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Mechatronic Engineering (Space) / Arts (2014)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2014.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechatronic Engineering (Space) / Arts (2014)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: University Archive
Years Offered: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

2. Requirements

To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must complete 240 credit points comprising:

(1) For the Bachelor of Engineering, all units of study prescribed in the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering stream the candidate is pursuing.

(2) For the Bachelor of Arts. a total of 84 credit points from Table A in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook, including: (a) a major from Table A; (b) a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study.

For further details, see Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
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
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

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
Core
3 MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Core
6 AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Core
6 MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1
Core
6 ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2
Core
6 ELEC3404: Electronic Circuit Design
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
Core
6 AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Core
6 MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Core
6 MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
Core
6 MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
Core
6 AMME4121: Engineering Project A


Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4121 with AMME4111. School permission is required.
Core
0 ENGG4000: Practical Experience
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechatronic (Space) Electives


Note: At least 18 credit points of Mechatronic (Space) Elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either semester.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME4122: Engineering Project B


Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4122 with AMME4112.
12 Select from Unit Block:
Mechatronic (Space) Electives


Note: At least 18 credit points of Mechatronic (Space) Elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either semester.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts


Note: The Arts component of the combined Mechatronics/Arts degree requires a minimum of 84 credit points of Arts units of study, including at least 54 credit points at 2nd or 3rd year level, and the completion of an Arts major. Consult the Resolutions for the Combined Engineering/Arts degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Arts (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 84)

Note: For the Bachelor of Arts component, students are required to complete a total of 84 credit points of Table A units as listed in the handbook of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including a major from Table A and a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study. See Faculty handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks

Block 2 - Mechatronic (Space) Electives (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO5700 Space Engineering (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME4790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Note: 2