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Mechatronic (Space) Engineering stream

For a standard enrolment plan for Mechatronic (Space) Engineering visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/students/view-degree-page/name/BE(Mtrx)(Space)

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Mechatronic (Space) Engineering

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (Space Engineering) are required to gain credit for the core units of study set out below. Any additional credit necessary shall be gained by completing additional credit points of elective units of study as recommended by the Faculty, as may be necessary to gain credit for a total of not less than 192 credit points

Core units of study

First year

MATH1001
Differential Calculus
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1
N MATH1011, MATH1901, MATH1906, MATH1111, ENVX1001
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1002
Linear Algebra
3    A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111
N MATH1902, MATH1012, MATH1014
Semester 1
Summer Main
MTRX1701
Mechatronics Engineering Introductory
6    N AERO1560, MECH1560, ENGG1800

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
MATH1003
Integral Calculus and Modelling
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or MATH1001 or MATH1011 or a credit or higher in MATH1111
N MATH1013, MATH1903, MATH1907
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005
Statistics
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1015, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, ENVX1001
Semester 2
Summer Main
ELEC1103
Fundamentals of Elec and Electronic Eng
6    A Basic knowledge of differentiation & integration, and HSC Physics
Semester 1
MTRX1702
Mechatronics 1
6    N ELEC1101, ELEC2602, COSC1002, COSC1902
Semester 2
ENGG1802
Engineering Mechanics
6    N ENGG1960
Semester 2
Summer Main
Winter Main
ENGG1801
Engineering Computing
6    N INFO1000, COSC1001, COSC1002, INFO1003
Semester 1
Summer Main
INFO 1103 is an acceptable alternate.
AMME1550
Dynamics 1
6    A HSC extension 1 maths
Semester 2
PHYS1001 is an acceptable alternative for BE/BSc physics majors.

Second year

ELEC2104
Electronic Devices and Circuits
6    A ELEC1103 Professional Electronic Engineering. Ohm`s Law and Kirchoff`s Laws; action of Current and Voltage sources; network analysis and the superposition theorem; Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits; inductors and capacitors, transient response of RL, RC and RLC circuits; the ability to use power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, etc.
Semester 2
AMME2301
Mechanics of Solids
6    P (MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906), (MATH1002 or MATH1902), (MATH1003 or MATH1903 or MATH1907), ENGG1802
Semester 2
MATH2067
DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers
6    P (MATH1011 or MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906) and (MATH1014 or MATH1002 or MATH1902) and (MATH1003 or MATH1903 or MATH1907)
N MATH2001, MATH2901, MATH2005, MATH2905, MATH2061, MATH2961, MATH2065, MATH2965
Semester 1
AMME2500
Engineering Dynamics
6    P (MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906), (MATH1002 or MATH1902), (AMME1550 or PHYS1001 or PHYS1901 )
Semester 1
AERO2705
Space Engineering 1
6    A ENGG1801
P AERO1560 (or MECH1560 or MTRX1701), MATH1001, MATH1002, MATH1003)
Semester 2
MTRX2700
Mechatronics 2
6    A Students are assumed to know how to program using the 'C' programming language. Additionally, students should understand the basic concepts behind simple digital logic circuits.
P MTRX1701 and MTRX1702
N ELEC2601, ELEC3607
Semester 1
MECH2400
Mechanical Design 1
6    A ENGG1801 and ENGG1802, HSC Maths and Physics
Semester 2
AMME2302
Materials 1
6    N CIVL2110
Semester 1

Third year

AMME3500
System Dynamics and Control
6    P AMME2500; (MATH2061 or MATH2961 or MATH2067)
Semester 1
MTRX3700
Mechatronics 3
6    P MTRX2700
N MECH4710
Semester 2
MECH3660
Manufacturing Engineering
6    A AMME2200, AMME2301, AMME2302
P MECH2400
Semester 1
AERO3760
Space Engineering 2
6    P AERO2705
Semester 2
MECH3661
Engineering Management
6    A It is expected that students will understand the concepts previously presented in ENGG1803 Professional Engineering. It is assumed that the students have an understanding of professional engineering issues, and are experienced in academic writing (both essays and reports), including appropriate referencing techniques, oral presentations and the project management process (particularly in group situations). Such previous knowledge will assist students in the development their awareness of the issues involved with engineering management.
Semester 2
Combined degree students are exempt from this unit.
ELEC3204
Power Electronics and Applications
6    A Differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, analysis of linear circuits. Fourier theory applied to periodic and non-periodic signals. Software such as MATLAB to perform signal analysis and filter design. Familiarity with the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, etc.
P ELEC2104
N ELEC3202
Semester 1
Combined degree students are exempt from this unit.
ELEC3404
Electronic Circuit Design
6    A A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed.
Semester 1
Combined degree students are exempt from this unit.
AMME2200
Thermodynamics and Fluids
6    A MATH1001; MATH1002; MATH1003 or advanced versions.


