313586 v.1 Mechatronic Engineering Major
Introduction
Mechatronics is an engineering discipline which deals with studies the integration of mechanical, electronic and computer technologies in a wide range of machines and systems. Mechatronic systems can be found in most industrial machines, many domestic appliances, as well as in intelligent machines such as robots and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Curtin Mechatronic engineering major offers a sound theoretical core in the key disciplines of mechanics, electronics and computer systems, as well as a strong practical emphasis in project and problem based learning units which give a real world focus to theoretical concepts. Project work is undertaken from the second year onwards, culminating in a major design or research project in the final year of study.
Professional Recognition
Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies stipulated by Engineers Australia (EAust) as the pathway to chartered-engineer status (CPEng).
Career Opportunities
Mechatronic graduates are equipped with a broad range of skills and knowledge, facilitating careers in engineering disciplines ranging from mechanical design to software engineering as well as those more purely focused on mechatronics, automation and robotics. Graduates from this program are employed in industries ranging from mining to manufacturing, agriculture and defence.
| 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 | 6.0 | 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.10 | Unix and C Programming 120 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308809 | v.1 | Engineering Graphics 232 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308822 | v.1 | Mechatronic Modelling 231 | 5.0 | 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 | 3.0 | 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 | |
| 312200 | v.1 | Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies 431 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12861 | v.4 | Renewable Energy Systems 402 | 6.0 | 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 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
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