ME - Materials and Process Engineering as a main subject
Main Subject
This research-focused degree is designed for graduates who wish to do further research and develop an innovative solution to an engineering question. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree.
By studying Materials and Process Engineering at the University of Waikato, you will learn how to add value to raw materials used to manufacture a number of useful products, while minimising waste. These products can be as varied as dietary formulae, foods, ceramics that can withstand high temperatures, new metal alloys, pharmaceuticals, laminated boards, functional proteins, and composites.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $8,050 - $9,039 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $42,310 (120 points) per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Energy Efficiency Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Materials Engineer (plastics, composites, metallurgy)
- Process Design Engineer
- Products/process Development Engineer
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Papers
Papers available within Materials and Process Engineering
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGCB521 | Advanced Process Control | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the fundamentals of process control, and introduces advanced process control strategies. | |||
| ENGCB523 | Advanced Energy Engineering | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Application of engineering thermodynamics, process integration and pinch analysis to energy systems including renewable energy systems and energy storage, small and large industrial utility systems with and without cogeneration, distributed and smart energy systems, and green buildings. | |||
| ENGCB581 | Advanced Process Engineering Design | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Design teams will design a processing plant to meet the specifications of a design brief including mass and energy balances, economic evaluation and detailed design of nominated equipment. | |||
| ENGEN508 | Master's Capstone Project | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on the findings of the investigation. | |||
| ENGEN570 | Engineering and the Profession | 15.0 | 23D (Hamilton) |
| The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical responsibilities, legal duties, Treaty of Waitangi, intellectual property and professional communication. | |||
| ENGEN582 | Honours Research and Development Project | 45.0 | 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills students have gained in the first three years of their professional engineering degree and reinforces the multidisciplinary aspect of engineering. Students will learn how to carry out a Res... | |||
| ENGEN583 | Special Topics in Engineering 3 | 15.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN584 | Special Topics in Engineering 4 | 15.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN585 | Special Topics in Engineering 5 | 15.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN586 | Special Topics in Engineering 6 | 15.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN587 | Directed Study 1 | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ENGEN588 | Directed Study 2 | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ENGEV541 | Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and simulation tools such as Sumo19 and Superpro Designer. | |||
| ENGEV542 | Waste Minimisation Engineering | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant sludges, assessment and modeling of gaseous emissions, odour, particulates, and air pollution control systems. | |||
| ENGME554 | Inspection, Monitoring and Evaluation | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Inspection and monitoring are techniques used to provide evaluation of the current health of a component or system. This paper covers the underpinning fundamentals of inspection techniques along with methodologies for defect quantification, assessment and reporting. | |||
| ENGME585 | Industrial Technology and Innovation 1 | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Using Project Based Learning, this paper will furnish the student with an understanding of the innovation and product development process. It will explain the different levels of innovation, innovation techniques, how to screen ideas, the types of Intellectual Property and how to write a basic Business Plan. For the product develop... | |||
| ENGMP506 | Materials and Process Systems Analysis | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers mass and heat transfer, thermodynamics, materials (including metal, polymer and composites) processing and the relationship between microstructure and properties, and bioprocessing and transformation. | |||
| ENGMP512 | Advanced Materials Manufacture | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper deals with advanced materials science knowledge and principles underlying materials engineering. It focuses on the relationships between processing conditions and microstructures of materials and major materials processing technologies. | |||
| ENGMP516 | Materials Characterisation | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the basic theory and use of advanced analytical techniques used in materials characterization using optical microscopy, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). | |||
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