Mechatronic (Space) Engineering stream
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Mechatronic (Space) Engineering |
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| Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (Space Engineering) are required to gain credit for the core units of study set out below. Any additional credit necessary shall be gained by completing additional credit points of elective units of study as recommended by the Faculty, as may be necessary to gain credit for a total of not less than 192 credit points | |||
Core units of study |
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First year |
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| MATH1001 Differential Calculus |
3 | A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 N MATH1011, MATH1901, MATH1906, MATH1111 |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| MATH1002 Linear Algebra |
3 | A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 N MATH1902, MATH1012, MATH1014 |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| MTRX1701 Mechatronics Engineering Introductory |
6 | N AERO1560, MECH1560, ENGG1800 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling |
3 | A HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or MATH1001 or MATH1011 N MATH1013, MATH1903, MATH1907 |
Semester 2 Summer Main |
| MATH1005 Statistics |
3 | A HSC Mathematics N MATH1015, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010 |
Semester 2 Summer Main |
| ELEC1103 Fundamentals of Elec and Electronic Eng |
6 | A HSC Physics, HSC Mathematics extension 1 or 2 |
Semester 1 |
| MTRX1702 Mechatronics 1 |
6 | N ELEC1101, ELEC2004, COSC1002, COSC1902 |
Semester 2 |
| ENGG1802 Engineering Mechanics |
6 | Semester 2 Summer Main |
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| ENGG1801 Engineering Computing |
6 | N INFO1000, COSC1001, COSC1002, INFO1003 |
Semester 1 |
| INFO 1103 is an acceptable alternate. | |||
| AMME1550 Dynamics 1 |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| PHYS1001 is an acceptable alternative for BE/BSc physics majors. | |||
Second year |
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| ELEC2104 Electronic Devices and Circuits |
6 | A ELEC1102 Foundations of Electronic Circuits or ELEC1103 Professional Electronic Engineering. |
Semester 2 |
| AMME2301 Mechanics of Solids |
6 | P (MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906), (MATH1002 or MATH1902), (MATH1003 or MATH1903 or MATH1907), (ENGG1802 or PHYS1001 or PHYS1901) |
Semester 2 |
| MATH2067 DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers |
6 | P MATH(1011 or 1001 or 1901 or 1906) and MATH(1014 or 1002 or 1902) and MATH(1003 or 1903 or 1907) N MATH2001, MATH2901, MATH2005, MATH2905, MATH2061, MATH2961, MATH2065, MATH2965 |
Semester 1 |
| AMME2500 Engineering Dynamics |
6 | P (MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906), (MATH1002 or MATH1902), (AMME1550 or PHYS1001 or PHYS1901 ) |
Semester 1 |
| AERO2705 Space Engineering 1 |
6 | A ENGG1801 P AERO1560 (or MECH1560 or MTRX1701), MATH1001, MATH1002, MATH1003) |
Semester 2 |
| MTRX2700 Mechatronics 2 |
6 | P MTRX1701 and MTRX1702 N ELEC2601, ELEC3607 |
Semester 1 |
| MECH2400 Mechanical Design 1 |
6 | A ENGG1801 and ENGG1802, HSC Maths and Physics |
Semester 2 |
| AMME2302 Materials 1 |
6 | N CIVL2110 |
Semester 1 |
Third year |
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| AMME3500 System Dynamics and Control |
6 | P AMME2500; (MATH2061 or MATH2961 or MATH2067) |
Semester 1 |
| MTRX3700 Mechatronics 3 |
6 | P MTRX2700 N MECH4710 |
Semester 2 |
| MECH3660 Manufacturing Engineering |
6 | A AMME2200, AMME2301, AMME2302 P MECH2400 |
Semester 1 |
| AERO3760 Space Engineering 2 |
6 | P AERO2705 |
Semester 2 |
| MECH3661 Engineering Management |
6 | A It is expected that students will understand the concepts previously presented in ENGG1803 Professional Engineering. It is assumed that the students have an understanding of professional engineering issues, and are experienced in academic writing (both essays and reports), including appropriate referencing techniques, oral presentations and the project management process (particularly in group situations). Such previous knowledge will assist students in the development their awareness of the issues involved with engineering management. |
Semester 2 |
| Combined degree students are exempt from this unit. | |||
| ELEC3204 Power Electronics and Applications |
6 | A Differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, analysis of linear circuits. Fourier theory applied to periodic and non-periodic signals. Software such as MATLAB to perform signal analysis and filter design. Familiarity with the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, etc. P ELEC2104 N ELEC3202 |
Semester 1 |
| Combined degree students are exempt from this unit. | |||
| ELEC3404 Electronic Circuit Design |
6 | A A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed. N ELEC3401 |
Semester 1 |
| Combined degree students are exempt from this unit. | |||
| AMME2200 Thermodynamics and Fluids |
6 | A MATH1001; MATH1002; MATH1003. |
Semester 2 |
| Combined degree students are exempt from this unit. | |||
Fourth year |
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| AERO4701 Space Engineering 3 |
6 | P AERO3760 |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG4000 Practical Experience |
