Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntryMechatronic (Space) 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 |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
Core | 6 | MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering |
Year 1 - Semester 2
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 |
Core | 6 | MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AERO2705: Space Engineering 1 |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core | 6 | ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
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 | AERO3760: Space Engineering 2 |
Core | 6 | MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3 |
| 6 | Mechatronic (Space) Electives |
Year 4 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AERO4701: Space Engineering 3 |
Core | 6 | AMME4111: Thesis A |
Core | 0 | ENGG4000: Practical Experience |
Core | 6 | MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2 |
List | 6 | Select from Mechatronic (Space) Electives Free Electives Note: At least 24 credit points of Mechatronic (Space) 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 (Space) Electives Free Electives Note: At least 24 credit points of Mechatronic (Space) Elective units and 6 credit points of Free Elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either semester. |
Block 1 - Mechatronic (Space) Electives (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 30)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| AERO5700 | Space Engineering (Advanced) | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| 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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| 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 in 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
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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 (Space) 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, 2016, 2015 |
| Requirements: | Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering (Space Engineering) are required to gain credit for the core units of study set out below. Any additional credit necessary shall be gained by completing additional credit points of elective units of study as recommended by the Faculty, as may be necessary to gain credit for a total of not less than 192 credit points. Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty shown in the tables 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. In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in the above table, candidates are required to complete 30 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechatronic (Space) Engineering. A minimum of 192 credit points is required to be eligible for the award of BE(Hons)(Mechatronics)(Space). |
