MIET2528 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

MIET2528 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (RMIT University): rated 3.1/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on RMIT Wall.

MIET2528 is a RMIT University course taught by the STEM College in Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what RMIT students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 机械工程导论

Type: Undergraduate course

Credit points: 12

Subject area: Engineering

Faculty: STEM College

Level: Undergraduate

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This course introduces essential mechanical engineering fundamentals, relevant to those considering a pathway in the broad discipline of mechanical engineering. Appropriate material properties are introduced, so that the Newtonian mechanics and the conservation of energy introduced in Engineering Science can be further developed in an authentic mechanical engineering context (that is also relevant to student automotive and aerospace engineers).

MIET2528 student reviews, difficulty and workload

MIET2528 has 6 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 6 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).

On Reddit: "I took MIET2528 Intro to Mech Eng last year and IMO it was not too bad. You will learn about Statics and Mechanics of Materials, a lab project throughout the semester, and having 3 quiz/test. From my experience, the most important thing is try to spend time on solving problems i…"

On Reddit: "Intro to mech does focus alot on group work, its fun and very hands on, provided your teammates are competent enough and don’t ditch you halfway leaving there to be only 2 people left doing all the work. Just be systematic, back up your ideas and choices with working out and hav…"

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MIET2528 FAQ

Q: Is MIET2528 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 6 reviews: overall 3.1/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches MIET2528, and when is it offered?

A: MIET2528 is taught by the STEM College. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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