The Electrical course Is recognized by The Institution of Engineers, Australia, The Institution of Electrical Engineers, London and the Insti- tIon of Radio and Electronic Engineers (Australia), so that possession of the degree exempts students wishing to join any of these from further examination. Students are recommended to apply for student member- ship of at least one of these Institutions during their courses.
TEACHING STAFF
Professor of Electrical Engineering
C. E. MOORHOUSE DEng FIEAust FIEE FACE Professor of Electronics and Communications
K. M. ADAMS, MSc Victoria Coll. N.Z. DipCAE Cranfield Coll. of Aero- nautics DTechSc Delft Univ. of Technology
Reader in Biophysics
D. J. DEWHURST, BA MSc PhD Reader in Electronics
A. E. FERGUSON, MEE MIEAust hEE FIREEAust Reader in Communication Systems
J. B. POTTER, ED BSc МAppSc FRMTC FIREEAust Senior Lecturers
J. C. McCUTCHAN, BEE MEngSc MIEE МlEAust K. W. MACKLEY, BEE MEngSc PhD MIEEE MIEAust D. F. HEWITT, BSc ME MIREEAust MIEE
D. A. H. JOHNSON, MSc N.Z. PhD MIEE J. S. PACKER, ME Adel. MIEE MIEAust.
Lecturers
I. C. COCHRANE, BE МlEAust R. L. G. KIRSNER, BE MSc PhD MIEE D. J. SCHULTZ, BE PhD Monash Tutors
D. BEELEY, AssocDIpEE D. J. CADDY, BE
SUBJECTS FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSE FłRST YEAR
610-004 Chemistry (Engineering course) 400-101 Introduction to Engineering 618-005 Engineering Mathematics part 1 640-006 Physics part I (Engineering course) SECOND YEAR
436-211 Applied Thermodynamics part is 431-201 Electrical Engineering part I 436-203 Engineering Design part I 618-025 Engineering Mathematics part 11 441-221 Engineering Materials
421-211 Mechanics of SoIIds part 1
640-026 Physics part 11 (Engineering course) 451-202 Computer Programming
THIRD YEAR
431-312 Discussion Sessions part 1 431-301 Electrical Engineering part IIE 42
431-302 Electrical Engineering part lip 618-036 Engineering Mathematics part IIIA 441-321 Engineering Materials E
436-313 Fluid Mechanics E FOURTH YEAR
431-412 Discussion Sesslons part 11 431-401 Electrical Engineering part III
together with either
618-045 Engineering MathematIcs part IV or
311-041 Business Administration (E) which consists of
311-203 Business Administration 3 (Business Decisions) and one of the following units:
311-201 Organizational Behaviour 311-202 Business Planning and Control 316-313 Industrial Relations
Note: This latter unit may not be taken by candidates who have been credited with Economics C8 for the bachelor of Commerce degree.
Note: Candidates may be permitted to take Engineering Mathe- matics part IV in lieu of Business Administration (E) but only with the approval of the chairman of the department.
BLOCK EXEFM1APTION COURSE
A special third year will be prescribed in each individual case.
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
The degree course was Introduced In 1960 to meet the growing demand for industrial engineers to actively participate In the design, develop- ment and maintenance of new Industries In a rapidly expanding national economy. Problems concerned with raising productivity are particu- larly relevant to Industrial engineering and new techniques and training programmes have been developed which distinguish it from other branches of engineering.
The Industrial engineering course has been designed to provide a broad scientific training in mathematics, physics and chemistry together with a basic grounding in strength of materials, machine dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics and engineering design. The first two years are the same as for mechanical engineering and the third year, too, contains many common subjects. The final year is devoted almost entirely to industrial engineering topics which Include operations research, pro- duction planning and control, facilities planning, work study, Incentive systems, enginepring economy and cost control, metal cutting and forming process, machine tools, metrology, total quality control, man- agement systems and, finally, human engineering, the study of man In his working environment.
On completion of the course, undergraduates receive the bachelor's degree In Industrial Engineering. There are no separate courses for pass and honours and results of the final examinations determine the class of the degree awarded.
POST-GRADUATE WORK
Good facilities exist for graduates to proceed by research to the higher degrees of MEngSc and PhD. Only those students with an honours degree are normally accepted for post-graduate study. Reference should be made to the Research and Investigation Report for Information regarding current research activities in various aspects of industrial engineering within the Mechanical Engineering department.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Melbourne degree in industrial Engineering exempts from the full examination requirements of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. It also gives exemption from the written parts of the Council of Engineering Institutions examination of the United Kingdom.
