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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Double Degree
Duration 5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 314941
2012
ATAR
84.8
- Program Outline
Mechatronic engineering is a discipline that combines mechanics, electronics and computing. Mechatronic engineers are comfortable and competent with cutting-edge technology in both mechanical and electrical and electronic engineering.
They may design, construct and maintain intelligent machines, micro-machines, smart structures, intelligent systems, control systems and consumer products such as cameras, washing machines or a fully automated robotic assembly line, or they may be involved with defence technology and automated systems.
Students may choose to combine Mechatronic Engineering with Mathematical and Computer Sciences as it will strengthen their skills in mathematics, statistics and computing. Combining this engineering program with a strong mathematics program such as this, will provide an opportunity for research and enhanced employment prospects.
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- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 314941 2012 CSP ATAR 84.8 Adelaide Approved Score 80 2012 CSP IB 30 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $8,375Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Deferment? Yes - 2 year Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
- Other Entry Pathways
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 314941International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 80 IB 27 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,750 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 041994B Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Mathematics and PhysicsAssumed Knowledge
Chemistry is desirableEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 80 IB 27 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566A-Level 9 UEC [Malaysia] 15 SAT [US] 1770 OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 75 Eynesbury Foundation Program 380 Bradford Foundation Program 77 How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 80 Annual tuition fees International student place: $28,750 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry - Higher Education applicants
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
To download a copy of your study plan to guide your 2013 enrolment, please use the following link: http://ecms.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/enrolment/study-plans/
Computer Science Major
Core Courses
- C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1202 Object-Oriented Programming for Engineers (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1203 Algorithm Design & Data Structures (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 4059 Power Electronics & Drive Systems (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units)#
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics IIA (3 units)
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics IIB (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1103 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2015 Electronics IIM (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3032 Microcontroller Programming (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3103 Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Systems (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3106 Mechatronics II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4102 Advanced PID Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4123 Advanced Digital Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4124 Robotics M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4142A and MECH ENG 4142B Design Project Level IV Part 1 & 2 or
- MECH ENG 4143A and MECH ENG 4143B Honours Project Level IV (9 units)
#Students who have not passed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics are required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM as a prerequisite to enrolling in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA. The satisfactory completion of MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of this program.
Electives
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
- MECH ENG 4101 Biomechanical Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4110 Automotive Vehicle Dynamics & Safety (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4114 Corrosion: Principles & Prevention (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4115 Engineering Acoustics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4121 Materials Selection & Failure Analysis (3 units)
Unless exempted by the Faculty, all international students are required to undertake a specialist course ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL. This course must be completed in the first semester of study and will be presented in lieu of another course as determined by the Faculty.
The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.
To download a copy of your study plan to guide your 2013 enrolment, please use the following link: http://ecms.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/enrolment/study-plans/
Mathematics Major
Core Courses
- C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 4059 Power Electronics & Drive Systems (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units)#
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics IIA (3 units)
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics IIB (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 1103 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2015 Electronics IIM (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units)
- MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3032 Microcontroller Programming (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3103 Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Systems (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
- MECH ENG 3106 Mechatronics II (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4102 Advanced PID Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4123 Advanced Digital Control (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4124 Robotics M (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4142A and MECH ENG 4142B Design Project Level IV Part 1 & 2 or
- MECH ENG 4143A and MECH ENG 4143B Honours Project Level IV (9 units)
#Students who have not passed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics are required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM as a prerequisite to enrolling in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA. The satisfactory completion of MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of this program.
Electives
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
- MECH ENG 4101 Biomechanical Engineering (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4110 Automotive Vehicle Dynamics & Safety (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4114 Corrosion: Principles & Prevention (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4115 Engineering Acoustics (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
- MECH ENG 4121 Materials Selection & Failure Analysis (3 units)
Unless exempted by the Faculty, all international students are required to undertake a specialist course ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL. This course must be completed in the first semester of study and will be presented in lieu of another course as determined by the Faculty.
The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.
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Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
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