2020 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic Engineering) | 2020

Overview

Mechatronic Engineering is a field focused on the integration of mechanical, electrical and computer systems. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic Engineering) will be prepared for careers in automation, intelligent manufacturing (traditional and additive), industrial robotics, machine design, and development of machine and process control systems. As a Washington Accord accredited program, graduates are qualified for employment in Mechatronic Engineering roles in many other countries.

 Under supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility. Graduate responsibilities are based on design, construction and maintenance of intelligent systems, control systems, and consumer products. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: design and operation of automated systems and robots; contributing within teams for complex projects; taking a lead role in design work; undertaking testing, analysis and verification of system performance. Graduates also have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; and, consideration of standards, regulations and compliance. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.

UOW has a long and successful history of innovation, industry collaboration, applied engineering research, and engineering consultancy. The practical engineering culture at UOW is reflected in its degree programs and graduates. Students studying the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic Engineering) will have opportunities to apply knowledge to ethical challenges and real-world focused projects in each year of the degree program and engage with extra-curricular and co-curricular activities through the Work Integrated Learning program. The program is delivered through a range of study modes and assessment types, supported by digital technologies, to ensure graduates are flexible learners, well prepared to adapt to future challenges. Students also participate in multidisciplinary projects, providing them with opportunities to learn the language of engineering and the engineering methods applied in different disciplines. Graduates of the program leave UOW experienced in working in diverse teams, ready to integrate into the workforce.

The course has been developed to support students from a range of educational and professional backgrounds, including international and domestic school leavers, certificate and diploma qualified individuals with experience in the engineering sector. Pathway programs are available to strengthen students’ mathematics, science, and English language background prior to commencement. The program is best suited to those with an interest in mechanical devices, electronics, and computing.

Through the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic Engineering) program, graduates will be prepared to make a significant contribution to society through innovation, creative thinking, and disciplinary expertise. Specifically, Mechatronic Engineering graduates will be well placed to contribute to technological innovation and development of emerging technologies, and implement these to address challenges of social, economic and environmental sustainability in the engineering industry.

 Double degrees are also available.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure 

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn, Spring
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Spring
PHYS143Physics For Engineers6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring, Summer 2020/2021
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
Year 2
MECH203Mechanical Engineering Practices0Autumn
CSCI291Programming for Engineers6Autumn
ECTE233Digital Hardware6Autumn
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
ECTE203Signals and Systems6Spring
MECH215Mechanical Engineering Design 16Spring
MECH226Machine Dynamics6Spring
MECH252Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis6Spring
Year 3
ECTE333Microcontroller Architecture and Applications6Annual
ECTE350Engineering Design and Management 36Annual
ECTE202Circuits and Systems6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
MECH382Manufacturing Engineering Principles6Autumn
ECTE344Control Theory6Spring
ECTE212Electronics6Spring
MECH311Mechanical Engineering Design 26Spring
Year 4
ENGG454Professional Experience0Annual, Autumn, Spring
ECTE301Digital Signal Processing6Autumn
MECH470Applied Topics in Mechatronics6Spring
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
ECTE471Robotics and Flexible Automation6Spring
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students complete ONE of the following options:
ECTE451Engineering Project 16Autumn, Spring
ECTE458Engineering Project 212Autumn, Spring
Or
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
Or
ENGG453Thesis B18Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
Bachelor Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) students complete ENGG453
ENGG453Thesis B18Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
PLUS electives as specified in the Mechatronics elective lists below:
For students in ECTE451 and ECTE458: 1 elective from List A or List B
For students in ENGG452: 1 electives from List A and 1 elective from List A or List B
For students in ENGG453: 1 elective from List A or List B
Students may undertake a Minor to replace the List A and List B electives required to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Addition of a Minor may require students to complete more credit points (cp) than the minimum 192 cp needed for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
List A Electives
MECH419Finite Element Methods in Engineering6Autumn
MECH409Micro/Nano Robotic Systems6Autumn
ECTE401Multimedia Signal Processing6Autumn
ECTE433Embedded Systems6Autumn
ECTE213Engineering Electromagnetics6Spring
ENGG434Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining6Spring
ENGG378Sustainable Energy Technologies6Spring
ENGG439Engineering Logistics and Operations Management6Spring
MECH423Design for Manufacturing6Spring
MECH470Applied Topics in Mechatronics6Spring
ECTE432Computer Architecture6Spring
ECTE465Wireless Communication Systems6Spring
ENGG302Infrastructure Systems6Not available in 2020
MECH428Pneumatic Conveying and Dust Control6Not available in 2020
ECTE431Real-Time Computing6Not available in 2020
Click here for List B General Elective Subjects for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

 

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.   

UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research. 

Other Information

For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 14 February, 2020