Faculty of Engineering

2014
Contact
All enquiries Faculty of Engineering, Engineering Student Centre, Level 4,
20 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 0800 61 62 63
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88120
Fax: +64 9 373 7428
Email: [email protected]
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz
Postal Address:
Faculty of Engineering
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
Undergraduate Handbook
2014
Contents
2014 key dates
Welcome to Engineering
Our degree
Admission
Entry to Part I BE(Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Conjoint programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Entry to Part II BE (Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How do you apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preparing for your first semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Enrolment
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Accelerated Pathway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
New students in 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Returning students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enrolment assistance and Helplab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alterations to current enrolment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree structure
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Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
English language competency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Education courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parts II - IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Conjoint students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Conjoint degree programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Departmental fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Practical work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Study abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Timetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Degree specialisations
28
Biomedical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chemical and Materials Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Civil Engineering (including Environmental Engineering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Computer Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electrical and Electronic Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Engineering Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mechatronics Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Scholarships and prizes
56
Services and Resources
58
University Counselling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Disputes Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
AUSA Advocacy Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Academic Support Services
62
Engineering Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Student Services Stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Centre for Academic Development: Ta te Akonga (Student Learning) . . . . 63
Engineering Student Association / Clubs
64 - 67
General Computing Facilities
68
Computer labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computers and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing, copying and scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
University IT policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IT queries and help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General communication with students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other Resources
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Notice boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Access cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
ID cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Second-hand textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Book scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hardship grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Parent space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Central Administrative services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
University Development and employability service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Auckland University Engineers Association (AUEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
AUEA Endowment Fund and the AUEA Charitable Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rules and regulations
76
Academic and professional misconduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Health and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Honours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Study abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Practical work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Graduation
94
Graduation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Qualification as a professional engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Course prescriptions
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Biomedical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Chemical and Materials Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Civil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Computer Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Electrical and Electronic Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engineering General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engineering Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Environmental Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Staff directory
125
Key undergraduate staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Departmental undergraduate course advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Faculty staff directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Campus maps
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2014 key dates

Summer School - 2014
Summer School begins
Last day to add, change or delete
Summer School courses
Auckland Anniversary Day
Waitangi Day
Monday 6 January
Thursday 9 January
Lectures end
Study Break
Examinations
Summer School ends
Friday 14 February
Saturday 15 February
Monday 17 Wednesday 19 February
Wednesday 19 February
Monday 27 January
Thursday 6 February
Semester One - 2014

Last day to complete Ready for First Year Quiz for
new Part I BE(Hons) students
Enrolment in Semester One courses close
Superstart in Mathematics course
Orientation - Semester One

Semester One begins
Semester One courses
Last day to add or delete double semester (A and B)
courses
Easter break / Mid Semester break
ANZAC Day
Autumn Graduation
Friday 7 February
Friday 14 February
10 day course: Monday 17 - Friday 28
February
7 day course: Thursday 20 - Friday 28
February
Monday 24 - Friday 28 February
Monday 3 March
Friday 14 March
Friday 18 April (Good Friday)
Monday 14 Saturday 26 April
Friday 25 April
Monday 5, Wednesday 7, Friday 9 May
Queens Birthday
Lectures end
Study break
Monday 2 June
Friday 6 June
Saturday 7 Wednesday 11 June
Examinations
Semester One ends
Thursday 12 Monday 30 June

Monday 30 June
Inter Semester Break

Semester Two - 2014
Tuesday 1 - Saturday 19 July
Semester Two 2014 admission applications close
Friday 4 July
Orientation - Semester Two

Semester Two begins
Semester Two courses
Mid-semester break
Spring Graduation
Thursday 11 July
Monday 21 July
Friday 1 August
Lectures end
Study break
Labour Day
Examinations
Friday 24 October
Saturday 25 Wednesday 29 October
Monday 27 October
Thursday 30 October - Monday 17
November
Monday 17 November
Semester Two ends
Monday 1 Saturday 13 September

Tuesday 30 September
Semester One - 2015

Semester One begins
Monday 2 March 2015
Welcome to Engineering
Welcome to our new students. You are about to embark on an exciting and challenging programme
of study in the pursuit of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree (BE(Hons)).
We also welcome back our returning students to the faculty and look forward to another rewarding
year of learning.
This handbook contains important information to help guide and inform you during your
programme of study. We recommend you keep this handbook for the duration of the year so you
can refer to it as needed.
The information in this handbook is accurate at the time of going to print. However, it is possible
that changes in policy and procedure occur during the year. Consequently, we would also
encourage you to refer to the facultys website www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz as the most
up-to-date source of faculty information. If you feel that additional information should be included
in this handbook, please advise the Associate Dean Undergraduate (see staff directory pg. 132 for
contact details).
Please be aware that neither the Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Handbook nor the faculty
website are substitutes for the University of Auckland Calendar.
The University of Auckland 2014 Calendar is the official document for the publication of University
regulations, and all students enrolling at the University are obliged to consult it to ensure they are
aware of and comply with all regulations, requirements and policies.
The University of Auckland Calendar can be viewed online at www.auckland.ac.nz/calendar
Our degree
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE(Hons))
The BE(Hons) is awarded to those students who achieve a sufficiently high level of honours based on
the grade point average (GPA) achieved in Parts II, III and IV. Students who do not achieve a
sufficiently high GPA to achieve honours will be awarded the BE degree, without honours.
Note: for students who started the BE(Hons) before 2010, the honours GPA does not include the
GPA achieved in Part II.
Students who began their Engineering degree prior to 2008 can choose to complete their degree
under the previous Bachelor of Engineering (BE) regulations if they wish. Such students should
contact the Engineering Student Centre for more information.
From 2012 all current 400level courses have been re-coded to become 700level courses (with the
exception of ENGGEN 403 and 499).
The reason for the change in number code is due to an anomaly which placed these 400-level
courses at Level 7 on the NZQAs National Qualifications Framework. This conflicts with the New
Zealands Vice Chancellors Committee (NZVCC) on University Academic Programmes (CUAP)
requirement for all Bachelors (Honours) degree programmes to include a minimum of 105 points at
Level 8.
Admission
New students in 2014
Places in the BE(Hons) are strictly limited and subject to selection. Successful candidates require a
strong background in calculus, physics and/or engineering studies.
Part I BE(Hons) admission

Admission from New Zealand secondary school qualifications in 2014
The majority of the 800 places available at Part I (first year) of the BE(Hons) will be taken by
students who have just completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school and achieved
guaranteed entry requirements of National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA),
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), or the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Further places will also be awarded to candidates who have just completed overseas schools
qualifications and deemed to have achieved an equivalent standard to guaranteed entry
requirements in the NCEA, CIE or IB.
Some places may also be taken by NCEA, CIE or IB candidates who narrowly miss out on achieving
guaranteed entry requirements either in terms of rank-score or calculus and physics requirements
subject to availability. Dedicated entry schemes also exist to increase participation in the degree
among traditionally under-represented groups according to the Universitys Equity policies and
commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.
In addition, the Part I cohort will include students entering the BE(Hons) through recognised
foundation programmes, dedicated pathways via the University of Aucklands Bachelor of Science
or Bachelor of Technology, or who have transferred from other degree programmes and/or
universities. In all cases, successful candidates will have demonstrated the potential to cope
successfully with engineering study.
Selection of all candidates is based upon their most recent and highest level of academic study.
To find out more about our entry requirements to the BE(Hons) via New Zealand schools
qualifications and the various alternative pathways, please go to the facultys website :
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/entry
From 2014, all undergraduate and postgraduate students admitted for the first time to a
programme at the University are required to take an online academic integrity course.
www.academicintegrity.auckland.ac.nz/
Conjoint programmes
Many students entering the BE(Hons) are doing so under a conjoint degree programme (which has
a higher entry requirement than the standard BE(Hons) degree).
The majority of students entering a conjoint degree will do so in their first year. However, it is
possible for students to change to a conjoint degree programme in their second year or even a later
stage in their degree (provided they have not already completed 270 points towards a single degree).
Returning students wishing to change to a conjoint degree from a BE(Hons) will need to have
achieved a GPA of 5.5 in the last year of full-time study and apply online through the standard
online application process.:
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/forms
Part II BE(Hons) admission

Entry is limited to each of the nine specialisations available from Part II of the BE(Hons) degree.
Priority placement is given to current University of Auckland students who have recently completed
Part I of the degree.
Students who have completed the first year of a BE programme at another tertiary institution may
also be considered for admission directly into Part II subject to:
A high level of academic performance (at least a B average).
The equivalence and relevance of their prior study to the desired specialisation.
The availability of places in the desired specialisation.
The following qualifications may also provide entry direct to Part II, subject to a GPA of at least 5.0
and places remaining available:
A completed New Zealand Diploma of Engineering.
A completed Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Surveying (or equivalent)
with appropriate subjects.
The faculty will not permit entry into Part II of the BE(Hons) in Semester Two, unless students have
prior study elsewhere which can be substituted for the courses they have missed in Semester One.
Part II specialisation limits

Entry to Part II specialisations is strictly limited. The faculty will not exceed the University Councils
approved limitations on entry into Part II specialisations, as stated in the University of Auckland
Calendar. The 2014 limits are:
Biomedical Engineering 25 places
Chemical and Materials Engineering 70 places
Civil (including Environmental) Engineering 200 places
Computer Systems Engineering 60 places
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 110 places
Engineering Science 42 places

Mechanical Engineering 120 places
Mechatronics Engineering 80 places
Software Engineering 80 places
Part II selection criteria

Current Part I students will be invited to nominate their preferred three specialisations before the
end of Semester Two during their first year of enrolment. Where possible all students will be
admitted to Part II of their preferred specialisation, subject to the availability of places, provided
they have:
Completed a minimum of 90 points of Part I (including ENGSCI 111) for a BE(Hons) and
ENGGEN 150 for a conjoint degree.
Completed or given credit for any specified Part I course regarded as a prerequisite for their
specialisation (eg, CHEMMAT 121 for Chemical and Materials; ELECTENG 101 for Computer
Systems Engineering and Electrical and Electronic; and, ENGGEN 121 for Civil, Mechanical and
Mechatronics).
Completed requirements for ENGGEN 199
Completed requirements for ACADINT A01
However, places in your preferred specialisation are not guaranteed and students may be offered a
place in another specialisation if places are no longer available in your first (or even second or third)
choice.
Where demand exceeds the number of places available in a specialisation, students will be ranked
according to their GPA in Part I (excluding their General Education course). Students who have not
completed ENGGEN 199 and ACADINT A01 will not be ranked.
A lower-entry threshold will also be in place for Mori and Pacific students who are eligible for entry
to Part II, according to specific criteria for each specialisation agreed each year by the facultys
executive to enable the faculty to meet its commitments to the Treaty of Waitangi and the
Universitys Equity Objectives. However, Mori and Pacific students are also not guaranteed a place
in their preferred specialisation if they fail to achieve this threshold.
Students who fail up to 30 points of courses in Part I are recommended to repeat those failed
courses, at Summer School to complete Part I. Similarly, students who only began the BE(Hons) in
Semester Two and have only completed 60 points of Part I by the end of the year are also strongly
encouraged to enrol in 30 points of their remaining Part I courses at Summer School to be
considered for entry to Part II in Semester One the following year. Students admitted to Part II in
Semester One, 2014 before they have completed all of Part I will be required to complete any
outstanding Part I courses in Summer School 2015 (except students admitted via Bachelor of
Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) alternative pathway). Students will not be permitted
to enrol in the outstanding Part I courses during Semester One or Two in 2015.
The requirements for ENGGEN 199 and ACADINT A01 must also be completed BEFORE a
students place in Part II can be confirmed.
Any student who does not complete Part I within two years of initial enrolment may not be
permitted to continue in the BE(Hons).
Transfers from other universities/institutions

A number of technical institutes/tertiary providers offer qualifications in engineering and whilst
there is no automatic acceptance or transfer of credit for engineering qualifications, each case will
be considered individually. Admission for students transferring from other tertiary institutions with
credit is subject to a minimum entry standard of a GPA greater than 5.0 (a B average) and
availability of places in the desired specialisation.
Students wishing to transfer need to complete an application via Student Services Online, indicating the
specialisation for which they wish to be considered under Academic Plan, eg, Engineering Civil.
Students who are offered direct entry to Part II from another degree and/or institution must still
complete the requirements for ENGGEN 199 English Language Competency and ACADINT A01
Academic Integrity Course courses without exemption.
English language requirement

All applicants to programmes in Engineering (with or without credit) will be required to have achieved either:
The approved literacy standard for university entrance for domestic and international
applicants with NCEA, CIE or IB qualifications completed in New Zealand. Please note that in
these cases International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) cannot be used to gain university entrance.
OR
A minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, and no band below 6.0 (or an equivalent level of
examined English competence) for international applicants applying with other entrance
qualifications. Please refer to our website for more information:
www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/is-english-language-requirements
The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)

The ELA provides academic English and IELTS training to international students from many cultures
and nationalities. There are English language programmes for students who are interested in
pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate study, as well as specialist English and teacher training
courses. The ELA is an accredited IELTS testing centre and a Cambridge CELTA training centre.
Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP)

The FCertEAP is a direct entry programme to the University. This is the right programme for you if
you have to improve your English language skills for acceptance onto the BE(Hons). The FCertEAP
students who successfully complete the programme with the required grade are not required to
take IELTS or any other similar test. The FCertEAP prepares students for all aspects of academic
study in English and includes note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam preparation,
presentation skills and communication techniques.
For more information contact The University of Auckland English Language Academy:
Location: Level 5, SAP Building, 67 Symonds Street
Phone: +64 9 919 7695
Fax: +64 9 919 7899
Website: www.ela.auckland.ac.nz
How do I apply?
Please refer to the Where to from here? section in the facultys 2014 Undergraduate Prospectus
or www.askauckland.ac.nz
Dates to remember
Please note closing dates for applications for admission in 2014
MAPTES and Accelerated Pathway 22 November 2013
BE(Hons) Semester One entry
8 December 2013
BE(Hons) Semester Two entry
4 July 2014
Application closing dates

Applications to the University of Auckland must be received no later than the published closing
date. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered if there are places
available and on the basis of academic merit.
How do I accept my offer of place?

Accept (or decline) your offer of place in a programme via Student Services Online by the notified date.
The BE(Hons) has a limited number of places. Offers not accepted by the notified date may lapse.
www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz/en.html
Preparing for your first semester in the BE(Hons)

Programmes to prepare you for the BE(Hons)
You may benefit from a refresher course before the semester begins.
Ready for first year quiz 1

Whether you are about to undertake a transition from high school to university, or are a mature
student returning to study after a break or a student changing degrees, your Part I course lecturers
will assume you have a thorough and comprehensive knowledge in fundamental concepts of
calculus and physics.
To help prepare you for your studies, the Faculty of Engineering would like you to undertake an
online Ready for First Year quiz. Its aim is to give you a clear indication of the knowledge
expectations of the courses you will soon be undertaking and how well prepared you are to handle
these expectations.
The quiz is a compulsory requirement for all first year students that must be completed no
later than Friday 7 February 2014, before the start of Semester One. Details of the quiz will be sent
to you via email within 24 hours of you accepting your offer of place in the BE(Hons).
The quiz comprises questions that you will actually be posed and/or expected to know the answers
for in several of your first year courses:

The section on Mechanics will provide a good guide to your level of preparedness for
ENGGEN 121 Engineering Mechanics.
The section on Electricity will provide a similar guide on your readiness for ELECTENG 101
Electrical and Digital Systems.
The section on Biology and Chemistry will logically inform your readiness for ENGGEN 140
Engineering Biology and Chemistry and, to a lesser extent, CHEMMAT 121 Materials Science.
The section on Mathematics, for ENGSCI 111 Mathematical Modelling I.
The section Software Development will expose you to concepts to be explored in ENGGEN
131 Engineering Computation and Software Development.
You will receive immediate feedback on how you have performed in the quiz, as well as a more
formal report on performance via email within 24 hours of completion. In case the quiz reveals
there are areas that you may benefit from some further revision before classes start, you will also
receive information on a range of resources available via the facultys website. For more details,
visit www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/first-year-prep
The data from the quiz will also be provided to your first year lecturers to give them a feel for the
level of ability and background knowledge across the whole first year cohort, to better understand
the areas in which you all may need more support.
The Ready For First Year Quiz was inspired by and based upon a similar initiative, the Preparing
for First Year Quiz implemented by The University of Queensland. The University of Auckland team
would like to acknowledge the contribution and collaboration of our UQ colleagues from the Faculty
of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, especially Associate Professor Lydia
Kavanagh and Dr Liza OMoore respectively.
Superstart in Mathematics
Principal among the range of resources and pre-semester support available to new Engineering
students is the Faculty of Science preparation course Superstart in Mathematics. The faculty would
encourage you to consider participating in this programme - details as follows:
Superstart in Mathematics is a catch-up course aimed at:

Students who have gaps in their calculus preparation, either from incomplete Level 3 NCEA
credits or by having only completed CIE AS rather than full A level.
Students with a low level of achievement in NCEA Level 3 Calculus (have Achieved, rather
than Merit or Excellence in all NCEA Level 3 Calculus achievement credits), or a C grade or
less in CIE A-level Mathematics.
Students who did well in Mathematics at Year 13 level, but have not studied calculus for some
time.
Students who struggled (eg, achieved less than 7 out of 10) in the Mathematical Modelling
section of the Ready for First Year Quiz.
The aim of Superstart is to help ensure that such students first experience of mathematical
modelling is both enjoyable and successful. Superstart has been run since 2000 with excellent
results - its students achieve pass rates at or above class averages in the first year ENGSCI 111 Mathematical Modelling course.
Note that Superstart does not fulfil the calculus/mathematics subject requirements for
entry to the BE(Hons) nor is it a substitute for the MATHS 102 Summer School course
(which provides a formal subject-entry alternative for students who have not studied
mathematics with calculus at high school and who need to formally demonstrate ability
in the subject to support their application).
10 day course (recommended for most students)

Date: 17 - 28 February 2014
Course fee: $260
7 day course (recommended only for students with strong algebra and a
good understanding of functions but gaps in calculus and/or trigonometry)
Date: 20 - 28 February 2014
Course fee: $190
For more information visit www.math.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/superstart or contact
Wendy Stratton
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85757
Direct dial: +64 9 923 5757
DELNA screening for ENGGEN 199

All students entering the BE(Hons) degree are required to complete ENGGEN 199 English
Language Competency as a compulsory component of their Part I requirements (even if entering
the degree at Part II level).
More details are provided on ENGGEN 199 on p.18, however all students must first complete a
brief Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment (DELNA) screening on-line as the initial step
towards completion of ENGGEN 199.
These screenings take place on campus, under the supervision of the DELNA team, in one of the
Universitys computer labs. Students are strongly encouraged to book a screening during
Orientation week and complete this requirement early. Bookings can be made via the DELNA
website: www.delna.auckland.ac.nz
Academic Integrity Course

The University of Auckland introduced an online academic integrity course in 2013 for
undergraduate and postgraduate students admitted for the first time to a programme at the
University. All new undergraduate and postgraduate students are required to complete the course.
More details are provided on ACADINT A01 Academic Integrity Course p.21.
Enrolment
How/when do I enrol?
New students in 2014
The courses students will take as Part I of the BE(Hons) programme are listed on page 17.
When you are made an offer of place in the BE(Hons) programme you will be sent a welcome
letter from the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. This letter will provide details of an online
welcome pack available via the facultys website.
Read through the documents carefully and then log on to Student Services Online
www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz to enrol into your classes. If you find that any of your
pre-selected lecture, tutorial or lab streams are already full, you will need to re-plan your
schedule before completing your online enrolment.
If you need assistance planning your timetable or completing your enrolment you can contact the
Engineering Student Centre or visit the enrolment Helplab at the Engineering Student Centre.
It is highly recommended that you complete your enrolment by 14 February 2014 as classes fill
up fast. If you havent completed your enrolment by this date your place in the BE(Hons) may
be withdrawn.
Conjoint students
Refer to page 21.
Accelerated Pathway students

A special enrolment help lab is conducted for all new Accelerated Pathway students on the last day
of the compulsory Induction Week. Details of the time and venue will be provided to students
during the Induction Week.
MAX (MATHS 153) students

Students from the MAX programme usually enrol in Mathematical Modelling 2 (ENGSCI 211) in
their first year of engineering. However those intending to complete a conjoint degree or with a low
pass in MATHS 153 should consider other options. MAX students can contact Peter Bier for advice
on mathematics courses.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 83014
Returning students
Before attempting to enrol online, read the document Enrolment Procedures for Returning Students
in 2014 available on the faculty website.
Returning students will be able to enrol online via Student Services Online

www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz from 6 December 2013.
Students who fail any courses in 2013 can only enrol for 2014 into courses approved by the
departmental course adviser. Students will need to apply for a concession via Student Services
Online and on approval will be enrolled in the approved course.
Students with timetable clashes must also apply online for a concession via Student Services
Online which will be approved by their department course adviser.
Conjoint students will need to apply online for a concession for their proposed course of study
before online enrolment access is granted.
Enrolment assistance and Helplab

If you do not have access to a computer at home or need some assistance with your enrolment, the
faculty will be operating a Helplab. The Helplab is at the Engineering Student Centre, Faculty of
Engineering Building, 20 Symonds Street. The Helplab is available from 6 January 2014 until 28
February 2014 from 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Alterations to current enrolment

Once students have enrolled in courses and paid their tuition fees, changes to courses can be made
online within the first week of Summer School and the first two weeks of the semester in which the
course is studied. After this date, deleting a course is classified as a withdrawal and is entered as
such on a students record. Fees cannot be refunded after the dates given below, except in
exceptional circumstances (please note that a withdrawal is regarded as a fail). If a student
does not withdraw from a course prior to three weeks before lectures end in either semester and
fails to attend the examination, their academic record will show Did Not Sit or Did Not Complete.
Note that Withdrawn, Did Not Sit and Did Not Complete also constitute a fail grade. Enquiries
may be directed to the Student Centre Manager in the Engineering Student Centre.
Additions and Deletions - 2014

Important dates - last day to change your enrolment
Summer School courses
13 January Seven days inclusive from the start of SS
Semester One courses
14 March Second Friday of semester
Double Semester (A and B) courses
Fourth Friday of first semester of the course
Semester Two courses
31 July - Second Friday of semester
After these dates you should consult the Faculty of Engineering Admissions and Enrolment
Coordinator for advice and help.
How do I pay my tuition fees?

Please refer to the University website:
www.auckland.ac.nz/fees
Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) degree structure
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree at the University of Auckland is a four-year
programme leading to registration as a professional engineer. It consists of 480 points usually
divided into four parts (equivalent to one year each). Each part consists of courses totalling 120
points.
The BE(Hons) degree regulations specify that Part I be completed before Part II, which must be
completed before Part III, which must be completed before Part IV. Students may be permitted to
enrol simultaneously in courses from two different parts, but only if:
(i) the student receives the approval of the Associate Dean Undergraduate (on a semester-bysemester basis).
AND,
(ii) only if all Part I requirements have been completed if enrolling in Part II and III courses.
OR
(iii) all Part I and II requirements have been completed if enrolling in Part III and IV courses.
Honours
All students are eligible for the award of honours. The BE(Hons) degree is awarded with honours to
those students who achieve a sufficiently high honours GPA in Parts II, III and IV. There are three
categories of honours: First Class, Second Class (Division 1) and Second Class (Division 2). Students
who do not achieve a sufficiently high GPA to be awarded the honours degree will be awarded the
BE degree.
For information on the awarding of honours refer to page 86.
Note: To be eligible for the award of the BE(Hons) degree, you are required to take a Part IV
research project and 700 Level courses in Part IV. 300 Level courses will not be approved.
Part I
What youll be studying
Part I (common year) is covered in your first year of study.
You gain exposure to each of the nine different engineering specialisations and study a broad base
of engineering and professional fundamentals. All courses in Part I are worth 15 points each.
See the sample BE(Hons) structure table below.
120 points comprising:

Semester One
Semester Two
ENGSCI 111
Mathematical
Modelling 1
15 CHEMMAT 121 Materials Science
15
ENGGEN 121
Engineering
Mechanics
15 ELECTENG 101
Electrical and Digital

Systems
15
ENGGEN 140
Engineering Biology
and Chemistry
15 ENGGEN 131
Engineering Computation
and Software Development
15
ENGGEN 115 Principles of Engineering Design 15 points

General Education 15 points
ENGGEN 199 English language competency 0 points
ACADINT A01 Academic Integrity Course 0 points
English Language Competency - ENGGEN 199

As a student entering the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programme, you are required to
undertake a brief Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment (DELNA) to demonstrate that
you have a level of proficiency in English that will enable you to succeed in your Engineering studies
and future career.
Please note this is a compulsory requirement for the degree without exceptions, regardless of
whether English is your first language or an additional language. In order to fulfil the requirements
of ENGGEN 199 English Language Competency, all new undergraduate students in the faculty are
required to take the 30-minute DELNA screening assessment and to follow this with a two-hour
diagnosis, if recommended by the DELNA team. For most students, completion of the initial
30-minute screening will be sufficient to complete our requirements.
DELNA is a free diagnostic assessment used throughout the University of Auckland and enables us
to identify your level of academic English. DELNA is only for students who have accepted a place
and enrolled at University of Auckland. Results are not graded except for an indication of whether
you have completed (CPL) the requirements for ENGGEN 199.
For more information:
www.delna.auckland.ac.nz or
Those students whose DELNA diagnosis indicates they need to work on their academic language
skills may also be obliged to undertake a programme of language skill development.
This programme is made up of the following:

Completion of an online learning module designed by English Language Enrichment (ELE).
Consultation with an ELE language adviser.
Successful completion of an hour-long Exit Test.
ELE provides English language enrichment free to any students enrolled at the University of
Auckland. At ELE on campus you can:

Use English language resources.
Get advice about your English.
Join language learning groups.
Visit during opening hours: 9am5pm Monday to Friday throughout the year (except when the
University is closed).
Level 1, Kate Edger Information Commons

2 Alfred Street, City Campus
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82134
At ELE online you can:

Find out about ELEs language services.
Develop your English language skills independently.
Find links to other quality English language learning websites.
Visit whenever and for however long you like at www.library.auckland.ac.nz/ele
General Education courses