TEACHING STAFF
See department of Mechanical Engineering.
SUBJECTS FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING COURSE FIRST YEAR
610-004 Chemistry (Engineering course) 400-101 Introduction to Engineering 618-005 Engineering Mathmatics part I 640-006 Physics part l (Engineering course) SECOND YEAR
436-201 Applied Thermodynamics part I 436-202 Dynamics of Machines part I 431-211 Electrical Engineering part IA 436-203 Engineering Design part 1 618-025 Engineering Mathematics part il
441-221 Engineering Materials 421-211 Mechanics of Solids part 1 451-202 Computer Programming 44
THIRD YEAR
436-312 Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics 431-311 Electrical Engineering part IIA 436-303 Engineering Design part II 618-036 Engineering Mathematics part ILIA 436-371 Mechanics of Solids part I1 436-314 Production Engineering part I FOURTH YEAR
436-403 Engineering Design part III 436-406 Human Engineering 400-401 Industrial Management 436-414 Production Engineering part
It
436-411 Industrial Engineering
A Special Project Is also set during the year, and will be marked as a subject.
SUBJECTS FOR BLOCK EXEMPTION COURSE!
(Technical College Diploma Entry) THIRD YEAR2
431-311 *Electrical Engineering part IIA 436-312 or Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics 436-303 Engineering Design part I1 618-036 Engineering Mathematics part IIIA 436-371 Mechanics of Solids part II 436-314 Production Engineering part I FOURTH YEAR course as for ordinary degree.
I The subjects shown are to be taken by candidates who have completed diploma courses to the old syllabus. Candidates who have completed the new courses Intro- duced In 1965 will be required to take a course as prescribed by faculty on the recommendation of the chairman of department.
2 Candidates should have passed the subject Mathematics IV (1965 diploma courses) at credit or near-credit standard, end Included the sections on matric-s and vector methods In the course. Additional work in mathematics may be prescribed for can- didates who do not fulfil these requirements.
•Students should consult the chairmen of department regarding selection of one of these alternatives.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING
The undergraduate course has been planned to provide students with a broad scientific training In fundamental studies which are related to various fields in mechanical engineering. In the final year more spec- ialized aspects are considered so that the student may devote greater attention to the particular studies which he finds most Interesting. A wide choice of research projects and laboratory experiments give ample opportunity for applying the theoretical methods learnt in the lecture courses.
The mechanical engineering undergraduate receives a thorough ground- ing in mathematics, physics and chemistry, together with courses In fluid flow and applied heat flow, vibrations and machine dynamics, strength of materials, metallurgy, electrical machines and electronics, the theory of technical problems and engineering design. At the final year level there are optional subjects In mathematics, business admin- istration, engineering production, history and philosophy of science, human engineering, bioengineering, and technological change in society.
On completion of the course undergraduates receive the bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. There are no separate courses for pass and honours, and results of the final examinations determine whether a student graduates with the pass degree or whether he Is awarded first, second or third class honours.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AND TRAINING FACILITIES
On completion of the undergraduate course extensive facilities are available for graduates to proceed by research to the higher degrees of MEngSc and PhD.
For information about the range of research activities within the depart- ment reference should be made to the annual Research Report or direct contact established with the appropriate staff member.
Current research stems from the classical fields of mechanical engineer- ing such as Automatic Control; Design; Dynamics; Fluid Mechanics;
Solid Mechanics and Thermodynamics which provide the basis for a wide variety of research projects. In addition, certain more specialized areas of interest have been generated in response to the needs and demands of modern society. These include Acoustics; Automobile Stab- ility and Road Safety; Biomechanics; Engine Exhaust Emissions and Urban Air Pollution; Human Engineering; Ship Resistance; Solar Energy Utilization; Systems Theory and Technology.
At this postgraduate level graduates from all engineering departments can tackle problems involving not only engineering principles but also aspects of psychology, physiology and statistical analysis in projects dealing with the interrelationships between human operators, machines, and the environment.
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
The bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering gives full exemption from the corporate membership examination of the Institution of Engin- eers, Australia. It also gives exemption from Parts 1 and 2 of the examination of the Council of Engineering Institutions of the United Kingdom.
