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Mechatronics

Master of EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2020

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Overview

Mechatronics engineering blends the disciplines of mechanical, electrical and software engineering around the principles of control systems and automation. Mechatronic engineers create and work with systems that have various degrees of automation, which is increasingly a factor of everyday life with examples including robots, automobiles and CNC machines all featuring levels of computer control.

Intended learning outcomes

The objectives of the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) are that graduates should:

  • Have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology;
  • Have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the School’s courses are accredited;
  • Possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen discipline, and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom engineers routinely communicate;
  • Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
  • Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology;
  • Possess analytical, problem-solving and, where relevant, design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development;
  • Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society;
  • Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
  • Have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities;
  • Understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.

Last updated: 30 September 2023

Structure

300 credit points

The Mechatronics specialisation of the Master of Engineering consists of 300 points of study - 250 points core (compulsory) and 50 points of elective subjects from the lists below.

Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:

Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293

Subject Options

Total 300 points - 250 points core (compulsory) and 50 points elective subjects from the lists below. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.

The core and elective subjects are listed below. The order of subjects is one way of progressing through the course - students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing, and if a domestic student, their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.

Suggested first 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:

  • 100 points Core

Core (100 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP20005 Engineering Computation
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN30020 Systems Modelling and Analysis
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR30003 Numerical Programming for Engineers
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN30021 Mechanical Systems Design
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

  • Selective (choose one) - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034. Please note that ENGR90039 requires an application process to gain entry

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ENGR90021 Critical Communication for Engineers
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90034 Creating Innovative Engineering
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90039 Creating Innovative Professionals
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Suggested second 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:

  • 100 points Core (including one selective)

Core (100 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ELEN90055 Control Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90038 Dynamics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90066 Embedded System Design
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90041 Advanced Dynamics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90064 Advanced Control Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30014 Analog and Digital Electronics Concepts
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90041 Programming and Software Development
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Selective (choose one):

Code Name Study period Credit Points
COMP90049 Introduction to Machine Learning
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90007 Internet Technologies
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Suggested third 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:

  • 50 points Core (including one selective)
  • 12.5 points Mechatronics Elective from Group A
  • 37.5 points Mechatronics Electives from Group B

Core (50 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MCEN90032 Sensor Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90037 Engineering Capstone Project Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90038 Engineering Capstone Project Part 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

and one of:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MCEN90017 Advanced Motion Control
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90028 Robotics Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Mechatronics Electives Group A

Total 12.5 points

Students must choose at least 12.5 points from these electives:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MCEN90028 Robotics Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90033 Internship
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
MCEN90017 Advanced Motion Control
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90049 Introduction to Machine Learning
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90007 Internet Technologies
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90048 Artificial Intelligence for Mechatronics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Mechatronics Electives Group B

Total up to 37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MCEN90012 Design for Manufacture
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90013 Design for Integration Not available in 2020 12.5
MCEN90044 Electromagnetic Technologies Not available in 2020 12.5
MCEN90045 Aerospace Dynamics and Control
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90047 Aerospace Propulsion
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90046 Vibrations and Aeroelasticity
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30011 Electrical Device Modelling
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90056 Electronic Circuit Design
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90015 Distributed Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90018 Mobile Computing Systems Programming
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90050 Human Centred Mechanical Design
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BMEN90034 Movement Neurorehabilitation Technology
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90040 Film and Engineering at the Crossroads
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-mechatronics/overview

Last updated: 30 September 2023