ENGR20003 Engineering Materials and Mechanics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 55%
- About 4 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is ENGR20003 hard?
ENGR20003: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What engineering materials like steel, concrete and timber are made of, how they fail, and basic statics.
After it you can
- Explain strength, fracture and fatigue
- Solve forces in beams and trusses
- Link a material's structure to its properties
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 55%
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Quick answers
- When is ENGR20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENGR20003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ENGR20003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 55% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 55%.
- How many class hours a week does ENGR20003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ENGR20003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after ENGR20003?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CVEN30009.
- Can I rate ENGR20003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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