TEACHING STAFF
Chairman of Department and Reader
W. W. S. CHARTERS, BSc Leeds MSE Prin. ME CEng FlMechE FIEAust
Deputy Chairman and Reader
W. P. LEWIS, 8lachF ME PhD CEng IlMechE MIEAust Professors
P. W. WHITTON, BSc (Eng) PhD DIC ME Lend. FEAust P. N. JOUBERT, BE syd. ME AFRAeS MIEAust Readers
E. J. A. ARMAREGO, BSc(Eng) Land. MEngSc PhD ABCT MIEAust A. E. PERRY, BE(Mech) MEngSc PhD
Senior Lecturers
S. J. CLIFTON, BE Syd ME
E. R. HOFFMANN, BE(Mech) МЕгrяSc PhD L. J. JONES, DipMech & ElecEng Old. BSc BA V. R. MEGLER, Dr. Ing Milan MIEAust
E. E. MILKINS, BMechE MSc(Eng) DIC Lend. MSAEAust P. MILNER, BE(Mech) MEngSc PhD
C. J. PENGILLEY, BE N.S.W. ME PhD Birm.
A. ROTENBERG, GradEng Tashkent MEng Warsaw MIEAust A. E. SAMUEL, BE(Mech) MEngSc PhD
H. C. WATSON, BSc(Eng) PhD ACGI DIC Land. CEng MllechE MSAEAust
J. F. WILLItAMS, BE(Mech) MEngSc PhD MIEAust Senior Lecturer In Industrial Engineering E. A. KAYE, BEngSc MEngSc MIEAust Lecturers
K. C. BROWN BE(Mech) PhD GradlEAust M. C. GOOD, BE(Mech) MEngSc Lecturer in industrial Engineering
*E. J. COLVILLE, MMechE MEngSc CEng MIMechE MIEAust Laboratory Manager and Tutor
R. W. G. MACDONALD, FAISТ ARMIT CEng MIMechE MIEAust Senior Research Fellow
P. F. SWEATMAN, BE(Mech) PhD Demonstrators and Tutors
В. W. FIELD, BE(Mech) MEngSc
J. R. WATTS. RMechEng Monash MEngSc Graduate Research Assistants
М. S. ClING, BE(Mech) MEngSc J. C. FOX, BE(Mech) MEngSc P. H. HOFFMANN, RMechEng Monash P. OHANESSIAN, BE(Mech)
SUBJECTS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSE FIRST YEAR
610-004 Chemistry (Engineering course) 400-101 Introduction to Engineering 618-005 Engineering Mathematics part I 640-006 Physics part I (Engineering course) SECOND YEAR
436-201 Applied Thermodynamics part 1 436-202 Dynamics of Machines part I 431-211 Electrical Engineering part IA 436-203 Engineering Design part I
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441-221 Engineering Materials
618-025 Engineering Mathematics part II 421-211 Mechanics of SoIlds part I 451-202 Computer programming THIRD YEAR
431-311 Electrical Engineering part IIA 618-036 Engineering Mathematics part IIIA 436-301 Mechanical EngineerIng I
FOURTH YEAR
436-401 Mechanical Engineering II Plus one of`
618-045 Engineering Mathematics part IV 436-404 or Engineering Production and
311-203 Business Administration (Business Decisions)
136-041 or History and Philosophy of Science (Engineering course) 436-406 or Human Engiпeering
436-407 or Some Aspects of Bioengineering 436-408 or Technological Change in Society
A Special Project is also set during ttie year and will be marked as a subject.
SUBJECTS FOR BLOCK EXEMPTION COURSE2 (Technical College Diploma Entry) THIRD YEARS
431-311 Electrical Engineering part IIA 618-036 Engineering Mathematics part IIIA 436-301 Mechanical Engineering 1 FOURTH YEAR course as for ordinary degree
•Students should consult the chairman of department regarding their choice of subjects. All of these subjects may not be available every year.
r Diplomates who have passed the subjects equivalent to Mechanics of Solids II, Section (b) at an approved college may be exempted from part of section (b) of this subject.
The subjects shown are to be taken by candidates who have completed diploma courses to the old syllabus. Candidates who have completed the new courses Introduced in 1965 will be required to take a course as prescribed by faculty on the recommen- dation of the chairman of department.
Candidates should have passed the subject Mathematics IV (1965 diploma courses) et credit or near-credit standard, and Included the sections on matrices and vector methods In the course. Additional work In mathematics may be prescribed for candi- dates who do not fulfil these requirements.
