Overview

This unit of study aims to further develop your understanding of robotic and mechatronic components, develop skills in mechatronic system design and further develop the range of engineering attributes.

Requisites

Prerequisites

OR
ENG20009 Engineering Technology Inquiry Project

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Use previous knowledge and demonstrate your use of engineering methods and problem solving towards the design of the specified mechatronic system (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3)
  • Apply and appreciate a range of mechatronic system design techniques (K3, S1)
  • Design and execute a mechatronic project as part of a team, including interpreting requirements, using engineering methods to problem-solve, applying creative approaches and seeking opportunities, and describe the benefits, innovation and quality of your design (K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A3, A7)
  • Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions as part of a team (K2, K6, S1, A7)
  • Demonstrate self-management processes and demonstrate leadership by proposing actions, making decisions and taking responsibility for the consequences (A5, A6)
  • Apply the appropriate elements of the Code of Ethics of Engineers Australia in practical applications, apply risk management principles and appreciate the accountabilities of the professional engineer and the broader Engineering team for the safety of other people (A1)
  • Demonstrate a professional image, demonstrate effective communication to peers, and generate high quality documentation in robotics & mechatronics (project reports, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations) (A2, A4)

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
Lecture		 2.00  12 weeks  12
On-campus
Class		 1.00  12 weeks  12
On-campus
Lab		 2.00  12 weeks  24
Online
Directed Online Learning and Indepedent Learning		 1.00 12 weeks 12
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		 7.50  12 weeks  90
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
PortfolioIndividual 40 - 50% 1,2,4,5,7 
ProjectIndividual/Group 50 - 60% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 

Content

  • System modelling and simulation: use computer software to model and simulate mechatronic systems
  • Mechatronic system elements: sensors and signal conditioning, motor and drive technology, motor control, programmable logic controllers, real time programming of embedded systems
  • Mechatronic system integration: implementation and error analysis

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.