The University of Auckland is the only New Zealand university to include a General Education
component in its undergraduate degrees. General Education courses are designed to broaden your
education, increase your understanding of New Zealand and its place in the world, give you an
opportunity to mix with students from different disciplines and develop your awareness of
cross-disciplinary research.
Students enrolled in the BE(Hons), must pass one General Education course (15 points) in the
BE(Hons) Part I. All Engineering conjoint students except BE(Hons)/LLB or BE(Hons)/LLB(Hons) must
also complete 15pt General Education course, but may do so at any time during the course of
study. Special arrangements may apply if you transfer from another tertiary institution with credit.
You can choose from a range of subjects, including courses developed specifically for General
Education. The General Education courses available to you will depend on the degree you are
enrolled in. Courses in the General Education programme are organised into six schedules:
The courses available to BE(Hons) students are those offered under either the General Education
Open Schedule or the Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, and Science Schedule (EMHSS).
Please refer to the University website on General Education - www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/
cs-general-education-schedules - for more details of the courses available under each schedule.
Restrictions
Please note the following restrictions which apply to your choice of General Education course.
(The majority of these would usually only affect those students completing an Engineering conjoint
degree and/or those students transferring into the BE(Hons) from another University of Auckland
degree):

You cannot take General Education courses in a subject which you have already passed,
are currently enrolled in or are intending to enrol in.
For example, if you have enrolled in POLITICS 106 you cannot also enrol in POLITICS 107G.
The above restriction does not apply to LAW 121G and LAW 131, provided no other LAW
courses are taken. If more LAW courses are taken, LAW 121G no longer counts for
General Education.
LAW 121G does not meet the General Education requirements for the LLB, LLB(Hons), LLB
and LLB(Hons) conjoints.
Students enrolled in Engineering or an Engineering conjoint can choose their General Education
courses from EITHER the Open Schedule OR the Faculty Schedules(s) approved for their degrees.
In some cases, courses are available both as part of the General Education programme and as
part of regular degree programmes. If you enrol in one of these dual purpose courses you must
enrol in the G version of the course (eg, HISTORY 103G).
Please note that enrolment in the non-G version of the course may not be counted
as fulfilling the General Education requirement, especially for those courses with
limited entry such as language courses.
Students are encouraged to seek advice on General Education in their degree from the Engineering
Student Centre.
Academic Integrity Course

The University of Auckland introduced an online academic integrity course in 2013 for
undergraduate and postgraduate students admitted for the first time to a programme at the
University. All new undergraduate and postgraduate students are required to complete the course.
More details are provided on ACADINT A01 Academic Integrity Course:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/academic-integrity-course
Parts II-IV
In Parts II to IV, students choose one of the following specialisations:
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Civil (including Environmental) Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Software Engineering
Parts IIIV of each degree consist of specialist subjects, plus a common core of mathematical
modelling, technical communication and professional development courses studied by all students.
Course lists and descriptions corresponding to the different specialisations are outlined on pages
29-56.
In general, once your specialisation has been confirmed, there is little choice in the actual courses
taken, although most specialisations allow one or two approved electives (usually taken from
another engineering specialisation) at Part II or Part III. At Part IV level, students opt for elective
courses that enable further specialisation in some particular aspect of engineering.
Electives at Part II or III

Most degree specialisations include one or two electives, which can be chosen from within a
students own department or from other engineering departments. Electives from outside the
department or faculty (and not listed in pages 29-57) require the approval of the departmental
course adviser.
Part IV electives
The primary intention of these electives is to allow students to specialise in some area of
engineering. However, there is limited opportunity to take electives outside of your own department
and in such cases equivalent courses will be fourth-year electives from other Engineering
specialisations, approved courses from Parts IV or V of the Bachelor of Architecture degree
programme, or from another faculty. In all cases, enrolment in courses from outside of engineering
will depend on any necessary exemptions being granted by the external faculty and approval being
given by your departments course adviser in engineering.
Conjoint degree programmes

The conjoint degree programme is an option that many students consider. A conjoint degree
enables you to complete a BE(Hons) and another degree concurrently, with a reduction in the total
points required for each degree component.
Most BE(Hons) conjoint programmes can be completed in five years. They generally consist of
Engineering courses totalling 405 points and 270 points from the other degree courses, including
15 points of General Education.
The BE(Hons)/LLB can usually be completed in six years. It consists of a combination of Engineering
courses totalling 405 points and Law courses totalling 390 points. When all of the requirements for
both component have been fully met, then the two degrees can be conferred.
The conjoint combinations currently available with Engineering are:

BE(Hons) / Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BE(Hons) / Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
BE(Hons) / Bachelor of Property (BProp)
BE(Hons) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
BE(Hons) / Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The University has a fundamental general regulation that a student may not enrol for any
course the content of which is the same as, or substantially similar to, any course for which credit
has been received ... . Because the BE(Hons) has to meet Professional Society requirements, and
the conjoint programme reduces the content of the BE(Hons) degree, the faculty adheres firmly to
this principle. Consequently, certain BE(Hons)/BSc conjoint programmes (such as a BSc major in
Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics) must have formal prior approval
from the Faculty of Engineering in any conjoint BE(Hons) programme and may even be declined.
The workload for a conjoint programme is higher (usually 135 points per year) than that for the
single degree (usually 120 points per year). The BE(Hons) programme itself is considered to have a
high workload and conjoint students must be prepared for an even higher workload. Because of
this and the concessions being given by each of the component degrees, there is a higher entry
requirement to this programme. A GPA of at least 5.5 in the last year of full-time study is required.
Students on the conjoint programme must maintain at least a B- average over all courses to
continue in the programme. If a student fails to maintain a B- average he/she will be dropped from
the conjoint programme. The conjoint programme is an excellent option if you know that the other
degree component will be beneficial in your proposed career. It is a very appropriate choice for
capable students who have skills in a variety of areas such as languages or commerce and wish to
continue study in these areas.
Students considering the conjoint degree programme should also consider the possibility, and
relative merits, of combining undergraduate and postgraduate study as an alternative to
completing two undergraduate degrees.
BE(Hons) conjoint degree regulations

The structure of the BE(Hons) component of the conjoint degree is the same for all of the conjoint
degrees.
The regulations for the BE(Hons) conjoint component are:
At least 405 points comprising:
(i) Part I: 90 points
CHEMMAT 121, ELECTENG 101, ENGGEN 115, 131, 140, 150, 199
(ii) 15 points: ENGGEN 204
(iii) 195 points from other courses listed for Parts II and III for the specialisation in the Bachelor
of Engineering (Honours) Schedule.
(iv) 105 points (including ENGGEN 403) from Part IV for the specialisation in the Bachelor of
Engineering (Honours) Schedule.
Note:
1 If you pass all your courses and complete all other requirements for the BE(Hons) but your
performance in the courses is deemed not to be of honours standard, you will be awarded the
conjoint degree with a BE.
2 There are specific regulations related to the other degree component of your conjoint
programme. Please consult the Conjoint Degrees Regulations in the University of Auckland
Calendar and relevant faculty handbooks to ensure you fully understand the requirements of
the other degree component of your conjoint programme.
Honours
For those students who started a conjoint degree prior to 2008, there is a choice not to transfer to
the BE(Hons) conjoint but finish your conjoint under the old BE conjoint regulations. You can still
have your conjoint awarded with honours for the BE component. You must indicate your
preference to the Engineering Student Centre, on the appropriate form. No form will be taken to
mean no change (ie, you will stay with the old BE conjoint requirements).
The major difference between the BE component of conjoint degrees prior to 2008 and the
BE(Hons) conjoint component lies in the number of points at Part IV level (prior to 2008, students
required 90 points at Part IV, under current regulations the requirement is for 105 points at Part IV)
and the requirement that a 30-point Research Project must be completed (which was not previously
a requirement for Civil Engineering).
Honours for both the BE(Hons) and the BE awarded with honours are calculated on the grades
received in Engineering courses completed in Parts II, III and Part IV.
Note: To be eligible for the award of the BE(Hons) degree, you are required to take the Part IV
research project and 400 or 700 - Level courses in Part IV. 300 - Level courses will not be approved.
Part I of a conjoint degree

All students selected for a conjoint degree will be expected to have calculus and physics to a level which
will enable them to take the course ENGGEN 150 Advanced Mathematical Modelling and Mechanics in
place of the two courses ENGSCI 111 and ENGGEN 121. For conjoint students Part I will therefore
comprise as follows:
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGGEN 150
Advanced Mechanics
and Mathematical
Modelling
15 CHEMMAT 121 Materials Science
15
ENGGEN 140
Engineering Biology
and Chemistry
15 ELECTENG 101
Electrical and Digital

Systems
15
Engineering Computation
and Software
Development
15
ENGGEN 131
ENGGEN 115 Principles of Engineering Design 15 points (Semester One or Two)

ENGGEN 199 English Language Competency 0 points
ACADINT A01 Academic Integrity Course 0 points
Planning a conjoint programme

The following are some general notes to aid students planning a conjoint course.
The BE(Hons) component consists of 405 points, ie, 75 points less than the full BE(Hons). This is
accounted for by:
Replacing the combined 30 points of ENGSCI 111 Mathematical Modelling 1 and
ENGGEN 121 Engineering Mechanics with a single 15-point course, ENGGEN150 Advanced
Mechanics and Mathematical Modelling.
Not including the 15-point General Education course in the Engineering component of the
conjoint degree.
Omitting 30 points from Part II or Part III of the BE(Hons) component that are essentially
covered by a course with similar content in the other component of the conjoint degree, eg, to
meet the professional accreditation requirement of the BE(Hons):
o For BCom/BE(Hons) and BE(Hons)/BProp conjoint students, ENGGEN 303 Managing
Projects and Innovation is omitted in recognition of core management or property courses.
o For BA/BE(Hons) and BE(Hons)/BSc conjoint students, ENGGEN 303 is omitted in favour of
SCIGEN 201 Managing Science and Technology (taken as part of the BA or BSc component).
15 points from Part IV electives.
Students enrolled in the BCom/BE(Hons) should note that for the Part I requirement of the BCom
they do not take the course MATHS 108 Mathematics for Commerce, since the Engineering course
ENGGEN 150 Advanced Mechanics and Mathematical Modelling I covers the necessary material.
The BE(Hons) degree regulations specify that Part I be completed before Part II, which must be
completed before Part III, etc. While this may not be possible for conjoint enrolments, you should try
to follow the principle as closely as possible. When selecting your Engineering courses, discuss your
courses with the departmental course adviser, to ensure you take courses from a lower Part that
are a prerequisite for courses in a higher Part (eg, take Mathematical Modelling I before and not
with Mathematical Modelling II). Other prerequisites may be less obvious and you should check
with your departmental course adviser.
Your timetable will be a major constraint when selecting your years courses. You are advised to
select your BE(Hons) courses first, then fill your points with courses from your other degree, since
the latter usually provides more timetable flexibility.
Information on the structure of the other component degree is available in the University of
Auckland Calendar and relevant faculty handbook. Conjoint planners are available at the
Engineering Student Centre and on the Faculty of Engineering website.
Departmental fees
Students may be charged a fee to cover the cost of copied course readers, field trip/site visit
transport costs. There are additional fees for design pads that are used for the following courses:
MECHENG 235 Design and Manufacture 1 $8
MECHENG 236 Design and Manufacture 2 $8
MECHENG 334 Engineering Design 3M $8
MECHENG 706 Mechatronics Design $8
MECHENG 731 Engineering Design 4M $8
Refer below for field trip charges.
Excursions
Field trips, plant visits and camps
As part of your course, you may be required to go on field trips to study engineering plants and
works. The requirements in respect of such plant visits will be specified each year. Where field trips
are specified by the department to be compulsory, then these form part of the requirement for
obtaining a degree.
Chemical and Materials Engineering Part III and IV field trips and plant visits
Three or four field trips of half-day duration are required in Part III. Part IV will have three one-day
or one three-day, out of town plant visits.
Civil and Environmental Engineering field trips

Field trips are organised for students and are seen as an important complement to lecture material.
Students are required to attend.
Engineering Science field trip

The Department of Engineering Science has a two to three-day field trip for Part II Engineering
Science and Biomedical Engineering students. This trip is provisionally planned early in Semester
One. Visits are made to industries in the upper half of the North Island. Participation in the field
trip is compulsory.
Mechanical Engineering field trips

Field trips are organised by the department for Part III students to give impressions of the variety
and scope of engineering activities in New Zealand industry. Each of these trips last most of a day
and include a variety of engineering and manufacturing companies. These trips are seen as an
important complement to the material presented in lectures and laboratory classes and all
students are expected to attend them.
Details of the trips and other issues such as safety requirements will be given to students as soon
as available.
Field trip charges apply for the following courses:

CHEMMAT 322 $25 + GST
CHEMMAT 432 $160 + GST
MECHENG 352 $50 + GST
MECHENG 371 $50 + GST
Practical work
As part of your study for the BE(Hons) degree you are required to have some experience of the
trade and sub professional skills relevant to your engineering specialisation. At least 800 hours of
approved engineering employment must be undertaken before graduation. After each period of
work you will submit a detailed report which describes the company or organisation that employed
you and the nature of the work on which you were engaged.
In addition, a course of Workshop Practice must be completed before the commencement of Part
III. Students will not be permitted to enrol in Part III courses if the Workshop Practice is not
completed in Year II of their studies. Information will be provided to students at the beginning of
their second year. (Further details on practical work requirements can be found on page 88.)
Compulsory workshop practice is required as part of the degree requirements. (Further details can
be found on page 87).
Students will not be considered to have met the requirements to graduate until both practical work
and workshop practice have been completed.
Study abroad
The Universitys 360 Auckland Abroad programme offers you the opportunity to complete part of
your degree overseas, with a choice of more than 100 universities in 24 countries.
As a University of Auckland student, you may be able to study at an overseas partner university of
equal standing for a semester, and enjoy the benefits of the exchange agreement - youll pay tuition
only to Auckland, be eligible to apply for scholarships, and bring credits youve earned home to
your BE(Hons).
Participation is dependent upon maintaining a good GPA and the support of the faculty (as
approved by the Associate Dean Undergraduate). BE(Hons) students will usually complete only a
single semester of study abroad (unless studying for a conjoint degree). Study Abroad usually takes
place only in Parts II and III of the BE(Hons) degree. BE(Hons) students are not permitted to study
abroad during Part IV of their degree. More details of the facultys policy for approving study
abroad is provided on page 94.
For more information on the Auckland Abroad programme, visit the Auckland Abroad Resource
Centre in iSpace, Level 4, Student Commons, 2 Alfred Street
www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-what-is-auckland-abroad
Timetables
BE(Hons) degree timetables
Timetables for 2014 will be updated and available from mid December 2013 from Student Services
Online, class schedule on the University website www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz.
Note: Room allocations, and occasionally class times, may change during the first two weeks of
classes.
Degree specialisations
Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Biomedical Engineering
specialisation are those being taught in 2014.
Part II
Semester One
BIOSCI 107
Semester Two
Biology for Biomedical

Science: Cellular
Processes & Development
15 BIOMENG 241
Instrumentation
and Design
15
BIOMENG 221 Mechanics of Engineered

and Biological Materials
15 BIOMENG 261
Tissue and Biomolecular

Engineering
15
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical Modelling 2
15 ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
ENGSCI 233
Computational Techniques
and Computer Systems
15 MEDSCI 142
Biology for Biomedical

Science: Organ Systems
15
ENGGEN 299 Workshop Practice 0 points to be completed during Part II.
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
BIOMENG 321
Continuum Modelling in
Bioengineering
15 BIOMENG 341
Bioinstrumentation and
Design
15
BIOMENG 361
Tissue and Molecular

Bioengineering
15 ENGSCI 331
Computational
Techniques 2
15
ENGSCI 314
Mathematical Modelling
3ES
15 MEDSCI 309
Biophysics of Nerve and

Muscle
15
MEDSCI 205
Physiology of Human
Organ Systems
15
15 points of electives from the following:
CHEM 380
Materials Chemistry
15
CHEM 392
Issues in Drug Design

and Development
15
CHEMMAT 315 Chemical Reactor

Engineering
15
COMPSYS 303
15
Microcomputers and
Embedded Systems
ENGSCI 355
Applied Modelling in
15
Simulation and Optimisation
ENGSCI 391
Optimisation in
Operations Research
15
MATHS 362
Methods in Applied
Mathematics
15
MECHENG 313
Real Time Software Design
15
MECHENG 352
Manufacturing Systems
15
MECHENG 371
Digital Circuit Design
15
MEDSCI 305
Systematic Pharmacology
15
MEDSCI 312
Endocrinology of Growth
and Metabolism
15
MEDSCI 314
Immunology
15
Or other courses approved by the Head of Department
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGSCI 700 A & B Research Project 30 points

Managing a Business
15
15 CHEMMAT 754
Materials Engineering
15
Control Systems
15 CHEMMAT 757
Engineering
Biotechnology
15
ELECTENG 733
Signal Processing
15 ENGSCI 712
Computational
Algorithms for Signal
Processing
15
ENGSCI 711
Advanced Mathematical
Modelling
15 ENGSCI 741
Advanced Continuum
Mechanics 2
15
ENGSCI 740
Advanced Continuum
Mechanics 1
15 ENGSCI 772
Whole Organ
Modelling
15
MECHENG 743
Composite Materials
15 MATHS 764
Mathematical Biology
15
MEDSCI 703
Advanced Biomedical
Imaging
15 MEDSCI 737
Biomedical Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
15
ENGSCI 753
Computational Techniques
in Continuum Mechanics
and Bioengineering
CHEMMAT 753
Non-metallic Materials
ELECTENG 722
15 ENGGEN 403
Up to 30 points from other courses approved by the Head of Department.

ENGGEN 499 Practical Work Report 0 points to be completed before and during Part IV.
What is Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering bridges the gap between engineering, medicine and biology. Biomedical
engineers use engineering, mathematical and computational tools to model the human body. The
aim is to obtain a deeper understanding of how the body functions to enable better clinical
outcomes based on that understanding.
Biomedical engineers also develop new instrumentation to enable useful information about living
bodies to be obtained, to improve fundamental knowledge of healthy individuals and diagnosis of
pathologies.
This specialisation is relatively new and is rapidly expanding. There are many opportunities for
biomedical engineers as computational and mathematical modelling play a greater role in
medicine.
Studying Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a four-year degree with an
emphasis on continuum mechanics, mathematical modelling, computational techniques and
instrumentation. Part I is common to all engineering specialisations. Parts II and III lay the
foundations of engineering and biology with courses in mathematics, mechanics, computation,
electronics and physiology. Part IV is more specialised. You will be able to choose a number of
courses in areas that interest you most. Using the knowledge and skills you have gained, you will
also carry out your own research project based on problems relevant to the biomedical industry or
to biomedical research. As a BME student you will have access to excellent facilities and
outstanding expertise from the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences,
the Faculty of Science and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute. There are opportunities for further
study following on from this degree, with postgraduate work both in New Zealand and at
universities overseas.
What are the career opportunities?

Biomedical engineers are employed in industry, in hospitals, in research facilities and in government
regulatory agencies. They often serve in a coordinating or interfacing function, using their
background in both the engineering and medical fields. In industry, they may create designs where
an in-depth understanding of living systems and of technology is essential. Potential careers include:
medical device and instrumentation design, prostheses and implant design, drug development and
delivery systems, sports and injury assessment, equipment design, food/meat/wool science and
medical information technology.
For departmental enquiries:
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88392
www.des.auckland.ac.nz

Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Chemical and Materials
Engineering specialisation are those being taught in 2014.
Part II
Semester One
CHEMMAT 211
Semester Two
Introduction to Process 15 CHEMMAT 212

Engineering
Energy and Processing
15
CHEMMAT 221
Materials
15 CHEMMAT 213
Transfer Processes 1
15
CHEMMAT 242
Applied Chemistry
15 CHEMMAT 232
Process Design 1
15
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
15 ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
CHEMMAT 312
15 CHEMMAT 313
Advanced Process
Engineering
15
CHEMMAT 322
Materials Processing
and Performance
15 CHEMMAT 315
Chemical Reactor
Engineering
15
CHEMMAT 331
Process Design 2
15 ENGSCI 311
Mathematical
Modelling 3
15
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects &

Innovation
15
15 points from the following, or other approved elective:

CHEMMAT 317
New Developments in
Process Engineering
15
CHEMMAT 754
15
CHEMMAT 755
Electronic Materials and 15

their Applications
CHEMMAT 757
Engineering
Biotechnology
15
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
CHEMMAT 750 A & B Design Project 30 points

CHEMMAT 751 A & B Research Project 30 points
CHEMMAT 752
Process Dynamics and

Control
15 ENGGEN 403
Managing a Business
15
30 points of electives approved by the Head of Department or from the following:

CHEMMAT 724
Advanced Materials
Characterisation
CHEMMAT 753
CHEMMAT 756
15 CHEMMAT 754
15
Non-metallic Materials 15 CHEMMAT 755
Electronic Materials and

their Applications
15
Food Process
Engineering
Engineering
Biotechnology
15
15 CHEMMAT 757
Or other courses approved by the Head of Department, including:

ENGGEN 701
Professional Project
15
ENGGEN 705
Advanced Innovation
and New Product
Development
15
What is Chemical and Materials Engineering?

Chemical and Materials Engineering is concerned with the transformation of raw materials into
valuable end-products and the development of high-performance materials for use in our modern,
technological society. Chemical and materials engineers are big picture professionals with primary
responsibility for the overall design, safe operation and quality management of what are often
giant-scale processes. These include the dairy and food industries, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnologies, paper and pulp, petrochemical, energy processing and production, semiconductors,
electronic devices and appliances, and the aluminium, steel and other mineral processing industries.
Chemical and Materials Engineering draws on chemical, physical, materials science and biological
principles, as well as mathematical skills, to understand the fundamentals of processes and to ensure
their optimisation. The specialisation is unique in character as it brings together in one academic
programme both the fundamentals of materials and energy processing and the principles of materials
science. It provides the foundation upon which many other engineering disciplines are built.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Materials Engineering is accredited by the Institution
of Professional Engineers New Zealand. It is also accredited by the UK Institution of Chemical
Engineers (IChemE) at the UK Master of Engineering level. All successful chemical or process
engineering is dependent on engineering materials and a materials engineer is someone who
specialises in processing and utilising materials. Therefore, understanding the properties of
materials and how they can best be processed are important facets of engineering training.
The combination of Chemical Engineering with Materials Engineering offered in this degree, is
particularly important in plant design and maintenance and covers a wide range of skills which
provide the basis for a challenging and rewarding career. The strength of the department in Food
and Bioprocess Engineering further enhances the career choice of graduates.

Chemical Engineering is a diverse profession. New graduates are usually employed in process
operations and development where they apply their engineering skills to design, research and
development, construction and installation, manufacturing and production and administration
management services. Many chemical and materials engineers are employed in industries
converting raw materials into useful end-products. These industries include dairy, food and drink,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology, chemical, cement, fertilizer, glass, ceramics, plastics, electronic,
steel and aluminium, timber, pulp and paper, liquid fuels, natural gas, coal and other minerals,
water treatment, resource development and management and environmental protection. With
practical experience, graduates can develop their careers further by moving into design, technical
sales, management and consulting.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88112
www.ecm.auckland.ac.nz
Civil (including Environmental) Engineering

Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Civil (including Environmental)
Part II
Semester One
CIVIL 201
Land Information
Systems
CIVIL 210
CIVIL 220
Semester Two
10 CIVIL 211
Structures and Design 1
10
Introduction to Structures 15 CIVIL 221
Geomechanics 1
10
Introductory Engineering
Geology
10 CIVIL 250
Civil Engineering
Materials and Design
10
CIVIL 230
Fluid Mechanics 1
15 ENGGEN 204 Managing Design and

Communication
15
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
15 ENVENG 244
15
Environmental
Engineering 1
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
CIVIL 322
Geomechanics 2
10 CIVIL 361
CIVIL 331
Hydraulic Engineering
10 ENVENG 333
CIVIL 360
Transportation
Engineering 2
Engineering Hydrology
Transportation
10 ENGSCI 311
Mathematical
Engineering 1
Modelling 3
ENGGEN 303 Managing Projects and 15
Innovation
15 points of electives in each of Semester One and Two from the following:
CIVIL 312
Structures and Design 2 15 CIVIL 313
ENVENG 341 Environmental
15 ENVENG 342 Environmental
Engineering 2
Engineering Design
CIVIL 314
Structural Dynamics
CIVIL 324
Geomechanics 3
CIVIL 332
Fluid Mechanics 2
10
10
15
15
15
10
10
10
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
CIVIL 705 A & B Research Project 30 points

CIVIL 790
Civil Engineering
Administration
15 ENGGEN 403 Managing a Business

Structures and Design 4 15 CIVIL 714
Multistorey Building
Design
CIVIL 713
CIVIL 719
Matrix Structural
Analysis
CIVIL 721
15 CIVIL 715
15
15
Advanced Structural
Concrete
15
Foundation Engineering 15 CIVIL 723
Rock Mechanics and

Excavation Engineering
15
CIVIL 725
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
15 CIVIL 726
Engineering Geology
15
CIVIL 731
Water Resources
Modelling
15 CIVIL 750
Timber Engineering
15
CIVIL 733
Coastal Engineering 1
15 CIVIL 759
CIVIL 758
Traffic Systems Design
15 CIVIL 782
Highway and Transportation

15
Design
Water Resources Engineering 15
CIVIL 791
Construction
Management
15 ENVENG 740
Water and Wastewater

Engineering
15
ENVENG 701
Urban Stormwater
Management
15 ENVENG 746
Surface Water Quality

Modelling
15
ENVENG 702
Engineering Decision
Making in Aotearoa
15
ENVENG 750
Advanced Sustainability 15
Engineering
Up to 15 points with the approval by the Head of Department including:

CIVIL 701
Studies in Civil
Engineering 1
15 ENGGEN 701
15
CIVIL 710
Advanced Structural
Dynamics
15
ENGGEN 499 Practical Work Report 0 points to be completed before and during Part IV
What is Civil and Environmental Engineering?

