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Units indexed by faculty Bachelor of Mechatronics EngineeringCourse code: 3280 + Course abbreviation: BMechatronicsEng + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course aims 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. Course structureLevel 1 focuses on providing students with a background in the foundation sciences, including mathematics. At the end of the first year, all students (irrespective of their Year 12 preparation) will have a basic foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Key areas of engineering important to the discipline of mechatronics are also undertaken, including civil, electrical, materials and mechanical engineering. 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 levels 2, 3 and 4, many other units contain a strong project/design element. Course requirementsLevels 1, 2 and 3 of the program will be offered from 2006, and level 4 of the program will be offered from 2007. First yearCore units
Foundation unitsStudents who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist Mathematics are required to select one or two appropriate foundation units(s) from: ElectivesSelect none, one or two units from:
Total: 48 points Second year
Total: 48 points Third year
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