Course code: 2320 + Course abbreviation: BE(Mechatronics) + Total credit points required: 192 (48 credit points at Bachelor of Engineering level 1, plus 144 credit points from the relevant engineering branch) + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time (1 year full-time Bachelor of Engineering, 3 years full-time in the engineering branches)
On-campus (Clayton; Malaysia)
A mechatronics engineer works with complex systems and devices that involve computer controlled sensing and actuation. Modern motorcars and the production lines where they are made are both examples of mechatronics engineering. The aim of this course is to provide students with a solid grounding emphasising mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computing. Designing, maintaining and upgrading mechatronic devices and systems will require this knowledge. Also required will be an understanding of the synergies and trade-offs between the mechanical, electrical and computing elements that the devices and systems contain. Design projects at levels 2, 3 and 4 of the course facilitate integration of mechanical, electrical and computing knowledge provided in the course.
Students
enter this branch of engineering after completion of the common first year
(refer to the entry for the Bachelor of Engineering earlier in this section).
At level 2, units focus on providing fundamental knowledge across the wide
range of disciplines that form the basis of mechatronics. Thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, electronics, mechanics, programming and digital electronics are some
of the topics covered in second year.
During level 3, further fundamental knowledge is introduced together with units
that build on these fundamentals to cover areas of mechatronics to a
professional level. These specialised areas include mechatronics and
manufacturing, and power electronics and drives.
At level 4, students undertake further units that draw together a wide range of
fundamental knowledge in a mechatronics context such as robotics. Level 4 of
the course allows for specialisation in wider areas of mechatronics through the
selection of three elective units. Students have the opportunity to study a
unit from another faculty as one of their electives and to undertake a
substantial independent investigation in their chosen area of engineering
interest. There is a strong emphasis on project work throughout the
mechatronics course. As well as project units in second, third and fourth level
many other units contain a strong project/design element.
Students should refer to 'Course map 8 - Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)' at the back of this section for an outline of the course requirements for this program.
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