Civil Engineering
Civil engineers work on projects which make modern life possible. From skyscrapers, motorways
and bridges to tunnels and dams, civil engineers are involved in the planning, designing,
construction and maintenance of them all.
You will learn how to use maths and science to design major construction projects, how to calculate
the maximum weight a bridge can hold and the environmental issues to be aware of when
undertaking construction.
Growing economies fuel the demand for major construction and design projects; these represent
opportunities for civil engineers. Civil engineers also use their engineering qualification and
background as a stepping stone into other careers. A number of civil engineering graduates are
working in the top echelons of business internationally.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental protection is an important issue for society today as scientific research provides
evidence of increasing global warming, ozone depletion and higher levels of pollution.
Environmental engineers play an important role in protecting the environment from the harmful
effects of human activity.
As an environmental engineering student you will learn how to design, develop and evaluate
structures, equipment and systems to provide practical solutions to problems caused by increasing
consumption, increasing waste and the potential threats to biodiversity. You will study how to clean
up toxic material that has seeped into the ground or design an effective wastewater treatment plant.
Tougher environmental regulations and efforts to prevent problems before they occur are just two
examples of the increasing challenges environmental engineers are exposed to. Graduates have
found employment in consulting engineering, environmental agencies, government departments
and as designers and advisers for many engineering projects.
Studying Civil and Environment Engineering

The training in the Civil (including Environmental) Engineering specialisation seeks to provide
technical knowledge of a high order, as well as experience in teamwork, management, creativity
and communication skills. All parts of the course use computers in creative and analytical work.
Parts II and III of the specialisation cover fundamentals of structural engineering, environmental
principles, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, hydrology,
hydraulic engineering, materials, management and geology. Students majoring in environmental
engineering will take electives in Parts III and IV that will advance their knowledge in areas such as
environmental assessment and design, water treatment, waste management and river protection.
Those majoring in Civil Engineering will choose from a range of electives including structural
design, geomechanics, fluid mechanics, construction management, structural dynamics, seismic
design, traffic engineering and highway and transportation design. The wide range of electives in
Parts III and IV allows the course of study to be tailored to a students individual interests.
In Part IV students are required to undertake a research project in a relevant area of Civil or
Environmental Engineering.

Opportunities for civil engineers and environmental engineers are vast as cities grow and as aging
infrastructure needs replacement in New Zealand and around the world. Opportunities could be
available in: design, construction and maintenance of earth structures for highways, dams and
urban developments; construction of earthquake resistant structures in steel, concrete and timber;
use of water resources and protecting the environment; and the supervision and management of
large projects.
Graduates have found employment in a wide range of organisations. Some are employed in
state-owned enterprises or with local bodies (regional and district councils). Others are employed in
the private sector with civil engineering contractors or with firms of consulting engineers.
Increasingly civil and environmental engineers are finding the broad training also presents
opportunities to work in specialist fields beyond engineering.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 then extension number
Dr Tam Larkin - ext 88183
Dr John St George - ext 88195
Head of Department Professor Pierre Quenneville - ext 87920
www.cee.auckland.ac.nz

Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Computer Systems
Part II
Semester One
Semester Two
COMPSYS 201
Fundamentals of
Computer Engineering
15 COMPSYS 202
Object Oriented Design

and Programming
15
ELECTENG 202
Circuits and Systems
15 ELECTENG 204
Engineering
Electromagnetics
15
ELECTENG 210
Electronics 1
15 ELECTENG 209
Analogue and Digital

Design
15
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
15 ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
COMPSYS 302
Design: Software
Practice
15 COMPSYS 301
Design: Hardware
Software Systems
COMPSYS 305
Digital Systems
Design 1
15 ELECTENG 303 Systems and Control
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects and

Innovation
15
ENGSCI 313
Mathematical
Modelling 3ECE
15
15
15

COMPSYS 303
Microcomputers and
Embedded Systems
COMPSYS 304
Computer Architecture 1 15
SOFTENG 325
Software Architecture
up to 15 points from other courses approved by the Head of Department.
15
15
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
COMPSYS 700 A & B Research Project 30 points

ENGGEN 403
Managing a Business
15

Digital Systems
COMPSYS 701 Advanced
Design
Embedded
15 COMPSYS 704 Advanced
Systems
15
COMPSYS 723 Embedded Systems

Design
15 COMPSYS 705 Formal Methods for

Engineers
15
COMPSYS 725 Computer Networks and

Distributed Applications
15 ELECTENG 704 Advanced Control

Systems
15
COMPSYS 726 Robotics and Intelligent

Systems
15 ELECTENG 706 Digital Signal Processing
15
ELECTENG 722 Control Systems
15
ELECTENG 732 Communication Systems
15
ELECTENG 733 Signal Processing
15

ENGGEN 701
15
ENGGEN 705
Advanced Innovation and 15

New Product Development
What is Computer Systems Engineering?

Computer systems pervade the industrial, domestic and business worlds. Increasingly, computers
are used as the controllers and components of systems, such as wireless and other communication
systems, home automation, appliances, automobiles, factory processes, mechatronics,
instrumentation, embedded systems and nano-systems. Opportunities for computer systems
engineers who understand these technologies are vast. Computer Systems Engineering helps solve
practical problems by creating computer-based systems and solutions.
You will learn a combination of fundamental computer systems knowledge, practical skills in
hardware and software design, interfacing with the real world and general problem-solving skills
required in designing and building systems.
Studying Computer Systems Engineering

The content of the Computer Systems Engineering specialisation is a combination of computer
hardware and software material, along with a good grounding in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering. The pace of change in computer systems is phenomenal; it is not possible to provide a
lasting professional education based only on the technology. The specialisation provides a
combination of: basic fundamental knowledge in computer systems, practical skills in hardware and
software design, general problem solving skills required in design and building systems, project
work; verbal and written communication, and exposure to a variety of existing and leading edge
electronic, hardware and software technology. The professional engineer can build upon this basis
throughout his or her working life.

In Part II fundamental strands of Electrical and Electronic Engineering are introduced,

including computer hardware and software.
In Part III a combination is taken including considerable project work in computer systems.
Part IV is mostly elective where students are free to choose a selection of subjects in keeping
with their individual preferences, skills or inclinations. A major part of such choice is the
final-year project which has weighting of more than 20% of the years work.

Computer systems engineers work in the mainstream computer industry and in most other areas of
electrical and other engineering disciplines. Opportunities are available in multinational computer
companies, consulting firms, the telecommunications industry, research and development of new
intelligent systems, manufacturing and resource industries.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88158
www.ece.auckland.ac.nz

Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Electrical and Electronic
Part II
Semester One
Semester Two
COMPSYS 201
Fundamentals of
15 COMPSYS 202
Object Oriented Design

and Programming
15
ELECTENG 202
15 ELECTENG 204
Engineering
Electromagnetics
15
ELECTENG 210
Electronics 1
15 ELECTENG 209
Analogue and Digital

Design
15
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
15 ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
ELECTENG 310
Electrical Engineering
Design 1
15 ELECTENG 303
Systems and Control
15
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects &

Innovation
15 ELECTENG 305
Electronics 2
15
ENGSCI 313
Mathematical
Modelling 3ECE
15 ELECTENG 311
Electrical Engineering
Design 2
15
15 points of electives in each of Semester One and Two selected from:

COMPSYS 302
Design: Software
Practice
15 COMPSYS 303
Microcomputers and
Embedded Systems
15
COMPSYS 305
Digital Systems
Design 1
15 COMPSYS 304
Computer
Architecture 1
15
ELECTENG 307
Transmission Lines
and Systems
15 ELECTENG 309
Power Apparatus and

Systems
15
15
SOFTENG 325
Or other courses approved by the Head of Department.
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
ELECTENG 700 A & B Research Project 30 points

ENGGEN 403
Managing a Business
15

COMPSYS 723
Embedded Systems
Design
Wireless
Communication
15
COMPSYS 725
Computer Networks and 15 ELECTENG 703 Advanced Power

Distributed Applications
Systems
15
COMPSYS 726
Robotics and Intelligent

Systems
15 ELECTENG 704 Advanced Control

Systems
15
ELECTENG 721
Radio Systems
15 ELECTENG 706 Digital Signal

Processing
15
ELECTENG 722 Control Systems
15 ELECTENG 724
15
ELECTENG 731
15 ELECTENG 726 Digital Communications 15
Power Systems
15 ELECTENG 701
Special Topic
ELECTENG 732 Communication Systems 15 ELECTENG 736 Analog and Digital

Filter Synthesis
ELECTENG 733 Signal Processing
15
ELECTENG 734 Power Electronics
15
15
Or up to 15 points from courses approved by the Head of Department, including:

ENGGEN 701
15
ENGGEN 705
Advanced Innovation
and New Product
Development
15
What is Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

Our modern society is highly dependent on reliable power, communications and electronic systems.
Electrical and electronic engineers design the equipment and systems that provide these essential
services.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering involves communications and information technology, the
applications of microprocessors and computers, electric power generation and the application of
modern instrumentation and high-power electronics. This degree covers power systems, power
electronics, radio systems, control systems, electronics, telecommunications, digital signal
processing and computer systems.
Studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The pace of change in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is so rapid that it is neither possible
nor desirable within a four-year degree programme to cover all aspects of current technology, even
in a fairly limited field of specialisation. The attempt is made instead to provide a foundation of
basic science, engineering science, electrical engineering science and selected fields of current
technology, upon which the professional engineer can build throughout his or her working life.
In Part II fundamental strands of Electrical and Electronic Engineering are introduced. These
include a study of electrical materials and electronic devices; circuit theory; software design and
mathematical modelling tools. Introductions to engineering electromagnetics and computer
systems are provided and the programme is broadened by examining how engineers communicate
material of a complex and technical nature. In the second semester students take part in an
electrical engineering design exercise.
The same strands are then further developed in Electrical and Electronic Engineering core courses
at Part III such that all students completing Part III have been exposed to all modern Electrical and
Electronic Engineering concepts. At Part III students have the opportunity to choose from a
number of elective courses.
Part IV is mostly elective where students are free to choose a selection of subjects in keeping with
their individual preferences, skills or inclinations. A major part of such choice is the final-year
project which has a weighting of more than 20% of the years work.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering encompasses diverse fields providing a range of opportunities.
Graduates are employed in roles related to communications, wireless computing technologies,
electronics, instrumentation, power electronics and motor-control. Opportunities are also available
in the processing industries such as timber, pulp and paper, steel, aluminium, meat, and dairy.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88158
Engineering Science
Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Engineering Science
Part II
Semester One
Semester Two
BIOMENG 221
Mechanics of
Engineered and
Biological Materials
15 ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
15 ENGSCI 263
Modelling and Design 1
15
ENGSCI 233
Computational
Techniques and
Computer Systems
15
Engsci 255 Modelling in Operations Research 15 points (Semester One or Two)

30 points of electives approved by the Head of Department
ENGGEN 299 Workshop Practice 0 points to be completed during Part II
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects
and Innovation
15 ENGSCI 331
Computational
Techniques 2
15
ENGSCI 314
Mathematical
Modelling 3ES
15 ENGSCI 363
15
ENGSCI 343
Fundamentals of
Continuum Mechanics
15
ENGSCI 391
Optimisation in
Operations Research
15
30 points of electives approved by the Head of Department

which could include up to 15 points from:
ENGSCI 355
Applied Modelling in
Simulation and
Optimisation
15
Please consult the Department of Engineering Science study tracks for a list of Part II and Part III
elective suggestions www.des.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/engsci-tracks
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGSCI 700 A & B Research Project 30 points

ENGGEN 403
Managing a Business
15
75 points of electives including at least 45 points from the following:

ENGSCI 701
Studies in Engineering
Science
15 ENGSCI 712
Computational
Algorithms for Signal
Processing
15
ENGSCI 711
Advanced Mathematical
Modelling
15 ENGSCI 741
Advanced Continuum
Mechanics 2
15
ENGSCI 740
Advanced Continuum
Mechanics 1
15 ENGSCI 763
Advanced Simulation
and Stochastic
Modelling
15
ENGSCI 753
Computational
Techniques in Continuum
Mechanics and
Bioengineering
15 ENGSCI 768
Research Topics in
15
Operations Research 1
ENGSCI 760
Algorithms for
Optimisation
15
ENGSCI 761
Integer, and
Multi-objective
Optimisation
15
ENGSCI 762
Scheduling and
Optimisation in
Decision Making
15
GEOTHERM
785
Geothermal and Reservoir 15

Engineering
Up to 30 points from other courses approved by the Head of Department:

ENGSCI 772 Whole Organ Modelling 15 points
ENGGEN 499 Practical Work 0 points to be completed before and during Part IV.

What is Engineering Science?

Engineering scientists are problem solvers. They use their intellect and advanced computing and
mathematical skills to find better solutions for many aspects of our daily lives. Engineering scientists
are becoming increasingly important to modern society as their understanding of science,
mathematics and computing underpins how everything operates around us. Engineering Science
equips students with the knowledge and means to provide answers relevant to the real world.
How can a forest be managed to make a profit while still remaining environmentally friendly? How
can a sail be designed to work in low wind conditions? What prices should be charged for airline
tickets to maximise the revenue from a given flight?
These are all questions an engineering scientist can answer by using the power of computers,
mathematics and human intelligence. Their skills can be applied to an extremely broad range of
everyday problems.
Studying Engineering Science

The Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science is a four-year degree with sub-specialisations in
operations research and continuum mechanics. Class sizes are small and students work closely with
lecturers, some of whom are actively involved in the practice of Engineering Science. Classes are
encouraged to develop a team spirit and to work together to enhance their learning.
Part II lays the foundations of Engineering Science with courses in mathematical modelling,
electronics, mechanics, materials, operations research and computer programming. Parts III and IV
are more specialised. You will be able to choose a number of courses in areas that interest you
most. Using the knowledge and skills you have gained, you will also carry out your own research
project based on problems relevant to industry.

Graduates of this degree are highly employable because they are equipped with a wide range of
skills. Graduates have been able to find challenging and exciting positions in the engineering,
industrial, medical and business sectors. A graduate might model an optimal production process
for a large manufacturer. They may use their advanced programming skills as a software designer,
or, they might use their logical thinking and communications skills in a management position with a
bank or financial consultancy.
Our graduates are found at many leading New Zealand companies such as Fonterra, Air New
Zealand, Meridian Energy, Navman, Orion, government organisations such as NIWA and
Transpower and engineering consultancies such as Beca and Maunsell. Engineering Science is a
respected discipline worldwide. Many of our graduates are employed in the United States of
America, United Kingdom and Europe. Some of our students go on to pursue Masters and PhD
degrees in Auckland or at other top universities overseas.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88392
www.des.auckland.ac.nz
Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Mechanical Engineering
Part II
Semester One
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
Semester Two
15
ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
MECHENG 235 Design and

Manufacture 1
15
MECHENG 211
Thermofluids
15
MECHENG 242
15
MECHENG 222 Dynamics
15

Manufacture 2
15
Mechanics of
Materials 1
15 points from the following or approved elective

MECHENG 201
Electronics and
Computing for
Mechanical Engineers
15
ENGGEN 299 Workshop Practice 0 points to be completed during Part II
Part III
Semester One
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects
and Innovation
Semester Two
15
ENGSCI 311
Mathematical
Modelling 3
15
MECHENG 322 Control Systems
15
MECHENG 311
Thermal Engineering
15
MECHENG 334
15
MECHENG 325 Dynamics of Fluids

and Structures
15
15
MECHENG 352 Manufacturing Systems
15
Engineering Design
3M
MECHENG 340 Mechanics of

Materials 2
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
MECHENG 763 A & B Research Project 30 points

MECHENG 731
Engineering Design 4M 15 ENGGEN 403

MECHENG 747
Managing a Business
15
Manufacturing and
Industrial Processes
15
45 points of electives from the following or approved electives:

MECHENG 712
Aerohydrodynamics
15 MECHENG 715
Building Services
15
MECHENG 713
Energy Technology
15 MECHENG 724
Multi-variable Control
Systems
15
MECHENG 722
Engineering Vibrations
15 MECHENG 726
Acoustics for Engineers 15
MECHENG 743
Composite Materials
15 ENGGEN 701
MECHENG 752
Technology
Management
15
15

ENGGEN 705
Advanced Innovation
and New Product
Development
15
Students who take ENGGEN 701 are not permitted to enrol in ENGGEN for 705 and vice versa.
ENGGEN 499 Practical Work Report 0 points to be completed before and during Part IV year.
What is Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering is the innovative application of science and technology to the design,
production and operation of mechanical devices, machinery and systems. Mechanical engineers
are good at designing things, especially complex items like racing yachts, robots, sawmills and
aeroplanes.
They also design industrial machinery and processes, which make other products, such as paper
mills or car assembly plants. Mechanical Engineering also involves the efficient use of energy in
processes such as a heating system for a hospital or a refrigeration plant for food exports.
Studying Mechanical Engineering

Engineers must not only have a good understanding of the engineering sciences, but also be able
to communicate effectively and to apply their knowledge and experience to new problems.
Students therefore take compulsory courses in several core areas. One area covers the relevant
engineering sciences dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, industrial
engineering, control systems, solid mechanics and materials. A second area based on design
teaching applies these sciences to practical problems. A third area covers essential aspects of
professional engineering such as economics, management and sustainability issues.
In addition to these core areas, students have the opportunity to specialise in their final year by
selecting a number of elective courses. A particular feature of our specialisation is the strong
emphasis given to design and project work, in which students acquire the ability to apply their
knowledge to the development of new products and develop skills in teamwork and communication.

Mechanical engineers employ their knowledge and skills in a remarkable range of New Zealand
industries. They are involved in the design and operation of major primary process plants related to
wood pulp, dairy and meat products, aluminium, steel, petroleum and electricity generation.
They are also employed in many of the numerous companies which make up the manufacturing
industries washing machines, furniture, packaging, plastic products, agricultural machinery,
carpets and wood processing to name just a few. Other engineers are employed in the transport
industry to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of trains, aircraft and buses.
Many engineers work as consulting engineers; they are commissioned by other companies to
provide engineering services in design, construction and technical advice. For example, a company
wanting a new brewery, an airport baggage handling system or an air-conditioning system for a
new building would usually turn to a consulting mechanical engineer.
Because Mechanical Engineering graduates are valued for their analytical and problem-solving
skills, there are also opportunities for them in commercial areas like insurance assessment, banking
and management consulting. Our degree is accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers
New Zealand (IPENZ), and is widely recognised overseas.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88203
www.mech.auckland.ac.nz
Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Mechatronics Engineering
Part II
Semester One
ENGSCI 211
Mathematical
Modelling 2
Semester Two
15
ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15

Manufacture 1
15
MECHENG 211
Thermofluids
15
MECHENG 242
15
MECHENG 222 Dynamics
15
MECHENG 270 Software Design
15
Mechanics of
Materials
15 points from the following or approved elective:

ELECTENG 208
Electric Circuit
Analysis
15
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects
and Innovation
15
ENGSCI 311
Mathematical
Modelling 3
15
MECHENG 312
Sensors and Actuators
15
MECHENG 313
Real Time Software

Design
15
MECHENG 322 Control Systems
15
MECHENG 325 Dynamics of Fluids and

Structures
15
MECHENG 370
15
MECHENG 371
15
Analog Circuit Design
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
MECHENG 762 A & B Mechatronics Research Project 30 points

MECHENG 705
Mechatronics Systems
15 ENGGEN 403
MECHENG 706
Mechatronics Design
15
Managing a Business
15
45 points of electives from the following or approved elective:

COMPSYS 726
Robotics and Intelligent 15 MECHENG 715

Systems
Building Services
15
MECHENG 709
Industrial Automation
Multivariable Control
Systems
15
15
15 MECHENG 724
MECHENG 712
Aerohydrodynamics
15 MECHENG 726
Acoustics for Engineers
MECHENG 722
15 MECHENG 735
Microelectromechanical 15
Systems
MECHENG 743
Composite Materials
15 MECHENG 736
Biomechatronic
Systems
15
MECHENG 752
Technology
Management
15 MECHENG 747
Manufacturing and
Industrial Processes
15
15
ENGGEN 701

ENGGEN 705
Advanced Innovation
and New Product
Development
15
Students who take ENGGEN 701 are not permitted to enrol in ENGGEN 705 and vice versa.
What is Mechatronics Engineering?

Mechatronics engineers integrate electronic devices with mechanical design and information
technology. They design or select sensors and actuators, develop control algorithms and use or
develop advanced functional materials for the design of mechatronic products such as chassis
stabilising systems, anti-lock brakes, engine control units, disk drives, cameras, service and surgical
robots and medical devices.
Mechatronics engineers are familiar with the concurrent rather than sequential design process.
They work in and coordinate teams of different engineering disciplines. Very often mechatronics
engineers are generalists rather than specialists.
Studying Mechatronics Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has offered this BE(Hons) degree specialisation in
Mechatronics Engineering since 2002. Six of eight courses in Part II and four of eight in Part III in
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering are identical. A stronger emphasis on software design
and electronics courses (such as Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design and Real Time
Software Design) is placed in Part III. This results in Mechatronics Engineering graduates having a
broad base in mechanical engineering with additional knowledge and skills in electronics and
computer systems related areas.
Core mechatronics subjects include software design, sensors and actuators, signal processing,
analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller systems, systems modelling, digital control and
industrial automation. A particular feature of the degree programme is the strong emphasis placed
on design and project work, in which students acquire the ability to apply their knowledge to the
development of new products and develop skills in teamwork and communication.

Mechatronics Engineering has become an internationally recognised discipline with degree
programmes offered in Japan, the United States of America, Europe and Australia. There are many
opportunities for mechatronics graduates.
The degree programme is fully in line with the desire for a high-tech, knowledge-based economy.
A recent survey of our mechatronics graduates and companies employing our graduates indicated
strong support for the degree. Mechatronics engineers are employed in a wide range of jobs in
design, improvement, implementation and maintenance of high-tech products, services and
processes in mechanical, electronic and computer-related businesses.
With the multi-disciplinary nature of Mechatronics Engineering it is anticipated that mechatronics
engineers will have excellent opportunities and progress quickly to jobs with greater responsibilities.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88203
www.mech.auckland.ac.nz
Courses outlined in the following pages for Parts II, III and IV for the Software Engineering
Part II
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGSCI 213
Mathematical
Modelling 2SE
15
SOFTENG 206
Design I
15
COMPSYS 201
Fundamentals of
15
SOFTENG 211
Theory
15
SOFTENG 250
Introduction to Data
Structures and
Algorithms
15
SOFTENG 254
Quality Assurance
15
SOFTENG 251
Object Oriented
Software Construction
15
ENGGEN 204
Managing Design and

Communication
15
Part III
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGGEN 303
Managing Projects &

Innovation
15
SOFTENG 306
Design II
15
SOFTENG 350
Human Computer
Interaction
15
SOFTENG 325
15
SOFTENG 351
Fundamentals of
Database Systems
15
SOFTENG 370
Operating Systems
15

COMPSCI 373
Computer Graphics
and Image Processing
15
COMPSCI 367
Artificial Intelligence
15
COMPSYS 305
Digital Systems
Design 1
15
COMPSYS 303
Microcomputers and
Embedded Systems
15
SOFTENG 364
Computer Networks
15
COMPSYS 304
Computer Architecture 1
15
Other courses approved by the Head of Department.
Part IV
Semester One
Semester Two
SOFTENG 700 A & B Research Project 30 points

SOFTENG 750
Software Development
Methodologies
15 ENGGEN 403
Managing a Business
15

COMPSYS 707
Advanced Microcomputer
Architecture
15 COMPSYS 705 Formal Methods for

Engineers
15
COMPSYS 723
Embedded Systems Design 15 SOFTENG 702 Advanced Human

Computer Interaction
15
COMPSYS 726
Robotics & Intelligent

Systems
15 SOFTENG 710 Studies in Software

Engineering 1
15
ENGSCI 760
Algorithms for
Optimisation
15 SOFTENG 752 Formal Specifications

and Design
15
SOFTENG 701
Advanced Software
Engineering Development
Methods
15 SOFTENG 761 Agile and Lean Software 15

Development
SOFTENG 751
High Performance
Computing
15
Up to 30 points from other courses approved by the Head of Department.

ENGGEN 499 Practical Work Report 0 points to be completed before and during Part IV
What is Software Engineering?

Cant find time to pay that credit card bill? Thanks to the work of software engineers who instruct
computers to perform functions like online bill-paying, it doesnt matter where in the world you are,
as long as you have access to the internet, paying those bills is now a breeze. Ever wondered how
your mobile phone works, how text messages, photos and videos are sent between phones or how
you can access your email using your mobile phone? Software engineers are the people who design
and maintain the software behind this functionality and guarantee that it works. Software
engineers combine their expertise in computer science, engineering and maths to design, develop
and test software for various uses. As a student of Software Engineering, you will learn a variety of
programming languages, how to design, analyse and maintain high-quality software and how to
communicate and work with others.
Studying Software Engineering

The aim of the specialisation is to produce software engineers who have general engineering
literacy based on a common Part I engineering programme in the first year of the degree.
Extending from this base, these software engineers will have strong programming and software
development skills, and a sound knowledge of operating systems, computer organisation and
architecture, data communications and algorithm design and analysis. They will add skills in
mathematics, project management and professional ethics. Parts II and III of the specialisation will
build the students skills in programming, software construction, design, operating systems,
computer networks, computer systems, algorithm design and analysis and professional issues.
This is the core material on which Software Engineering is built and it encompasses the theory,
technology, practice and application of software in computer-based engineering systems.
The curriculum integrates technical requirements with more general education to prepare students
for a choice of options at Part IV leading on to a professional career or further study.
The specialisation includes a background theory of software and computing with significant
emphasis on aspects of design including topics such as reliability, documentation and fault
tolerance. It covers computer architecture, software architecture, system performance and quality
assurance, computer tools and components, and computer-human interaction. It also includes
appropriate supporting areas such as oral, written and listening communication skills, the ability to
work in teams, and mathematics focussed primarily on discrete mathematics, probability and
statistics. The skills taught to the students are developed with design projects and with project
based teaching.
Part IV of the specialisation will be dominated by a realistically large software engineering project
which all students must do and from which we expect considerable industry interest and support.
These projects must necessarily be multi-person or group projects to reflect the actual practice of
software engineering, where large complex problems are the norm. Part IV also includes legal and
management issues as part of the ENGGEN 403 and SOFTENG 750 courses.

