Engineering and Industrial Design
It's all about courses...
The Engineering program enables professionals in Engineering and Industrial Design and recent graduates to adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological environment through the upgrading of their skills and knowledge.
The course provides students the opportunity to pursue a specialisation in civil, environmental, computer, electrical, telecommunications, industrial design or robotics and mechatronics engineering.
Additionally the program gives students the flexibility to articulate into a research Masters of Engineering Honours research program.
It's all about opportunities...
The world of technology offers a vast range of choices, including careers in:
- software development and database design
- computer forensics and systems security
- system analysis, design and integration
- computer network design and management
- systems programming and administration
- E-business and Internet technologies
- water, roads and buildings
- robotics and mechatronics
- telecommunications, manufacturing and utilities
- commercial, medical and industrial product design
- product management, project management and consultancy
- industrial or residential development
- funds management
Transform your uncharted technological musings into the everyday conveniences of tomorrow. Choose UWS.
It's all about our students...
Here’s proof...
UWS joins world computing and information systems experts
World leading computing and information systems experts convened at the 2006 International Conference on Information Management and Business (IMB), organised by the University of Western Sydney. The conference focused on topics drawn from the buzzwords of business: wireless applications, fuzzy logic, artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence, data mining and health information systems.
This conference, chaired by UWS Senior Lecturer Dr Yi-Chen Lan, provides for the international exchange of ideas and applications, setting the agenda for future research.
Twenty years ago computers were only just beginning to appear in small to medium sized business. Today, computers are being integrated into almost every aspect of business and every industry. It’s vital these electronic systems provide an efficient and versatile service that can be easily incorporated into the day-to-day operations of a business.
The IMB conference is an extension of UWS’s commitment to forging strong community and industry links.
Engineering a quiet, seamless ride on the M7
As you first drive down the new Westlink M7, take note: it’s likely to be the smoothest road experience ever – thanks to research engineers who have designed the world’s first seamless pavement construction for Australia’s largest motorway.
A joint research project between the University of Western Sydney and the Maunsell SMEC design team led to the novel structural design. It allows continuous reinforced concrete pavement to be used on carriageways that cross many of the 144 bridges along the length of the $1.5 billion M7 – a 40km long privately financed toll road linking the M5, M4 and M2 Motorways in Sydney, Australia.
This innovative feat of engineering has enabled a smooth transition between the road and bridge joints which reduces noise and maintenance costs and improves the ride quality for highway users.
According to Emeritus Professor Russell Bridge – who is part of the research team that has won an international award for the design – continuous reinforced concrete pavement generally allows for the construction of long pavement lengths without transverse joints.
The transition between the highway pavement and bridge deck has long been one of the major sources of highway operational and maintenance problems. This design reduces maintenance by eliminating all transverse joints from the bridge and pavement so that maintenance at these locations is no different from any other section of road.
The new design is likely to be a hit with motorists and the community as it also reduces noise levels.
The seamless pavement also creates improved ‘rideability’, minimising carriageway roughness and providing a running surface similar to any other location on the pavement. It also assists in minimising the ‘bump’ that is common at bridge joints.
In addition to helping to significantly reduce the construction time and costs of the M7, the design also addresses the problems of concrete shrinkage, concrete creep and thermal strains in a simple, cost effective way by considering the bridge and pavement as a continuum rather than as separate project elements.
The design of the seamless pavement was created for the Abigroup Leighton Joint Venture who constructed the $1.5 billion M7 Motorway. The concept was supported by Westlink Motorway Limited and developed in consultation with the Roads and Traffic Authority (NSW).
The courses listed on this page (see table) are coursework programs. Coursework programs often combine set subjects, electives, and independent study. If you are interested in a research based postgraduate degree please click here.
