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G69 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)

Mechatronics engineering is the integration of electrical, electronic, and computer engineering with mechanical and industrial engineering enabling the development of intelligent machines and advanced manufacturing and processing systems. Areas of study within mechatronics include mechanics, computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing, analog and digital electronics, signal analysis, electro-mechanical systems, advanced materials, sensor technology, automatic control, robotics, system design and development, and project management. Graduates will have competencies in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, and be able to participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

Mechatronics engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry including product development, manufacturing, mining and resource, process control and automation, public utilities, road and transport, defence, aerospace, and consulting.


HONOURS IN ENGINEERING

Students whose performance over the four years of the course is of a high standard may be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Overseas students may be admitted to the Engineering course subject to the University’s fee scale.

 

The language of instruction is English and all students are expected to be proficient in both spoken and written English. All assessment will be conducted in the English language.

 

PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS

During the course, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience located in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period, even though it is listed as a unit for Year 4 (ENS4111).

 

ACCREDITATION

Engineers Australia has formally granted Full Accreditation to Bachelor of Engineering courses (Computer Systems, Communication Systems, Electronic Systems). Parallel accreditation status has been granted for the Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science double degree courses. An application will be made in 2006 for Provisional Accreditation of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics).

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to satisfying standard ECU admission requirements, satisfactory performance in TEE (or equivalent) Calculus or Applicable Mathematics is required. Students who have completed an Associate Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering with advanced standing.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is comprised of a total of 480 credit points (33 units).

 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering 15
ENS1153 Introduction to Computer Technology 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 15
SCP1111 Physics of Motion 15
 
Semester 2
ENS1252 Introduction to Electrical Engineering 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design 15
ENM1103 Manufacturing Engineering 15
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
ENM2104 Instrumentation and Measurement 15
ENS2455 Circuit Analysis 15
ENS2256 Digital Electronics 15
MAT2236 Differential Equations 15
 
Semester 2
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENM2210 Engineering Mechanics 15
ENM2107 Properties of Engineering Materials 15
ENS3341 Signals and Systems 15
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
ENM2208 Mechanical Processing 15
ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics 15
ENS4251 Control Systems 15
ENM3205 Mechanical Design and Development 1 15
 
Semester 2
ENS3220 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15
ENM3217 Mechanical Design and Development 2 15
ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics 15
Elective 1
 
YEAR FOUR
Semester 1
ENS4111 Engineering Practicum 0 
ENM3213 Case Studies in Manufacturing 15
ENS4152 Project Development 15
ENS3343 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15
Elective 2
 
Semester 2
ENS4253 Engineering Project 15
ENS4240 Industrial Control 15
ENS4442 Robotics 1 15
ENS4543 Engineering Management 15
 
Note: Electives must be approved by the Course Coordinator.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006