Software engineers dont just write programs. They meet clients, discuss the clients needs and
design solutions. Software engineers work in many application areas, such as banking, health
informatics, architecture, medicine, telecommunication and global positioning systems.
Opportunities for software engineers are available both within and outside New Zealand. There are
exciting opportunities in large multinational companies, government departments, consultancies
and start-up companies.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88158
Scholarships and prizes

The Faculty of Engineering has a wealth of scholarships available to undergraduate students.
More than 40 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 have been set up through donations by
individuals, societies, businesses and industry. The Faculty of Engineering also offers Kick Start
scholarships specifically for school-leavers applying to BE(Hons) Part I.
Scholarships include:

Auckland University Engineers Association Scholarship

AUEA Ardmore Fund Undergraduate Scholarships
Beca Part II Engineering Scholarships
Beca Part IV Engineering Scholarships
Beca & Rotary Club of Auckland Scholarship
Bill Miller Engineering Scholarships
Cecil Segedin Undergraduate Scholarship in Engineering Science
Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering
Douglas Goodfellow Scholarship in Engineering
DowAgro Sciences Bursary in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Electricity Engineers Association Scholarship
Energy Education Trust Undergraduate and Honours Scholarship
Evan Gibb Hudson Scholarship in Engineering
Fraser Thomas Scholarship
GHD Achievement Scholarship
HEB Construction Scholarship
Hei Rere Mai Scholarships
Hiway Stabilizers Undergraduate Scholarship in Pavement Engineering
Ian Diamond Memorial Scholarship
Kordia Ltd Scholarship in Communications Engineering
Mervin Walter Stoddart Scholarship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Milmeq Scholarship
Murray Scholarship in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Murray Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering
New Zealand Steel Engineering Scholarship
Pacific Aluminium Scholarship in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Pacific Aluminium Undergraduate Bursaries in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Peter North URS New Zealand Scholarship
Rakon Engineering Scholarship
Resolve Group Engineering Scholarship
RILEY Geotechnical/Water Resource Scholarship
Robert Horton Engineering Scholarship
SKM Civil Engineering Scholarship
SKM Scholarship
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Scholarship
Stephen Coleman Memorial Scholarship
TDG Scholarship
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Fulton Hogan Scholarship

Todd Mataga AUEA Award
Tonkin & Taylor Scholarship
Tukana Scholarships for Mori and Pacific Students
University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships
Kick Start scholarships

The Faculty of Engineering will offer up to 26 Kick Start scholarships for 2014 for first year BE(Hons)
students. These scholarships are a one-year award of $2,000 aimed at assisting students with set
up costs for their first year at the University of Auckland. The scholarships are only open to New
Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
There are four types of Kick Start scholarships:
Kick Start Merit scholarships

There are up to eight Kick Start Merit scholarships awarded annually. These scholarships are awarded
to all-round applicants who demonstrate excellence in their academic results and personal
achievements.
Edward Connelly Kick Start scholarships

There are up to four Edward Connelly Kick Start scholarships awarded annually. Two are awarded
to outstanding all-round Kick Start scholarship applicants. Two are awarded at the Dean of
Engineerings discretion and based on academic merit and all-round ability.
Kick Start Affirmative Action scholarships

Four Kick Start Affirmative Action scholarships are awarded annually to Mori or Pacific students,
based on the applicants academic merit, personality and drive to make a difference. Applicants
may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Kick Start City of Sails scholarships

Ten Kick Start City of Sails scholarships are awarded annually to applicants who live beyond the
Auckland metropolitan area (the definition for the Auckland metropolitan area is that your normal
permanent home address is in New Zealand either north of Orewa or south of Drury). The awards
are made based on an applicants academic results and personal achievements.
The closing date for all 2014 Kick Start scholarships is 6 January 2014.
To find out more about the engineering undergraduate scholarships and awards visit
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships
For advice and help contact the Communications and Marketing Coordinator:
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85347
or
The Scholarships Office

Location: Room 012 (Ground Floor), the ClockTower Building, 22 Princes Street, Auckland
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87494
www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships
Services and resources

Advice, advocacy and support
The Faculty of Engineering has a tradition of relaxed staff-student communication.
Where problems or matters arise affecting your study, you should feel confident of raising the
matter with the relevant lecturer, Course Organiser or Course Coordinator.
Each department also assigns a member of permanent academic staff to the role of Course
Adviser and/or the Deputy Head of Department (Academic), to whom you may also bring any
matters concerning you. If matters are not dealt with to your satisfaction, these may then be
referred to your Head of Department.
For matters of a more general nature, or if ever there is an occasion when you wish to dispute how
a matter has been handled by a department, you may bring these to the attention of the Associate
Dean Undergraduate.
Each department will have its own Staff-Student Consultative Committee, with student class
representatives for each course. These department committees feed into a larger faculty Staff-Student
Consultative Committee comprising student representatives for each department, AUES, WEN and
other student groups, as well as members of staff. The committee provides a formal liaison between
the students (as a body) and the faculty. Common issues affecting a number of students should be
raised at the departmental Staff-Student Consultation Committees in the first instance.
Students may also find it valuable to talk with staff with special responsibilities. They include:
Associate Dean Undergraduate

Michael Hodgson
Location: Room 401.803
Phone: +64 9 923 8218
Women in Engineering Equity Adviser

Robyn Macleod
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88606
Website: www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/wie
The University of Auckland aims to improve the participation, retention and success rates of women
where they are under-represented in Engineering. To help achieve this, the faculty has a Women in
Engineering Equity Adviser who provides advice and support, both academic and personal, for all
women students in the Faculty of Engineering. She facilitates support networks for women students
on campus and provides prospective women students, parents and educators with advice and
encouragement on engineering courses at the University of Auckland.
Kaiarahi Mori and Tukana Engineering Team

Kaiarahi Mori
Dennis Matene
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 83251
Tukana Administrator and Tutorial Coordinator
Nicola Harrison
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84291
Administrator email: [email protected]
Tutorial Coordinator email: [email protected]
Tukana Programs Manager
Steve Roberts
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84538
The faculty offers pastoral and academic support staff for Mori and Pacific students through the
Tukana Engineering team, in the form of:
A formal Tukana Tutorial Programme
A formal Tukana Mentoring Programme
Pre-exam study wnanga
Whanau support through SPIES
Orientation activities
Scholarship information and advice
Job-seeking support
For more information contact:
Engineering Employment Manager

Kevin Healey
Location: Room 402.410, Level 4, 20 Symonds Street
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89521
The Faculty of Engineering has an Engineering Employment Manager to promote practical work
experience and graduate employment opportunities, by facilitating employer networking and
recruitment events (both on and off campus) throughout the year and providing communication
channels for engineering companies to advertise their vacancies. The Engineering Employment
Manager will also monitor providers of practical work experience to ensure work placements meet
the Universitys requirements.
The Engineering Employment Manager can also provide help and advice on all aspects of student
practical work experience and graduate applications. A number of CV and interview workshops will
also be held during both semesters.
For more information visit www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz select Current students,
Undergraduate Students Academic Information and then Practical Work.
Faculty Staff-Student Consultative Committee

The Faculty Staff-Student Consultative Committee (SSCC) is comprised of two student
representatives nominated from each individual departments SSCC, and one representative each
from major student groups including SPIES, WEN, AUES, HKESA and the Engineering Postgraduate
Society (EPS). AUES organises elections of a first year representative towards the end of Semester
one, on behalf of the SSCC. Administrative staff representing at least IT, faculty operations and
management and undergraduate academics are also part of the Faculty SSCC.
The Faculty SSCC addresses faculty-wide issues affecting student academic life, resources and
services (eg, faculty-wide courses, IT, health and safety, library and shared spaces). The Chair of
the Faculty SSCC serves as a liaison between the students and the faculty. Student representatives
table items brought up through department SSCCs, or their other respective groups. Likewise,
faculty committees may bring issues to the attention of students through the SSCC, such as
timetabling, changes in academic policies, IT services, teaching and learning, or soliciting
feedback on other faculty-wide issues.
Two meetings are usually held per semester, but urgent issues may be brought to the attention of
the Chair at any time. Minutes of the SSCC meetings are made available to all faculty staff.
Individual students are encouraged to talk to their class representatives to bring matters to the
attention of the SSCC.
University Counselling Service

The University Counselling Service, located in the Kate Edger Information Commons, is free and
confidential for any member of the University community. Anyone using the service (and this includes
intending students) may discuss without fear of judgment or criticism, or pressure to adopt any
particular course of action, any issue of a personal, social, or academic nature. The aim of the service is
to enable people to relate more satisfactorily with other people in their immediate environment. For this
purpose, personal counselling is provided, as well as a variety of group activities.
Harassment
In the large and complex society of the University it is possible that students may encounter
problems with the behaviour of staff or fellow students. If this behaviour is unwanted, unacceptable
or offensive it may be harassment. University policy is that harassment on any grounds including
but not restricted to sexual, racial, religious and academic is totally unacceptable. For informal
and confidential assistance in dealing with harassment problems, students may approach any
member of the Resolve Network (a list of their names can be found on posters displayed around
campus) or the University Proctor, in Room G40, Old Choral Hall.
Disputes procedures
The University Proctor, in addition to monitoring the Universitys anti-harassment procedures,
provides a dispute resolution service, for both staff disputes and staff/student disputes.
AUSA Advocacy Service

AUSA Advocacy provides free, confidential and quality advice to students who encounter problems
both within and outside the university setting.
The issues AUSA Advocacy can help with include, but are not limited to:

Undergraduate and postgraduate academic grievances
Enrolment issues
Coursework, exams (compassionate consideration etc) and assessments;
Employment disputes
Financial issues including problems with StudyLink and Work and Income;
Allegations of plagiarism and misconduct (including providing a support person to attend

disciplinary meetings)
Tenancy agreements or other renting issues
Harassment and bullying
Phone: 09 309 0789 ext 87299
Location: Old Choral Hall, rooms G08, G09, G15 (Alfred Street entrance)
www.ausa.org.nz/support/advocacy-services
Academic Support Services

Part I Assistance Centre
The faculty employs current, high-achieving Part II and III students to provide academic assistance
to Part I students, covering all Part I courses during Semester One and Two.
The Part I Assistance Mentors receive formal training from the Universitys Centre for Learning and
Research in Higher Education (CLeaR) and maintain close contact throughout the Semester with the
Course Coordinators for all Part I courses.
The Part I Assistance Mentors are located in the John Leech Study Area from 12-4pm, Monday to
Thursday and 12-3pm Friday, every teaching week during Semester One and Two. The service is
also provided at ORorke and University Halls for Engineering students living in those residences.
Engineering Library
The Engineering Library is the largest university engineering library in New Zealand. It was upgraded
and expanded in 2005 and include a computer training room, group study rooms, an audio-visual
room and creativity centre. Four subject librarians are always available to help students.
The collection
Books are shelved by call number using the Library of Congress classification system. A guide is
available at the information desk. Printed serials are arranged alphabetically by the title of the
serial. Many books and most serials are now available electronically from home, office or computer
laboratory. Non-book material such as CDRoms, DVDs, videos, films, fiche and computer disks may
also be borrowed.
Short loan collection
Various prescribed and recommended textbooks are kept behind the desk and may be used for two
hours at a time. They may be issued two hours before the library closes for overnight loan but must
be returned on time or a fine will be charged.
Catalogues
The online catalogue provides access to materials held by all University of Auckland libraries.
Lending service
Most books may be borrowed on presentation of a University ID card for a month at a time.
Journals may be borrowed for three days by staff and postgraduate students. Material which is
recalled must be returned within the new date specified or a fine will be charged as is also the case
with overdue books and journals. Patrons may self-renew items they have borrowed.
Recalls
Material which is on loan may be recalled for another reader. Patrons may place their own recalls
in the catalogue.
Interlibrary loans
Items not held in the University of Auckland Library system may be obtained from another library
and in the majority of cases there is no charge, via the Library homepage.
Electronic databases
Many electronic databases which index journal articles are now available to University staff and
students for engineering research through the library homepage at www.library.auckland.ac.nz.
Please ask at the front desk for further information on tutorials and classes.
Location: Block 402, Level 4, Faculty of Engineering Building, 20 Symonds Street
Lending desk phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87368
General enquiries phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88130
Fax: +64 9 373 7044 (ext 84044)
Student Learning (T te konga)

T te konga caters for the learning needs of all students. Facilitating successful transitions to
university, and to postgraduate studies and research. Through research-informed teaching and a
commitment to equity they enhance academic capabilities and potential, and foster autonomous
learning. Areas of academic skill development taught through workshops and (as appropriate)
individual tutoring by experienced academic staff include:

Learning skills: note-taking, reading, learning styles.
Writing skills: analysing questions, planning and structuring essays, summarising and
paraphrasing, referencing, strategies for revising and editing.
Thinking skills: critical thinking, constructing arguments.
Self-management skills: time and workload management, motivation, academic assertiveness.
Test and exam-taking skills: preparing for multi-choice and short-answer questions, preparing
for exam essays, strategies for the exam room.
English as an Additional Language: sentence structure, paragraph writing, academic style.
Using computers: Powerpoint, SPSS (PASW), nVivo, thesis layout and formatting.
Fundamental maths and statistics.
Mori and Pacific students: hui and wnanga for academic writing and exam preparation.
Learning disabilities: assessment, instruction and study strategies.
Masters and doctoral students: thesis-writing and other postgraduate research skills.
Student Learning (T te konga)

Level 3, Kate Edger Information Commons
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88850
www.slc.auckland.ac.nz
Student Services Stall

All departments have different methods of collecting and returning assignments. Lecturers will advise
students of their course requirements at the beginning of the semester. Some departments use the
Student Services Stall on Level 3 to both collect and return assignments and departmental material.
Students need to produce their ID cards before they collect assignments. Those assignments which are
not collected within two weeks are returned to the relevant department office.
Engineering student associations/clubs

Auckland University Engineering Society (AUES)
AUES is an independent student body representing engineering students in the Faculty of
Engineering at the University of Auckland. The society also provides an important link between
engineering students and our professional body, the Institution of Professional Engineers New
Zealand (IPENZ).
AUES organises many activities and events with the aim of promoting social interaction and
opportunities of professional development for students. Major events include the first year
Orientation Day, annual Engineering Ball, Fourth Year Graduation Dinner and a careers evening.
AUES is also involved with organising many of the engineering interfaculty sports teams including,
netball, rugby, soccer, basketball, 20/20 cricket, and highly encourages its members to take part.
AUES is run by a committee of engineering students elected annually by our students.
Upcoming events are listed on the AUES notice board on Level 3, sent via email to members and
information is also distributed by your year representatives. Join our Facebook group to receive
invites to events, services, the latest updates and meet other members.
Location: Level 3, next to Student Services, Faculty of Engineering Building
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84424
www.aues.auckland.ac.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/auessociety
Auckland University Robotics Association (AURA)

AURA is a student-run club that seeks to foster robotics at the University of Auckland. We compete in a
number of robotics competitions including the VEX Robotics College Division, the National Instruments
AutonomousRobotics Competition in Australia and the RoboNZ competition here in Auckland. We also
mentor a number of high school robotics teams and volunteer at local competitions in the VEX Robotics
Competition, FIRST Lego League and FIRST Tech Challenge. Community involvement, building public
relations, and educating the public on robotics are also some of our goals. We also help create
opportunities for undergraduate research in robotics with opportunities for all skill levels, from hobby
projects to funded research opportunities. Finally, were also a social organisation, with members from
a wide variety of faculties and departments at all levels of study.
www.aura.org.nz
Auckland University Students Association (AUSA)

AUSA is a voluntary organisation that caters to members and the wider University community. It is
free to join. AUSA provides a range of services including cafeterias, a bookshop, function venues
over 100 student clubs, 1400 lockers for hire, Parentspace, Womenspace, 95bFM, a wide range of
events, Thursday Market Days; and Craccum, the Universitys student magazine.
AUSA also offers the AUSA Advocacy Service (p.62), which provides full support and training for
student representatives and offers an advocacy service dedicated to solving student issues.
For more information visit:

City Campus: AUSA House, 4 Alfred Street (opposite the General Library)
www.ausa.org.nz
Tmaki Innovation Campus
Student Resource Centre, Room 710
Architects and Civil Engineers (ACE)

ACE is a student run organisation that brings Civil Engineering and Architecture students together
and equips them with knowledge so they are better prepared to work together in the industry. From
seminars to site visits, we facilitate events which offer valuable insight on the industry and provide
opportunities to network with professionals. On top of this we run development programmes and
projects for participants to further understand this multi-disciplinary industry and to have real
teamwork and practical experience. We are also a social organisation that allows members from all
levels of both specialisations to get together in regular meetings and have fun at social events.
www.aceuoa.org.nz
Engineers Without Borders

Engineers without Borders is a group of professional and student engineers throughout New
Zealand who use their technical skills and expertise to assist developing communities in improving
their quality of life. Our mission is to empower those in need through the provision of engineering
assistance. The Auckland Students Chapter offers students a chance to work alongside community
partners on projects to enhance their quality of life. We also run regular speakers evenings and
other events to educate and inspire students, along with a series of design challenges and an
annual conference.
www.ewb.org.nz
Engineering Revue
The Engineering Revue is a comedic show compiled of sketches, songs and dances that is staged
every year by the Engineering faculty. All aspects of the revue are undertaken solely by students,
whilst still being performed and executed with a high degree of professionalism.
Participating in the revue is a great way to gain skills and experiences that will be beneficial both at
university and in the future. Performing in the revue helps improve confidence and speaking skills,
while backstage and leadership roles enable organisation and leadership skill development all of
which are skills that are sought after by engineering firms.
Above all, the Engineering Revue is an extremely fun and rewarding experience. It gives students
the opportunity to try something new, step out of their comfort zone, and most importantly make
friends and connections that could last a lifetime.
Facebook www.facebook.com/EngineeringRevue
The University of Auckland SAE Team Inc

The University of Auckland Formula SAE (FSAE) Team is a group of 30 students, from the Faculty of
Engineering and Business School, who set out each year to build a formula-style race car. The team
has competed in the FSAE-Australasian competition since 2004; and in 2011 they achieved their best
finish of 4th overall, against 30 of the best universities from Australia, Japan and India.
The Formula SAE competition aims to take students out of the classroom and teaches them to apply
textbook theories to real work experiences within a motorsport context. It encompasses all aspects
of the automotive industry including research, design, manufacturing, testing, developing,
marketing, management, and finances.
Being a part of the University of Auckland Formula SAE Team is a life changing experience for many
students, with the lessons they learn proving to be invaluable as they enter the workforce. The
successes of our alumni are evident as many of them now work in Formula 1, IndyCar and Le Mans.
If you are interested in joining the team, keep a look out during the beginning of Semester One for
our recruitment programme.
www.fsae.co.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UoAfsae
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE (read I triple E) is the worlds largest technical association, with more than 400,000 members
in over 160 countries. The University of Auckland IEEE Student Branch (UoAIEEESB) is the
professional home for students from a wide variety of disciplines such as the Electrical and
Computer Engineering (ECE) Department, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and more.
Annually, we organise events such as field trips and seminars to provide students with intangible
skills and knowledge not taught in University courses. One of our flagship events is the Practice
Interviews, where more than a dozen industry representatives from companies such as Vector and
Orion Health provide mock interviews as if for real employment.
Not to forget how to have fun, the Branch also organises social events such as the Quiz Night and
the Soccer Tournament, where the competitive nature brings the best out in students.
In addition, as IEEE is the largest organiser for conferences in the world, postgraduates can obtain
discounts on the registration fees for said conferences. Discounts can range from 20% to 60%.
ieeesb.auckland.ac.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UOAIEEESB
Hong Kong Engineering Students Association (HKESA)

The Hong Kong Engineering Students Association (HKSEA) is a non-profit incorporate student club
on campus, with the aim of providing a network and social platform for students to enjoy university
life in an interesting way. HKESA was initially started in 1997 as a small engineering club by several
Hong Kong students, now our club exceeds 600 members with students of all ethnicities and
faculties of study.
The association is an incorporated society and a member of the Staff-Student Consultative
Committee, a brother society of the Auckland University Engineering Society (AUES), and has close
relationships with Asian Students in Auckland (ASIA), the Institute of Professional Engineers New
Zealand (IPENZ), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), the Hong Kong Festival (New
Zealand) and Education Office of Consulate-General of the PR China in Auckland.
HKSEA organises DEJA Vu and the Foam Party, two of the biggest Asian parties in town, and has
numerous other events throughout the year, like the Welcome barbeque at the beginning of Semester
One, Speed Dating, HKESA Ball and many more. Each has the aim of helping new members to know
the club, Hong Kong culture and make friends. As a member you will receive HKESA Facebook and TXT
event notifications and up to 30% discount in over 50 stores Auckland-wide.
For more details on how to become a HKESA member, upcoming events and activities visit
www.hkesa.org.nz or search Facebook for HKESA. The HKESA stall is located outside IC2, Kate
Edger Information Commons , during Orientation Week and semester.
South Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students (SPIES)

SPIES is the support group for Mori and Pacific students at Engineering. Run by a student
executive, SPIES provides academic, social, cultural and sporting activities for fellow students. SPIES
has a study and recreation space in the Engineering faculty. SPIES holds annual retreats for its
membership and is fully involved in the mentoring and tutoring of the MAPTES programme.
SPIES Study Room
Location: Room 403.518, Level 5, Faculty of Engineering Building
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86099
Women in Engineering Network (WEN)

WEN (Women in Engineering Network) is a forum for female students in the Faculty of Engineering
to meet informally, support each other and make friends.
WEN members have gone snowboarding together, helped out at Enginuity Day (the annual open
day for high school girls) and Engineer Her Future Evenings, arranged cocktail evenings and eaten
lots of pizza. The annual Breast Cancer appeal day at Engineering is run by WEN with balloons,
wings and pink delectables. Members have also arranged study groups to help Part I students
decide on specialisations, run tutorial groups in sticky subjects and helped publicise the fact in
schools that yes engineering is for girls.
General computing facilities

The faculty provides excellent facilities for the general computing needs of all students enrolled in
engineering courses. This is in addition to departmental-based facilities catering for postgraduates and
research purposes and in some departments, also for undergraduates from Part II and above. There
are six general computing labs in the main Engineering building, four of which are teaching labs
(401.307, 401.311, 401.312 and 403.409) and two are student drop-in work areas (401.301 and
401.306). Computers in the teaching labs are available for student use when classes are not running.
Altogether, these labs have 155 computers, two multi-function print/copy scan devices, one colour
and two black-and-white printers available for general student use. Please familiarise yourself with
the rules and regulations governing the use of IT equipment as set out in the Rules and Regulations
section of this handbook. In particular note that the Universitys computing facilities are provided
exclusively for educational and study purposes.
Computer Labs
Labs 401.301, 401.306, 401.307, 401.311 and 401.312 are located on Level 3 in building 401. Lab
403.409 is located on Level 4 in building 403. In addition there are further labs provided in all the
main department areas of the faculty, providing extra resource space for students and staff in the
various disciplines.
Please note that we have a limited number of power sockets in the labs, and would ask that people
do not unplug any devices in order to plug in personal devices as this causes considerable
disruption to people coming in after you and finding things not working.
Opening hours

Student work areas are open 8am-7pm Monday to Friday during semesters except public
holidays, 8am-5pm at other times.
Teaching labs are open 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Swipe card access is required after hours for all lab areas.
Teaching labs are unavailable for general student use when classes are scheduled.
Computers and software

Our lab workstations dual-boot into either a Windows7 or a Linux desktop environment.
All students have access to a large number of faculty specific applications, under both Windows
and Linux systems. In addition, departmental-specific applications may be made available to
students studying in those departments.
For further information, check in the Computer facilities section on the IT essentials web-page.
Internet
The labs enable students to access the internet, email and the online library resources along with
printing, photocopying and scanning. All students have free access to the internet via NetLogin. The
Undergraduate Plan provides unlimited high-speed access to all University websites and online library
resources. It also provides high-speed access to all non-University websites, with a 10GB monthly data
allowance. Since this service is centrally administered, additional help can be obtained from the
Electronic Campus Helpdesk in the Kate Edgar Information Commons.
There is broad wireless coverage in the main faculty building providing network connectivity for laptop
users. These areas include the main lecture theatres, the Atrium and cafe, the Leech study area and
the Engineering library.
For further information, check in the Internet section on the IT essentials web-page.
Network logins
Each student will have a University-wide NetLogin account. The login name is your Unique Personal
Identity (UPI). Your NetLogin account will enable you to access the University libraries databases,
printing, photocopying, scanning and free internet access.
All students enrolled in an Engineering paper will be able to login to Engineering computers using
their University credentials. A limited amount of network disk space will be allocated to each user.
This is referred to as H drive (or Home Directory) and is for the storage of coursework related
material and users software configuration files. This space is backed up and separate for each
user. IT recommends the use of this space for documents rather than USB flash-memory storage
devices. USB devices are not reliable and are known for failing at critical times. They are therefore
recommended for file portability, with network drives used as your primary storage media.
It is strongly recommended that students make a back-up of their network home drive at the end of
the second semester of each year.
If you do not know or have forgotten your password, you will have to bring your ID card to the
Information Commons Helpdesk to get it reset, unless you are able to reset it on-line.
For more information on password management, visit the password reset page on the intranet:
www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/password-reset
Do not share your account or divulge your password to anyone. You are responsible for any costs
incurred through the use of your account, no matter how these costs may arise.
Printing, copying and scanning

Printing is provided through the Universitys Copy and Print Service (CAPS). Students enrolled in
Engineering courses will be given CAPS credit which can be used to either photocopy or print on
any CAPS printers located within the faculty, University libraries or Information Commons.
Additional credit can be purchased from the Information Commons Helpdesk or from terminals in
the library. Scanning on multifunction devices is free, athough the system will only allow access if
you have a positive CAPS balance. More information is available online from the University website,
Current Students, Student IT Essentials or refer to www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/it.
University IT Policy
To use any University IT equipment you must comply with the University IT Policy, details of which
can be found at www.auckland.ac.nz/security/MP3Advisory.htm
A breach of this policy exposes both yourself and the University to a serious risk of legal action by
rights owners for copyright infringement. Additionally, it presents a serious IT/IP security threat to
both the University and yourself. Those involved may face disciplinary action for the inappropriate
use of University computer resources in breach of our statutory obligations and our policies. In
particular, please ensure you are aware of the ICT Statute, Policies and Standards which are
referred to on the previously mentioned website.
More Information
For more IT information, please refer to www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/it-essentials
Information is also available online from the faculty website >>Current Students>> Student IT
essentials.
IT Queries and help

Any queries or requests for help should be directed through our AskIT incident and change request
system. Calls can be logged by clicking on the purple AskIT button on every desktop in the faculty
as well as from the quick links on the faculty and department websites.
Alternatively students may approach computer lab staff who are based in either the general or
departmental labs.
General communication with students

Staff-student and student-student written communication is done by using email and notice boards.
Email
Each student is allocated a University email address. Students are expected to check their
University email account frequently to pick up messages, or redirect their University email to
another account.
Notice boards
There are notice boards on level 3 of the Faculty of Engineering building for Engineering students of
each part/year. There is also a notice board to announce job vacancies. These notice boards are
normally used to communicate with you on matters arising from the routine administration of the
faculty and you must check them regularly for notices and messages that affect you personally.
The other notice boards on level 3 are for AUES (Auckland University Engineering Society), WEN
(Women in Engineering), SPIES (South Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students), HKESA (Hong Kong
Engineering Students Association), EWB (Engineers Without Borders) and EPICS (Engineering
Projects In Community Service). Each department also has a notice board near the departmental
office and there are others in various places around the faculty. These are to display such things as
results of tests, worked solutions to problems, job opportunities and information about
postgraduate study.
Facebook
The faculty has a Facebook page where it posts general information about whats going on within
the faculty. Keep informed at www.facebook.com/uoaengineering.
Access cards
All engineering students are allowed to enter the Engineering building between 7am and midnight
seven days a week. Access to the labs is based on the specialisation and the year of study of the
student.
General access is as follows:

The main doors to the building will be open and operational from 7.30am-6.30pm.
You will need your access card to enter/exit the building between 7-7.30am and 6.30pmmidnight. During these times, you may only enter/exit the building via door 401.2.00C1 (Level
2 leading from the staff carpark) and door 401.3.00L1/1 (Level 3 leading in from the subway).
Security officers will check the premises at 11.45pm every night to remind students they have
to vacate the building by midnight.
Access cards will not open any internal or external doors after midnight.
These hours also apply to all study areas and computer labs.
An access card can be purchased at the Engineering Student Centre for $6. This is a one-off
payment and not a deposit. There will be no refunds at any time. Thereafter, the online application
form on the Engineering website under quick links needs to be completed in order to activate the
card. Once the application is submitted, it may take up to two weeks before the card is activated.
This card is not transferable under any circumstances. The card can be used until the completion of
studies. However, it needs to be renewed at the beginning of every year with your new details.
Applications for renewal can be done online following the same process as above.
In case of loss/theft please report it to the Security Office on extension 85000. A replacement card
can be purchased at a cost of $25, once the loss is reported.
Please note the passenger lifts will be operational for students from:

7.30am-5.30pm for all levels in the Engineering Building from Monday to Friday.
7-7.30am and then from 5.30pm to midnight between levels 3 and 4 only from Monday to Friday.
7am to midnight between levels 3 and 4 on Saturdays, Sundays, statutory holidays and
University holidays.
ID cards
The ID Card Centre is located in the ClockTower Student Information Centre, 22 Princes Street, for
new and replacement cards. Unisafe and other staff may call for identification of any person within
a University building at any time. Unisafe staff are specifically authorised to request any student to
produce an identity card. A person unable to produce satisfactory identification may be required to
leave the University building.
Laboratories
Final-year project students may use only those laboratories in which they have been given specific
authority to work by their supervisor. No other student may use the laboratories except in the
course of carrying out any undergraduate laboratory programme for which the student is enrolled.
Chemical and Materials Engineering students will be required to wear a protective laboratory
coat, (boiler suit/overall or similar protective clothing are also acceptable), for all their laboratory
classes.
As there are safety hazards in the laboratories and also because the laboratories contain a great
deal of valuable equipment, rules for their use are necessary:
1. Laboratory work carried out when a person is alone in a room must be restricted to
operations with which the individual is familiar and are not hazardous. Hazardous
operations include (but are not confined to):
- Handling or mixing chemicals.
- Wiring up electrical equipment.
- Using machine tools other than battery powered ones.
- Using equipment designated by the technicians in charge of the laboratory as hazardous.
- Using welding or oxy-acetylene equipment.
2. On leaving the laboratories in which they have been working, students and staff are
responsible for ensuring that all equipment and services are in a safe condition. This
means, for example, turning off electricity, gas and water which they have used.
Second-hand textbooks
If you are interested in buying or selling second-hand books check the notice boards. There are
several outlets including the University Book Shop that sell second-hand textbooks.
Book scholarships
The AUSA and UBS text book grants are intended to assist AUSA members who have shown
significant on-going commitment to academic study, despite facing adverse personal circumstances
beyond their control.
Hardship grants
If you need help with food, accommodation, travel or medical costs you can apply for an AUSA
Hardship Financial Assistance Grant. The Welfare Officer also provides emergency food parcels for
students in need.
Parents space
There is a dedicated kitchen and study area for you to use, with or without your children, at AUSA
House, 4 Alfred Street. Resources available include; port-a-cot, high chair, change table, TV/stereo,
computer and printer, childrens toys and books, kitchen facilities, study spaces and lounge chairs.
Lockers
Lockers are available for use by students in the Faculty of Engineering Building. Please contact the
Auckland University Engineering Society (AUES) office on Level 3 (Room 402.306) for information on
hiring a locker.
Central Administrative Services

The ClockTower Building is the location for the Universitys central student administrative centres
(otherwise known as Academic Services) and academic services on the City Campus, such as:

The Admissions and Enrolment Office
Disability Services
Examinations Office
Graduation Office
Scholarships and Financial Support
Student Financials and Tuition Fees Office
The Student Information Centre
Student Records
University Careers Services
You can visit the Student Information Centre or Student Central if you have a general inquiry.
This is also the location of the ID Card Centre and Cashiers.
The ClockTower Building
Location: 22 Princes Street
Student Information Centre
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am6pm, Saturday 9am-12 noon
Location: Room 112, street level, the ClockTower Building, 22 Princes Street
Phone: 0800 61 62 63
Fax: 0800 61 62 64 or +64 9 367 7104
Student Central
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Location: Main Quad, 32 Princes Street
Phone: 0800 61 62 63
Fax: 0800 61 62 64 or +64 9 367 7104
The University Career Development and Employability

Service (CDE)
The CDE is here to assist you with career planning and job hunting throughout the course of your
study and also after you graduate (up to three years).
We provide information as well as friendly guidance and advice to help you to identify and achieve
your career and employment goals. Our website and careers library include a wide range of career
planning, occupational, labour market and company information, as well as computer-based tools.
Our careers library catalogue Career Search is on the web at
www.auckland.ac.nz/careersearch
We offer weekly group workshops on:

Skills for employment
Job search strategies and networking
CVs, cover letters and application forms
Performing well at interviews
Occasional workshops on starting your new job are also available.

We also provide individual appointments for career option discussions, proactive job search, CV
and cover letter checks, practice interviews, or other career-related matters.
You can register online at Auckland Careerhub: www.auckland.ac.nz/careerhub to view current
employment vacancies, internships, holiday work, graduate programmes and other opportunities.
This website also lists events such as the Engineering Careers Fair held every year and regular
updates of presentations by employers visiting campus - information which is also distributed by the
faculty. You should check this website regularly, as not all vacancies and events are notified by email.
Come and see us at the beginning of your study to make the best use of our services and resources.
The University Career Development and Employability Service

City Campus office:
Room 001 (Basement)
The ClockTower, 22 Princes Street
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88727
Tmaki Innovation Campus office:
Room 109, Student Centre.
For more information, including opening hours, visit: www.auckland.ac.nz/careers
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)

The Institution of Professional Engineers (IPENZ) is the professional body representing engineers in
New Zealand. All University of Auckland engineering students currently studying towards a
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree are invited to join IPENZ as a Student Member.
Membership entitles you to:

Network with engineers in industry
Regularly engage with the engineering profession through IPENZ Branch meetings and
special events
Enter the Ray Meyer Medal for Excellence in Student Design
Receive Student Direct the electronic newsletter for IPENZ Student Members
Access the Student Members Area of the IPENZ website
Learn about IPENZ.
IPENZ Student Membership is free while you are studying towards your first qualification in
engineering. To become a Student Member, visit the IPENZ website at www.ipenz.org.nz
Note: all requested details must be completed on the Student Membership application form to
enable your application to be processed.
You can apply for IPENZ Graduate Membership when you have completed your first qualification
in engineering. Post-graduate students may qualify to have their Graduate Membership
subscription rebated.
Auckland University Engineers Association (AUEA)

The AUEA was established in 1957 and registered in 1968 under the Incorporated Societies Act. Its
members comprise graduates, staff and friends of the Faculty of Engineering.
An Executive Committee is elected annually and administers the affairs of AUEA. There is currently
no membership subscription to join AUEA. A special grade of membership, Associate Member, has
been created for corporate members who wish to support the AUEA financially.
The Associations principal objectives are to:

Build a vibrant alumni organisation.
Promote a culture of philanthropy amongst alumni and the establishment of the AUEA
Charitable Trust for the benefit of the Engineering faculty.
Promote professional engineering as a career of first choice for school leavers.
Provide scholarships at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, through the AUEA.
AUEA Endowment Fund and the AUEA Charitable Trust

Assist with the preservation and enhancement of the facultys heritage and tradition.
To achieve these objectives the AUEA undertakes:

Communication of news to members via email and the Engineering Alumni News newsletter
containing news about AUEA, the faculty and academic developments. (The newsletter is
issued twice a year.)
Continual updating of the database of alumni contact details, which is maintained by the faculty.
The promotion of on-going giving through AUEA for support of the faculty and its students.
The convening of an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and publication of an Annual Report and
Financial Statement, which is tabled at the AGM.
Social events such as the AUEA Annual Alumni Dinner and the AUEA Annual Luncheon.
To assist with the delivery of these objectives a programme has been established, called the
Workplace Champions initiative, to build support amongst alumni and major employers.
The AUEA acknowledges the generous support it receives from the Dean of Engineering, Professor
Nic Smith, and faculty staff. The AUEA is working to increase the level of support it offers students
and the faculty. Therefore it continually seeks the active support of alumni.
See our website for more information: www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/auea.
Rules and regulations

Academic and professional misconduct
Faculty of Engineering policy on academic misconduct
1. What is cheating?
Cheating in the context of University coursework and examinations is to attempt to gain an unfair
advantage by violating the principle that lies behind all University work. The principle that we are
concerned with is of intellectual and scholarly integrity. To cheat is to be intellectually dishonest by
passing off as your own, work that has been done by someone else. It is also unjust in that it
devalues the grades and qualifications gained legitimately by other students. All students and staff
have a responsibility to prevent, discourage and report cheating.
Cheating comes in various forms, some of which are:
1.1 Copying from another student during a test or exam. This is cheating whether or not there
is collusion between the students involved. Collusion with another student who you wish to
copy from exposes both parties to penalties under the current University regulations.
1.2 Using or including the work of other students or scholars when preparing an assignment or
writing an examination and implying that it is all your own by not acknowledging where it
came from. This is called plagiarism. Even when you are not intending to cheat, it is clear
that submitting someone elses work or ideas is not evidence of your own grasp of the
material and cannot earn you marks. Your lecturer will discuss with you how to
appropriately acknowledge the work of others.
1.3 Copying from another students on-course work whether that copying be with, or without,
the knowledge of that student. This includes:
Copying all or part of someone elses assignment
Allowing someone else to copy all or part of your assignment
Having someone else do all or part of an assignment for you
Doing all or part of someone elses assignment for them.
1.4 Work submitted for credit in one course cannot be resubmitted for credit in another course.
1.5 Making up or fabricating data in research assignments, or in the writing up of laboratory
reports.
1.6 Impersonating someone else in an exam or test, or arranging such impersonation.
1.7 The use of forbidden material in a test or examination, whether printed or in electronic form.
Thus, the attempted use of a non-standard calculator in a restricted calculator examination
would be regarded as cheating, as would the equivalent in a restricted book examination.
2. Preventing cheating
Typically students cheat because they are having difficulty with the course content, the language of
the course, or both. Cheating and/or plagiarism can be a temptation when students are
experiencing difficulty with a heavy workload in the course. The University provides many services
to help students with academic and personal matters. Within the faculty, you should first seek help
from your lecturer or the Associate Dean Undergraduate. Part I students can seek help from the
Part I Assistance Centre. Women students can seek tutoring via the Women in Engineering Equity
Adviser, while Mori and Pacific students have academic mentoring and tutorial programmes via
the facultys Tukana Programme. Beyond the faculty, the University offers help at the Student
Learning Services: T te konga. The English Language Acquisition programme offers a range of
courses to assist students whose first language is not English.
3. Group or team work

On the whole, the University requires the work of individual students to be assessed. On the rare
occasions where the work of a group of students is assessed, group members need to make sure
that the workload is shared equally. Course organisers will determine procedures for dealing with
cases where the final piece of work reflects unequal participation and effort. Team work implies
that each individual makes a significant unique contribution to a project that is too large and
complex for an individual to complete.
4. Working and studying in groups

A number of students working through to the solution of what is intended to be an individuals
assignment does not constitute group work and is unacceptable. While there are some benefits in a
group of students discussing the method of solving a problem, it is important to appreciate that just
because one can see how a problem has been solved, does not mean that the student understands
the problem, or is capable of solving a similar problem alone.
5. Getting help versus cheating

There is a difference between getting help and cheating. The former is directed towards assisting
you to understand the material and the assignment questions so that you are in a better position to
create your own answers.
Cheating is viewed as a serious offence within the Faculty of Engineering and in the University as a
whole. Cheating is defined in the Examination Regulations (The Auckland University Calendar,
www.auckland.ac.nz/calendar) and penalties are administered by the Discipline Committee of
Senate. Penalties may include suspension or expulsion from the University. Cheating in on-course
work is usually dealt within the faculty or department. Given the seriousness of cheating all
investigations of alleged cheating should follow appropriate procedures including use of adequate
documentation and in accord with the principles of natural justice.
At the Faculty of Engineering the process is as follows:

6.1 Students suspected of cheating or other academic misconduct will be interviewed initially
by the Course Coordinator. (This meeting may also involve another member of academic
staff charged with overseeing misconduct processes within the department.) Students may
need to provide their work notes, research data or other documents to establish
ownership of their assignment.
6.2 Where cheating is established as being deliberate and non naive, the matter will be
referred to the students Head of Department with a recommendation on the penalty to be
imposed.
6.3 For minor offences, the Head of Department will confirm a penalty, based partly on the
recommendations of the Course Coordinator and partly on any evidence of prior
misconduct by the student, which may include the assignment being marked as zero or a
course being failed. The Head of Department will also forward the name of the student
and details of the case for record on the University Misconduct Register.
6.4 For matters considered to be of a more serious nature, the Head of Department may refer
the student to the Dean (or nominee) and any major offences are referred via the
Associate Dean Undergraduate to the Universitys Academic Services for investigation and
possible consideration by the Universitys Discipline Committee.
The University of Aucklands full guidelines on procedures and penalties for academic dishonesty
are detailed in the Universitys Guidelines: Conduct of Coursework available at
www.auckland.ac.nz/honesty
Calculators
There are specific regulations regarding the type of calculator you are permitted to use during tests
and exams.

Your calculator must comply with the general calculator requirements in the University of
Auckland Calendar.
No alphanumeric calculators - your calculator must not have the full alphabet on/available
from the keyboard.
No graphing ability
Your calculator must not have wireless/wired communication capability to another calculator
or computer.
Your department may have further requirement for calculator specifications.
A typical complying calculator is the Casio FX82 or equivalent.
If in doubt, check with your department course adviser well in advance of exams. If you bring a
suspect or non-complying calculator into a test or exam, it will be removed and held for checking.
Your name will be recorded in case further action is necessary.
Examinations
Students can access their examination timetable on Student Services Online. There are two
examination periods each year, June and October/November. After the examinations, results will be
available on Student Services Online before Christmas.
Conceded passes
Students who fail courses may be eligible for conceded passes. The following are the rules that will
be applied in awarding these passes:

You cannot apply for them; their award is governed by University regulations and confirmed
at the end of each year.
The award of the conceded pass allows you to complete a Part, or all courses enrolled for in
that year (Note: Withdraw, Did Not Complete and Did Not Sit constitute failures and
thus mean you are ineligible for a conceded pass).
A maximum of 20 points per Part or academic year can be conceded.
You must have a D+ grade in the failed course(s).
Your overall GPA (grade point average) including the failed courses for the year must be 2.5 or
greater (C = 2, C+ = 3).
Conceded passes apply only to courses taken towards Parts I, II and III of the Bachelors of
Engineering(Honours) degree.
In the case of conjoint degrees, failed courses for the other degree may not be conceded.
Illness or misfortune during examinations and tests

To be eligible to apply for aegrotat or compassionate consideration a student must:
1. Attempt the examination(s) if at all possible.
2. Suffer illness or other misfortune which affects examination preparation or performance;
3. See a medical practitioner on the day of the examination, or, if preparation is impaired, see
a GP within the fortnight before the examination.
Note: it is important to obtain a medical certificate giving full details of your condition.
For compassionate consideration, please see the counsellor at the University Health and
Counselling Service.
4. Complete the appropriate application form available from the University Health and
Counselling Service.
Submit the completed form to the University Health and Counselling Service within one
week after the affected examination, or if more than one examination was affected then
within one week of the last examination affected.
Eligibility for award of an aegrotat or compassionate pass:
1. Medical or other evidence the medical or other evidence submitted must be sufficient to make
it clear that you were either unable to attend the examination(s) or your performance was
affected at the time of the examination(s). If performance or attendance on the day of the
examinations is affected, a medical examination must be carried out on the day of the examination.
2. Academic Performance - an aegrotat or compassionate grade may be recommended by a
students lecturer if:
(a) Work completed by you during the course of instruction has been well above average or
(b) Work completed by you during the course of instruction has not been well above
average, but after taking into consideration the years work and your performance in the
current examinations, including an examination in another subject, you are in the lecturers
opinion clearly worthy of a pass.
Note: The final decision on the award of the aegrotat depends on the University Senate.
Illness or misfortune relating to on-course assessment

For on-course assessment other than a test, you should first attempt to obtain an extension of the
due date from the Course Organiser. If this extension is not given, or considered inappropriate by
the Course Organiser, you may use the Faculty of Engineering Application for Exemption from
On-course Assessment to request an exemption. This form can be obtained from the Engineering
Student Centre and must be submitted within seven days of the due date of the assessment
affected. It is required that you must have been prevented from presenting the assessment or
consider your performance seriously impaired because of illness, injury or other misfortune due to
circumstances beyond your control, or exceptional circumstances.
Tests
Tests that contribute to your final grade and are held under examination conditions are subject to
the same rules for aegrotat and compassionate consideration as examinations. You should
complete Form AS46, which can be obtained from the Student Information Centre in the
ClockTower building. This must be submitted within seven days of the test.
Missed examination students who discover they have missed an examination through their own
mistake must contact the Examinations Office, Academic Administration immediately.
Examinations Office
Location: Room 134, Street level, the ClockTower building, 22 Princes Street
www.auckland.ac.nz/exams
Health & Safety

Please read the following health and safety information carefully. The information is intended for all
staff and students working within the Faculty of Engineering. This information is not intended to be a
complete guide on safety matters but is meant to detail safety themes and practices that should be
adopted to ensure the health and safety of all staff, students and visitors in the Faculty of Engineering.
It outlines your responsibilities regarding health and safety, provides useful hints and tips to help
you work safely and details some of the more common procedures used to manage health and
safety in the faculty.
The University of Auckland and Faculty of Engineering policies and guidelines with regard to health
and safety are available through the faculty website www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz.
Alternatively the University of Auckland and Faculty of Engineering Policies and Guidelines on
Safety may also be viewed by contacting the Director of Faculty Operations or any departmental
manager within the faculty.
Responsibility and accountability

The Vice-Chancellor has overall responsibility for health and safety at the University of
Auckland.
The Dean of Engineering is responsible for health and safety in the Faculty of Engineering.
The Head of Department is responsible for health and safety in each department. You are
responsible for your health and safety, and the health and safety of those around you. The
Faculty of Engineering has a Safety Committee. The chair of the committee reports to the
Dean of Engineering on matters of policy, and the committee also discusses matters of safety
that arise within the faculty.
The staff within each department elect representatives on the committee. Representatives are listed
on the website. You can contact your departmental office, or the Engineering Student Centre to
obtain an up-to-date list of representatives on the committee. Each department operates an Injury/
Illness Prevention Programme (IIPP) a University-wide initiative to manage health and safety risks.
The IIPP folder contains a complete list of hazards within the department, and is reviewed at least
annually. Statistics generated by this programme are used to detect trends across the University,
and may be useful in reducing the number of accidents or incidents within the faculty.
Facts
All policies and guidelines for health and safety are based on the following facts. By acknowledging
these facts, you will be more aware of your surroundings, and you will be less likely to be injured as
you work within the faculty:
1. You are responsible for your own health and safety.

2. You are responsible for the health and safety of those around you.
3. You are responsible for the security and the safe use of equipment and facilities that you
have been authorised to use.
Rules
In order to manage risks, we need to limit access to equipment, labs and workshops. Prior to
authorising you to use equipment, labs or workshops, the person responsible will provide
information about possible hazards and associated controls you may encounter when using
equipment, labs or workshops.
Note: Having swipecard or key access does NOT mean you are authorised to access a facility. To be
authorised, you MUST have hazards and control measures explained by the person responsible.

You must not enter a laboratory, workshop or storeroom unless you have been specifically
authorised, unless you are in the presence of an authorised person. In either case, you should
seek advice about any hazards you may encounter.
You should not attempt to operate equipment or apparatus unless you are specifically
authorised to use that equipment, and you have been advised of any hazards you may
encounter.
Do not attempt to modify or repair any equipment or apparatus unless you have been
authorised to do so. Any repairs or modifications must comply with the University of Auckland
policy for equipment modification and repair, and any relevant legislation.
Keep your work area clean and tidy. When you have finished for the day, make sure all tools
and equipment are returned to their proper storage, and equipment is shut down.
If you create a hazard, you must also control it. It is important to involve your supervisor and
the person responsible for the area where the hazard is located.
Where access to a facility is restricted, such as by swipecard or lock, you are NOT authorised
to allow entry to people who do not have access to that facility. This means that you are NOT
allowed to unlock the facility for someone else. See the responsible person for advice.
Consumption of food and drink in teaching areas and laboratories is prohibited.
Suitable clothing and enclosed footwear must be worn in laboratories and workshops. Staff
will not allow access for those people who do not have suitable clothing and footwear. As this
may affect the completion of papers, it is your responsibility to ensure you meet any
requirements.
The University of Auckland is smoke free, with smoking banned in all campuses, outdoor
spaces and buildings.
Before starting work

Before starting work in any area you should ask (and answer) the following questions:

How do I get out in the event of an evacuation?
Where is the nearest telephone / first aid box / fire alarm?
Where are the isolation controls for the equipment I am going to use?
What protective or safety equipment do I need to work safely?
What if something goes wrong? Do I know what to do?
Who is responsible for the area I am going to be working in?
What other work is being performed nearby? Will it interfere with my work?
What to do if you suspect that something is unsafe.

If it looks unsafe it is likely to be unsafe.
Make sure that you are safe.

o Rule 1 - You are responsible for your own health and safety.
Make it known that you think something is unsafe.

o Rule 2 - You are responsible for the health and safety of those around you.
If you can safely do so, eliminate / isolate / minimise the hazard, (eg, switching off the power
supply or fuel, clean up a spill, move people out of the area).
o Rule 3 - You are responsible for the security and the safe use of equipment and facilities
you have been authorised to use.
Advise your supervisor or the person responsible for the area where the hazard is located.
They are required to take all practicable steps to ensure the hazard is eliminated, isolated or
minimized. They can also undertake or arrange for formal hazard identification and risk
assessments to be undertaken.
o Rule 4 - If you are not satisfied with the outcome, contact a representative on the Safety
Committee for your department, or the Head of Department.
o Rule 5 - If you are not satisfied with the response from the department, then contact the
Chair of the Faculty of Engineering Safety Committee, the Director of Faculty Operations
or the Dean.
o Rule 6 - If you are still not satisfied, then you should contact the University of Auckland
Health and Safety Adviser, who is part of the Human Resources Registry.
What to do if an accident/incident ALMOST happens

A near-miss incident is something that, under slightly different circumstances, could have
caused an accident.
Near-miss incidents need to be reported as though an accident occurred, using the accident/
incident reporting form. Make sure that it is marked near-miss incident.
Near-miss incidents are the best kind of incident to report, as no one has been injured (yet),
and it may give us the chance to fix the problem before anyone gets hurt.
Hazard control options: eliminate/isolate/minimise

The following list details the three options for controlling hazards.
Eliminate the hazard

Eliminating the hazard means the hazard no longer exists.
Control procedures may need to be developed to ensure the hazard does not return.
Isolate the hazard

Isolated hazards are still hazards, but you are a lot safer because you cannot come into
contact with the hazard.
Control procedures must be developed to ensure the hazard remains isolated.
Minimise the hazard

An identified hazard that cannot be eliminated or isolated must be minimised.
Reduce the level of harm that can be caused by the hazard.
Reduce the probability that harm will be caused by the hazard.
Note: Ignore the hazard is NOT AN OPTION, and may be treated as a disciplinary matter by the
University. Please report instances to representatives on the Faculty of Engineering Safety
Committee or to your Head of Department for corrective action.
For Faculty of Engineering key links on safety go to Safety under Quick Links on the Engineering
homepage:
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/safety
This will show you the following information:

Personal safety and emergency contacts.
Reporting accidents, incidents or injuries.
First aid officers.
Registered electrical licence holders.
Evacuation wardens register.
Faculty Safety Committee.
Faculty Safety Committee minutes.
University of Auckland policies.
If you wish to obtain further information on any of the above policies you should contact the
Engineering Student Centre located on Level 4 of 20 Symonds Street.
Students and staff are expected to read and understand the Universitys policy on personal safety
and emergency contacts. To view this, go to Safety under Quick Links on the Engineering homepage,
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz and follow the link Personal safety and emergency contacts.
Key staff within the faculty in the area of safety are:

Name
Ext
Position
Email
M. McCarthy
87016
First Aid Officer
[email protected]
J. St George
88195
Chair of Safety Committee
[email protected]
Hayley Schnell
89261
Director of Faculty
Operations
[email protected]
List of people responsible for labs:

The names of staff responsible for specific laboratories within the Faculty of Engineering may be
obtained from the Departmental Manager of the Department concerned:
Department
Ext
Email
Chemical and Materials
88135
[email protected]
Civil and Environmental
85715
[email protected]
Electrical and Computer
88247
[email protected]
Engineering Science
87911
[email protected]
Mechanical
85840
[email protected]
Honours
Honours is awarded in three categories: First Class, Second Class (First Division) and Second Class
(Second Division).
In 2009 the Faculty of Engineering changed the way in which the award of Honours is decided at
our Faculty Examiners Meeting.
Calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA) for each Part of the BE(Hons)
degree.
For each Part, the GPA is calculated according to the following formula:
GPA =
where is the points for course and is the numerical value of the grade awarded in course i.
The numerical values for the grades are A+ : 9, A : 8, A- : 7, B+ : 6, B : 5, B- : 4, C+ : 3, C : 2, C- : 1
and fail : 0. It should be noted that failing grades as well as grades for repeated courses are
included in the GPA. If all courses are worth 15 points, the GPA can be calculated more easily as
the average of the grade values for all courses (including failed courses).
For Accelerated Pathway (AP) students, the GPA for the Part does NOT include the extra courses
that are being taken to cover Part I courses. The courses that count towards the 120 points of the
Part must be signed off by the AP Coordinator at the beginning of each semester.
Calculation of the Honours GPA (HGPA)

