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Unit Set Information

Mechatronics Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MABUSK

Mechatronics engineering is the integration of electrical, electronic and computer engineering with mechanical and industrial engineering. It enables the development of intelligent machines and advanced manufacturing and processing systems. Areas of study within mechatronics include mechanics, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, analog and digital electronics, signal analysis, electro-mechanical systems, advanced materials, sensor technology, automatic control, robotics, system design and development, and project management. Graduates will have competencies in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, and be able to participate in and lead complex multidisciplinary projects.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Science

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Alexander RASSAU

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the mechatronics engineering discipline.
2. Think critically, and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex mechatronics engineering problem solving.
3. Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage engineering projects, with some intellectual independence.
4. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the mechatronics engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
5. Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
7. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
8. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice.

Professional recognition

Related Careers

Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Automation Engineer

Employment Opportunities

Mechatronics engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry, including product design and development, manufacturing, mining and resource, process control and automation, public utilities, road and transport, defence, aerospace, and consulting.

Major Structure

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