Faculty of Engineering

Mechatronic / Science (2016)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2016.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Mechatronic / Science (2016)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 5.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

Engineering (156 credit points):

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

► 108 credit points of Mechatronic Stream core units

► 12 credit points of Mechatronic Specialist elective units

Science:

► 84 credit points of Science units

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the combined degree:

(a) For all Bachelor of Engineering combined degrees a candidate must complete 240 credit points and satisfy any additional requirements specified.

(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.

Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours but who have otherwise satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering shall graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering pass degree.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

For the Bachelor of Science component of a combined degree:

(a) The units of study that may be taken are listed in Table 1 from the Faculty of Science.

(b) Candidates must complete 96 credit points of Science units of study, including at least one major in a Science subject area.

(c) Candidates completing the Bachelor of Science in the Advanced or the Advanced Mathematics stream must include as part of the above requirements:

(i) a minimum of 54 credit points of intermediate or senior Science units of study, of which at least 36 credit points shall be completed at either the Advanced level or as Talented Student Program (TSP) units of study; and

(ii) a minimum of 24 credit points of senior Science units of study at either the Advanced level or as TSP units in a single Science subject area.

Candidates for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded Bachelor of Science pass degree.

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


Note: INFO1103 is an acceptable alternative for combined degree students wishing to major in Computer Science.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Selected Junior Science Units


Note: Science/Engineering(Hons) combined degrees require 240 credit points, comprising 96 credit points from Science subject areas, with a major in one Science discipline, plus units prescribed for the Engineering specialisation. Science units forming part of core requirements in the Mechatronic Engineering specialisation may be counted as part of the 96 credit point Science requirement. Consult resolutions for Combined Engineering(Hons) /Science degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.
6 Select from MTRX1701: Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra

Note: In the BE/BSc program the 12 cp of core subjects, MATH#### may count to both the Science and the Engineering degrees. For all subjects which fall in this category the student must fulfill credit point requirements of the combined degree by completing additional Mechatronic electives and/or Science subjects.

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

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Selected Junior Science Units
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials

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

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Junior Science Units
Selected Intermediate Science Units
6 Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
6 Select from MTRX1705: Introduction to Mechatronic Design
6 Select from ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
List
12 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Junior Science Units
Selected Intermediate Science Units
6 Select from MTRX1702: Mechatronics 1
6 Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1

Note: ENGG1111 may be replaced by ENGG1061 Advanced Engineering for approved students.

Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
List
18 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Junior Science Units
Selected Intermediate Science Units
Selected Senior Science Units
6 Select from MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
2 Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Junior Science Units
Selected Intermediate Science Units
Selected Senior Science Units
6 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
6 Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
6 Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids

Note: ENGG2111 may be replaced by ENGG2062 Engineering Project: Business Plan 2 Adv, with Faculty approval.

Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Junior Science Units
Selected Intermediate Science Units
Selected Senior Science Units
2 Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
6 Select from MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering
6 Select from ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications
6 Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control

Note: ENGG3111 may be replaced by ENGG3062 Technology Education (Adv), with Faculty approval.

Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Junior Science Units
Selected Intermediate Science Units
Selected Senior Science Units
6 Select from MTRX3760: Mechatronic Systems Design
6 Select from MTRX3700: Mechatronics 3
6 Select from MECH3460: Mechanical Systems Design 2

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
2 Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
6 Select from Unit Block:
Mechatronic Specialist Electives


Note: At leat 12 credit points of Mechatronics Elective units must be completed. These can be taken in either semester.
List
12 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Intermediate Science Units
Selected Senior Science Units
0 Select from ENGG4000: Practical Experience
6 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A

Note: ENGG4111 may be replaced by ENGG4064/5 Advanced Engineering Design A/B, with Faculty approval.

Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 5 - Semester 2

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


Note: At least 12 credit points of Mechatronics Elective units must be completed. These may be taken in either semester.
List
6 Select from Unit Blocks:
Selected Intermediate Science Units
Selected Senior Science Units
6 Select from AMME4112: Thesis B

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 ENGG1111
Core
6 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2


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

Note: The 24 cp of units of study from the above table are required to be eligible for the Space Engineering major. Entry requirements ATAR or WAM>75% must be met to be enrolled in this major.

