Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntryMechatronic Engineering (2015)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under 2015 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 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, 2020, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2015, and are re-enrolling for 2016 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 2025 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 Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021. |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
Core | 6 | MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Core | 6 | ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics |
Core | 3 | MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023. |
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 |
Core | 6 | AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers Note: MATH2067 is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH2021. |
Core | 6 | MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core | 6 | ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems 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: Introduction to Thermal Engineering |
Core | 6 | MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2 |
Core | 6 | MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3 |
| 6 | Mechatronic Electives |
Year 4 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A |
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 |
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. |
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
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| AMME4790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2
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| AMME5520 | Advanced Control and Optimisation | 6 |
Semester 1
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| AMME5790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MECH5720 | Sensors and Signals | 6 |
Semester 2
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| MTRX5700 | Experimental Robotics | 6 |
Semester 1
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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: 18)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AMME2000 | Engineering Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ENGG1000 | History and Philosophy of Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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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 Engineering (2015) |
| CP Required: | 192 |
| Min FT Duration: | 4.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | 4.00 Years |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 |
| 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(Hons)(Mechatronics). Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits of recommended 4th year units. Students who do not meet the Honours requirements of 65% average marks throughout the degree will be awarded the PASS degree Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) |