Students are expected to be familiar with basic, first year, integral calculus, differential calculus and linear algebra.
Semester 2
Combined degree students are exempt from this unit.

Fourth year

AERO4701
Space Engineering 3
6    P AERO3760
Semester 1
ENGG4000
Practical Experience
   P 36 Credit Points of Senior Units


Students should have completed three years of their BE program before enrolling in this unit.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MECH4601
Professional Engineering 2
6    A ENGG1803, ENGG4000 It is recommended that you have undertaken ENGG4000 Practical Experience in a period prior to undertaking this course, or be able to demonstrate equivalent understanding of professional practice as some assessment tasks will draw upon your experiences in professional engineering practice.
Semester 1
Students must select 12cp from the following block of units.
Students enrol in either Honours Thesis A&B or Engineering Project A&B. For enrolment in Honours an ISWAM of 65% or greater is required.
AMME4111
Honours Thesis A
6    P 36 credit points of senior units of study and 2nd/3rd year WAM of 65% or greater
C AMME4112
N AMME4121, AMME4122

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Normally taken in Semester 1
AMME4112
Honours Thesis B
6    P AMME4111
N AMME4121, AMME4122

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Normally taken in Semster 2
AMME4121
Engineering Project A
6    P 36 credit points of senior units of study.
C AMME4122
N AMME4111, AMME4112
Semester 1
Semester 2
Normally taken in Semster 1
AMME4122
Engineering Project B
6    P AMME4121
N AMME4111, AMME4112
Semester 1
Semester 2
Normally taken in Semster 2

Acceptable alternative units of study

Students in the Honours program must enrol in AMME4111 & AMME4112, students in the Pass program must enrol in AMME4121 & AMME4122.
Most units of study offered by the Faculty of Science shown in the tables 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.
Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate AMME International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.

Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies relating to this table:

BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)

In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in the above table, candidates are required to complete 12 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechatronic (Space) Engineering. A minimum of 192 credit points is required to be eligible for the award of BE(Mechatronic)(Space).

BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)/BSc or BCom or BMedSci or BPM

In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in this table, candidates are required to complete at least 96 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Science for the BE/BSc and BMedSci, or the Business School for the BE/BCom or from the core unit table for BPM. A minimum of 240 credit points is required to be eligible for the combined degrees. Candidates should refer to the Joint Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the faculty in which they are undertaking the combined degree.

BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)/BA

In addition to gaining credit for the units of study set out in this table, candidates are required to complete at least 84 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Arts for the BE/BA and 12 credit points from the table of recommended elective units of study for Mechatronic Engineering. A minimum of 240 credit points is required to be eligible for the combined degree. Candidates should refer to the Joint Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the faculty in which they are undertaking the combined degree.

BE(Mechatronic Engineering)(Space)/LLB

In addition to gaining credit for the core units of study set out in this table, candidates are required to complete at least 144 credit points of units of study given by the Faculty of Law for the BE/LLB. A minimum of 288 credit points is required to be eligible for the combined degrees. Candidates should refer to the Joint Resolutions of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the Faculty of Law.

Recommended elective units of study

MECH4720
Sensors and Signals
6    A Strong Matlab skills
P MTRX3700
Semester 1
MECH4730
Computers in Real-Time Control and Inst
6    P MTRX3700
N ELEC4602

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
MTRX4700
Experimental Robotics
6    P AMME3500; MTRX3700
Semester 1
AMME4500
Guidance, Navigation and Control
6    A Students have an interest and a strong understanding of feedback control systems, specifically in the area of system modelling and control design in the frequency domain.
P AMME3500.
Semester 1
AMME4710
Computer Vision and Image Processing
6    A MECH4720 or MECH4730

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
AMME4790
Introduction to Biomechatronics
6    P MTRX3700 or MECH3921
Semester 1
These units are also available to other Space stream students.
Notes
1. Choice of electives as shown in the above table will depend on subject availability, timetabling and prerequisite conditions.
2. Units of study not included in this table may also be selected subject to the approval of the Head of School Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.