Students undertaking this major are not required to do Integrated Engineering units (ENGG1111, ENGG2111, ENGG3111, ENGG4111)

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Mechatronic Specialist Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
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: AMME4790 has been replaced by AMME5790 from 2017

Block 2 - Selected Junior Science Units

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
BIOL1001 Concepts in Biology 6 Semester 1
BIOL1002 Living Systems 6 Semester 2
BIOL1003 Human Biology 6 Semester 1
BIOL1902 Living Systems (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BIOL1903 Human Biology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL1991 Concepts in Biology (Special Studies) 6 Semester 1
BIOL1992 Living Systems (Special Studies) 6 Semester 2
BIOL1993 Human Biology (Special Studies) 6 Semester 1
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHEM1102 Chemistry 1B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHEM1901 Chemistry 1A (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
CHEM1902 Chemistry 1B (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
CHEM1903 Chemistry 1A (Special Studies Program) 6 Semester 1
CHEM1904 Chemistry 1B (Special Studies Program) 6 Semester 2
COSC1003 Introduction to Computational Science 6 Semester 2
COSC1903 Introduction to Computational Sci (Adv) 6 Semester 2
GEOL1501 Engineering Geology 1 6 Semester 2
GEOS1001 Earth, Environment & Society 6 Semester 1
GEOS1002 Introductory Geography 6 Semester 2
GEOS1003 Introduction to Geology 6 Semester 2
GEOS1901 Earth, Environment and Society Advanced 6 Semester 1
GEOS1902 Introductory Geography (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
GEOS1903 Introduction to Geology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
HPSC1000 Bioethics 6 Semester 1
HPSC1900 Bioethics (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
INFO1003 Foundations of Information Technology 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1103 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1105 Data Structures 6 Semester 2
Summer Early
Summer Main
INFO1903 Informatics (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
INFO1905 Data Structures (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
MATH1004 Discrete Mathematics 3 Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1901 Differential Calculus (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1903 Integral Calculus and Modelling Advanced 3 Semester 2
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1906 Mathematics (Special Studies Program) A 3 Semester 1
MATH1907 Mathematics (Special Studies Program) B 3 Semester 2
MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) 6 Semester 2
MBLG1901 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Adv) 6 Semester 2
MBLG1991 Molecular Biology & Genetics (SSP) 6 Semester 2
MRTY1031 Medical Radiation Physics 6 Semester 1
MRTY1036 Health Physics and Radiation Biology 6 Semester 2
NURS1001 Health and Human Biology 6 Semester 1
PHAR1811 Foundations of Pharmacy 6 Semester 1
PHAR1812 Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences 6 Semester 1
PHAR1822 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A 6 Semester 2
PHIL1012 Introductory Logic 6 Semester 2
PHYS1001 Physics 1 (Regular) 6 Semester 1
PHYS1003 Physics 1 (Technological) 6 Semester 2
PHYS1500 Astronomy 6 Semester 2
PHYS1901 Physics 1A (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
PHYS1902 Physics 1B (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PSYC1001 Psychology 1001 6 Semester 1
PSYC1002 Psychology 1002 6 Semester 2
Summer Main

Note: This information is correct as of 2016. Since then, other faculties have undergone substantial curriculum changes and, as such, some of this unit/major information may be outdated. Please contact the relevant faculty and review the faculty handbook for more up-to-date information about units, majors and transitional arrangements.

