Overview
The Mechatronic Engineering stream provides the student with the ability to acquire a hybrid range of skills based on mechanics, electronics and computing. Whilst there is a comprehensive coverage of mechanical engineering and design areas, the stream enables a deeper understanding of the principles supporting the conception, design, construction, maintenance, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Typical fields which may be encompassed by the program include building services, computer controlled plant, manufacturing, robotics and autonomous vehicles. An emphasis is placed on the application of engineering science, development and management in these fields.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate proficiency of knowledge in the enabling sciences (mathematics, computer science and physics) that form the foundation of mechatronic engineering.
2.
Demonstrate expertise and technical knowledge in mechatronic engineering disciplines such as: mechanics, design, electronics, modelling, control, robotics, autonomous and AI systems.
3.
Assess all components of an electrical, mechanical or software system and the national and international standards that apply.
4.
Design and implement hardware and software interfaces and document them professionally.
5.
Model combinations of common mechanical, electrical and/or software components and design and implement control systems for these mechatronic systems.
6.
Design and implement innovative engineering solutions to complex problems in mechatronic engineering based on rigorous analysis and application of critically evaluated current research.
7.
Design, build and operate mechatronic systems and devise and implement experiments to evaluate their performance.
8.
Communicate professionally and effectively within and outside of mechatronic engineering.
9.
Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy, perseverance, ethical conduct and professional accountability when working as an individual and within diverse multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environments.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 168 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses54 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Thesis Courses12 Units of Credit:
Recommended Discipline Electives6 Units of Credit:
Discipline Electives12 Units of Credit:
Enrolment Disclaimer
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Additional Information
Thesis Arrangements
- Students complete a sequence of thesis courses (MMAN4010 and MMAN4020) or (MMAN4951, MMAN4952 and MMAN4953 - subject to approval) in consecutive terms in the final year of their candidature.
- These enrolments represent a single thesis project that is developed and completed over the duration of the full set of thesis courses. On conclusion of the last thesis course a final overall mark is added to all thesis courses.
- Under exceptional circumstances and with School permission, students may apply to enrol in MMAN4952 and MMAN4953 concurrently.
- Students in the BE(Hons)/BiomedE program must complete the following Biomedical Engineering Thesis courses in place of the thesis courses offered their BE (Hons) specialisations: BIOM4951, BIOM4952 and BIOM4953.
- Students who fail thesis may have to repeat, restart or change thesis projects depending on the circumstances. Please see UG Engineering Thesis webpage for more information
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