Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

154410 v.5 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering)


BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 020856G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Mechatronics is the title given to the subdiscipline of engineering which studies the integration of mechanical and electronic technologies to create 'intelligent' machines, systems and controllers. High levels of automation in manufacturing environments require designers with skills in the mechanical sciences since the machinery and robotic equipment utilised are fundamentally mechanical in nature. The actuation, monitoring and control of the mechanical devices are, however, achieved by electrical and electronic means. This course provides graduates with skills and knowledge in both mechanical and electrical technologies that will equip them for employment in manufacturing and related environments.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and two out of TEE Calculus/Physics/Chemistry. Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with engineering in industry and hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate. For professional work experience, students may make their own arrangements for employment or seek the assistance of Prospective Students Services. As one objective of this work is to make theoretical studies in courses more meaningful, it must be done during the period that the student is undertaking those studies, ie it is to be done in vacations or in employment as a part-time student, rather than after all course work has been completed. Students are strongly urged to consider the 12 weeks a minimum and to undertake as much additional work experience as they can. Students are required to submit a report covering the work carried out. Further details regarding the work report required are available from the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is of four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Provided that the stipulated prerequisites and corequisites are fulfilled, enrolment on a part-time basis is permitted. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

Students undertake the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major in the first year and on successful completion, proceed to the second year of an engineering discipline. Please refer to the section at the front of the Department of First Year Engineering Studies to obtain details about the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering has been accorded full recognition by Engineers Australia and satisfies all the academic requirements for Corporate Membership. To qualify for the grade of Corporate Member of Engineers Australia, a graduate also requires a minimum of four years approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. All degree courses are also recognised by various overseas professional institutions. Further information regarding membership of professional institutions can be obtained from the Faculty of Engineering and Computing or from the Secretary, Engineers Australia, Western Australia Division.

Career Opportunities

A graduate in mechatronic engineering can expect to find employment in the manufacturing or process industries, particularly where automation is being practiced. Organisations that employing only a few professional engineers will find the combined and diverse mechanical and electronic skills, which the mechatronics graduate will have, an advantage over the more focused traditional disciplines.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

The curriculum was revised during 2003 and the revised program is being phased in from 2004 to 2007. Information on the pre-2004 course structure and units for students who commenced this course prior to 2004 is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook or by contacting your course coordinator for the transitional phase. For details on the honours classes refer to the General Section of the Handbook.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1
307545 v.1   Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major   200.0
  200.0

Year 2 Semester 1
308768 v.1   Foundations of Digital Design 201 5.0 25.0
308805 v.1   Machine Dynamics 231 4.0 25.0
308808 v.1   Engineering Mathematics 233 3.0 12.5
308875 v.1   Programming 215 2.5 12.5
308879 v.1   Electrical Circuits 205 3.0 12.5
308809 v.1   Engineering Graphics 232 4.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
308781 v.1   Electronic Fundamentals 202 5.0 25.0
308822 v.1   Mechatronic Modelling 231 5.0 25.0
308823 v.1   Linear Systems Modelling 232 3.5 12.5
308824 v.1   Mechatronic Project 234 4.0 12.5
310683 v.1   Engineering Management 302 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
308827 v.1   Mechatronic Automation 331 4.0 25.0
308828 v.1   Mechanical Design 321 3.0 25.0
308829 v.1   Automatic Control 321 5.0 25.0
12855 v.4   Embedded Systems Engineering 301 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
12835 v.3   Power Electronics 304 5.0 25.0
308825 v.1   Mechatronic Project 332 7.0 25.0
308826 v.1   Manufacturing for Mechatronics 332 4.0 25.0
307664 v.1   Engineering Law 202 2.0 12.5
307660 v.1   Engineering Sustainable Development 201 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
11501 v.3   Mechatronic Project 491 8.0 25.0
12906 v.3   Mechatronic Systems Design 431 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
310544 v.1   Professional Practice 434 3.0 12.5
308830 v.1   Mechatronic Project 493 8.0 37.5
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
300786 v.3   Renewable Energy Principles 301 5.0 25.0
308785 v.1   Power Electronic and Drives 401 5.0 25.0
308794 v.1   Embedded Software Engineering 401 5.0 25.0
302863 v.1   Vibration 431 4.0 25.0
310545 v.1   Design Methodology 431 4.0 25.0
 
Optional units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
12907 v.3   Design for Manufacturing 431 4.0 25.0
12911 v.2   Automatic Control 432 4.0 25.0
302866 v.1   Noise 432 5.0 25.0
12861 v.4   Renewable Energy Systems 402 5.0 25.0
308787 v.1   Instrumentation & Control 402 5.0 25.0
 
NB Other 4th year engineering units may be taken as options subject to approval by the Department of Mechanical Engineering
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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