Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences B.E(Mt)/Ma
2008

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	5 years (full time)
Degree:	Double Degree

Program Outline

Mechatronic Engineering combines mechanics with electronics and computing, that is, it integrates machinery with electronics and computer control. Mechatronic engineers need to be comfortable and competent with cutting edge technology in both Mechanical and Electrical & 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 systems.

This degree combines courses of mechanical and electrical and electronic engineering together with courses in mechatronics and robotics. Some of the areas of study include mechanics, electronics, design, signal analysis and processing, computer systems, computer science, sensor and actuator technology, automatic control, electrical system design, robotics and microprocessor technology.

In the final year of the academic program students can choose elective courses from a number of different areas including vibrations, aerospace engineering, computational fluid dynamics, airconditioning, acoustics and advanced materials. There is a strong focus on design and project work throughout the academic program with design projects as part of each year's program of study. The academic program also develops written and oral communication skills and familiarity with project management.

Combined degrees for Mechatronic Engineering are available with Arts (stream code 236), Economics (238) and Mathematical & Computer Sciences (237).

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic
International

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 85.25 2007 Fee-paying TER: 80 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2 Math. Studies & Physics + one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry; IB - either Maths & Physics (HL) or Chemistry, Physics and Math. Methods (SL)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314941 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:

IELTS	Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to apply:

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

Annual tuition fees:

International student place: $20,600

General enquiries:

Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

B.E.(Mechatronic)/B.Ma. & Comp. Sc. (Computer Science focus)

Level I
Semester 1 MECH ENG 1103 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering (3 units) C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units) COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 1009 Computer Science IB (3 units) MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units) MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * (3 units) * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II
Semester 1 MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units) ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units) MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units) MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units) MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units) MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units) MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 MECH ENG 2015 Electronics IIM (3 units) COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units) COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units) MECH ENG 3014 Mechatronics II (3 units) Semester 2 MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units) MECH ENG xxxx Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units) MECH ENG 2011 Mechatronics IM (includes Workshop Practical) (3 units) MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 MECH ENG 3020 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units) Computer Science Courses ++ (9 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG 4042 Power Electronics & Drive Systems (3 units) Computer Science Courses ++ (9 units) ++ A major in Computer Science requires this 18 units to contain a 3 unit Level II Computer Science course, and a further 12 units of Level III Computer Science courses of which one Level III course must be Software Engineering & Project.
Level V
Semester 1 MECH ENG 4019 A/B Mechatronics Honours Project Level IV OR MECH ENG xxxx A/B Mechatronic Design Project Level IV Part I (3 units) MECH ENG 4011 Advanced Automatic Control (3 units) MECH ENG 4027 Robotics M (3 units) MECH ENG xxxx Sustainability & the Environment (3 units) Semester 2 MECH ENG 4019 A/B Mechatronics Honours Project Level IV OR MECH ENG xxxx A/B Mechatronic Design Project Level IV Part 2 (3 units) MECH ENG 4038 Engineering Management & Quality Systems (3 units) MECH ENG 4033 Mechanical Signature Analysis (3 units) MECH ENG 4028 Mechatronics IIIM & Advanced Digital Control (3 units)

B.E (Mechatronic)/ B.Ma.&Comp.Sc. (Mathematics focus)

Level I
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units) C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units) MECH ENG 1103 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG 1009 Materials I (3 units) MECH ENG 1006 Design Graphics & Communication (3 units) MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units) MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units)
Level II
Semester 1 MECH ENG 2100 Design Practice (3 units) MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I (3 units) MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) MECH ENG 2015 Electronics IIM (3 units) Semester 2 MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units) MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units) MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units) MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM includes Workshop Practice (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 MECH ENG 3029 Manufacturing Engineering (3 units) MECH ENG xxxx Sustainability & the Environment (3 units) MECH ENG 3014 Mechatronics II (3 units) MECH ENG 3020 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units) Semester 2 MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units) MECH ENG xxxx Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units) MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming (3 units) ELEC ENG 4042 Power Electronics & Drive Systems (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 Level 3 Maths Courses (12 units) Semester 2 APP MTH xxxx Numerical Methods (3 units) Level 3 Maths Courses courses++ (9 units)
Level V
Semester 1 MECH ENG 4019 A/B Mechatronics Honours Project Level IV OR MECH ENG xxxx A/B Mechatronic Design Project Level IV Part I (3 units) MECH ENG 4011 Advanced Automatic Control (3 units) MECH ENG 4027 Robotics M (3 units) Elective (chose from list) (3 units) Semester 2 MECH ENG 4019 A/B Mechatronics Honours Project Level IV OR MECH ENG xxxx A/B Mechatronic Design Project Level IV Part 2 (3 units) MECH ENG 4038 Engineering Management & Quality Systems (3 units) MECH ENG 4033 Mechanical Signature Analysis (3 units) MECH ENG 4028 Mechatronics IIIM & Advanced Digital Control (3 units)
Electives
MECH ENG 4020 Advanced Vibrations (3 units) MECH ENG 4004 Engineering Acoustics (3 units) MECH ENG 4025 Topics in Welded Structures (3 units) MECH ENG 4024 Materials Selection & Failure Analysis (3 units) MECH ENG 4039 Finance for Engineers (3 units) MECH ENG 4042 Fire Engineering (3 units) MECH ENG 4026 Environmental & Architectural Acoustics (3 units) APP MTH 4043 Transform Methods & Signal Processing (3 units) MECH ENG 4057 Biomechanical Engineering (3 units)

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Last updated: Thursday, 9 Oct 2008

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences B.E(Mt)/Ma 2008