Block 3 - Selected Intermediate Science Units

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
BCHM2071 Protein Biochemistry 6 Semester 2
BCHM2072 Human Biochemistry 6 Semester 1
BCHM2971 Protein Biochemistry (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BCHM2972 Human Biochemistry (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL2009 Intro to Terrestrial Field Ecology 6 Int August
BIOL2016 Cell Biology 6 Semester 1
BIOL2020 Introduction to Coral Reef Biology 6 Int July
BIOL2021 Zoology 6 Semester 1
BIOL2022 Biology Experimental Design & Analysis 6 Semester 2
BIOL2023 Botany 6 Semester 1
BIOL2024 Ecology and Conservation 6 Semester 2
BIOL2909 Intro to Terrestrial Field Ecology (Adv) 6 Int August
BIOL2916 Cell Biology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL2920 Introduction to Coral Reef Biology (Adv) 6 Int July
BIOL2921 Zoology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL2922 Biol Experimental Design & Analysis Adv 6 Semester 2
BIOL2923 Botany (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL2924 Ecology and Conservation (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BMED2401 Cellular Foundations of Medical Sciences 6 Semester 1
BMED2402 Nerve and Muscle 6 Semester 1
BMED2403 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems 6 Semester 1
BMED2404 Microbes, Infection and Immunity 6 Semester 2
BMED2405 Gut and nutrient metabolism 6 Semester 2
BMED2406 Hormones, Kidney and Reproduction 6 Semester 2
CHEM2401 Molecular Reactivity and Spectroscopy 6 Semester 1
CHEM2402 Chemical Structure and Stability 6 Semester 2
CHEM2403 Chemistry of Biological Molecules 6 Semester 2
CHEM2404 Forensic & Environmental Chemistry 6 Semester 1
CHEM2911 Molecular Reactivity & Spectroscopy Adv 6 Semester 1
CHEM2912 Chemical Structure and Stability (Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM2915 Molecular Reactivity & Spectroscopy SSP 6 Semester 1
CHEM2916 Chemical Structure and Stability (SSP) 6 Semester 2
COMP2007 Algorithms and Complexity 6 Semester 2
COMP2022 Models of Computation 6 Semester 2
COMP2121 Principles of Distributed Systems and Networks 6 Semester 2
COMP2129 Operating Systems and Machine Principles 6 Semester 1
COMP2907 Algorithms and Complexity (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
GEOG2321 Fluvial and Groundwater Geomorphology 6 Semester 2
GEOS2111 Natural Hazards: a GIS Approach 6 Semester 1
GEOS2114 Volcanoes, Hot Rocks and Minerals 6 Semester 1
GEOS2115 Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change 6 Semester 1
GEOS2121 Environmental and Resource Management 6 Semester 2
GEOS2123 The Geography of Cities and Regions 6 Semester 1
GEOS2124 Fossils and Tectonics 6 Semester 2
GEOS2911 Natural Hazards: a GIS Approach Advanced 6 Semester 1
GEOS2914 Volcanoes, Hot Rocks and Minerals Adv 6 Semester 1
GEOS2915 Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS2921 Environmental & Resource Management Adv 6 Semester 2
GEOS2923 The Geography of Cities & Regions (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS2924 Fossils and Tectonics (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
HPSC2100 The Birth of Modern Science 6 Semester 1
Summer Main
HPSC2101 What Is This Thing Called Science? 6 Semester 2
Summer Main
HPSC2900 The Birth of Modern Science (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
HPSC2901 What Is This Thing Called Science? (Adv) 6 Semester 2
INFO2110 Systems Analysis and Modelling 6 Semester 2
INFO2120 Database Systems 1 6 Semester 1
INFO2315 Introduction to IT Security 6 Semester 2
INFO2820 Database Systems 1 (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
ISYS2140 Information Systems 6 Semester 1
MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus 6 Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH2065 Partial Differential Equations (Intro) 6 Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH2068 Number Theory and Cryptography 6 Semester 2
MATH2069 Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory 6 Semester 1
MATH2070 Optimisation and Financial Mathematics 6 Semester 2
MATH2916 Working Seminar A (SSP) 3 Semester 1
MATH2917 Working Seminar B (SSP) 3 Semester 2
MATH2961 Linear Mathematics & Vector Calculus Adv 6 Semester 1
MATH2962 Real and Complex Analysis (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MATH2965 Partial Differential Equations Intro Adv 6 Semester 2
MATH2968 Algebra (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
MATH2969 Discrete Mathematics & Graph Theory Adv 6 Semester 1
MATH2970 Optimisation & Financial Mathematics Adv 6 Semester 2
MATH2988 Number Theory and Cryptography Advanced 6 Semester 2
MBLG2071 Molecular Biology and Genomics 6 Semester 1
MBLG2072 Genetics and Genomics 6 Semester 2
MBLG2971 Molecular Biology and Genomics (Adv) 6 Semester 1
MBLG2972 Genetics and Genomics (Adv) 6 Semester 2
MICR2021 Microbial Life 6 Semester 1
MICR2022 Microbes in Society 6 Semester 2
MICR2024 Microbes in the Environment 6 Semester 2
MICR2921 Microbial Life (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MICR2922 Microbes in Society (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PHAR2811 Drug Discovery and Design A 6 Semester 1
PHAR2812 Microbiology and Infection 6 Semester 1
PHAR2813 Therapeutic Principles 6 Semester 1
PHAR2821 Drug Discovery and Design B 6 Semester 2
PHIL2627 Philosophy and Psychiatry 6 Semester 1
PHYS2011 Physics 2A 6 Semester 1
PHYS2012 Physics 2B 6 Semester 2
PHYS2013 Astrophysics and Relativity 6 Semester 2
PHYS2213 Physics 2EE 6 Semester 2
PHYS2911 Physics 2A (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
PHYS2912 Physics 2B (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PHYS2913 Astrophysics and Relativity (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PSYC2011 Brain and Behaviour 6 Semester 1
PSYC2012 Statistics & Research Methods for Psych 6 Semester 1
PSYC2013 Cognitive and Social Psychology 6 Semester 2
PSYC2014 Personality and Intelligence 1 6 Semester 2
PSYC2911 Brain and Behaviour (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
STAT2011 Probability and Estimation Theory 6 Semester 1
STAT2012 Statistical Tests 6 Semester 2
STAT2911 Probability and Statistical Models (Adv) 6 Semester 1
STAT2912 Statistical Tests (Advanced) 6 Semester 2

