Key Program - Robotics and Mechatronics
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3117.1
Related Courses
3689.1
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Bachelor of Engineering
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3689.2
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Bachelor of Engineering
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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, laser systems, and building materials manufacture.
Key Program
Structure
Full-time - Autumn Intake
Year 2
Autumn session
300035
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Kinematics and Kinetics of Machines
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Spring session
300480
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Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
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300735
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Automated Manufacturing
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300044
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Microcontrollers and PLCs
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Year 3
Autumn session
And one Alternate Unit
Spring session
And one Alternate Unit
And one elective
* Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
Industrial Experience
300741
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Industrial Experience (Engineering)
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Year 4 (Non-Honours stream)
Autumn session
And one Alternate Unit
And one elective
*Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
Spring session
300075
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Instrumentation and Measurement
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And one Alternate Unit
And one elective
*Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated Guidelines for the admission criteria.
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Year 4 (Honours stream)
Autumn session
300973
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Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations
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From Autumn 2021 students are advised to take 301245 Final Year Project 1 instead of 300973 Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations
301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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And one Alternate Unit
Spring session
300075
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Instrumentation and Measurement
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300974
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Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations
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From Autumn 2021 students are advised to take 301246 Final Year Project 2 instead of 300974 Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations
301246
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Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
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And one Alternate Unit
Alternate Units
Alternate units may be used to complete one of the Specialisation sub-majors listed below.
Please click on the link next each Sub-major below to view the units required.
301121
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Biomedical Signals and Data Analysis
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300999
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
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301000
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Computer Aided Engineering
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300029
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Engineering Visualization
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300361
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Introduction to Human Biology
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300759
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Thermal and Fluid Engineering
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300760
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Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
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Students may choose only one of
301079
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Graphics 3: 3D Engineering Specifications and Visualisation
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300282
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Industrial Graphics 2: Transition
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Students may choose only one of
301076
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Graphics 2: Visual Simulation
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300310
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Industrial Graphics 3: 3D Solids
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Specialisation Sub-majors
SM3073
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Computer Aided Design (Mechatronics)
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SM3074
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Thermal and Fluid Systems
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Optional Elective
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.
301089
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Special Technical Project
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Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved Sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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