1. Overview

Course:	Mechatronic (Space) / Science (2021)
CP Required:	240
Min FT Duration:	5.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	5.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2016, 2015

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 Foundations Mathematics units table

► 24 credit points of Project table

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

► 96 credit points of Mechatronics (Space) stream core units

► 6 credit points of Mechatronics (Space) Stream electives

► may take additional Mechatronic Stream elective units if there is elective space in the degree

Science (96 credit points):

► *12 credit points of Science degree core units (12cp of MATH1XXX can count towards Engineering requirements)

► *48 credit points of Table A major

► 12 credit points of OLE units

► 24 credit points of electives from Science Table A or Table S

* The Science degree core units comprise 12 cp of MATH1xxx units and 12cp of 1000-level units from Table A. The 1000-level units from the Table A major count towards Science degree core requirement.

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
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Projects Table	6	Select from MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
Introductory Computing Units	6	Select from ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing INFO1110: Introduction to Programming

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MTRX1705: Introduction to Mechatronic Design
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
Science Units	12	Select from Unit Block: Science Units

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 Note: From 2024, MECH2400 is offered in Semester 1 only. Students who have not completed MECH2400 should discuss an enrolment plan with their Academic Advisor.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2
Science Units	12	Select from Unit Block: Science Units

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Science Units	12	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AERO3760: Space Engineering 2

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Projects Table	6	Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
Science Units	12	Select from Unit Block: Science Units

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MTRX3760: Mechatronic Systems Design
Science Units	12	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Projects Table	6	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Core Units	6	Select from AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: 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.

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Projects Table	6	Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
Mechatronic (Space) Stream Elective Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Mechatronic (Space) Stream Elective Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: 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.

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 (Space) 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 Dalyell unit in place of ENGG2112 and may count any Engineering Dalyell unit in place of ENGG3112

- 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 (Space) Stream Core Units (Min CP: 96,Max CP: 96)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO2705	Space Engineering 1	6	Semester 2
AERO3760	Space Engineering 2	6	Semester 2
AERO4701	Space Engineering 3	6	Semester 1
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
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 (Space) Stream Elective Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5700	Space Engineering (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
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
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP5318	Machine Learning and Data Mining	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH5720	Sensors and Signals	6	Semester 2
MTRX5700	Experimental Robotics	6	Semester 1

Block 6 - Additional Mechatronic Stream Elective Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5700	Space Engineering (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
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 - Science Units (Min CP: 78,Max CP: 96)

Note: Candidates must complete 96 credit points of Science study, including at least one major in a Science subject area and 12 credit points of OLEs. Math 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/

Faculty of Engineering

Mechatronic (Space) / Science (2021)