Major structure
Overview
This major is available in the Bachelor of Science.
In the Mechatronics Engineering Systems major, you’ll prepare for a career in robotics, automation, and machine-computer interaction.
Major structure
The Mechatronics Engineering Systems major is made up of eight subjects (100 credit points) taken in your second and third year. Each subject is worth 12.5 credit points. Level 2 subjects are usually taken in second year, and Level 3 subjects in third year.
To complete this major, you’ll need:
- 50 credit points of Level 2 major core
- 37.5 credit points of Level 3 major core
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 capstone
The rest of your degree will consist of a Level 1 science core subject, your choice of elective subjects in science, and breadth (non-science) subjects.
Further information
You can find detailed information about your major – including structure, subject availability, and participation requirements – in the Handbook.
You can also explore your study pathway and sample course plans through My Course Planner.
Sample course plan
View some sample course plans to help you select subjects that will meet the requirements for this major.
Mechatronics Engineering Systems Start-year intake
If you did not achieve a study score of at least 29 in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4, you may need to enrol in MAST10005 Calculus 1 in your first semester. If you achieved a study score of at least 36 in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent, you can enrol in MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced and MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced instead of MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
Year 1
100 pts
Year 2
100 pts
Year 3
100 pts
Explore this major
Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this major.
Complete all of the following subjects:
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Analog and Digital Electronics Concepts · 12.5 pts |
AIMS This subject develops a fundamental understanding of the concepts behind and tools used for the analysis and design of analog and digital electronic systems. This is one of four subjects that define the Mechatronics Systems major in the Bachelor of Science and it is a core requirement of the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics). Topics include: Analog systems - time-domain differential equation models of RLC networks, initial conditions, transient response, transfer functions, frequency response, passive filters, impedance functions, two-port networks and dependent sources and matrix circuit representations, op-amp models. Digital systems – encoding information and digital data processing, CMOS realisation of basic logic gates, timing contracts, acyclic networks, switching algebra, combinational logic synthesis, cyclic networks and memory, finite-state machines, metastability, synchronous timing and synchronisation, data-processing paths, control logic and stored-program machines. Aspects of these topics will be explored through laboratory work involving simulation tools and hardware experiments. |
| Numerical Algorithms in Engineering · 12.5 pts |
In this subject, students will advance their learning about the computational algorithms in engineering. Students will learn about data structures necessary for the construction of efficient algorithms, such as linked-lists, stacks, trees and graphs. Students will spend a majority of the subject learning about algorithms useful in solving engineering problems, such as search, insertion, deletion, sorting, random access with arrays and indices, shortest path search algorithms (Dijkstra's), Knapsack problem and numerical optimal control (Dynamic Programming). Students are also introduced to some optimisation algorithms. The concepts introduced will be reinforced through a contextual engineering project with Mechatronics focus. |
| Systems Modelling and Analysis · 12.5 pts |
This subject will cover the modelling of a range of physical systems across multiple domains as ordinary differential equations, and then introduce the mathematical techniques to analyse their open loop behaviour. Topics include:
MATLAB will be used throughout the course to complement the presented concepts. Please view this video for further information: Systems Modelling and Analysis |
| Mechanical Systems Design · 12.5 pts |
This subject introduces students to the conceptual engineering design process, emphasising the real-world application and hands-on experience using machine elements. The subject will cover how machines work, including the fundamentals of relevant mechanical and electronics elements to realise autonomous mechanical and mechatronics systems. Students will engage in problem clarification, ideation, concept evaluation, and prototyping, developing tangible prototypes through iterative design and testing. The design process includes evaluating concepts against environmental, socio-economic, and human factors. |