313586 v.1 Mechatronic Engineering Major
Introduction
Mechatronics is the title given to the sub-discipline 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 Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12706 | v.3 | Electrical Circuits 203 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308768 | v.1 | Foundations of Digital Design 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308805 | v.1 | Machine Dynamics 231 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308808 | v.1 | Engineering Mathematics 233 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308824 | v.1 | Mechatronic Project 234 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10163 | v.9 | Introduction to Programming Environments 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308809 | v.1 | Engineering Graphics 232 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308822 | v.1 | Mechatronic Modelling 231 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308823 | v.1 | Linear Systems Modelling 232 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 310683 | v.1 | Engineering Management 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12855 | v.4 | Embedded Systems Engineering 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308827 | v.1 | Mechatronic Automation 331 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308828 | v.1 | Mechanical Design 321 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308829 | v.1 | Automatic Control 321 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12835 | v.3 | Power Electronics 304 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307660 | v.4 | Engineering Sustainable Development 201 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307664 | v.1 | Engineering Law 202 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308825 | v.1 | Mechatronic Project 332 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308826 | v.1 | Manufacturing for Mechatronics 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308830 | v.1 | Mechatronic Project 493 | 9.0 | 37.5 | |
| 310544 | v.1 | Professional Practice 434 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 300786 | v.3 | Renewable Energy Principles 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302863 | v.1 | Vibration 431 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 308785 | v.1 | Power Electronics and Drives 401 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310545 | v.1 | Design Methodology 431 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12861 | v.4 | Renewable Energy Systems 402 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 308787 | v.1 | Instrumentation and Control 402 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308794 | v.2 | Embedded Software Engineering 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
