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Mechatronic Engineering (Space) / Project Management (2013)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2013.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

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

2. Requirements

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

(a) The core units of study as set out in the Bachelor of Project Management unit of study table;

(b) The core units of study specified for the Mechatronics (Space) Engineering stream and

(c) Any additional elective units of study as may be necessary to gain credit to complete the requirements of the degree.

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Core
6 ENGG1850: Introduction to Project Management
Core
3 MATH1001: Differential Calculus
Core
3 MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Core
6 MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME1550: Dynamics 1
Core
6 ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
Core
3 MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling
Core
3 MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Core
6 PSYC1002: Psychology 1002

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Core
6 AMME2302: Materials 1
Core
6 AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Core
6 MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 BUSS1040: Economics for Business Decision Making
Core
6 MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1
Core
6 ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
Core
6 ENGG2852: Project Based Organisational Behaviour [not offered in 2020]

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ENGG2850: Project Cost and Finance
Core
6 ENGG2851: Project Analytics
Core
6 MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2
6 Select from Unit Block:
PM Electives
or other units.

Note: See Unit Blocks for recommended units.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
Core
6 AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Core
6 ENGG2855: Project Acceptance
Core
6 MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Core
6 ENGG3853: Project Risk Management: Tools & Techniques
Core
6 MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
Core
6 PMGT3858: Adapting to Project Context

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
Core
6 ENGG3854: Legal Aspects of Projects
Core
6 MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3
Core
6 PMGT3855: Project Variance Analysis

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
Core
6 MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Mechatronics Recommended Units
PM Electives


Note: At least 12 credit points of Project Management elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either first or second semester.

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.
List
18 Select from Unit Blocks:
Mechatronics Recommended Units
PM Electives


Note: At least 12 credit points of Project Management elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either first or second semester.

4. Pathways

BE HONOURS THESIS

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME4111: Thesis A
Core
6 AMME4112: Thesis B

Note: Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace 4th Year Engineering Project units AMME4121 and AMME4122 with Honours Thesis Units AMME4111 and AMME4112.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Mechatronics Recommended Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4500 Guidance, Navigation and Control 6
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME4790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
MECH4720 Sensors and Signals 6
MECH4730 Computers in Real-Time Control and Instrumentation 6
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Note: AMME4790 has been replaced by AMME5790 in 2017.

Block 2 - PM Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
PMGT2854 Executing Projects 6 Semester 2
PMGT3856 Sustainability and Knowledge Management 6 Semester 1
PMGT3857 International Project Management 6 Semester 2