9310 Humanitarian Engineering |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CIVL9320 Engineering for Sustainable Development |
6 | A CIVL3310 or CIVL9310 N CIVL5320 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5045 Computational Geometry |
6 | A Experience with data structures and algorithms as covered in COMP9103 or COMP9123 or COMP2123 or COMP2823 or INFO1105 or INFO1905 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5046 Natural Language Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of an OO programming language |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5048 Visual Analytics |
6 | A Experience with data structures and algorithms as covered in COMP9103 OR COMP9003 OR COMP2123 OR COMP2823 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5313 Large Scale Networks |
6 | A Algorithmic skills gained through units such as COMP2123 or COMP2823 or COMP3027 or COMP3927 or COMP9007 or COMP9123 or equivalent. Basic probability knowledge |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining |
6 | A INFO2110 OR ISYS2110 OR COMP9120 OR COMP5138 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5329 Deep Learning |
6 | A COMP5318 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5338 Advanced Data Models |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138/COMP9120 (Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/INFO2820/ISYS2120 (Database Systems 1) |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5349 Cloud Computing |
6 | A Basic knowledge of computer networks as covered in INFO1112 or COMP9201 or COMP9601 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5405 Digital Media Computing |
6 | A Experience with programming skills, as covered in COMP9103 OR COMP9003 OR COMP9123 OR COMP2123 OR COMP2823 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) N COMP5114 OR COMP9419 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5415 Multimedia Design and Authoring |
6 | A Experience with software development as covered in SOFT2412 or COMP9103 or COMP9003 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5424 Information Technology in Biomedicine |
6 | A Experience with software development as covered in SOFT2412 or COMP9103 or COMP9003 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5425 Multimedia Retrieval |
6 | A Experience with programming skills, as covered in COMP9103 OR COMP9003 OR COMP9123 OR COMP2123 OR COMP2823 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5426 Parallel and Distributed Computing |
6 | A Experience with algorithm design and software development as covered in (COMP2017 or COMP9017) and COMP3027 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5427 Usability Engineering |
6 | A Skills with modelling as covered in ISYS2110 or ISYS2120 or COMP9110 or COMP9201 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
Semester 1 |
| COMP8328 Advanced Machine Learning |
6 | A COMP5318 or COMP3308 or COMP3608 N COMP5328 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP8617 Empirical Security Analysis and Engineering |
6 | A INFO3616 or ELEC5616 N COMP5617 |
Semester 2 |
| CSYS5010 Introduction to Complex Systems |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| CSYS5020 Interdependent Civil Systems |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CSYS5030 Information Theory and Self-Organisation |
6 | A Competency in 1st year mathematics, and basic computer programming skills are assumed. Competency in 1st year undergraduate level statistics (for example, covering probabilities, conditional probabilities, Gaussian distribution, correlations, statistical significance/hypothesis testing and p-values). An exposure to linear algebra would be useful but not mandatory |
Semester 2 |
| CSYS5040 Criticality in Dynamical Systems |
6 | A Mathematics at first-year undergraduate level. Some familiarity with mathematical and computational principles at an undergraduate university level (for example, differential calculus or linear algebra). Familiarity with a programming language at a beginners level for data analysis |
Semester 2 |
| DATA5207 Data Analysis in the Social Sciences |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive December |
Intensive December Semester 1 |
| ELEC5204 Power Systems Analysis and Protection |
6 | A (ELEC3203 OR ELEC9203 OR ELEC5732) AND (ELEC3206 OR ELEC9206 OR ELEC5734). The unit assumes basic knowledge of circuits, familiarity with basic mathematics, competence with basic circuit theory and an understanding of three phase systems, transformers, transmission lines and associated modeling and operation of such equipment |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5207 Advanced Power Conversion Technologies |
6 | A ELEC3204 |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5208 Intelligent Electricity Networks |
6 | A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5211 Power System Dynamics and Control |
6 | A ELEC3203 OR ELEC9203 OR ELEC5732. The assumed knowledge for learning this UoS is a deep understanding on circuit analysis and its applications in power system steady state analysis |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5212 Power System Planning and Markets |
6 | A ELEC3203 OR ELEC9203 OR ELEC5732. The assumed knowledge for learning this UoS is power system steady state analysis |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5213 Engineering Optimisation |
6 | A Linear algebra, differential calculus, and numerical methods. Competency at programming in a high-level language (such as Matlab or Python) |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5304 Intelligent Visual Signal Understanding |