The award of Honours is decided on the basis of an Honours GPA which is calculated according to
the formula below and then rounded to one decimal place.
For students currently enrolled in Part III or Part IV (or who have been enrolled in Part II prior to
2010), the Honours GPA is calculated using GPAs from Part III and Part IV:
HGPA = 0.4*Part III GPA + 0.6*Part IV GPA
For students enrolled in Part II for the first time in 2010 (or later), the Honours GPA will also take
into account the Part II GPA and will be calculated as:
HGPA = 0.1*Part II GPA + 0.3*Part III GPA + 0.6*Part IV GPA
It should be noted by all students enrolled in Part II for the first time in 2010 that your Part II GPA
will count towards your Honours GPA when you become eligible to graduate in 2013 or later.
Award of Honours
Honours is awarded in three classes: First Class, Second Class (First Division) and Second Class
(Second Division). Your class of Honours will depend upon you achieving the following GPA:
First Class Honours: 7.0 HGPA
Second Class Honours (First Division): 5.5 HGPA < 7.0
Second Class Honours (Second Division): 4.0 HGPA < 5.5
It should be noted that a GPA of 4.0 is equivalent to a B- and a GPA of 7.0 is equivalent to an A- so
First Class Honours can be recognised as being in the A grade range while Second Class honours
can be recognised as being in the B grade range.
Students with HGPA < 4.0 will be awarded the BE degree without honours.
Study Abroad and Honours

Courses taken by students who undertake study abroad are not awarded a grade by the University
of Auckland but are recorded on the Student Transcript as credit. As no grades are awarded for
these courses, they cannot contribute to the Honours GPA.
In calculating the Honours GPA, the faculty is prepared to sanction the omission of a maximum of
60 points from the GPA in Part II and a maximum of 60 points from the GPA of Part III for an
approved academic programme overseas.
The faculty is unwilling to sanction the omission of any points from the GPA at Part IV and will not
support requests for study abroad during the final year of the BE(Hons).
For more information on the facultys policy concerning participation in Study Abroad programmes
please refer to p.27.
Practical work
Workshop Practice
Students in the BE(Hons) are required to have completed to the approval of the faculty a recognised
course in Workshop Practice before enrolling in their Part III courses. Registration for this course
can be done online at www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz. Registration details and course dates
will be emailed to all Part II students.
Complete such a course prior to enrolling in Part III papers. Courses are run from 5-8pm at AUT
during semester time and block courses are held from 9am-4pm during semester breaks. Special
morning classes are also available for students whose timetable permits them to do so. From 2014,
additional courses are being offered by MIT, initially in block form during our breaks.
For exemptions students must provide documentary evidence of having attended a similar course
elsewhere.
Students must ensure their workshop practice classes do not have timetable clashes with their other
academic courses.
Practical Work Experience

The University of Auckland requires that students enrolled for the BE(Hons) degree must complete a
programme of practical work. In summary, the University requires that each student:

a) Completes 800 hours of practical work during their degree.

b) Submits original completed Practical Work Certificates signed by their employers

(photocopies or scanned certificates will not be accepted).

c) Writes and submits a Practical Work Report for each period of employment.
The faculty considers that practical work experience complements the formal studies of the
programme and contributes to the engineering students professional training. This experience
should be reflected upon by the student with the objective of placing their academic skills and
knowledge within a suitable frame of reference.
The overall aim of such work and the corresponding written report is:

a. To ensure hands-on experience in the industrial workplace and to critically evaluate and/
or reflect on the work experience gained.

b. To measure the ability of the student to complete a formal written engineering report.
This report is to contain the elements specified in section 5.
1. Specific requirements

a. To meet the requirements for the award of either the BE or BE(Hons) degree, each student
must complete 800 hours of practical work (minimum 200 hours in general and
sub-professional work respectively). Such work will generally be completed during the
summer study break. The definitions of general and sub-professional work for each
department are given in section 4.
b. A Practical Work Certificate covering each work period must be completed, signed by the
employer and the original certificate attached to the front of the report. The blank
certificates are available from the Engineering Student Centre or from the faculty
website, under Current Students.

c. All practical work employment must be recorded online in the Register of Practical Work
Employment during or before the first week of employment.

d.

A Practical Work Report describing the work completed and a reflection of the knowledge
gained during each work period must be submitted along with the Practical Work
Certificate. Details of the report requirements including hand-in dates are given in
Section 5.
e. Except for work associated with scholarships or internships, each work experience should
be with a different employer.
f. Students are permitted to count projects completed under a University Summer
Scholarship towards the total number of hours of practical work required. However,
students are not permitted to count any more than 400 hours from a Summer
Scholarship Project towards the Practical Work requirement. (As Summer Scholarships
require 40 hours work per week over a ten-week period, this means students may only
count one Summer Scholarship towards the completion of this requirement.)
g. All practical work must be of the type outlined in this document. Non-engineering work
such as banking, food service, entertainment, sports, sales and similar non-engineering
enterprises, will not be accepted. Any concern a student has about the suitability of a
particular type of work should be discussed with the department representative on the
Practical Work Committee (names on p.94).
Any exceptions to these specific requirements are to be approved by the appropriate departmental
representative of the Practical Work Committee or the Faculty Chair.
2. Exemptions

a. Direct entry with advanced standing from other institutions:
i. Direct entry into Part III. The student must complete 400 hours of practical work
during the degree and submit a complete and appropriate Practical Work Report.
The hours should include a minimum of 200 sub-professional hours and the work will
be specified by the relevant department.
ii. Direct entry into Part III with NZCE or equivalent: Practical Work Report/s must be
submitted covering at least 400 hours of work completed during or after the course
of study for the NZCE along with evidence of such work. These should include a
minimum of 200 sub-professional hours.
iii. No exemptions will be given to students who have been given direct entry into Part
II, this includes students with a BSc degree.
b. Substantial work experience before entering the faculty: the Faculty of Engineering will
determine the suitability of this work and will require evidence that this work has been
completed. Practical Work Report/s must be submitted which cover at least 400 hours of
work, more than 200 of these hours should be sub-professional. The type of work
considered as suitable for the exemption will be specified by relevant departments.
3. Practical work experience registration

All practical work experience is required to be registered online.

Registration may be made via a link from the faculty practical work experience page
https://foeonline.auckland.ac.nz/practicalwork

Registration will require UPI log in. Registration will be confirmed by email.

Registration must be completed within one week of the start date of the practical work
experience.

If a student is employed by the same company/employer over two or more separate
periods of time, registration will be required for each period of employment.

If work experience is undertaken at more than one company, each work experience must
be registered.

Students who undertake practical work overseas will also be required to complete the
registration process.

If subsequently, practical work certificate details for the period of work differ from the
registration details, that work experience will be subject to question and may not be
accredited.
4. Types of practical work suitable for each department

Although most students will complete 400 hours during each of two summers for a 400 + 400 hour
split, other hour splits are acceptable.

T he first practical work period should permit students to become familiar with
engineering processes and trade skills, particularly those appropriate to the branch of
engineering being followed; these are outlined below.
T he second practical work period is to be of a sub-professional nature. This work is as a

junior engineer with responsibilities, work level, and technical expertise, which takes
advantage of the academic training gained from earlier years in the engineering degree.
S ubsequent periods, if necessary, shall be related to the students particular engineering

discipline. The following are meant as guidelines for classes of acceptable work; other
classes may be acceptable. If in doubt, check with your departmental representative.
a. Biomedical Engineering

G
eneral engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with skilled tradespeople or
technicians, such as laboratory work, mechanical installation, equipment maintenance,
data gathering or analysis, and assistance in software or website development.
S ub-professional engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with professional

engineers, medical professionals, or medical researchers such as product or instrument
design, development and testing, medical imaging technology, CAD draughting, software
development, database design, inventory control, and Summer Research Scholarship
projects.
b. Chemical and Materials Engineering

G
eneral engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with skilled tradespeople,
that is work associated with machining, structures, building construction, design, welding,
quality control, production assembly and electronics.
Sub-professional engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with professional

engineers, that is operating plant or laboratory in metals, materials, chemicals, fertilisers,
paints, soaps, foods, petrochemical, pulp and paper, dairy, water treatment,
environmental or pollution control industries and Summer Research Scholarship projects.
c. Civil and Environmental Engineering

G
eneral Engineering (minimum 200 hours) work with skilled tradespeople, that is the
development of trade skills in the construction, earthmoving, mining, water and
wastewater treatment, surveying, road and traffic, asset condition, minerals and
resources and environmental monitoring industries.

engineers, that includes surveying, contract documentation, design and or draughting,
bore hole logging, construction supervision, engineering associated with buildings and
structures, geotechnical, earthworks, construction, mining, roading, traffic, water and
wastewater treatment, hydrology and hydraulic works and environmental engineering
and Summer Research Scholarship projects.
d. Computer Systems

G
eneral Engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with skilled tradespeople,
that is work with the fabrication, manufacture, installation, maintenance and
configuration of mechanical, electrical and computer systems.

engineers, that is installation of computer-based systems: design, fabrication and testing
of computer-based components; software development, maintenance and support of
software packages; application of computer-based systems to embedded and/or
real-time problems, communication systems and networking; installation, configuration of
networks and Summer Research Scholarship projects.
e. Electrical and Electronic Engineering

General engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with skilled tradespeople,
that is use of hand tools and machine tools associated with the fabrication, manufacture
and/or maintenance of electrical instruments, components or equipment.


engineers, that is installation of lines, trunking systems, switchboards and machines;
design, fabrication and testing of electrical components; electrical draughting,
computing; application of wiring regulations, electrical safety and Summer Research
Scholarship projects.
f. Engineering Science

G
that might include laboratory work, mechanical installation or maintenance, computer or
instrumentation maintenance or testing, data gathering or analysis, assistance in
software or website development, surveying or construction site work.

engineers, that might include product design, systems/applications analysis, analysis of
optimisation and simulation models, software development, and Summer Research
g. Mechanical Engineering

G
that is work with mechanical tradesmen and/or machine tool operators to carry out the
fabrication, manufacture, maintenance and repair of mechanical components or
equipment.

engineers, that is design, draughting, inventory control, production planning,
administrative/managerial processes, coordinating labour and Summer Research
h. Mechatronics Engineering

General engineering (minimum 200 hours) work associated with skilled tradespeople.
This includes working with hand tools and machine tools used for metal cutting and
forming, manufacturing and assembly of mechanical components or equipment,
fabrication, manufacture and/or maintenance of electrical components or equipment,
installation, maintenance and configuration of computer systems.

engineers. This includes mechanical design, draughting, inventory control, production
planning, administrative/managerial processes, design and testing of electrical systems,
design, implementation and testing of computer, software systems and Summer Research
i. Software Engineering

G
that is work associated with the fabrication, manufacture, installation, maintenance and
configuration of mechanical, electrical and computer systems.

engineers, that is installation of software systems, design, implementation and testing of
software systems, helpdesk, backup and system support, network configuration,
computer security services, information system support, web services and Summer
Research Scholarship projects.
5. Reports

a.
Due dates: Practical Work Reports are to be handed in to the Engineering Student
Centre. For students who wish to take part in the September 2014 graduation ceremony,
final reports should be submitted on or before Monday 10 March 2014. For students who
wish to take part in the May 2015 graduation ceremony, final reports should be submitted
on or before Monday 4 August 2014. Accelerated Pathway students will be sent a
separate email regarding due dates for submissions of reports.
b. The maximum length of a report is to be 25 pages.
c.
All reports MUST contain the following elements:

1. Title page with name of student; department; name and address of employer; dates
of work period; date of report.
2. Summary: a brief summary of no more than 300 words of the whole report; nature
of organisation; type of work done; skills learned; conclusions drawn.
3. Acknowledgements: to thank the people who have given you help in your work.
4. Table of contents: section headings and corresponding page numbers. List of figures,
list of tables: figure/table numbers and titles, corresponding page numbers.
5. Introduction: nature of the enterprise and/or products of the employer.
6. Early sections: these sections could include information on: layout of works or plant,
staff organisation structure and number of employees engaged in various work, general
comments on buildings, plant layout, technical facilities and amenities for staff.
7. Central section: in this section the student should provide a full description of the
work undertaken and any other activities observed.
8. Reflective appraisal: in this section you should critically appraise or evaluate your
learning/knowledge gained within the practical work experience. This could include
your impressions about the organisation and its performance. It would also be
appropriate to comment on the skills you have developed and the lessons learnt in
relation to professional engineering practice.
9. Conclusions: summary list of conclusions drawn; skills learned.
10. If needed, bibliography.
11. Appendices, if required.
d.
Collection: All reports must be collected from the Student Services Stall, Level 3, before
the end of the semester when reports were submitted.. Thereafter, uncollected reports
will be destroyed.
e.
Prize: Three prizes of $1,500 are offered by the Association of Consulting Engineers New
Zealand for the best practical report by a Part IV engineering student. Students who have
worked for companies that are ACENZ members wishing to apply for this should pick up
the application form from the Engineering Student Centre and include this in the front of
the report to be handed in by 10 March 2014.
6. Departmental Representatives of the Practical Work Committee for 2014

Practical Work Committee Chair

Dr Doug Wilson
Dr Iain Anderson

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr Vicente Gonzales

Dr Peng Cao

Dr Nitish Patel

Dr Nitish Patel

Engineering Science
Mr Jim Greenslade

Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Dr Mehdi Shahbazpour
Dr Nitish Patel

(ex officio)
Associate Dean Undergraduate (Michael Hodgson)
Employment Manager (Kevin Healey)
Student Centre Manager (Elizabeth Chandy)
Study abroad
The University requires students wishing to study abroad to have achieved a 5.0 GPA in the last two
semesters of (full-time) study eg, 120 points before application. The faculty will not support or
approve any request from students who do not meet this requirement.
Auckland Abroad
The faculty recommends that students wishing to participate in the 360 Auckland Abroad
programme limit their exchange to a single semester of study either in Semester Two of Part II or
Semester One of Part III.
Students are discouraged from studying abroad during Semester One of Part II of their degree and
only permitted under exceptional circumstances to study abroad at any point during Part IV of their
degree.
Conjoint students can more easily study overseas for two semesters but are strongly recommended
to limit their Engineering study overseas to a maximum of 60 points. The classification of Honours in
the BE(Hons) is based upon an Honours GPA comprising grades of courses taken in Parts II, III and IV
of the degree. As courses taken on exchange are ungraded, the faculty will omit a maximum of 60
points of Part II and 60 points of Part III study abroad credit from the calculation of Honours GPA.
The faculty will not normally omit any points at Part IV given the heavy weighting of Part IV upon
the final Honours classification only in the most extenuating of circumstances would an exception
to this be made. Any enrolment over and above 60 points will only be eligible for 60 points of study
abroad credit being omitted from Honours GPA calculation. Any remaining points will be counted as
zero in the calculation of Honours GPA, with negative impact upon the final classification of Honours.
Students who seek to study abroad at other points in their degree will need to be advised of the
potentially negative impact upon their Honours on the submission of their request for course
approvals. Such students will also need to make a case for special dispensation to the Associate
Dean Undergraduate for their request.
Graduation
Graduation process
Students normally complete their BE(Hons) degree after four academic years (eight semesters) in
the Faculty of Engineering.
To be eligible to graduate students must complete the practical work requirements, workshop
practice and the English language competency requirements in addition to completing the
academic requirements.
Students can then choose whether they wish to attend the graduation ceremony and receive the
degree in person, or have the degree conferred in absentia.
Qualification as a professional engineer

To be a fully-qualified professional engineer, two separate requirements have to be met.
One of these relates to academic qualifications and the other to subsequent work experience.
Satisfying the academic requirements normally means holding a degree (such as the University of
Auckland BE(Hons) degree) which has been approved by The Institution of Professional Engineers
New Zealand (IPENZ). Then the work experience after graduation must be of the type and duration
that is acceptable for corporate membership of IPENZ.
This membership qualification normally takes a minimum of three years of experience after
graduation and must include field, plant and design experience, one year of which must be in a
responsible position.
Please refer to the IPENZ website for further information
www.ipenz.org.nz/ipenz
Course details and requirements

In the first lecture of any course, all students can expect to receive a hand-out that provides
information about the course. As well as information about material to be covered, there will be
details about how the course is going to be assessed and the due dates for these assessments.
Make sure that you put these dates in your diary. Note also, that there is no fixed relationship
between marks and grades. Scaling may occur, particularly with courses that are 100% on-course
assessed, in this case a 50% (unscaled) course mark may not equate to a pass.
Course prescriptions
For a complete list of undergraduate and postgraduate course prescriptions
refer to the University of Auckland Calendar.
Stage II
BIOMENG 221 (15 Points)

Mechanics of Engineering and
Biomedical Materials
The principles of mechanics and the special
circumstances associated with applying these
principles to living and prosthetic structures will
be presented. Topics include: introduction to
linear elasticity, stresses and strains specific to
direct and torsional loading, material constitutive
relationships (including anisotropy, nonlinearity
and viscoelasticity), axial and transverse loading
of bone, pressure loading of the heart and
theories of failure.
Restriction: ENGSCI 274

Instrumentation and Design
An introduction to engineering instrumentation
related to the measurement of biological signals.
Topics include: Fundamentals of measurement
systems (electric circuits, basic electronics,
frequency domain signal analysis and transient
analysis, measurement systems). This course will
cover the design methodology of instrumentation
systems and include an instrumentation design
project.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 101
Restriction: BIOMENG 233

Tissue and Biomolecular Engineering
Overview of molecular and tissue engineering
principles emphasising biochemical kinetics,
gene regulation, cell behaviour and biomedical
ethics. Laboratory practice and design project in

cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
Topics include enzymes and regulation of
metabolic pathways, thermodynamic principles
of biochemical reactions, systems biology and
regulatory motifs in biochemical networks, cell
culture techniques, research and medical ethics.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 107, ENGSCI 211
Stage III

Continuum Modelling in
Bioengineering
An introduction to continuum modelling
approaches to bioengineering problems across
a range of spatial scales. Topics include:
molecular and cellular mechanics of striated
muscle; finite deformation elasticity and
constitutive laws of soft biological matierals;
conservation equations for momentum, mass
and heat transfer in fluids; viscous flow;
boundary layers; pure conduction and diffusion;
advective transport of mass and heat.
Restriction: ENGSCI 343,371

Bioinstrumentation and Design
Sensors and actuators (temperature, position,
force, pressure, flow, bioelectric, optical sensors
and instruments) . Signals, systems and controls
(s-domain signal notation, transfer functions,
frequency response functions, block diagrams,
the Laplace transform, first and second order
systems, characterisation methods,
fundamentals of control) . Bioinstrumentation
design methodology, Biomedical
instrumentation design project.
Restriction: ENGSCI 372, 373
BIOMENG 361 (15 points)

Tissue and Molecular
Bioengineering
Overview of molecular and tissue engineering
principles emphasising biochemical kinetics,
gene regulation, cell behaviour and biomedical
ethics. Laboratory practice in cell culture and
molecular biology techniques. Topics include
enzymes and regulation of metabolic pathways,
thermodynamic principles of biochemical
reactions, systems biology and regulatory
motifs in biochemical networks, cell culture
techniques, research and medical ethics.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 211
focus on improving design and creating new

materials for our future world.
Stage II
CHEMMAT 211 (15 Points)

Introduction to Process Engineering
Materials and energy balancing with and
without chemical reaction, material and energy
balances in multiphase systems such as
crystallisation, evaporation, drying,
humidification, dehumidification, absorption,
distillation, extraction and filtration. An
introduction to the most important unit
operations in the chemical industry. Design
concept and safety as applied to processing.
Stage I
CHEMMAT 100G (15 Points)

Materials of the Modern World
Every aspect of daily living is influenced in
some way by the materials that surround us.
Ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites;
each has its own properties which have, over
time, influenced the development of modern
technological societies. Take a moment to
imagine a world without metal, for example, to
see how central the science of materials is to
everyday life. This course will explore, at a nonspecialist level, the basic principles governing
the properties and behaviour of a wide variety
of common materials and examine their
applications and limitations.

Materials Science
Introduction to materials science starting with
the fundamentals of atomic structure and
bonding and how this builds up a
microstructure to create a solid. Metals,
polymers, ceramics, composite and
biomaterials will be covered and the properties,
advantages and disadvantages of each
discussed. Considerations such as corrosion,
degradation and failure will be studied with a

Energy and Processing
Introduction to thermodynamics for processing
engineering. The second law of
thermodynamics. Thermodynamics of power
and refrigeration cycles and flow processes.
Classical chemical thermodynamics including
concepts of chemical potential, fugacity and
activates; their applications to vapour-liquid
equilibria and reacting systems. Multicomponent physical equailibria. Multiple
reaction equilibria and system-free energy
minimisation. Practical example and
applications.

Fluid properties: specific gravity, viscosity,
surface tension and types of flow. Fluid statics
and manometry. Math models of fluid motion:
the Bernoulli equation. Dimensional analysis
and similitude: Reynolds Number, Friction
factor and Prandtl number. Flow measurement,
pumps/pumping and valves. Heat transfer via
steady state conduction, convection and
radiation. Effect of geometry, force and natural
convection. Dimensionless correlations of heat
transfer processes with flow processes. Film
and overall heat transfer coefficients. Practical
examples and applications.

Materials
Solid state transformation diffusion,
vacancies, solidification, nucleation and growth.
Dislocations and plastic deformation,
strengthening mechanisms. Mechanical
performance of materials. Iron-carbon alloy
systems and transformations (including
pearlitic, austenitic, bainitic and martensitic),
effects of alloying elements. Analytical
methods: X-ray diffraction and electron
microscopy. Polymers, structure/property
relationships; viscoelasticity.

Process Design 1
Mechanics of solids and analysis of stress and
strain. Introduction to materials selection. Design
of thin walled pressure vessels. Application to the
design of vessels, tanks, reactors, piping and heat
transfer equipment. Introduction to the chemical
industry, unit operations, line diagrams and
process equipment. Report writing and oral
communication skills.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 231

Applied Chemistry
Topics in analytical, physical and organic
chemistry, biochemistry and polymeric
materials. Surface and interfacial processes.
Introduction to analytical chemistry including
instrumental techniques. Atomic structure,
chemical bonding, kinetics and equilibrium.
Fundamentals of organic chemistry.
Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, enzymes
and fermentation. Polymeric materials and
relevant industrial applications including
plastics materials, coatings and adhesives.
Stage III

Principles of continuous and staged processes.
Mass transfer in various media, systems and

phases. Interrelating reactor design to mass
transfer processes. Studies of selected separation
processes such as absorption, solvent extraction
and distillation. Heat transfer with phase change;
nucleate and film boiling of liquids.

Advanced Process Engineering
An in-depth analysis of selected topics that
influence the design, operation and
performance of process plants. Topics include
particulate technology, particle mechanics and
particle motions, non Newtonian fluid flow,
two-phase solid-liquid and gas-liquid flow, flow
through porous media and packed beds,
filtration, centrifugation, fluidisation, variable
analysis of variations in materials and product
processing, membrane separation methods
and optimisation techniques.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 316, 411

Chemical Reactor Engineering
Kinetics of multiple reactions, analysis of basic
reactors - batch, plug flow and continuous
stirred tank. Performance under isothermal,
adiabatic and varying temperature. Effect of
semi-continuous, counterflow and recycle on
performance. Heterogeneous reactions and
catalysis, diffusion and reaction in porous
catalysts, effects of external mass transfer
resistance, fixed and fluidised bed reactors,
gas-liquid reactors. Reactor engineering for
biological and electrochemical systems.

New Development in Process
Engineering
Focusing on Green Process Engineering, this
course aims to improve the sustainability and
minimise the environmental impact of all
process design and engineering.
This includes: overview and quantification of
human environmental impacts, waste and

energy minimisation, clean technologies, life
cycle analysis, Industrial Ecology, and
emissions regulation.
Unit operations covered: adsorption, strippers,
precipitation, flocculation, ion exchange,
membrane separations, and advanced
oxidations.

Materials Processing and
Performance
Materials Performance: materials degradation
and protection, including high temperature
corrosion and high temperature materials,
corrosion principles and practice, testing
methods, corrosion resistant materials and
corrosion protection. Cast irons and nonferrous
alloys; performance of polymers and ceramics.
Materials Processing: liquid metal processes,
including metal smelting, solidification and
casting; deformation processes. Joining
techniques; welding, soldering and adhesives.

Process Design 2
The nature and function of design process
conception, alternatives, constraints and their
simulation. Raw materials, safety and
environmental considerations. Flow sheet
representation of information. Separation
systems, heat exchanger networks and
specification of equipment. Process economics
and project documentation.
Stage IV

Advanced Materials
Characterisation
The underlying theory essential to
understanding modern methods of advanced
materials analysis including: electron
microscopy, surface analysis, atomic force
microscopy and nanoindentation. Teaching is

highly research informed with examples drawn
from the Research Centre for Surface and
Materials Science (RCSMS) and involves
principles, practical experience and
independent project work related to the
application of these techniques.
CHEMMAT 750A (15 Points)

CHEMMAT 750B (15 Points)
Design Project
Specification, planning and executing a specific
process design project. The detailed
considerations in the project to include
environmental impact, safety and occupational
health issues, material selection, process
energy demand and efficiency, costing and
economics, process start-up and operation.
To complete this course students must enrol
in CHEMMAT 750 A and B
CHEMMAT 751A (15 Points)

CHEMMAT 751B (15 Points)
Research Project
A student is required to submit a report on
project work carried out on a topic assigned by
the Head of Department of Chemical and
Materials Engineering. The work shall be
supervised by a member of staff.
in CHEMMAT 751 A and B

Process Dynamics and Control
Application of mathematical modelling and
simulation for understanding modern methods
of process control via open-ended workshop
study projects. Includes rigorous treatment of
control fundamentals (dynamics, hardware,
transient analysis, feedback, tuning), advanced
classical control (feed-forward, cascade), and
advanced control (multiple variable control,
whole plant control and model predictive control.

Research informed with examples from the
Industrial Information and Control Centre (I2C2).
Restriction: CHEMMAT 311, 411, 412

Non-metallic Materials
Polymers structure and physical properties,
influence of structure and temperature on
mechanical properties. Engineering polymers
and design. Biological materials structural
and hierarchical relationships, structural
proteins, natural fibres. Biological tissues as
integrated multicomponent systems. Growth,
adaptation and remodelling. Ceramicsbonding, structure, mechanical and thermal
properties, high performance ceramics, glasses
and composites, processing techniques.

