Mechatronics EngineeringSubject regulations

The Mechatronics Engineering programme produces work-ready engineering graduates that specialise in effective integration of mechanical systems and electronics with intelligent control combining expertise from three areas:

computer science, electronic engineering and mechanical engineering. The programme will develop students’ ability to handle complex real-world mechatronics projects, providing skilled engineers that contribute to the success of high-value food manufacturing (dairy, meat and horticulture), forestry and wood product manufacturing, and high-value manufacturing (agritech, aviation and equipment manufacturing).

Mechatronics Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).

To complete the specified programme in Mechatronics Engineering, students must complete the following programme.

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Prescriptions for:

Students must take the following papers: COMPX102, ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN110, ENGEN111, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
Students must take the following papers: COMPX234, ENGEE231, ENGEE230, ENGEN201, ENGEN270, ENGEN271, ENGME251, ENGMP213 and ENGMT280.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).
Students must take the following papers: COMPX310, COMPX349, ENGEE358, ENGEN301, ENGEN370, ENGEN371, ENGME353, ENGMT359 and ENGMT380.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).
Students must complete the following papers: ENGEN570, ENGEN582 and ENGMT558.
Plus 45 points from: COMPX525, COMPX550, ENGEE523, ENGEE531, ENGEE532, ENGEE580, ENGME540, ENGME551, ENGME580 or ENGMT531.

Mechatronics Engineering papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
COMPX102Object-Oriented Programming This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25H (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
ENGEN101Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN102Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton)
ENGEN103Engineering Computing This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
ENGEN110Engineering Mechanics Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton)
ENGEN111Electricity for Engineers Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN170Engineering and Society Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
ENGEN180Foundations of Engineering Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
COMPX203Computer Systems This paper provides an overview of the operation of computer systems. The central theme is the way in which the hardware and software co-operate to...	15	No occurrences
COMPX234Systems and Networks A study on principles of operating systems and networking and how they are applied to existing systems. It begins with the principles of operating...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
ENGEE230Computer Hardware and Microprocessors A study of microprocessors, starting with how to design and realise a microprocessor using a hardware description language, and further, how the...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEE231Circuit Theory This paper covers the theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving transient and steady-state analysis of the...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEN201Engineering Maths and Modelling 2 Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online)
ENGEN270Engineering and Business This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN271Engineering Work Placement 1 This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...	0	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN272Engineering Work Placement 1 This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...	30	25X (Hamilton)
ENGME251Dynamics and Vibration This paper covers dynamics of rigid bodies and fundamentals of vibration. Topics in rigid body dynamics are planar kinematics, mass moment of...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGMP213Mechanics of Materials 1 Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGMT280Mechatronics Design and Manufacturing This paper covers the system approach to design and development of mechatronics systems. Modern computer aided tools will be used to design, develop...	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
COMPX310Machine Learning This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
COMPX349Embedded Systems	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEE358Control Theory and Applications This paper teaches control theory and its applications in electrical and mechatronics engineering. The theory convers behaviour of linear...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEN301Engineering Maths and Modelling 3 Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering.	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEN370Engineering and the Environment This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEN371Engineering Work Placement 2 This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...	0	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN372Engineering Work Placement 2 This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...	30	25X (Hamilton)
ENGME353Mechanical and Electrical Machines This paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGMT359Autonomous Systems This paper introduces the fundamentals of autonomous systems such as localisation, navigation and mapping, subsequently develops autonomous mobile...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGMT380Mechatronics Design and Real-time System This paper introduces the use of sensors and microcontrollers/embedded systems in conjunction with advanced control theory to design and develop...	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
COMPX525Deep Learning This paper provides an introduction into Deep Learning, focussing on both algorithms and applications. It covers both the basics of Neural networks...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEE523Sensors, Instrumentation and Measurement An overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEE532Image Processing and Machine Vision This paper is an introduction to image processing and machine vision in the engineering context. Students will learn to develop image processing...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN570Engineering and the Profession The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...	15	25D (Hamilton)
ENGEN582Honours Research and Development Project This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills...	45	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)
ENGME540Finite Element Analysis Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGME551Mechanics of Vibration This paper covers vibrations of two and multiple degree of freedom systems, modelling and analysis for design improvements, vibration control...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGME580Product Innovation and Development ENGME580 teaches students the innovation and product development process; levels of innovation, how to screen ideas, Intellectual Property and how to...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGMT531Signals and Signal Processing This paper teaches analogue signals and digital signal processing. Topics taught include the Fourier representation of signals, digital filter design...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGMT558Robotics This paper teaches students advanced mechatronics with applications to mobile and industrial robotic applications.	15	25B (Hamilton)

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