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K06 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)

This double degree program combines the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) course with the Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) course and has a 5 year full-time study duration.

 

Mechatronics engineering is the integration of electrical, electronic and computing engineering with mechanical engineering enabling the development of intelligent machines and advanced manufacturing and processing systems. Areas of study within mechatronics include mechanics, computer aided design and manufacturing, analogue and digital electronics, signal analysis, electro-mechanical systems, advanced materials, sensor technology, automatic control, robotics, system design and development, and project management. The course produces engineers with strong competencies in electrical, electronic, computer and mechanical engineering, who can participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects. Mechatronics engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry, including product design and development, manufacturing, mining and resource, process control and automation, public utilities, road and transport, defence, aerospace, and consulting.

 

The Motorsports component of this award further develops engineering problem solving abilities as well as the technical, financial and management skills associated with manufacturing industries in general, and the motorsports industry in particular. Students gain a solid understanding of the entire design, simulation and fabrication processes and management issues associated with the manufacturing industries, with particular emphasis on motorsports. Students have the opportunity to further develop competencies through the provision of extra-curricular activities to help progression into the motorsports industry. They also have broader employment opportunities in product design and development, manufacturing, marketing and project management.

 

HONOURS IN ENGINEERING

Students whose performance over the Mechatronics component of the course is of a high standard may be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree upon graduation.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Overseas students may be admitted to this course subject to satisfying English proficiency entry requirements, in addition to meeting academic admission requirements.

 

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 5 (ENS4111).

 

ACCREDITATION

Engineers Australia has granted Accreditation to this course.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University entrance requirements apply.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, or equivalent.
WACE Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent is desirable.
Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to this course with advanced standing.

 

Note: Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies.

Students who have not completed Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D are strongly encouraged to attend the 5-day Mathematics Bridging Programme offered in the week before the start of each semester.

 
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 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) / Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) double degree is a 600 credit point award comprising 36 core units, 4 elective units and one 0 point practicum unit. Candidates will graduate with the Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) at the end of the fourth year of full-time study, and with the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) at the end of the fifth year of full-time study.

 
YEAR ONE
Smester 1
ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering 15
ENM1101 Race Car Anatomy 15
ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 15
 
Semester 2
ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics * 15
ENS1115 Materials and Manufacturing 1 15
ENS1162 Electrical Engineering 1A 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
 
* Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics before they can enrol in ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics.
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
ENM2104 Instrumentation and Measurement 15
ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics 15
MAT2437 Differential Equations 15
ENS2456 Digital Electronics 15
 
Semester 2
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENS2113 Engineering Dynamics 15
ENS2110 Materials and Manufacturing 2 15
ENS1253 Electrical Engineering 1B 15
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
ENS3551 Electrical Networks 15
ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics 15
ENS3260 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems 15
ENM2209 Race Car Systems 15
 
Semester 2
ENS3105 Mechanical Design and Development 15
ENS3553 Signals and Systems 15
ENS2160 Thermodynamics 15
Elective 1
 
YEAR FOUR
Semester 1
ENM3211 Motorsports Project 1 15
ENS3554 Data Communications and Computer Networks 15
ENS3180 Finite Element Methods 15
Elective 2
 
Semester 2
ENM3212 Motorsports Project 2 30 
ENS4543 Engineering Management 15
SPM2122 Sport Marketing 15
ENS2257 Microprocessor Systems 15
 
YEAR FIVE
Semester 1
ENS4111 Engineering Practicum 0 
ENS4152 Project Development 15
ENS4251 Control Systems 15
Elective 3
Elective 4
 
Semester 2
ENS4253 Engineering Project 15
ENS4240 Industrial Control 15
ENS4442 Robotics 1 15
ENS3220 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15
 
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
ENS2170 Principles of Industrial Maintenance 15
ENS2457 Analog Electronics 15
ENS3554 Data Communications and Computer Networks 15
ENS3555 Communication Systems 1 15
ENS3447 Propagation and Antennas 15
ENS3205 Real-Time Embedded Systems 15
ENS3243 Structural Analysis 15
ENS3170 Vibrations and Condition Monitoring 15
ENS3206 Power Systems 1 15
ENS4209 Process Control 15
ENS4360 Power Electronics 15
ENS4200 Building Services 15
ENS4445 Sustainability and Renewable Energy 15
 
Note: Electives chosen from outside this list 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:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012