Advanced aspects of mechanical behaviour,
primarily application of fracture mechanics and
failure analysis. Nanomaterials and
nanotechnology, primary synthesis, processing
and characterisation of nanomaterials.
Application in devices - sensing, catalysis and
biomedical areas. Selected topics on surface
engineering - coating and thin films technology.
Further topics on tribology, friction and wear of
materials, powder metallurgy.

Electronic Materials and their
Applications
Introduction to electronic properties of
materials and their applications. Contents
include: basic theories of electrical conduction,
conducting and insulating materials,
semiconductor properties and materials,
dielectric, magnetic, optical, thermal and
sensing properties and materials and
superconductors. This course will cover the

basic properties, processing methods and
performance of electronic materials. The
applications of electronic materials in various
industries will be emphasised.

Food Process Engineering
Application of engineering principles to food
processing. Study of main food processing
operations: heating and thermal processing,
cooling, freezing, evaporation, dehydration, the
use of membranes and packaging. Innovative
thermal and non-thermal food process and
most fundamental areas of engineering
relevant for food processing such as heat and
mass transfer, fluid flow and rheology, are
covered. Process impact on food safety, quality
and preservation is also discussed.

Engineering Biotechnology
Principles of biochemical engineering.
Exploitation of bioreaction and bioprocess
systems. Introduction to biomolecular techniques
and their applications. Enzyme and microbial
reaction kinetics, bioreactor design and
downstream processing. Examples of biochemical
process and food industry applications.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 361, 464, FOODSCI 704

Stage II
CIVIL 201 (10 Points)

Land Information Systems
Aspects of elementary engineering surveying
as used for gathering site information for the
design and setting out of works. Land
information systems, modern methods of
gathering, processing and presenting
information for engineering purposes.

Introduction to Structures
Structural forms and systems. Analysis of
determinate systems, elasticity. Engineering
beam theory, elasticity, failure theories.
Introduction to structural design.
Restriction: ENVENG 210, RESOURCE 210

Introduction to structural design philosophy,
loads, codes; design of simple structural
elements in various materials.

Introductory Engineering Geology
Principles of physical and structural geology.
Elementary stratigraphy. Applied
geomorphology. Geologic surveying and
mapping. Elementary seismology; microzoning
and seismotectonic hazard evaluation.
Engineering properties, description and
identification of geologic materials. General
applications of geology to engineering.

Civil Engineering Materials and
Design
Properties and manufacturing of concrete, steel
and timber structural products. Design
principles and examples for concrete, steel and
timber members.
Stage III

Structural analysis of indeterminate structures.
Moment-area method for deformations.
Loading actions as per NZS 1170 and load
collation. Design of structural members in
timber portal frames.

Design of structures in reinforced concrete,
prestressed concrete and structural steel.
Computer analysis of structures; use of a
commercial analysis program. Design project.

Geomechanics 1

Structural Dynamics
The basic concepts and principles governing

the mechanical behaviour of soil, including
phase relationships, permeability and seepage,
the principle of effective stress, soil strength,
compressibility and basic stability analysis.
Dynamics of single and multi-degree-of-freedom

systems. Ground motion, response spectra,
time-history and spectral modal analysis;
introduction to seismic design.

Fluid Mechanics 1
Fluid properties and definitions. Hydrostatics
and stability of floating bodies. Fluid flow,
energy and continuity relationships. Viscosity.
Force and momentum relationship.
Dimensional analysis and similarity.
Introduction to turbomachinery.

Geomechanics 2
Stability analysis in geotechnical engineering;
slope stability, soil pressures on retaining
structures, bearing capacity. Consolidation and
settlement.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 221

Geomechanics 3
Shear strength of soil - triaxial testing,
measurement of pore water pressures and
interpretation of test data. Effective and total
stress paths for drained and undrained loading
in laboratory tests and field applications.
Consolidation and the use of preloading to
accelerate consolidation. Application of elastic
solutions in geomechanics.
Restriction: CIVIL 420

Hydraulic Engineering
Pipe flow fluid resistance, friction factor, simple
pipe flow and minor losses, steady-state pipe
flow and pipe networks. Open channel flow
energy and momentum, uniform flow and flow
resistance, critical flow, specific energy and flow
force, backwater analysis, channel transitions.

Fluid Mechanics 2
Laminar and turbulent flow. Ideal fluid flows.
Boundary layer theory and separation, drag
and lift. River morphology and flows. River
pollution. Unsteady flow in channels.

Transportation Engineering 1
Highway alignment geometrics (horizontal,
vertical and cross sectional design). Basis of the
main pavement design techniques, pavement
materials, stabilisation, compaction and
bituminous surfacings.

Transportation Engineering 2
Planning for land transport facilities and urban
development. Arrangement of street networks
and environmental areas. Basic operational
analyses at priority and signalised intersections
for vehicles and pedestrians. Highway capacity
analyses. Parking design. Introduction to
transportation planning modelling.
Stage IV

Studies in Civil Engineering 1
Advanced course on topics to be determined
each year by the Head of Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering.
CIVIL 705A (15 Points)

CIVIL 705B (15 Points)
Research Project
in CIVIL 705 A and B

Advanced Structural Dynamics
Advanced topics in structural dynamics, such as
wave guide representation, holistic consideration
of structural behaviour including soil, main and
secondary structures interaction, nonlinearities of
soil-foundation-structure system including uplift,
pile-soil separation, plastic hinge or pounding.
The core skills are taught and accompanied by
an individual project in which independent
research is undertaken to solve a challenging
structural dynamics problem.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 314 or equivalent

Continuation of the design and detailing
of structures in structural steel, reinforced
concrete, reinforced masonry and timber
including connections in steelwork, composite
steel/concrete beams, masonry structures and
retaining walls in reinforced masonry. Practical
understanding and design of concrete ground
floor slabs. Introduction to the NZ Standard for
light timber frame construction. Introduction
to fire engineering. Techniques in the checking
of existing structures and lessons learned from
failures.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 312 and CIVIL 313 or

equivalent

Multistorey Building Design
Techniques for the design of structures to resist
seismic loading. Derivation of design actions,
alternative structural systems for resisting these
loads, design of structural components subject
to cyclic inelastic action, detailing of members
and joints to enhance earthquake resistance.
Techniques of seismic isolation. Design project.

Advanced Structural Concrete
Behaviour of reinforced and prestressed
concrete components and systems under
complex loading and environmental conditions.
Thermal and other loading conditions in bridge
structures.

Matrix Structural Analysis
Direct stiffness method applied to linear,
nonlinear and stability analyses. Introduction to
variational principles and finite element
method. Projects in practical modelling of
major structures such as bridges and multi
storey buildings. Use of commercial software.

Foundation Engineering
Foundation performance requirements.
Foundation types. Foundation design loads. Limit
state design. Design of shallow foundations.
Design of deep foundation. Case histories
illustrating construction, performance and failure
of foundations. Design and performance of
gravity retaining structures, embedded retaining
walls and reinforced earth walls.
Restriction: CIVIL 323, 421

Rock Mechanics and Excavation
Engineering
Engineering rock behaviour - including strength,
stiffness and role of discontinuities. Stress-strain
analysis, stability assessment of rock structures
and support using advanced models of rock.
Theoretical, practical and environmental aspects
of ground excavation techniques as applied to
tunnelling. An independent research project will
develop skills and knowledge to solve a
challenging engineering rock behaviour problem.

Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering
Advanced topics of earthquake effects on
geotechnical structures including: dynamic
properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground
response; seismic stability of slopes,
embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil
liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation
and mitigation techniques. Design applications
and advanced methods of analysis with case
history analyses of major earthquakes. An
independent research project will be used to
solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake
engineering problem.

Engineering Geology
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock
mechanics and their application to engineering
projects. Discussion of natural hazards and
their implications on infrastructure design.
Practical exercises in field mapping, core
logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and
basic laboratory tests.
Restriction: CIVIL 404, GEOLOGY 372

Water Resources Modelling
Risk and uncertainty in water resources
systems; evaluation of alternatives in water
resources; hydrologic modelling; hydraulic
modelling; river basin modelling; water
resources economics.

Coastal Engineering 1
Coastal, port and ocean engineering. Theories
governing waves, tides and currents. Design of
structures subject to a marine environment.

Timber Engineering
The practical understanding of timber and its
use in the construction industry. Design and
detailing techniques for connections in timber
structures, plywood structures, pole structures,
timber floor systems, bridges, multi-storey
buildings, formwork and falsework, arches and
cable stayed systems.

Traffic Systems Design
Traffic signal timing analysis. Gap acceptance
parameters. Intersection analysis of
performance (priority, roundabouts and
signalised). Some human factors. Introduction
to transportation planning modelling. Planning
land transport in NZ under the Resource
Management and other requirements.
Computer modelling and simulation.
Restriction: CIVIL 403, 460, 660

Highway and Transportation Design
Economic and environmental assessments of
transport projects. Land transport funding in
NZ. Road safety engineering. Crash reduction
and prevention methods. Pavement asset

management. Pavement rehabilitation
techniques. Heavy-duty pavements, highway
drainage and chip seal design.

Water Resources Engineering
A selection from the following: reservoir design
and optimisation, flood control and design of
flood control structures, micro to large scale
hydroelectric engineering, river engineering
and sedimentation. A water resources
engineering design project.
Prerequisite: ENVENG 333 or equivalent

Civil Engineering Administration
The application of legal principles to problems
in civil engineering and environmental
engineering management. Examines the
administration of national and international
engineering contracts. Discusses statutes
affecting engineering business. Investigates the
implications of resource management and
natural resource allocation legislation on
engineering projects. Analyses processes for
resolving engineering disputes.

Construction Management
Understanding topics necessary for effective
construction management. Using a generic
construction project life cycle, essential aspects of
construction projects including client brief
preparation, the tendering process, preparing
tenders, tender evaluation, project planning,
resource allocation, teamwork, site safety and
contract types are covered. Case studies are used
to reinforce the application of theoretical ideas to
the successful running of construction projects.

Stage II
COMPSYS 201 (15 Points)

Fundamentals of Computer
Engineering
The hardware/software interface: processors,
registers, memory, basic I/O. Representation of
data, number systems and computer
arithmetic; assembly language programming
and debugging; support for high-level
languages; exceptions and multithreading;
combinational and sequential circuits
(traditional design and standard circuits);
instruction sets; communication principles.

Object Oriented Design and
Programming
A project-based course with extensive hands-on
programming experience. Includes: an
introduction to object oriented design including
UML, sequence diagrams, use-case analysis; an
introduction to object oriented programming in
a modern high level language, algorithms, data
abstraction and elementary data structures.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 131 or ENGSCI 131
Stage III

Design: Hardware Software Systems
An appreciation of the engineering design
process as applied to computer systems.
Design skills are enhanced through engineering
projects which typically include elements of:
computer hardware design, computer software
design, system design and control, sensing,
actuation and interfacing.
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 302, COMPSYS 305,
or ELECTENG 304, and ELECTENG 206 or
209

Design: Software Practice
A project-based course with extensive hands-on
programming experience emphasising
problem-solving techniques and applications in
computer systems engineering. Topics include:
algorithms and data structures, parsing and
translation, concurrent programming, scripting
languages, systems programming.
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 202 or ELECTENG 203

Microcomputers and Embedded
Systems
Embedded applications. Microprocessors,
microcontrollers, architecture, organisation,
programming memories, I/O interfacing.
Sensors, actuators, analog interfaces.
Hardware/Software partitioning and
interfacing. Concurrency. Implementing data
transformations and reactivity. Case studies.
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 202 or SOFTENG 251,
and COMPSYS 201

Computer Architecture 1
Modern processor architectures. Principles of
modern processor design; pipelining; memory
hierarchies; I/O and network interfacing;
compiler and OS support; embedded
processors; performance; multiprocessing.
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSYS 201,
ELECTENG 205

Digital Systems Design 1
Digital Systems implementation technologies;
abstraction levels; hardware description
languages; structural, architectural and
behavioural modelling; register-transfer level
design; datapath and control units; fixed and
microprogrammed control units; ASM charts;
synthesis from ASM charts, digital computation;
verification; design flow. Design of a simple
processor. FPGAs as prototyping technology.

Prerequisite: COMPSYS 201
Stage IV
COMPSYS 700A (15 Points)

COMPSYS 700B (15 Points)
Research Project
project work carried out on a Computer
Systems Engineering topic assigned by the
Head of Department. The work shall be
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 301 and 45 points
from COMPSCI 313, COMPSYS 302, 303,
304, 305, ELECTENG 303, 304
Restriction: COMPSYS 401
in COMPSYS 700 A and B

Advanced Digital Systems Design
Advanced concepts in digital design including:
Systemon- Chip (system level description,
behavioural and register-transfer descriptions);
advanced modelling techniques and design
flows; design space exploration and
optimisation; hardware-software partitioning
and trade-offs; component reusability;
reconfigurable systems; low-power systems;
case studies (speech, image, video algorithms
implementation, application specific processor
design); individual research project to analyse
the problem, model and implement the
required hardware-software components.
ELECTENG 304 or equivalent

Advanced Embedded Systems
Selected advanced topics from current research
in embedded systems such as: embedded
systems based on formal models of
computation; centralised and distributed
architectures for embedded systems; static and
dynamic embedded systems; languages and
frameworks for distributed embedded systems;

actor and agent systems; verification. Includes
a significant individual research project.
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSYS 302 or
equivalent

Formal Methods for Engineers
Mathematical modelling techniques for
embedded, automation, and mechatronic
systems; advanced techniques for validation
and verification; techniques for formal
specification; methods of verification such as
bisimulation and model checking; state space
explosion problem and solutions such as BDDs,
symbolic model checking, and modular
verification; verification of HDL/C using model
checking tools. Includes a significant individual
research project.
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 302 and COMPSYS
305 or ELECTENG 304

Advanced Microcomputer
Architecture
Hardware and software approaches for
instruction-level parallel processing,
multiprocessors and multithreading, embedded
multiprocessing and memory systems,
architectures for embedded multiple processors
and networks on chip, dynamic reconfigurable
architectures.
Prerequisite: 15 Points from COMPSYS 304,
ELECTENG 304

Embedded Systems Design
Principles of embedded systems modelling.
Models of computation. Languages for
embedded systems design. Hardware/Software
partitioning and co-design. Technologies.
Energy-aware systems. Rapid prototyping.
Distributed embedded systems. Case studies.
ELECTENG 304
Restriction: COMPSYS 402, 403, 727

Real-time Systems
Real-time concepts. Data versus control
dominated systems. Hardware versus software
tradeoffs. DSP algorithms. Architectures.
Real-time operating systems. Reliability.
Fault-tolerant computing systems. Internet
based and mobile systems.
ELECTENG 304
Restriction: COMPSYS 402, 404

Computer Networks and Distributed
Applications
Network layers and protocols. Packet switching.
Broadband network principles. Low versus
high bandwidth services. Network interfaces
and instrumentation. Wireless networks in
embedded applications. Industrial networking.
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 201 or ELECTENG 205
and COMPSYS 202 or ELECTENG 203

Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Robotics and intelligent systems, including:
robot manipulators and mobile robots,
navigation techniques, planning and
programming of robot actions, sensors and
actuators, artificial intelligence, artificial neural
nets, fuzzy systems, genetic algorithms. Core
concepts are extended by an individual
research project in which a challenging robotics
problem is analysed and a solution
implemented and tested.
MECHENG 313, SOFTENG 306

Stage I
ELECTENG 101 (15 Points)

Electrical and Digital Systems
An introduction to electrical, computer and
electronic systems and technology. Digital circuits

and analysis techniques, computer organisation.
Analog circuits and analysis techniques. Inductive
power transfer, power systems and electric
machines. Communication systems.
Restriction: ELECTENG 202, 204, 208, 210
Stage II

This course aims to provide a good
understanding of the way electrical circuits
work. It covers DC and AC circuit theorems
and analysis; transient analysis, including
the Laplace transform; transfer functions; AC
power calculations; and time and frequency
representation of signals.

Engineering Electromagnetics
Electrical conduction theories, conducting
materials and insulators, magnetic and
dielectric properties and materials,
electrostatics and magnetostatics, steady
electric currents, the magnetic field of steady
electric currents, Amperes law and its
applications, electromagnetic induction,
Faradays law and its applications,
electromagnetism, simple transmission lines,
magnetic circuits, permanent magnets,
inductors, transformers, introduction to
electrical machines.

Electric Circuit Analysis
Aims to provide a good understanding of the
way electrical circuits work. The course covers
DC and AC circuit theorems and analysis. It
also introduces some semiconductor devices
(diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers)
and gives examples of their applications.
Restriction: ELECTENG 202

Analogue and Digital Design
This project-based course provides an
introduction to real-world design of analogue
and digital circuits. Practical skills will be
gained in electronic circuit analysis, use of CAD
tools, PCB design and construction, circuit
testing and calibration using laboratory
equipment. Appropriate design methodology
will be developed in a practical framework.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 101, 202, 205 or
COMPSYS 201, ELECTENG 207 or 210

Electronics 1
An introduction to semiconductor devices
(diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect
transistors, operational amplifiers) and their
applications. Device operation, device models
and terminal characteristics. Biasing, coupling
and bypass techniques. Small-signal analysis.
Signal amplifiers, oscillators and power
amplifiers. Switches and sensors.
Stage III

Systems and Control
Introduction to linear, time-invariant,
continuous-time system theory from both a
time-domain and frequency domain standpoint.
This leads on to the fundamental body of
knowledge underlying the control and
enhancement of system behaviour, with
application to the analysis and control of
electrical systems.

Electronics 2
The operation, analysis and design of a range
of electronic devices and systems will be
discussed, taking examples from the full
spectrum of electrical engineering. Such
analysis will consider non-ideal circuit models
and their frequency dependence. Selected

applications will be taken from the fields of
signal conditioning, amplifiers, communications
systems and energy conversion.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 202, 207 or 210

Transmission Lines and Systems
The basic concepts of electromagnetism are
completed with a formal treatment of
Maxwells equations and their applications,
including electromagnetic wave propagation,
transmission lines, the Smith chart and an
introduction to antennas and radio systems,
EMI and RFI.

Power Apparatus and Systems
This course introduces students to
fundamentals of electric machinery and power
system components. It covers theory, control
and practical aspects of electric machines and
apparatus as well as their applications in
relation to power electronics.

Electrical Engineering Design 1
An appreciation of the design process as
applied to various electrical and electronic
engineering systems. Design skills are
enhanced through a variety of engineering
projects which typically introduce students to
modelling, simulation and analogue and digital
electronic hardware design.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 202, 203 or COMPSYS
202, ELECTENG 205 or COMPSYS 201,
ELECTENG 206 or 209, ELECTENG 207 or 210

Electrical Engineering Design 2
The formal introduction to the design process is
completed by one or more open-ended projects
which typically include elements of design from
concept to working prototype.

Prerequisite: ELECTENG 310 or 203, 205,
206, 207
Stage IV
ELECTENG 700A (15 Points)

ELECTENG 700B (15 Points)
Research Project
project work carried out on a topic assigned by
the Head of Department. The work shall be
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 303, 305,
ELECTENG 301 or 310 and 311
in ELECTENG 700 A and B

Wireless Communication
Aspects of the design and planning of wireless
communication systems. Introduction to cellular
system design. Issues related to radio
propagation: multipath, path loss prediction,
channel characterisation. System aspects: cellular
technologies, system planning and reliability
estimation. Wireless systems and standards.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 421 or 721

Advanced Power Systems
Electricity markets structure, pricing,
optimisation. Application of power electronics
to power systems. Distribution system issues.
Integration of DG/renewable sources to bulk
power systems.

Advanced Control Systems
Advanced theory of modern control systems with
emphasis on optimisation techniques for both
deterministic and stochastic processes.
State-space modelling of dynamic systems and

choice of suitable performance criteria. Adaptive,
nonlinear and sliding mode control systems. Core
concepts are extended by an individual research
project in which a challenging control problem is
analysed and solved.

Digital Signal Processing
Advanced digital signal processing concepts
and techniques for analysing discrete-time
deterministic and random signals and systems
such as: stochastic signal description and
analysis; system response to stochastic signals;
adaptive systems and applications; multi-rate
techniques. Core concepts are extended by an
individual research project in which a
challenging signal processing problem is
analysed and solved.

Radio Systems
Transmission lines and waveguides, impedance
matching, devices. Radio propagation,
antennas and arrays. Radio system design mobile, point-to-point, area coverage.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 302 or 306 or 307
Restriction: ELECTENG 421, 737

Control Systems
State space analysis, relationship to transfer
function methods, controllability and
observability, multivariable plant. Computer
simulation. Stability considerations. State
variable feedback. Digital control system,
design and realisation of digital controllers,
adaptive controllers. Nonlinear systems,
phase-plane and describing function
techniques, Liaponovs method of stability
analysis, design of controllers for non-linear
systems. Variable structure systems.


Special Topic
An advanced course on topics to be determined
each year by the Head of Department.

Digital Communications
Advanced principles and techniques in digital
transmission systems: signal and information
coding, data compression, digital modulation,
digital transmission, error detection and
correction. Digital networks. Information
theory. Traffic theory.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 303, 732

Signal Processing
Analog signals and systems: Signal processing
concepts and tools for analysing deterministic
and random continuous-time signals and
systems. Digital signals and systems: Discretetime deterministic signal analysis, digital filters
and transforms, including the FFT. Digital
Signal Processor (DSP) architectures and DSP
applications.

Power Electronics
Power system network modelling; power system

analysis - load flow, fault, stability, power
quality; control of real and reactive power.
Selected advanced concepts in power

electronics are introduced through a practical
and research based individual design project,
utilising modern power converter topologies
with supporting lectures that include: inductive
power transfer and control, DC-DC converter
design and control, high frequency magnetics
design, semiconductor switches, practical
design issues, controlled rectifiers and PWM
converters with application to conventional and
brushless DC motors.

Communication Systems

Special Topics 1
Analog modulations, AM and FM modulation.

Noise. Noise in AM and FM systems.
Broadband systems: FDM, TDM, PCM.
Information theory, data networks, waveform
coding and data compression, baseband data
transmission. Introduction to digital systems:
Digital modulation.


Power Systems

Analog and Digital Filter Synthesis
Filter concepts and network functions, a review
of approximation techniques and frequency
transformations, leading to a thorough
treatment of passive, active and digital filter
implementations.
Engineering General
Stage I
ENGGEN 100G (15 Points)

Technological Choices for the New
Millennium
A consideration of technological choices to
support informed decision making in the use
of technology in modern society. The course
will be themed around important questions
such as: Will water be in the new oil? Is nuclear
power the only practical solution to our energy
demands? Nanotechnology - how small can or
should we go? Are cell phones safe?
ENGGEN 115 (15 Points)

Principles of Engineering Design
An introduction to the principles of design as
a fundamental part of engineering practice
and a foundation for subsequent design
courses. Students are also introduced to
essential drawing skills and CAD, and complete
group-based design projects. Topics include
systems life cycle, design, and introductions
to professional issues such as health and
safety, ethics, sustainability, cultural diversity,
communication, leadership and teamwork.

Engineering Mechanics
An introduction to planar mechanics including:
free body diagrams, equilibrium of rigid bodies,
friction, distributed forces, internal forces,
shear force and bending moment diagrams,
kinematics and kinetics of particles, work and
energy, relative motion, kinematics and kinetics
of rigid bodies.
Restriction: CIVIL 210, MECHENG 222

Introduction to Engineering
Computation and Software
Development
Introduction to problem solving in engineering
through the use of the software package
MATLAB and the high level programming
language C.

Engineering Biology and Chemistry
Introduction to chemical and biological
systems. The application of engineering
analysis and design techniques to facilitate
understanding the multiscale structure,
function and interactions of such systems.
The use of case studies to illustrate systems
approaches to chemistry and biology.