Note: This information is correct as of 2016. Since then, other faculties have undergone substantial curriculum changes and, as such, some of this unit/major information may be outdated. Please contact the relevant faculty and review the faculty handbook for more up-to-date information about units, majors and transitional arrangements.

Block 4 - Selected Senior Science Units (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 96)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
BCHM3071 Molecular Biology & Biochemistry- Genes 6 Semester 1
BCHM3072 Human Molecular Cell Biology 6 Semester 2
BCHM3081 Mol Biology & Biochemistry- Proteins 6 Semester 1
BCHM3082 Medical and Metabolic Biochemistry 6 Semester 2
BCHM3092 Proteomics and Functional Genomics 6 Semester 2
BCHM3971 Molecular Biology & Biochem- Genes (Adv) 6 Semester 1
BCHM3972 Human Molecular Cell Biology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BCHM3981 Mol Biology & Biochemistry- Proteins Adv 6 Semester 1
BCHM3982 Medical and Metabolic Biochemistry (Adv) 6 Semester 2
BCHM3992 Proteomics and Functional Genomics (Adv) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3007 Ecology 6 Semester 2
BIOL3009 Terrestrial Field Ecology 6 Int August
BIOL3013 Marine Biology 6 Semester 2
BIOL3016 Coral Reef Biology 6 Int July
BIOL3018 Gene Technology and Genomics 6 Semester 1
BIOL3026 Developmental Genetics 6 Semester 2
BIOL3043 Plant Science 6 Semester 2
BIOL3044 Evolution and Biodiversity 6 Semester 1
BIOL3045 Animal Ecological Physiology 6 Semester 1
BIOL3046 Animal Behaviour 6 Semester 1
BIOL3907 Ecology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3909 Terrestrial Field Ecology (Advanced) 6 Int August
BIOL3913 Marine Biology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3916 Coral Reef Biology (Advanced) 6 Int July
BIOL3918 Gene Technology and Genomics Advanced 6 Semester 1
BIOL3926 Developmental Genetics (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3943 Plant Science (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3944 Evolution and Biodiversity (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL3945 Animal Ecological Physiology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
BIOL3946 Animal Behaviour (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
CHEM3110 Biomolecules: Properties and Reactions 6 Semester 1
CHEM3111 Organic Structure and Reactivity 6 Semester 1
CHEM3112 Materials Chemistry 6 Semester 1
CHEM3113 Catalysis and Sustainable Processes 6 Semester 1
CHEM3114 Metal Complexes: Medicine and Materials 6 Semester 2
CHEM3115 Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry 6 Semester 2
CHEM3116 Membranes, Self Assembly and Surfaces 6 Semester 2
CHEM3117 Molecular Spectroscopy & Quantum Theory 6 Semester 2
CHEM3910 Biomolecules: Properties & Reactions Adv 6 Semester 1
CHEM3911 Organic Structure and Reactivity (Adv) 6 Semester 1
CHEM3912 Materials Chemistry (Adv) 6 Semester 1
CHEM3913 Catalysis and Sustainable Process (Adv) 6 Semester 1
CHEM3914 Metal Complexes: Medic. & Mater. (Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM3915 Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry (Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM3916 Membranes, Self Assembly & Surfaces(Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM3917 Mol. Spectroscopy & Quantum Theory (Adv) 6 Semester 2
COMP3109 Programming Languages and Paradigms 6 Semester 2
COMP3308 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 6 Semester 1
COMP3419 Graphics and Multimedia 6 Semester 2
COMP3520 Operating Systems Internals 6 Semester 2
COMP3530 Discrete Optimization 6 Semester 2
COMP3608 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) 6 Semester 1
COMP3615 Computer Science Project 6 Semester 2
COSC3011 Scientific Computing 6 Semester 1
COSC3911 Scientific Computing (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
EMHU3001 Electron Microscopy and Imaging/Theory 6 Semester 2
EMHU3002 Electron Microscopy and Imaging/Prac 6 Semester 2
ENVI3111 Environmental Law and Ethics 6 Semester 1
ENVI3112 Environmental Assessment 6 Semester 2
ENVI3114 Energy and the Environment 6 Semester 2
ENVI3911 Environmental Law and Ethics (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