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METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
The course Is designed to Include, during the first two years, a sound basis of mathematics, physics and chemistry on which the metallurgical and engineering studies can be built. During the second and third years the student discovers how scientific principles are applied in the engin- eering context. Several options are available at third year level. In the fourth year, more searching studies are offered, partly on an elective basis so that the student may give more attention to the topics which he finds most interesting. The optional or elective parts of third and fourth years may include subjects or units taught by other departments of the University.
A particular characteristic of the course is the wide variety of topics covered; following are some examples.
In the field of mineral processing, the physical and chemical properties of minerals must be studied in order that the techniques used for their liberation and separation can be understood. At the stage of liberation during crushing and grinding, the brittle fracture characteristics of min- eral aggregates demand attention; also the behaviour of particles sus- pended in fluids. Mineral separation operations depend on the density, the electrical or magnetic properties or the surface chemical activity of the minerals. Most of the mineral processing is taught by staff of the Department of Mining.
The extraction of metals often involves reactions carried out at high temperatures and therefore such topics as fuels, combustion, heat trans- fer, furnace design, and the flow of gases and liquids are dealt with.
This field Includes the study of the complex chemical reactions which take place between metals and other substances during refining pro- cesses. The electrolytic extraction of metals Involves another whole field of phenomena connected with electro-deposition of metals from equeous solution and from molten salts.
The development of mineral separation and extractive processes and the control of the product require the use of a large range of analytical techniques and these are Included in the course.
The study of the properties of metals Is also a very large and interesting field because of the wide variety of properties exhibited by various metals and the many different uses to which they are put. For example, a structural component composed of metal will usually be required in a condition of maximum strength to best carry the load imposed on the structure. On the other hand, metals which are to be used for shaping operations may be required in their softest form.
Again, the Important feature of other applications of metals may be their corrosion resistance or in another instance their electrical con- ductivity. The physical properties of metals are studied In relation to their crystal structures and the ways in which these can be changed.
In studying how this is done a wide variety of techniques such as microscopy, x-ray examination, mechanical testing and electron micro- scopy are employed, and the student is Introduced to all of these.
The processes required for producing a metal In the required shape are also a study in themselves. The course Includes a treatment of many of these processes such as casting, forging, rolling, drawing and welding. There are some most interesting theoretical problems asso- ciated with these processes and the way in which various metals behave when they are subjected to them. These topics are studied both from the point of view of the flow of metals in bulk and also by considering the Individual atoms and how they are bonded together.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
After completing the metallurgical or any other engineering course, a graduate may undertake research In one of the metallurgical areas out- 49
lined above. Postgraduate work in mineral processing is normally con- ducted in the Department of Mining. The Department of Metallurgy pro- vides research supervision and extensive facilities in all the other fields of metallurgy. An approved candidate may enrol for the degree of MEngSc, MAppSc, MSc, or PhD, his choice being dependent on his partIcular Interests and aptitudes.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Metallurgical engineers are employed in almost every Industry and In many Government departments and instrumentalities. This situation is partly due to the broad range of subject matter that has, been Incorpor- ated In this University's metallurgical engineering course since 1924.
Types of employment range from basic research afd technical develop- ment through to production control and technical management and direction.
Further Information can be found in a careers booklet on Metallurgy, obtainable from the University Appointment Board.
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
The B.E. (Metallurgical) degree is recognized by The Australasian Insti- tute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Institute of Engineers, Australia, and The Institution of Metallurgists, London.
TEACHING STAFF
Professor of Metallurgy
H. W. WORNER, DSc FIM MAusIMM FRACl Professor of Physical Metallurgy
M. E. HARGREAVES, PhD Cantab. BlletE MAusIMM Reader in Chemical Metallurgy
G. M. WILLIS, MSc AMAusIMM ARACI FIM Reader.ln Engineering Materials
C. J. OSőORN, PhD Lehigh BMetE МАYМЕ FIEAust Reader In Mechanical Metallurgy
J. S. HOGGART, BMetE FIM
Senior Lecturer in Metallurgical Analysis B. D. GUERIN, MSc ARACI AMAusIMM Senior Lecturer in Physical Metallurgy J. J. CARTER, BMetE
Senior Lecturer In MetaIlography D. W. BORLAND, PhD Shelf. BMetE FIM Senior Lecturer In Metallurgical Engineering
N.
B.