6 | A Mathematics (e.g. probability and linear algebra) and programming skills (e.g. Matlab/Java/Python/C++) |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5305 Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing |
6 | A (ELEC2302 OR ELEC9302) AND (ELEC3305 OR ELEC9305). Linear algebra, fundamental concepts of signals and systems as covered in ELEC2302/ELEC9302, fundamental concepts of digital signal processing as covered in ELEC3305/9305. It would be unwise to attempt this unit without the assumed knowledge- if you are not sure, please contact the instructor |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5306 Video Intelligence and Compression |
6 | A Basic understanding of digital signal processing (filtering, DFT) and programming skills (e.g. Matlab/Java/Python/C++) |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5307 Advanced Signal Processing with Deep Learning |
6 | A Mathematics (e.g., probability and linear algebra) and programming skills (e.g. Matlab/Java/Python/C++) |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5507 Error Control Coding |
6 | A Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra. Basic knowledge on digital communications. Basic MATLAB programming skills is desired |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5508 Wireless Engineering |
6 | A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5509 Mobile Networks |
6 | A ELEC3505 AND ELEC3506. Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5510 Satellite Communication Systems |
6 | A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5511 Optical Communication Systems |
6 | A (ELEC3405 OR ELEC9405) AND (ELEC3505 OR ELEC9505). Basic knowledge of communications, electronics and photonics |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5512 Optical Networks |
6 | A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5514 IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking |
6 | A ELEC3305 AND ELEC3506 AND ELEC3607 AND ELEC5508 |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5516 Electrical and Optical Sensor Design |
6 | A Math Ext 1, fundamental concepts of signal and systems, fundamental electrical circuit theory and analysis |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5517 Software Defined Networks |
6 | A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5518 IoT for Critical Infrastructures |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| ELEC9405 Communications Electronics and Photonics |
6 | A A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed N ELEC5738 |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC9505 Communications |
6 | A ELEC9302 N ELEC5739 |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC9506 Data Communications and the Internet |
6 | N ELEC5740 |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC9515 Digital Communication Systems |
6 | N ELEC5744 |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC9607 Embedded Systems |
6 | A Logic operations, theorems and Boolean algebra, data representation, number operations (binary, hex, integers and floating point), combinational logic analysis and synthesis, sequential logic, registers, counters, bus systems, state machines, simple CAD tools for logic design, basic computer organisation, the CPU, peripheral devices, software organisation, machine language, assembly language, operating systems, data communications and computer networks N ELEC5741 |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC9608 Computer Architecture |
6 | A ELEC9602. Knowledge of digital logic (logic operations, theorems and Boolean algebra, number systems, combinational logic analysis and synthesis, sequential logic, registers, counters, bus systems, state machines, design of a simple computer, and using hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog) is required. ELEC9607. Knowledge of microprocessor systems (embedded systems architecture, design methodology, interfacing and programming) is required N ELEC3608 |
Semester 2 |
| ENGG5202 Sustainable Design, Eng and Mgt |
6 | A General knowledge in science and calculus and understanding of basic principles of chemistry, physics and mechanics |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG5204 Engineering Professional Practice |
6 | A Competences and experience in engineering obtained during an accepted engineering degree |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG5214 Management of Technology |
6 | A Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management |
Semester 2 |
| ENGG5215 International Eng Strategy and Operations |
6 | A Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management and globalisation |
Semester 2 |
| INFO5994 Advanced Topics in Computer Science |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| MECH5311 Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials |
6 | A AMME1362 or AMME2302 or AMME9302 or CIVL2110 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| MECH8265 Combustion |
6 | A Familiarity with the basic laws of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer N MECH5265 |
Semester 2 |
| MECH8720 Sensors and Signals |
6 | A Strong MATLAB skills, and assumed knowledge of RADAR and SONAR systems and signal processing N MECH4720 or MECH5720 |
Semester 2 |
| MTRX8700 Experimental Robotics |
6 | A A demonstrated programming ability, familiarity with concepts in sensing and control systems and a background in either CS, Mechatronics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering N MTRX5700 |
Semester 1 |