ENVI3912 Environmental Assessment (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
GEOS3008 Field Geology 6 Semester 2a
GEOS3009 Coastal Environments and Processes 6 Semester 1
GEOS3014 GIS in Coastal Management 6 Semester 2
GEOS3053 Southeast Asia Field School 6 Int July
GEOS3054 Asia-Pacific Field School-Assessment B 6 Semester 2
GEOS3101 Earth`s Structure and Evolution 6 Semester 1
GEOS3102 Global Energy and Resources 6 Semester 1
GEOS3103 Environmental and Sedimentary Geology 6 Semester 2
GEOS3104 Geophysical Methods 6 Semester 2
GEOS3333 Geographical Concepts, Skills & Methods 6 Semester 2
GEOS3520 Urban Citizenship & Sustainability 6 Semester 1
GEOS3524 Global Development and Livelihoods 6 Semester 1
GEOS3801 Earth`s Structure and Evolutions (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS3802 Global Energy and Resources (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS3803 Environmental & Sedimentary Geology(Adv) 6 Semester 2
GEOS3804 Geophysical Methods (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
GEOS3908 Field Geology (Adv) 6 Semester 2a
GEOS3909 Coastal Environments and Processes (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS3914 GIS in Coastal Management (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
GEOS3920 Urban Citizenship & Sustainability (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS3924 Global Development and Livelihoods (Adv) 6 Semester 1
GEOS3933 Geog. Concepts, Skills & Methods (Adv) 6 Semester 2
GEOS3953 Southeast Asia Field School (Adv) 6 Int July
HPSC3002 Hist & Phil of the Biomedical Sciences 6 Semester 2
HPSC3016 The Scientific Revolution 6 Semester 2
HPSC3023 Psychology & Psychiatry: History & Phil 6 Semester 1
HPSC3107 Science, Ethics and Society 6 Semester 1
HPSC3108 Hist and Phil of the Physical Sciences 6 Semester 1
INFO3220 Object Oriented Design 6 Semester 1
INFO3315 Human-Computer Interaction 6 Semester 2
INFO3402 Management of IT Projects and Systems 6 Semester 1
INFO3404 Database Systems 2 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO3406 Introduction to Data Analytics [not offered in 2020] 6 Semester 2
INFO3504 Database Systems 2 (Adv) 6 Semester 2
INFO3600 Major Development Project (Advanced) 12 Semester 2
ISYS3400 Information Systems Project 6 Semester 2
ISYS3401 Information Technology Evaluation 6 Semester 1
MATH3061 Geometry and Topology 6 Semester 2
MATH3063 Differential Equations and Biomaths 6 Semester 1
MATH3066 Algebra and Logic 6 Semester 1
MATH3068 Analysis 6 Semester 2
MATH3075 Financial Mathematics 6 Semester 2
MATH3076 Mathematical Computing 6 Semester 1
MATH3078 PDEs and Waves 6 Semester 2
MATH3961 Metric Spaces (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MATH3962 Rings, Fields and Galois Theory (Adv) 6 Semester 1
MATH3963 Differential Equations & Biomaths (Adv) 6 Semester 1
MATH3968 Differential Geometry (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
MATH3969 Measure Theory & Fourier Analysis (Adv) 6 Semester 2
MATH3974 Fluid Dynamics (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MATH3975 Financial Mathematics (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
MATH3976 Mathematical Computing (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MATH3977 Lagrangian & Hamiltonian Dynamics (Adv) 6 Semester 2
MATH3978 PDEs and Waves (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
MBLG3999 Molecular Biology & Genetics Seminar B 6 Semester 2
MICR3011 Microbes in Infection 6 Semester 1
MICR3032 Molecular Microbiology Concepts 6 Semester 2
MICR3042 Molecular Microbiology Research Skills 6 Semester 2
MICR3125 Microbial Ecology 6 Semester 1
MICR3911 Microbes in Infection (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MICR3932 Molecular Microbiology Concepts (Adv) 6 Semester 2
MICR3942 Molecular Micro Research Skills (Adv) 6 Semester 2
NUTM3001 Introductory Nutrition and Metabolism 6 Semester 1
NUTM3002 Nutrition & Metabolism Advanced Concepts 6 Semester 2
PHYS3015 Topics in Senior Physics A 6 Semester 1
PHYS3025 Topics in Senior Physics B 6 Semester 2
PHYS3039 Quantum Physics/Comp. Physics & Lab 6 Semester 1
PHYS3040 Electromagnetism and Physics Lab 6 Semester 1
PHYS3042 Quantum Physics/Astrophysics/Plasma 6 Semester 1
PHYS3043 Quantum Physics/Astrop/Comp. Physics 6 Semester 1