Advanced Mechanics and
Mathematical Modelling
An accelerated course replacing ENGGEN 121
and ENGSCI 111 for well-prepared and conjoint
students. Topics include: Free body diagrams,
equilibrium of rigid bodies, internal forces, shear
force and bending moment diagrams, work and
energy, motion of particles and rigid bodies.
Introduction to mathematical modelling.
Differentiation and integration, numerical
integration. Differential equations, Vector and
matrix algebra. Introduction to probability.
Restriction: ENGGEN 121, ENGSCI 111

English Language Competency
To complete this course students must attain a
level of competency in the English language as
determined by the Faculty of Engineering.
Stage II

Managing Design and
Communication
The management of engineering design based
on systems engineering, plus the practical
application of advocacy, and individual and
group-based communication skills. Scenarios
representative of real-world issues are
addressed through team-based projects and
problem solving. The professional issues
introduced in ENGGEN 115 (health and safety,
ethics, sustainability, cultural diversity,
communication, leadership and teamwork) are
continued and developed.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 115, 199

Workshop Practice
Stage III

Managing Projects and Innovation
Introduction to theory and practice of
managing projects, innovation, product
development and service delivery. Students
work in interdisciplinary teams to complete and
project based on a complex real-world systems
scenario. Project management and innovation
topics are integrated with design studies
covered in previous courses, and extended to
wider business issues of risk and opportunities,
entrepreneurship, financial management and
regulatory issues.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 204 and 104 or 199
Stage IV
ENGGEN 403
Managing a Business
An introduction to the commercial drivers and
business practices which prepare students for
successful roles in the commercial, government
and non-profit sectors after graduation.
Students are presented with a systems thinking

approach to managing large, complex,
multidisciplinary challenges. Professional issues
(such as health and safety, sustainability,
resilience, ethics, leadership and cultural
diversity) from previous courses are expanded.
Restriction: ENGGEN 303

Practical Work
A comprehensive investigation, analysis and
reporting of a complex engineering design,
development or professional engineering
problem. Problem synthesis, solution
specification, development and reporting as
approved by the Head of Department of
Mechanical Engineering.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required
Restriction: ENGGEN 401, 405, 410, 705

Advanced Innovation and New
Product Development
An advanced course dealing with the
theoretical foundations of innovation, design
and new product development. Theory is linked
to practice in multidisciplinary teams engaged
in innovation and design simulations and case
studies.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 303 with a grade of B
or higher
Restriction: ENGGEN 401, 405, 410, 701
MGMT 305
Engineering Science
Stage I
ENGSCI 111 (15 Points)

Introduction to mathematical modelling.
Differentiation and integration (polynomials,
trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and

rational functions). Integration by parts,
substitution and partial fractions. Differential
equations and their solutions (including Eulers
method). Vector and matrix algebra,
transformations, solving systems of linear
equations. Modelling using probability.
Restriction: ENGSCI 211, 213, 311, 313, 314,
MATHS 108, 150, 153
Stage II

First and second order ordinary differential
equations and solutions. Laplace transforms.
Taylor series and series in general.
Multivariable and vector calculus including
divergence, gradient and curl. Further linear
algebra. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Fourier
series. Application of the techniques through
appropriate modelling examples. Introductory
data analysis and statistics.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 111 or ENGGEN 150 or
MATHS 108 or MATHS 150 or MATHS 153

Mathematical Modelling 2SE
Probability theory, random variables and
distributions, data analysis and statistics, linear
algebra, stochastic process.
Restriction: ENGSCI 211, ENGSCI 212

Computational Techniques and
Computer Systems
Introduction to digital electronics, computer
organisation and computational techniques.
Digital gates, combinatorial and synchronous
circuits, data representation, instruction sets,
memory, hardware, interfacing. Numerical
computation, numerical algorithms.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 111 or ENGGEN 150,

and ENGGEN 131 and ELECTENG 101
Corequisite: ENGSCI 211 or 213

Modelling in Operations Research
Emphasises the relationship between business
and industrial applications and their associated
operations research models. Software packages
will be used to solve practical problems. Topics
such as: linear programming, transportation
and assignment models, network algorithms,
queues, inventory models and simulation will
be considered.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Statistics
or Mathematics or Engineering
Restriction: STATS 255

Introduction to concepts of modelling of
engineering problems, including model
formulation, dimensional analysis, solution
procedures, comparisons with reality, and
shortcomings, with examples from elementary
mechanics, structures, hydrostatics,
one-dimensional heat, diffusion and fluid
motion. Further development of problemsolving skills and group project work. The use of
computer tools in engineering design, including
advanced spreadsheeting integrated with solid
modelling.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 111 or ENGGEN 150,
and ENGGEN 115
Corequisite: ENGSCI 211 or 213
Stage III

A selection from: ordinary differential equations,
systems of equations, analytical and numerical
methods, non-linear ODEs, partial differential
equations, separation of variables, numerical

methods for solving PDEs, models for
optimisation, industrial statistics, data analysis,
regression, experimental design reliability
methods.
Restriction: ENGSCI 312, 313, 314

Mathematical Modelling 3ECE
Complex Analysis, including complex numbers,
analytic functions, complex integration,
Cauchys theorem, Laurent series, residue
theory; Laplace transforms; Modelling with
partial differential equations, including
electronic and electrical applications; Fourier
Analysis, Fourier transform, Fast Fourier
transform; Optimisation, including
unconstrained and constrained models, linear
programming and nonlinear optimisation.
problems, ordinary differential equations,

numerical integration, nonlinear equations, finite
differences and partial differential equations.
Corequisite: ENGSCI 311 or 313 or 314

Fundamentals of Continuum
Mechanics
Vector calculus and integral theorems.
Continuum hypothesis, indicial notation,
deformation, strain, traction, stress, principal
directions, tensors, invariants, constitutive laws,
isotropy, homogeneity. Navier-Stokes and
Naviers equations. Isotropic elasticity, elastic
moduli, plane stress and plane strain. Airy
stress function, Viscous flow, simple solutions of
the Navier-Stokes equations. Flow over flat
plates, boundary layers. Ideal flow, velocity
potential, stream function, 2-D flows.

Prerequisite: BIOMENG 221 or ENGSCI 263


Mathematical Modelling 3ES

Applied Modelling in Simulation and
Optimisation
Mathematical modelling using ordinary and

partial differential equations. Probability.
Conditional probability, random variables as
models of a population, common distribution
models, the Poisson process, applications to
reliability. Exploratory data analysis, confidence
intervals, tests of hypothesis, t-tests, sample
tests and intervals, paired comparisons.
Introduction to one-way ANOVA. Linear and
polynomial regression, regression diagnostics.
Restriction: ENGSCI 311, 312, 313, 321

Computational Techniques 2
Numerical algorithms and their translation to
computer code. A selection of topics from
numerical solution of linear equations, eigen
Use of optimisation modelling languages and

simulation software, with an emphasis on
practical problem solving and laboratorybased learning.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 255,
STATS 255
Restriction: OPSRES 385, 392

Applications of elasticity and fluid dynamics
theory to engineering problems including design
and analysis of mechanical assemblies. Group
projects to formulate design proposals, including
costings for development and manufacture.
Underlying Finite Element Modelling (FEM) and
Continuum Mechanics concepts. Utilisation of
3D CAD and FEM software during both design
and analysis phases.


Optimisation in Operations
Research
Linear programming, the revised simplex
method and its computational aspects, duality
and the dual simplex method, sensitivity and
post-optimal analysis. Network optimisation
models and maximum flow algorithms.
Transportation, assignment and transhipment
models, and the network simplex method.
Introduction to integer programming.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGGEN 150,
ENGSCI 111, MATHS 208, 230, 250, 253 and
one of COMPSCI 101, ENGGEN 131, ENGSCI
131, MATHS 162, STATS 220
Restriction: STATS 391
Stage IV
ENGSCI 700A (15 Points)

ENGSCI 700B (15 Points)
Research Project
An investigation carried out under the
supervision of a member of staff on a topic
assigned by the Head of Department of
Engineering Science. A written report on the
work must be submitted.
in ENGSCI 700 A and B

Studies in Engineering Science
each year by the Head of Department of
Engineering Science.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Advanced Mathematical Modelling
A selection of modules on mathematical
modelling methods in engineering, including
theory of partial differential equations, integral
transforms, methods of characteristics,
similarity solutions, asymptotic expressions,
theory of waves, special functions, non-linear
ordinary differential equations, calculus of
variations, tensor analysis, complex variables,
wavelet theory and other modules offered from
year to year.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 311 or 312 or 313 or 314

Computational Algorithms in Signal
Processing
Advanced topics in mathematical modelling
and computational techniques, including topics
on singular value decomposition, Principle
Component Analysis and Independent
Component Analysis, eigen-problems, and
signal processing (topics on neural network
models such as the multi-layer perception and
self-organising map).
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 314 and 331
Not running in 2013

Advanced Continuum Mechanics 1
Applications of continuum mechanics to
problems in biomechanics, fluid mechanics and
solid mechanics. Including topics such as large
deformation elasticity theory applied to soft
tissues, inviscid flow theory, compressible flows,
viscous flows, meteorology, oceanography,
coastal ocean modelling, mixing in rivers and
estuaries. Fracture, composite materials and
geomechanics.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 363 or Departmental
approval

Advanced Continuum Mechanics 2
Turbulence and turbulence modelling.
Advanced numerical techniques in
computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Application of CFD to environmental flows and
aerodynamics. A variety of topics in
engineering solid mechanics which could
include composite materials, geomechanics,
contact mechanics, fracture mechanics,
rheology, thermomechanics, constitutive theory
and computational methods.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 363 or Departmental
approval

Computational Techniques in
Continuum Mechanics and
Bioengineering
Theoretical and applied finite element and
boundary element methods for static and time
dependent problems of heat flow, bioelectricity,
linear elasticity and non-linear mechanics.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 311 or 312 or 313 or 314

Algorithms for Optimisation
Meta-heuristics and local search techniques
such as Genetic Algorithms, Simulated
Annealing, Tabu Search and Ant Colony
Optimisation for practical optimisation.
Introduction to optimisation under uncertainty,
including discrete event simulation, decision
analysis, Markov chains and Markov decision
processes and dynamic programming.

Integer and Multi-objective
Optimisation
Computational methods for solving
optimisation problems. Algorithms for integer

programming including branching, bounding,
cutting and pricing strategies. Algorithms for
linear and integer programmes with multiple
objective functions.
STATS 391

Scheduling and Optimisation in
Decision Making
A course of advanced topics arising in the
practical application of optimisation models for
machine and resource scheduling, routing
applications, staff rostering and performance
measurement.
STATS 391

Advanced Simulation and Stochastic
Optimisation
Advanced simulation topics with an emphasis
on optimisation under uncertainty. Uniform and
nonuniform random variate generation, input
distribution selection, output analysis, variance
reduction. Simulation-based optimisation and
stochastic programming. Two-stage and
multi-stage programs with recourse. Modelling
risk. Decomposition algorithms. Scenario
construction and solution validation.
STATS 391
Corequisite: ENGSCI 760

Whole Organ Modelling
Advanced computational modelling of whole
organs with an emphasis on integrative
physiology and coupled field problems in
bioengineering. Finite deformation elasticity
theory and computational aspects. Current flow

in excitable tissue. Finite element collocation
techniques. Coupled finite element boundary
element problems.
Prerequisite: PHYSIOL 210 or MEDSCI 205,
ENGSCI 371 or BIOMENG 321
Environmental Engineering
Stage II
ENVENG 244 (15 Points)

Environmental Engineering 1
Water quality, water and wastewater
characteristics - physical, chemical and
biological treatments (unit operations and
processes). Solid waste characteristics and
disposal, hazardous waste treatment.
Stormwater management.
Restriction: RESOURCE 244, ENVENG 243
Stage III

Engineering Hydrology
Hydrologic processes, analysis of rainfall-runoff
relationships. Statistical analysis of hydrological
data. Groundwater movement.

Environmental Engineering 2
Examines natural environmental processes and
their relevance to engineering. Soil and water
chemistry, equilibrium and organic chemistry,
microbiology, biochemistry and biological
processes will be examined, focusing on the
application of these in engineering design,
practice and management.
Restriction: RESOURCE 341

Environmental Engineering Design
design projects. Elements of water and

wastewater engineering. Landfill design and
air pollution control.
Restriction: RESOURCE 341, ENVENG 405
Stage IV

Urban Stormwater Management
Design and application of stormwater runoff
quantity and quality control systems for urban
development including: bioretention, living
roofs, swales, permeable/porous pavement,
detention ponds, and constructed wetlands. An
independent project couples technical design,
safety, maintenance, construction, hydrologic
and water quality modelling, and stakeholder
engagement in an application of Low Impact
Design from the site to the catchment scale.
Prerequisite: ENVENG 244 and 333

Engineering decision making in
Aotearoa
Advanced systems engineering based decision
making; complex problem framing including
ontology analysis; cultural opportunity
mapping; absolute sustainability analysis; risk
threshold determination; temporal cumulative
effects; and effective consultation. Independent
research is undertaken to solve a complex
engineering decision making problem.

Water and Wastewater Engineering
Chemistry and microbiology of water and
wastewater treatment, flow models and reactors.
Unit operations and process analysis and design.
Treatment plant design and operation. Nutrient
removal process. Effluent and residues disposal.
Restriction: ENVENG 441
The applications of design practice in

environmental engineering with a number of

Surface Water Quality Modelling
MECHENG 211 (15 Points)

Thermofluids
Advanced specialist topics in modelling of lakes

and rivers. Specific topics covered include
response to different loadings applied to
surface water systems, and modelling of
organic matter, dissolved oxygen consumption,
eutrophication, and toxic substances. The core
taught skills are extended by an individual
project in which independent research is
undertaken to solve a challenging surface
water quality engineering problem.
The fundamentals of fluid mechanics,

thermodynamics and heat transfer with
practical applications to engineering devices
and systems.
Prerequisite: ENVENG 341, 342 or equivalent

Advanced Sustainability Engineering
Focuses on an advanced understanding of the
science of sustainability and its application to
engineering practice and management,
including complex systems thinking, tools to
assess sustainability, management, leadership
and decision making leading to sustainability,
global directions towards sustainability across
cultural systems. Develops critical analytical
thinking and research based knowledge through
debates and an applied research project.
Stage II

Electronics and Computing for
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers need to be familiar with
those electronics and software elements that
are now vital components of most mechanical
products and processes. Introduces sensors and
actuators, analogue and digital circuit elements
for signal processing, and computing and
software programming.

Dynamics
Kinematics of particles, rectilinear and curvilinear
motion, kinematics of rigid bodies in the plane.
Kinetics of particles, systems of particles and
rigid bodies. Impulse and momentum,
mechanism motion in the plane. Vibration of a
particle.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGGEN 121, 150
MECHENG 235
Design and Manufacture 1
The design process as a teamwork, and system
based, problem-solving activity. Design
methodology and evaluation, design failure and
safety, communicating design intent through
graphical means. Introduction to engineering
material properties and concepts of material
failure. Introduction to motive power sources,
machine elements and production and
fabrication processes.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 115
Restriction: MECHENG 223, 234
MECHENG 236
Design and Manufacture 2
Introduction to computer-assisted design
animation and virtual mechanisms and
computer-aided production processes. Basic
hydraulics and pneumatics systems and
components. Fundamental techniques for the
determination of material behaviour under
external loads. Further production processes.
Design reliability. Basic principles of Design for
X.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 235

Mechanics of Materials 1
Statically determinate stress systems; stress
strain relations. Bending of beams: stress
moment and moment - curvature relations; beam
deflections; buckling of struts. Shear in joints,
couplings, beams and circular shafts. General
analysis of plane stress. Introduction to failure
criteria by yield and fracture. Safety factors.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 121 or 150

Software Design
Fundamentals of software design and high-level
programming making use of case studies and
programming projects. Includes: requirements
analysis, specification methods, software
architecture, software development
environments, software quality, modularity,
maintenance, reusability and reliability; models
of software development.
Stage III

Thermal Engineering
Second Law of Thermodynamics, entropy.
Cycles and applications. Heat transfer, heat
exchangers.
Prerequisite: MECHENG 211

Sensors and Actuators
An introduction to mechatronics engineering
and its main elements. Topics include
interfacing and signal processing, sensors,
actuators, control technologies, systems
modelling, simulation and analysis.

Real Time Software Design
Introduces the principles of software design in
a real time environment. Main topics include
computer/ microprocessor architecture,

programming in real-time environment,
software design, embedded C or C# and data
acquisition systems.

Control Systems
An introduction to classical control of
mechanical and mechatronic systems. Topics
include: transfer functions, block diagrams,
time response characteristics, stability,
sensitivity, frequency response characteristics
and controller design (eg, pole placement,
lead-lag compensation, PID. Application in
MATLAB/ Simulink and with physical systems.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 211, MECHENG 222

Dynamics of Fluids and Structure
3D rigid body kinetics inertia tensor, Eulers
equations, gyroscopic motion. Vibration of
single and two degree of freedom systems.
Applications to vibration engineering.
Introductory acoustics and spectral analysis.
Mass, energy and momentum equations.
Angular momentum equation. Dimensional
analysis. Similarity. Turbulence, logarithmic
overlap law, pipe losses and networks, Bernoulli
obstruction theory. External flows, lifting bodies.
Pumps, turbines. Open channel flows.
Prerequisite: MECHENG211, 222
Restriction: MECHENG 324

Engineering Design 3M
Good practice and standard methods in
mechanical engineering design. Conceptual
and detailed design in projects involving
machine elements, engineering sciences and
engineering mechanics. Some of the advanced
computer aided tools (eg, CAD, CAM, CAE) will
be introduced and utilised in some projects.
Prerequisite: MECHENG 234, or MECHENG
232 and 233

Mechanics of Materials 2
States of stress and strain at a point in a general
three-dimensional stress system, failure theories
for ductile materials, elementary plasticity.
Generalised stress - strain relations for linearly
elastic isotropic materials. Axisymmetric stress
systems: thick-walled pressure cylinders, spheres
and rotating discs. Advanced topics in bending of
beams. Failure theories for brittle materials.
Fatigue in ductile materials.

Manufacturing Systems
An introduction to the procedures and
technological aspects of typical manufacturing
systems; basic concepts of plant and work
design; automation; planning, implementation;
simulation, and monitoring of production
processes; project-based introduction to the
tools and techniques applied by professional
engineers in modern manufacturing plants.

Analog Circuit Design
An introduction to the design, analysis and
implementation of electronic circuits or systems
for various applications such as signal
conditioning, interfacing, high power control
and thermal management. These include PCB
design and testing.

Introduction to a variety of techniques in digital
system design ranging from simple combinational
logic to finite state machines including issues
relating to digital circuit such as hazards, thermal
management and signal integrity. Students will
be exposed to the use of FPGA to rapid prototype
digital systems using schematic and hardware

description language entries.
Stage IV

Mechatronics Systems
Modelling and analysis of electro-mechanical
systems, including MEMS sensors, actuators,
smart/ functional materials, structures.
Fundamentals of digital control and systems
applied to electro-mechanical systems.
Prerequisite: MECHENG 312, 322

Mechatronics Design
A range of projects that demonstrate the
application and integration of the material
taught in lecture courses to create practical
intelligent products and manufacturing
processes.
Prerequisite: MECHENG 312, 322

Special Topic in Mechanical
Engineering 1
Courses on special topics are to be determined

Special topic in Mechanical
Engineering 2
Courses on special topics are to be determined

Industrial Automation
Automation technologies used in the
manufacturing and processing industry. Topics
include: robotics, PLCs, industrial process

visualisation, data collection and supervisory
control, robot sensors, computer vision systems,
automated assembly systems, condition
monitoring.

Aerohydrodynamics
The study of fluid mechanics relevant to
external flows, eg, wind turbines, yachts,
aircraft or wind loadings on buildings,
boundary layers, computational fluid dynamics.

Energy Technology
Industrial thermodynamics and energy
conversion/ efficiency, power cycles, availability
and irreversibility, simple combustion analysis,
mass transfer, energy studies, boiling and
condensation.

Building Services
Principles and practice of heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R),
psychrometry, heating/cooling loads, mass
transfer and air quality, refrigeration/heat
pump systems, cooling towers, pumps, fans,
valves, pipes and ducts.

Selected topics in vibration engineering:
Multiple degree of freedom and continuous
systems; Spectral analysis; Analytical,
approximate and numerical methods, including
FEA; Vibration instrumentation, measurement

and testing; Modal analysis; Vibration
treatment.
Restrictions: MECHENG 421

Multi-variable Control Systems
Advanced control of mechanical and
mechatronic systems. Topics include:
statespace representations, linearisation,
discretisation, stability, state feedback control
design, optimal control, state estimation and
Kalman filters. Applications in MATLAB/
Simulink and with physical systems.

Acoustics for Engineers
Wave equations, sources, directionality;
behaviour of sound waves. Principles of active
control for sound. The ear and hearing system.
Measurement of sound fields. Philosophy of
annoyance. Legal and Standards requirements.
Sound fields in enclosures. Mass Law. General
insulation equation. Materials as absorbers
and reflectors, room acoustics, requirements in
auditoria, sound system design principles and
transducer performance.

Engineering Design 4M
A variety of engineering projects requiring the
development and communication of design
solutions to a professional standard, and using
a wide range of advanced engineering methods.

Microelectromechanical Systems
Design principles of micro-electromechanical
systems (MEMS) with medical applications case
studies. Learning objectives are: MEMS design

fundamentals with emphasis on mechanical
and electrical properties, representative MEMS
sensors and actuators, MEMS applications with
an emphasis on medical technologies, MEMS
fabrication methods, construction and testing
of simple MEMS as part of a laboratory
component.

Biomechatronic Systems
Explores mechatronic principles and techniques
for measuring and manipulating biological
systems. Learning objectives are: human
biomechanics and motion control, advanced
serial and parallel robots, compliant soft
robots, software and functional safety, human
robot interaction and force control, novel
sensors and actuators, and biomechatronics
design principles.

Composite Materials
Applications and manufacturing of composite
materials. Mechanics of composite lamina/
laminate. Failure prediction, design and finite
element analysis of composite laminates and
structures. Analysis and design of sandwich
structures.

Manufacturing and Industrial
Processes
Theory of plasticity; material characterisation;
process analyses; extrusion, wiredrawing,
forging, rolling; metal cutting: thin shear model
and Merchants diagram, tool wear and tool
life; sheet forming; forming limit diagram;
thermal analyses of industrial operations
including transient conduction and drying;
casting; polymer processing; basic polymer

science: thermosets and thermoplastics, profile
extrusion, sheet extrusion; blown-film extrusion,
filament extrusion, blow moulding.

Technology Management
An appreciation of the strategic systems and
technology management aspects of
manufacturing systems. Industry based projects
that explore the design and optimisation of
manufacturing operations form a major part of
the course.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 303 with a grade of B
or better
MECHENG 762A (15 Points)

MECHENG 762B (15 Points)
Mechatronics Research Project
An innovative mechatronics project covering
the research and design phases of problem
analysis, specification and conceptual design,
detailed design, prototype implementation and
verification.
Restriction: MECHENG 407, 408, 462
in MECHENG 762 A and B
MECHENG 763A (15 Points)

MECHENG 763B (15 Points)
Research Project
A comprehensive investigation leading to an
oral presentation, a display and a report on a
topic assigned by the Head of Department of
in MECHENG 763 A and B
Stage II
SOFTENG 206 (15 Points)

Software Engineering Design I
Project work. Skills and tools in systematic
development of software, including testing,
version control, build systems, working with
others.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 250, 251

Software Engineering Theory
Sets, languages, operations on languages.
Deterministic and nondeterministic automata.
Designing automata. Determinisation. Regular
expressions. Induction and Recursion. Program
correctness. Counting. Elements of graph
algorithms.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 131 or COMPSCI 101

Introduction to Data Structures and
Algorithms
Introduction to the analytical and empirical
behaviour of basic algorithms and data
structures.
Corequisite: ENGSCI 213

Object Oriented Software
Construction
An introduction to Object Oriented software
development. Programming with classes;
objects and polymorphism. Evolutionary and
test-driven development. Analysis and design.
Modelling with UML. Design patterns. Design
for reuse, for testing and for ease of change.

Quality Assurance
Software verification and validation. Static and
dynamic QA activities as part of the software
lifecycle. Unit, integration, system, performance
and usability testing. Use of automation and
tools to support testing activities. Metrics to
quantify strength of testing and complexity of
programs.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 250, 251
Stage III

Software Engineering Design II
Working in project teams to develop software
to meet changing requirements for a large
application. Project Planning. Requirements
gathering. Estimating, costing and tracking.
Acceptance and unit testing. Evolutionary
design and development. Collaborative
development tools.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 206, 254, 350, 351

Taxonomy of software architecture patterns,
including client/server and multi-tier.
Understanding quality attributes.
Methodologies for design of software
architectures. Technologies for architecture
level development, including middleware.
Prerequisite: 15 points from SOFTENG 350,
COMPSYS 302

Human Computer Interaction
Human behaviour and expectations. User
interface design. User centred design. Usability
evaluation techniques for web and standard
interfaces. Constructing web and graphical
user interfaces.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 206

Fundamentals of Database Systems
Relational model, Relational Algebra, Relational
Calculus, SQL, SQL and Programming
Languages, Entity Relationship Model,
Normalisation, Query Processing and Query
Optimisation, ACID Transactions, Transaction
Isolation Levels, Database Recovery, Database
Security, Databases and XML.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 211 or COMPSCI 225

Operating Systems
History of operating systems. Multi-user systems.
Scheduling. Concurrent processes, threads and
synchronisation. Memory allocation and virtual
memory. Managing files, disks and other
peripherals. Security, protection and archiving.
Engineering distributed systems; location,
migration and replication transparency. Real-time
programming and embedded systems.
Prerequisite: COMPSYS 201 or SOFTENG
252, 250
Stage IV
SOFTENG 700A (15 Points)

SOFTENG 700B (15 Points)
Research Project
A student is required to submit a report on project
work carried out on a Software Engineering topic
assigned by the Head of Department.
Restriction: SOFTENG 401
in SOFTENG 700 A and B

Advanced Software Engineering
Development Methods
Advanced studies in methods and techniques for
developing complex software systems including
topics in software engineering environments,
advanced software design, tool construction and

software architectures. The core taught skills are
extended by individual projects in which
independent research is undertaken to address
challenging software system problems.

Advanced Human Computer
Interaction
Current topics in Human-Computer Interaction
research, such as: new user-interface
technologies, empirical usability studies,
pen-based user interaction, form-based user
interaction models, advanced layout
specification, systematics of human-computer
interaction and computer-mediated
collaborative work.

Studies in Software Engineering 1
Advanced courses on topics to be determined
Prerequisite: Permission of the Head of
Department

Software Development
Methodologies
Software lifecycle; software process models;
examples of software processes; software
process improvement; project management;
tool support for software development; issues
in software engineering.

High Performance Computing
Advanced parallel and high performance
computing concepts and techniques such as
memory architecture and networks; multicores,
hardware acceleration devices; shared memory
and data parallel programming; object
oriented and low level parallel programming;
parallelisation process: subtask decomposition,

dependence analysis and scheduling. Core
concepts are extended by a hands-on research
project in which a challenging parallel
computing problem is analysed and solved.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 306 or COMPSYS 302
or MECHENG 313 or 30 points at Stage III in
Computer Science
SOFTENG 752 (15 points)

Formal Specification and Design
Formal specification, design, and (automatic)
analysis of software systems. Use of Z, Alloy, OCL,
and CSP notations. Comparison of approaches,
emphasising their practical application.

Agile and Lean Software
Development
An advanced course on a topic to be determined
Prerequisite: Permission of the Head of
Department
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Entry to Part I BE(Hons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree structure

Scholarships and prizes

Services and Resources

University Counselling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Academic Support Services

Engineering Student Association / Clubs

General Computing Facilities

Rules and regulations

Academic and professional misconduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Key undergraduate staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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2014 key dates

Semester One - 2014

Orientation - Semester One

Thursday 12 Monday 30 June

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Inter Semester Break

Tuesday 1 - Saturday 19 July

Semester Two 2014 admission applications close

Orientation - Semester Two

Semester Two ends

Monday 1 Saturday 13 September

Semester One - 2015

Monday 2 March 2015

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Part I BE(Hons) admission

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Part II BE(Hons) admission

Part II specialisation limits

Engineering Science 42 places

Part II selection criteria

Transfers from other universities/institutions

English language requirement

The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)

Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP)

BE(Hons) Semester Two entry

Application closing dates

How do I accept my offer of place?

Preparing for your first semester in the BE(Hons)

Ready for first year quiz 1

The section on Mathematics, for ENGSCI 111 Mathematical Modelling I.

10 day course (recommended for most students)

DELNA screening for ENGGEN 199

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Academic Integrity Course

Accelerated Pathway students

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MAX (MATHS 153) students

Enrolment assistance and Helplab

Alterations to current enrolment

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Additions and Deletions - 2014

13 January Seven days inclusive from the start of SS

Semester One courses

14 March Second Friday of semester