Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics

Program handbook

Description

The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Mathematics combined degree program provides students with an opportunity to undertake concurrent study in Mechatronics Engineering and Mathematics and complete two awards. In general, a combined degree program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. At the same time, it recognises the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills. From the control of robots to the optimisation of modern vehicles, to the design of appliances to biomechanics, mechatronics engineers become involved in a diverse range of exciting modern technologies. This may also include the design, automation and operational performance of electro-mechanical systems combined with mathematics. Students gain valuable expertise analysing data, producing models and predicting future trends in a variety of areas.

Program learning outcomes

Details

Admission information

Credit transfer

Compulsory program requirements

Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

400 units

Program duration

5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 12 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

For all combined programs and in accordance with the Program Management Procedure Manual - Coursework, the core and minimum requirements for each single degree component must be met in each combined program. This has been done economically, exploiting overlaps where possible, so that accreditation of either program is not compromised.

The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics is a five year program, students are required to complete 400 units, which is comprised of: 

• 330 units of Core Courses; 
• 60 units - Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major (20 units from within the core contribute to make this major 80 units) made up of:
  • 20 units taken at the 2000 level;
  • 40 units taken at the 3000 level; and
• 10 units of Elective Courses. 

Please be aware of the 120 unit maximum for 1000 level courses in your program when selecting your Elective Pathway.

Elective Pathway

Elective Pathway courses give students the opportunity to broaden their skills and knowledge in their own or another engineering discipline; or specialise in areas such as business, maths or science; or undertake study overseas. Please be aware of the 120 unit maximum for 1000 level courses in your program when selecting your Elective Pathway.

Step-out Information

The program has a duration of 5 years full time (or part time equivalent). It is possible for a student to 'step out' with a single degree award only and not complete the combined program they are enrolled in. In order to do this, a student would be required to complete all the single degree requirements for their preferred degree and may be required to complete any omitted courses that are not included in the combined degree

Omitted Courses:

• Core Course STAT1100 Data Wrangling and Visualisation (10 units) has been omitted from the program in lieu of Core Courses ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering (10 units) and ENGG1003 Introduction to Procedural Programming (10 units). 
• Core Course STAT1300 Fundamentals of Statistics (10 units) has been omitted from the program in lieu of Core Course ENGG2100 Engineering Risk and Uncertainty (10 units). 
• Core Course STAT2020 Predictive Analysis (10 units) has been omitted from the program in lieu of Core Course ENGG3300 Machine Learning for Engineers (10 units). 

A student wishing to 'step out' with a single degree from this combined program should contact their Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for further information.

Mathematics Pathways

Students who do not meet the enrolment requisite for MATH1110 must take MATH1002 Foundational Studies in Mathematics. For these students MATH1002 will count for 10 units of Electives. Students undertaking this pathway will need to be aware of the 1000 level unit restrictions when enrolling in their remaining Elective Courses.

Additional Information: 

Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.

Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.

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