Mechatronics Engineering Papers at Tauranga (2023)

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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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  ENGEN101	Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Secondary School - Unistart), 23A (Tauranga) & 23B (Hamilton)
  A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
  ENGEN102	Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Secondary School - Unistart), 23B (Tauranga) & 23G (Hamilton)
  A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical methods.
  ENGEN103	Engineering Computing	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga) & 23G (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB language. It provides the basis for the programming skills required in more advanced papers.
  ENGEN110	Engineering Mechanics	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga) & 23G (Hamilton)
  Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and moments on/in structures and mechanisms. Kinetics and kinematics of particles. Geometric properties of areas.
  ENGEN111	Electricity for Engineers	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga) & 23X (Hamilton)
  Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
  ENGEN112	Materials Science and Engineering	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and mechanical properties. Includes; elastic and plastic deformation, fracture mechanisms, failure in service, iron-carbon phase diagram, redox reactions in corrosion, production of polymers, ce...
  ENGEN170	Engineering and Society	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future of work within a global and New Zealand context including an introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi.
  ENGEN180	Foundations of Engineering	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving, engineering economics and the skills of a successful engineer. Includes a design-build-test experience.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMPX203	Computer Systems	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  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 allow the execution of programs written in a high-level language.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMPX310	Machine Learning	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while processing large datasets. This paper will use standard Python-based ML toolkits to teach the fundamentals of ML.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  ENGEN582	Honours Research and Development Project	45.0	23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
  This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills students have gained in the first three years of their professional engineering degree and reinforces the multidisciplinary aspect of engineering. Students will learn how to carry out a Res...