Faculty of Engineering

Mechatronic / Science (Medical Science Stream) (2022)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2022.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechatronic / Science (Medical Science Stream) (2022)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary, the requirements are:

Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

Engineering (144 credit points):

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table (12cp of MATH1* can count towards Science requirements)

► 24 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 90 credit points of Mechatronic Stream core units

► 12 credit points of Mechatronic Stream electives, including:

► Up to 6 credit points of Mechatronic Stream Machine Learning elective units

► Additional Mechatronic Stream electives, if there is elective space in the degree

Science (Medical Science Stream) (96 credit points):

► 24 credit points of Science degree core units (12cp of MATH1* can count towards Engineering requirements)

► 48 credit points of Medical Science core

► 12 credit points of OLE units

► 12 credit points of Science electives

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements 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.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6 Select from MEDS1001: Human Biology
0 Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
6 Select from ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
6 Select from MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering

Note: MATH1021 and MATH1002 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1921 and MATH1902.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from BIOL1007: From Molecules to Ecosystems
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
6 Select from MTRX1705: Introduction to Mechatronic Design
0 Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B


Note: You must achieve a pass result in the previous ENGPXXXX unit before you can enrol in the next one. This means you cannot add Semester 2 units to your enrolment until after Semester 1 results are released.

Note: MATH1023 and MATH1005 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1923 and MATH1905.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 6cp OLEs
6 Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
6 Select from ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
0 Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6 Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
6 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6 Select from MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1
0 Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A


Note: You must achieve a pass result in the previous ENGPXXXX unit before you can enrol in the next one. This means you cannot add Semester 2 units to your enrolment until after Semester 1 results are released.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2
0 Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6 Select from MEDS2003: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
6 Select from MEDS2001: Key Concepts in Physiology


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2001 must instead complete PHSI2007/PHSI2907.
6 Select from MEDS2002: Key Concepts in Pharmacology


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2002 must instead complete PCOL2021.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 6cp OLEs
0 Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C


Note: You must achieve a pass result in the previous ENGPXXXX unit before you can enrol in the next one. This means you cannot add Semester 2 units to your enrolment until after Semester 1 results are released.
6 Select from MEDS2004: Microbes, Infection and Immunity


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2004 must instead complete MIMI2002/MIMI2902.
6 Select from MEDS2005: Human Anatomy and Histology


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2005 must instead complete ANAT2011.

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
6 Select from MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 3000-level Medical Science selective
0 Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
6 Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2
6 Select from MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3
6 Select from MTRX3760: Mechatronic Systems Design
6 Select from MEDS3888: Medical Science Interdisciplinary Project
0 Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B


Note: You must achieve a pass result in the previous ENGPXXXX unit before you can enrol in the next one. This means you cannot add Semester 2 units to your enrolment until after Semester 1 results are released.

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 3000-level Medical Science selective
6 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Mechatronic Stream Elective Units
Additional Mechatronic Stream Elective Units
Science Units


Note: As there are 12cp worth of units that can count to either the Engineering or Science requirements of the combined degree, students can choose to select up to 12cp of electives from either Engineering or Science, or a combination of both.

Students must be sure they will complete the requirements of the Science side of the degree if they want to choose any Engineering elective units.
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Mechatronic Stream Elective Units
Mechatronic Stream Machine Learning Electives

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 3000-level Medical Science selective
6 Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Mechatronic Stream Elective Units
Additional Mechatronic Stream Elective Units
Science Units


Note: As there are 12cp worth of units that can count to either the Engineering or Science requirements of the combined degree, students can choose to select up to 12cp of electives from either Engineering or Science, or a combination of both.

