Faculty of Engineering

Mechatronic / Law (2017)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2017.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechatronic / Law (2017)
CP Required: 288
Min FT Duration: 6.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 288 credit points as follows:

Engineering (144 credit points):

► 24 credit points of Engineering core units

► 108 credit points of Mechatronic stream core units

► 12 credit points of Mechatronic Specialist elective units

Laws:

► 144 credit points of Laws core units

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the combined degree:

(a) For the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws combined degree, a candidate must complete 288 credit points and any additional requirements specified in the following clauses.

(b) Where the requirements specified in the following clauses account for less than the total required credit, candidates must complete additional units of study from the tables relevant to the Bachelor of Engineering as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of the degree.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering

For the Bachelor of Engineering component of a combined degree:

(a) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering component of the combined degree are set out in the tables of units of study for the Bachelor of Engineering single degree;

(b) Except where approved, all candidates must complete a minimum of 144 credit points comprising:

(i) 36cp from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) 108cp from the Engineering Stream Core Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(c) The Faculty Board may approve, based on appropriate academic justification, a list of approved unit alternatives. These alternatives specify, for particular Engineering stream / combined degree combinations, units within the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering component of the combined degree that can be replaced by specified alternative units that would form part of the normal program for single degree students in that stream.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Laws

For the Bachelor of Laws component of a combined degree:

Candidates must complete 144 credit points of Law units of study taken from the School of Law Undergraduate Table, comprising:

(a) 102 credit points of compulsory units of study; and

(b) 42 credit points of elective units of study, of which a maximum of 36 credit points are taken from Part 1 and a minimum of 6 credit points are taken from Part 2.

(c) Students may apply to take up to a maximum of 24 credit points of advanced learning Master’s units of study as elective units of study.

(i) Enrolment in Master’s units of study will be subject to availability and any unit pre-requisites or assumed knowledge, which may include relevant industry experience or prior specialist study.

(ii) Enrolment in Master’s units is only permitted after a candidate has completed 96 credit points towards the Bachelor of Laws.

(iii) Students may only enrol in Master’s units listed in the Bachelor of Laws Elective units of study Table.

Engineering Honours Requirements

(a) an EWAM of at least 65 immediately prior to the semester in which a thesis unit of study is first attempted; and

(b) have an EIHWAM of at least 65 at the completion of the degree; and

(c) complete the requirements within a time limit of 5 years for a single Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree or complete the requirements within a time limit of 6 years for a combined Bachelor of Engineering Honours combined degree.

Candidates who satisfy the requirements for the Engineering degree, but who have not satisfied each of Clauses (a), (b) and (c), will qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree (i.e. the PASS degree, awarded without Honours).

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.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 24 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

(c) the completion of a thesis project that has been approved by the Head of School (or delegate) as relevant to the topic of the major.

Study Abroad

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.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

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 MATH1001: Differential Calculus


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021.
6 Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
6 Select from LAWS1006: Foundations of Law
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
6 Select from MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering

Note: MATH1001 and MATH1002 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1901 and MATH1902.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
3 Select from MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023.
6 Select from LAWS1012: Torts
0 Select from LAWS1013: Legal Research 1
6 Select from LAWS1016: Criminal Law
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data

Note: MATH1003 and MATH1005 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1903 and MATH1905.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MTRX1705: Introduction to Mechatronic Design


Note: From 2018, MTRX1705 will be offered in Semester 2
6 Select from ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
6 Select from LAWS1014: Civil and Criminal Procedure
6 Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6 Select from MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1
6 Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1015: Contracts
6 Select from MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2
6 Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
6 Select from MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1017: Torts and Contracts II
0 Select from LAWS1019: Legal Research II
6 Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
6 Select from MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2
6 Select from MTRX3760: Mechatronic Systems Design

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechatronic Specialist Electives
6 Select from LAWS1023: Public International Law
6 Select from ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications
6 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
0 Select from ENGG4000: Practical Experience

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechatronic Specialist Electives


Note: At least 12 credit points of Mechatronic Elective units must be completed.
6 Select from LAWS1021: Public Law
6 Select from MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3
6 Select from AMME4112: Thesis B

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS2010: Administrative Law
6 Select from LAWS2011: Federal Constitutional Law
6 Select from LAWS2012: Intro to Property and Commercial Law
6 Select from LAWS2013: The Legal Profession

Note: Students will be awarded their Engineering degree after completion of the initial 4 year component. For Years 5 & 6, students will transfer to the Law School to complete the LLB.

