Key Program - Robotics and Mechatronics
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3171.1
Related Courses
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3728.3
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
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3728.4
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
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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
Year 1
Autumn session
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200237
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Mathematics for Engineers 1
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BBus core unit 1
BBus core unit 2
Spring session
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200238
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Mathematics for Engineers 2
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BBus core unit 3
BBus core unit 4
Year 2
Autumn session
BBus professional unit 1
BBus professional unit 2
BBus major unit 1
Spring session
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300021
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Electrical Fundamentals
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300463
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Fundamentals of Mechanics
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BBus major unit 2
Bbus major unit 3
Year 3
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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Year 4
Autumn session
BBus major unit 4
Spring session
BBus major unit 5
BBus major unit 6
BBus major unit 7
Industrial Experience
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300741
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Industrial Experience (Engineering)
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Year 5
Autumn session
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301245
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Final Year Project 1 (UG Engineering)
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BBus major unit 8
BBus professional unit 3
Spring session
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300075
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Instrumentation and Measurement
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From Spring 2022 students are advised to select 301474 Instrumentation and Measurement
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301246
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Final Year Project 2 (UG Engineering)
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BBus professional unit 4