PHYS3044 Quantum Physics/Plasma/Comp. Physics 6 Semester 1
PHYS3068 Condensed Matter Phys/Optics & Lab 6 Semester 2
PHYS3069 High Energy Physics/Optics & Lab 6 Semester 2
PHYS3074 Condensed Matter/High Energy & Lab 6 Semester 2
PHYS3080 Optics/Cond.Matter/High Energy Physics 6 Semester 2
PHYS3090 Statistical Mechanics & Physics Lab 6 Semester 2
PHYS3099 Stat. Mechanics/Cond. Matter & Lab 6 Semester 2
PHYS3915 Topics in Senior Physics A (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3925 Topics in Senior Physics B (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3939 Quantum Physics/Comp. Phys. & Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3940 Electromagnetism and Physics Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3941 Electromagnetism & Special Project (Adv) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3942 Quantum Physics/Astrophysics/Plasma(Adv) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3943 Quantum Physics/Astrop/Comp. Phys. (Adv) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3944 Quantum Physics/Plasma/Comp. Phys. (Adv) 6 Semester 1
PHYS3968 Condensed Matter Phys/Optics & Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3969 High Energy Physics/Optics & Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3974 Condensed Matter/High Energy & Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3980 Condensed Matter/High Energy/Optics(Adv) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3990 Statistical Mechanics & Phys. Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3991 Statistical Mechanics & Project (Adv) 6 Semester 2
PHYS3999 Stat. Mechanics/Cond. Matter & Lab (Adv) 6 Semester 2
PSYC3010 Advanced Statistics for Psychology 6 Semester 2
PSYC3011 Learning and Behaviour 6 Semester 1
PSYC3012 Cognition, Language and Thought 6 Semester 1
PSYC3013 Perceptual Systems 6 Semester 2
PSYC3014 Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience 6 Semester 2
PSYC3015 Personality and Intelligence 2 6 Semester 1
PSYC3016 Developmental Psychology 6 Semester 2
PSYC3017 Social Psychology 6 Semester 1
PSYC3018 Abnormal Psychology 6 Semester 1
PSYC3020 Applications of Psychological Science 6 Semester 2
PSYC3914 Behavioural & Cognitive Neuroscience Adv 6 Semester 2
STAT3011 Stochastic Processes and Time Series 6 Semester 1
STAT3012 Applied Linear Models 6 Semester 1
STAT3013 Statistical Inference 6 Semester 2
STAT3014 Applied Statistics 6 Semester 2
STAT3911 Stochastic Processes and Time Series Adv 6 Semester 1
STAT3912 Applied Linear Models (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
STAT3913 Statistical Inference Advanced 6 Semester 2
STAT3914 Applied Statistics Advanced 6 Semester 2
VIRO3001 Virology 6 Semester 1
VIRO3002 Medical and Applied Virology 6 Semester 2
VIRO3901 Virology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
VIRO3902 Medical and Applied Virology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2

Note: A total of 96 credits of Science or IT subject units, including a Science major sequence, must be completed as part of the combined Engineering/Science degree. Science units forming part of core requirements in the chosen engineering specialisation may be counted as part of the 96 credit point Science requirements. Consult resolutions for Combined Engineering /Science degree in Faculty handbooks for further details.

This information is correct as of 2016. Since then, other faculties have undergone substantial curriculum changes and, as such, some of this unit/major information may be outdated. Please contact the relevant faculty and review the faculty handbook for more up-to-date information about units, majors and transitional arrangements.

Block 5 - 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
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: AMME4790 has been replaced by AMME5790 from 2017

Block 6 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1111 Integrated Engineering 1 6 Semester 1
ENGG2111 Integrated Engineering 2 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
ENGG3111 Integrated Engineering 3 2 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
ENGG4111 Integrated Engineering 4 2 Semester 1
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 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