P 36 Credit Points of Senior Units Students should have completed three years of their BE program before enrolling in this unit. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| MECH4601 Professional Engineering 2 |
6 | A MECH3661, ENGG1803, AMME4100 P MECH3660 |
Semester 1 |
Students must select 12cp from the following block of units. |
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| Students enrol in either Honours Thesis A&B or Engineering Project A&B. For enrolment in Honours an ISWAM of 65% or greater is required. | |||
| AMME4111 Honours Thesis A |
6 | P 36 credit points of senior units of study and 2nd/3rd year WAM of 65% or greater C AMME4112 N AMME4121, AMME4122, AMME4010 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Normally taken in Semester 1 | |||
| AMME4112 Honours Thesis B |
6 | P AMME4111 Honours Thesis A N AMME4121, AMME4122, AMME4010 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Normally taken in Semster 2 | |||
| AMME4121 Engineering Project A |
6 | P 36 credit points of senior units of study. C AMME4122 N AMME4111, AMME4112, AMME4010 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Normally taken in Semster 1 | |||
| AMME4122 Engineering Project B |
6 | P AMME4121 Engineering Project A N AMME4111, AMME4112, AMME4010 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Normally taken in Semster 2 | |||
Acceptable alternative units of study |
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| Students in the Honours program must enrol in AMME4111 & AMME4112, students in the Pass program must enrol in AMME4121 & AMME4122. | |||
| Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty shown in the tables can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit, subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling. | |||
| Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units. | |||
Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering relating to this table: |
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BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space) |
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| In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in the above table, candidates are required to complete 12 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechatronic (Space) Engineering. A minimum of 192 credit points is required to be eligible for the award of BE(Mechatronic)(Space). | |||
BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)/BSc or BCom or BMedSci or BPM |
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| In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in this table, candidates are required to complete at least 96 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Science for the BE/BSc and BMedSci, or the Faculty of Economics and Business for the BE/BCom or from the core unit table for BPM. A minimum of 240 credit points is required to be eligible for the combined degrees. Candidates should refer to the Joint Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and the faculty in which they are undertaking the combined degree. | |||
BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)/BA |
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| In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in this table, candidates are required to complete at least 84 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Arts for the BE/BA and 12 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechatronic Engineering. A minimum of 240 credit points is required to be eligible for the combined degree. Candidates should refer to the Joint Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and the faculty in which they are undertaking the combined degree. | |||
BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)/LLB |
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| In addition to gaining credit for the core units of study set out in this table, candidates are required to complete at least 144 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Law for the BE/LLB. A minimum of 288 credit points is required to be eligible for the combined degrees. Candidates should refer to the Joint Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and IT and the Faculty of Law. | |||
Recommended elective units of study |
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| MECH4720 Sensors and Signals |
6 | A Strong Matlab skills P MTRX3700 |
Semester 1 |
| MECH4730 Computers in Real-Time Control and Inst |
6 | P MTRX3700 N ELEC4602 |
Semester 1 |
| MTRX4700 Experimental Robotics |
6 | P AMME3500; MTRX3700 |
Semester 1 |
| AMME4500 Guidance, Navigation and Control |
6 | P AMME3500. |
Semester 2 |
| AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing |
6 | A MECH4720 or MECH4730 |
Semester 2 |
| AMME4790 Introduction to Biomechatronics |
6 | P MTRX3700 or MECH3921 |
Semester 2 |
| These units are also available to other Space stream students. | |||
Notes |
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| 1. Choice of electives as shown in the above table will depend on subject availability, timetabling and prerequisite conditions. | |||
| 2. Units of study not included in this table may also be selected subject to the approval of the Head of School Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. | |||