Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsEngBE2014 BEMechatronic (till 2014) (2014)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2014 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2014 who elect to proceed under 2014 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2014 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2019, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2014, and are re-enrolling for 2015 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2014 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
Core | 6 | ENGG1801: Engineering Computing Note: INFO1103 is an acceptable alternate. |
Core | 3 | MATH1001: Differential Calculus |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
Core | 6 | MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME1362: Materials 1 |
Core | 6 | ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core | 3 | MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling |
Core | 3 | MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data |
Core | 6 | MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1 Note: School permission is required for enrollment. |
Core | 6 | AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers |
Core | 6 | MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids 1 |
Core | 6 | ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Design 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH2660: Engineering Management |
Year 3 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control |
Core | 6 | ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications |
Core | 6 | ELEC3404: Electronic Circuit Design |
Core | 6 | MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering |
Year 3 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2262: Thermal Engineering 1 Note: School permission is required for enrollment. |
Core | 6 | MECH3460: Mechanical Design 2 |
Core | 6 | MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3 |
| 6 | Mechatronic Electives |
Year 4 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A Note: Under the change of rules in 2015 and for AQF and accreditation compliance, students should enrol in AMME4111 /AMME4112 |
Core | 0 | ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
Core | 6 | MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2 |
List | 12 | Select from Mechatronic Electives Free Electives Note: At least 30 credit points of Mechatronic Elective units and 6 credit points of Free Elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either semester. |
Year 4 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4112: Thesis B Note: Under the change of rules in 2015 and for AQF and accreditation compliance, students should enrol in AMME4111 /AMME4112 |
List | 18 | Select from Mechatronic Electives Free Electives Note: At least 30 credit points of Mechatronic Elective units and 6 credit points of Free Elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either semester. |
Honours Thesis
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core
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6 |
AMME4112: Thesis B |
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Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace 4th Year Engineering Project units AMME4121 and AMME4122 with Honours Thesis Units AMME4111 and AMME4112.
Block 1 - Mechatronic Electives (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME4710 | Computer Vision and Image Processing | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| AMME4790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| AMME5520 | Advanced Control and Optimisation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| MECH5720 | Sensors and Signals | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| MTRX5700 | Experimental Robotics | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note:
Choice of electives as shown in the above table will depend on subject availability, timetabling and prerequisite conditions.
AMME4790 has been replaced by AMME5790 from 2017
Block 2 - Free Electives (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| ENGG1000 | History and Philosophy of Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| ELECTIVE | Free Electives | 6 |
Note: 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.
| Course: | Mechatronic (till 2014) (2014) |
| CP Required: | 192 |
| Min FT Duration: | 4.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | N/A |
| Faculty/School: | University Archive |
| Years Offered: | 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 |
| Requirements: | Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty shown above 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. All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 192 credit points and a Practical Experience period to be eligible for the award of the degree of BE(Mechatronics). Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 credits of recommended 4th year units. Students in the Honours program must enrol in AMME4111 & AMME4112; students in the Pass program must enrol in AMME4121 & AMME4122. |
