Key Program - Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3174.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This program provides the skills necessary for the design of smart machines of all types: cruise control in automobiles, pilotless spacecraft, automated factories and medical telerobotics. The course, accompanied by an extensive and integrated hands-on laboratory program, is essentially concerned with the design of intelligent mechanical systems and automation, and includes the study of robotics, computer control, automated manufacturing, microprocessor applications and machine design. Graduates in the program acquire the combined skills of mechanical and computer/electrical engineering that are needed in leading-edge industries such as aerospace systems, the car industry, automation and robotic applications, biomedical engineering and building materials manufacture.
Key Program
Structure
This Key Program is intended to be delivered at Engineering Innovation Hub – Hassall St, Parramatta City subject to TESQA approval.
Year 1
Autumn session
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301333
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Mathematics for Engineers 1 (Advanced)
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300964
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Introduction to Engineering Practice
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301334
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Advanced Engineering Physics 1
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301335
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Engineering Programming Fundamentals
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Spring session
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301336
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Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering
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301337
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Mathematics for Engineers 2 (Advanced)
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300463
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Fundamentals of Mechanics
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301340
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Design and Manufacturing
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300035
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Kinematics and Kinetics of Machines
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Spring session
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301342
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Mathematics for Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers
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300044
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Microcontrollers and PLCs
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Year 3
Autumn session
And two electives
Spring session
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300075
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Instrumentation and Measurement
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And one elective
Industrial Experience
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300741
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Industrial Experience (Engineering)
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Year 4
Autumn session
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301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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And two Alternate units
Spring session
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301246
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Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
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And two Alternate units
And one elective
Alternate Units
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300999
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
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300029
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Engineering Visualization
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301290
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Design Graphics: Communication for Manufacture
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301287
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Design Graphics: Engineering Documentation
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Optional Electives
The following unit is an optional elective unit offered to students who are engaged in a School approved project. This unit can be taken during the third year of this course, however, permission is required to enrol in the unit.
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301089
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Special Technical Project
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