GRAY, BE PhD Adel. MPhilLond. DID AMAusIMM Lecturer In Metal PhysicsP. J. BUNYAN, PhD AAIР
Principal Tutor in Engineering Materials SOPHIA MAJ, DipEng Warsaw MEngSc MIEAust Senior Tutor in Chemical Metallurgy
D. M. POLLARD, ASMВ BSc 50
SUBJECTS FOR METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING COURSE FIRST YEAR
610-004 Chemistry (Engineering course) 400-101 Introduction to Engineering 618-005 Engineering Mathematics part 1 640-006 Physics part I (Engineering course) SECOND YEAR
618-025 'Engineering Mathematics part II 610-024 Chemistry 201 (without practical work) 441-251 Metallurgical Engineering part I 640-026 Physics part ll (Engineering course) 451-202 Computer Programming
THIRD YEAR
431-211 Electrical Engineering part IA 436-315 Engineering Design part IA 441-351 Metallurgical Engineering part I1 619-002 Statistics for Engineers
FOURTH YEAR
441-451 Metallurgical Engineering part Ill and one of the following units:
446-402 Mineral Industry — Management and Economics 311-201 Organizational Behaviour
311-202 Business Planning and Control 311-203 Business Decisions
316-308 Industrial Relations RUBJECTS FOR BLOCK EXEMPTION COURSE
THIRD YEAR
610-024 Chemistry 201 (without practical work) 441-251 MetaIIurgIcaI Engineering part I (part only) 441-351 Metallurgical Engineering part 11
640-026 Physics part I1 (Engineering course) FOURTH YEAR (as for standard course)
I Geology (Engineering) units A, В end D may be taken lnstesd of Engineering Mathematics part Il, subject to approval of Chairman of Department of Metallurgy.
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MINING ENGINEERING
The arts of producing and working with mineral substances are among the oldest engineering professions. Indeed, the tremendous advance of the Roman Empire was due largely to the use of mineral commodities.
The famous tin mines of Cornwall, the great mercury mines of Spain, and many of the mineral deposits of ancient Italy were developed during the Roman era or very soon afterward. Some of them are still producing.
Mineral industry activities have and still continue to play an important role in Australia's development. In the early 1850s individual prospec- tors began a steady and widespread search for mineral wealth of all kinds. Recent years have seen a marked expansion in mining activities.
The first instruction to be given at an Australian University in mining was that offered in this University. It took the form of an option in the third year of the course leading to the certificate of Civil Engineering when students specialized either in civil or in mining engineering. With the introduction of a degree course in 1882, the option in mining was re- tained in the fourth year. In 1901 a separate degree in Mining Engineer- ing was introduced.
The teaching of Mining Engineering continued to be administered within the single department of Engineering until 1924, then it was carried out within the department of Metallurgy until 1949, when the department of Mining was established.
FIELDS OF INTEREST
From the viewpoint of the mineral industry, the department has two major fields of interest in education and research; these fields are not unrelated. They include scientific and engineering aspects of
(a) the development, operation and management of mining activities, whether they be conducted underground or on the surface; and (b) the development and operation of mineral processing activities,
whereby raw materials extracted by mining are altered or improved in some way to turn them into useful and marketable products.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
At the undergraduate level the course includes in the first Instance funda- mental scientific and basic engineering studies having much in com- mon with those of Civil and Agricultural, with only an introductory study of the mineral industry and mining being undertaken in the second year.
The third year includes mining studies along with other supporting sub- jects, while the fourth year is largely concerned with mining techniques and design, rock mechanics, mineral processing and mineral economics.
The mining engineer's specialized training enables him to cope with some of the basic technological problems of the industry. These may be concerned with mine design and mining methods, rock mechanics, environmental problems, production systems, economic analyses, oper- ations research, to mention some facets of the role of the mining engin- eer.
While mining students undertake some studies In mineral processing as part of their course, students wishing to specialize In mineral process- ing have the choice of doing so through Engineering, Applied Science or Science courses in Metallurgy. In all of these provision is made for specialization in Mineral Processing in the later years, most of the in- struction being given by the department of Mining. Mineral Processing involves either physical or chemical change or both before a mineral is converted into a useful or marketable product. Mineral processors must develop treatment schemes and choose processing equipment, all of which must function efficiently; they are expected to strive for the high- est recovery of mineral products and by-products while minimizing pro- cessing costs. This requires a high level of technical competence, cost- consciousness and resourcefulness; every opportunity is provided during the course work to develop these traits to some extent.
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