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS2014: Corporations Law
6 Select from LAWS2015: Equity
6 Select from LAWS2016: Evidence
6 Select from LAWS2017: Real Property

Note: Students will be awarded their Engineering degree after completion of the initial 4 year component. For Years 5 & 6, students will transfer to the Law School to complete the LLB.

Year 6 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS2018: Private International Law A
18 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Electives

Note: In year 6 students are required to complete LAWS2018 Private International Law A plus 42 credit points from Semester 1 Senior Elective Units as listed in Law Faculty Handbook Table 1. See Law Faculty Handbook for more details: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

LAWS2018 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Students who commenced the Combined Law program before 2011 do not need to complete LAWS2018 but must complete 48 credit points of elective units of study rather than 42 credit points.

Year 6 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Electives

4. Pathways

48cp Majors

Type CP CP From

Note: From 2019 onwards, all engineering majors will be converted to the 48 credit point format, and several new majors will be introduced - details can be viewed in the 2019 degree structures.

You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-your-studies-bachelor-of-engineering-majors

Major in Space Engineering (24cp)

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO2705: Space Engineering 1


Note: Replacing AMME1362
Core
6 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2


Note: Replacing MECH3460
Core
6 AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
6 Select from Unit Block Space Specialist Electives

Note: To be eligible for this major students must complete the 24 cp listed. There are ATAR and WAM entry requirements for enrolment in this major.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Mechatronic Specialist Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
AMME5790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Block 2 - Law Senior Electives (Min CP: 42,Max CP: 42)

Note: Electives are chosen from the list of senior LAW units as listed in the Law School faculty handbook.

Block 3 - Law Senior Core (Min CP: 54,Max CP: 54)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
LAWS2010 Administrative Law 6 Semester 1
LAWS2011 Federal Constitutional Law 6 Semester 1
LAWS2012 Intro to Property and Commercial Law 6 Semester 1
LAWS2013 The Legal Profession 6 Semester 1
LAWS2014 Corporations Law 6 Semester 2
Winter Main
LAWS2015 Equity 6 Semester 2
Summer Main
LAWS2016 Evidence 6 Semester 2
Summer Early
LAWS2017 Real Property 6 Semester 2
Winter Main
LAWS2018 Private International Law A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Block 4 - Space Specialist Electives (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

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
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
AMME5790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Block 5 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG4000 Practical Experience 0 Int January
Int February
Int March
Int April
Int May
Int June
Int July
Int August
Int September
Int October
Int November
Int December
MATH1001 Differential Calculus 3 Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January

Block 6 - Law Junior Core (Min CP: 48,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
LAWS1006 Foundations of Law 6 Semester 1
LAWS1012 Torts 6 Semester 2
S1 Intensive
LAWS1013 Legal Research 1 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1014 Civil and Criminal Procedure 6 Semester 1
LAWS1015 Contracts 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
LAWS1016 Criminal Law 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1017 Torts and Contracts II 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Main
LAWS1019 Legal Research II 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1021 Public Law 6 Semester 2
Int February
LAWS1023 Public International Law 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Block 7 - Mechatronic Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME1362 Introduction to Engineering Materials 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
ELEC3204 Power Electronics and Applications 6 Semester 1
ENGG1801 Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Int January
ENGG1802 Engineering Mechanics 6 Semester 2
Summer Main
Int January
MECH2400 Mechanical Systems Design 1 6 Semester 1
MECH3460 Mechanical Systems Design 2 6 Semester 2
MECH3660 Manufacturing Engineering 6 Semester 1
MTRX1701 Introduction to Mechatronic 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