MCEN30017 Mechanics & Materials
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
Is MCEN30017 hard?
MCEN30017: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why materials bend, break and fail, and how to work out stress and strain, including with finite elements.
After it you can
- Do basic stress and strain analysis
- Run a finite element stress analysis
- Explain how materials deform, fracture and fatigue
What you need first
ENGR20004
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
Participation 40%, Tests 30%, Final exam 30%
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Quick answers
- When is MCEN30017 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MCEN30017?
- Needs ENGR20004.
- Does MCEN30017 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 40%, Tests 30%, Final exam 30%.
- Can I take MCEN30017 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.
- Can I rate MCEN30017?
- 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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