Key Program - Robotics and Mechatronics
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3139.1
Related Courses
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3740.1
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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3740.2
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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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
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programs have a common first year structure.
Students choose their key program at the end of first year. Robotics and Mechatronics engineering students will undertake the units listed below.
Full-time - Autumn Intake
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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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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Students may transfer to 3691 Bachelor of Engineering Science at the end of Year 2 of study.
Year 3
Autumn session
And one alternate unit
Spring session
And one alternate unit
And one elective unit
* Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
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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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
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301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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And one alternate unit
Spring session
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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
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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.
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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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301076
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Graphics 2: Visual Simulation
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301079
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Graphics 3: 3D Engineering Specifications and Visualisation
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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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Specialisation Sub-majors
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SM3074
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Thermal and Fluid Systems
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SM3093
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Computer Aided Design (Mechatronics)
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Optional Electives
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301158
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Modern Construction Enterprises
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301159
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Modern Construction Projects
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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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