Students must be sure they will complete the requirements of the Science side of the degree if they want to choose any Engineering elective units.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechatronic Stream Elective Units

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGG1810 Introduction to Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
INFO1110 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1910 Introduction to Programming (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Mechatronic stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1921 Calculus of One Variable (Adv) 3 Semester 1
MATH1923 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 12cp including:

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO1560 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 6 Semester 1
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
BMET1960 Biomedical Engineering 1A 6 Semester 1
CHNG1108 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL1900 Introduction to Civil Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC1004 Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering 6 Semester 1
ENGG2112 Multi-disciplinary Engineering 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG3112 Interdisciplinary Engineering 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
MECH1560 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 6 Semester 1
MTRX1701 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering 6 Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream. Students in both Electrical and Software Engineering streams are to take ELEC1004.

- Students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream may count any Engineering Dalyell unit in place of ENGG3112. The second Dalyell unit must be taken from the Combined degree.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGP1001 Professional Engagement Program 1A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP1002 Professional Engagement Program 1B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP1003 Professional Engagement Program 1C 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2001 Professional Engagement Program 2A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2002 Professional Engagement Program 2B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2003 Professional Engagement Program 2C 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3001 Professional Engagement Program 3A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3002 Professional Engagement Program 3B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Mechatronic Stream Core (Min CP: 90,Max CP: 90)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME1362 Introduction to Engineering Materials 6 Semester 2
AMME1802 Engineering Mechanics 6 Semester 2
AMME2301 Mechanics of Solids 6 Semester 2
AMME2500 Engineering Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME3500 System Dynamics and Control 6 Semester 1
ELEC1103 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC2104 Electronic Devices and Circuits 6 Semester 2
MECH2400 Mechanical Systems Design 1 6 Semester 1
MECH3460 Mechanical Systems Design 2 6 Semester 2
MECH3660 Manufacturing Engineering 6 Semester 1
MTRX1702 Mechatronics 1 6 Semester 2
MTRX1705 Introduction to Mechatronic Design 6 Semester 2
MTRX2700 Mechatronics 2 6 Semester 1
MTRX3700 Mechatronics 3 6 Semester 2
MTRX3760 Mechatronic Systems Design 6 Semester 2

Block 5 - Mechatronic Stream Elective Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4010 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
BMET5790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Block 6 - Mechatronic Stream Machine Learning Electives (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
COMP3308 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 6 Semester 1
COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Block 7 - Additional Mechatronic Stream Elective Units

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME2000 Engineering Analysis 6 Semester 1
AMME2200 Introductory Thermofluids 6 Semester 2
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
BMET5790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
COMP3308 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 6 Semester 1
COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC3204 Power Electronics and Applications 6 Semester 1
ELEC3404 Electronic Circuit Design 6 Semester 1
MATH2021 Vector Calculus and Differential Equations 6 Semester 1
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Note: Students may select units from this collection if they have elective space in their degree

Block 10 - Medical Science Stream Core (Min CP: 54,Max CP: 54)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
BIOL1007 From Molecules to Ecosystems 6 Semester 2
CHEM1111 Chemistry 1A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MEDS1001 Human Biology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2001 Key Concepts in Physiology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2002 Key Concepts in Pharmacology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2003 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2004 Microbes, Infection and Immunity 6 Semester 2
MEDS2005 Human Anatomy and Histology 6 Semester 2
MEDS3888 Medical Science Interdisciplinary Project 6 Semester 2

Note: Students in the Medical Science stream also complete 18 cp of 3000-level Medical Science disciplinary selective units.

The Medical Science stream requirements changed in 2024, resulting in changes to 2000-level MEDS units for students who began their degree before 2024.

MEDS2001, MEDS2002, MEDS2004 and MEDS2005 are discontinued and replaced by PHSI2007/PHSI2907, PCOL2021, MIMI2002/MIMI2902 and ANAT2011. ANAT2011 requires prerequisite BIOL1008, which will need to be completed as one of your Science elective units.

Block 11 - Science Units (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 42)

Note: Candidates must complete 96 credit points of Science (Medical Science stream) study, including:

- 54cp core units

- 18cp 3000-level selective units

- 12 credit points of OLEs

- Elective units as required

Math and Chem units taken as part of the Engineering component may be counted towards the 96 cp total. See Science faculty handbook for list of Science units and majors: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/science/