Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics)

The following course educational objectives define the achievements of Swinburne graduates in their professional engineering career a few years after graduation.

1. CEO1 Professionalism: Graduates are employed and working as practicing engineers in related engineering fields.
2. CEO2 Continuous Development: Graduates engage in continuous pursuit of knowledge and development of competencies.
3. CEO3 Social Involvement: Graduates contribute to sustainable development and well-being of society.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

1. apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
2. apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
3. apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
4. apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
5. communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
6. demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
7. reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics) course, graduates should be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Robotics and Mechatronics Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:

• K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
• K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools in complex engineering activities.
• K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering within that context
• K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Proficiently applies research principles and methods on current or emerging complex problems of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering.
• K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the societal, environmental and other contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
• K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
• S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications and complex engineering problems.
• S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses current or emerging knowledge and research methods to undertake independent research in solving complex engineering problems and as preparation for research higher degrees.
• S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in designing solutions to complex engineering problems.
• S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing project work including finance.
• A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.
• A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences including in complex engineering activities.
• A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice.
• A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information.
• A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism and life-long learning.
• A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self-management processes.
• A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.

Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): Find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies. 

For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics), students are required to complete a total of 32 units (400 credit points) consisting of:

• 10 Core Units of Study (125 credit points)
• 18 units of study from Robotics and Mechatronics Major (225 credit points)
• 4 Elective units (50 credit points), either from Specialist Studies electives or an approved minor
• 1 compulsory, not-for-credit units (0 credit points)

Core units

• ENG10001 Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
• ENG10002 Engineering Materials
• ENG10003 Engineering Mechanics
• COS10009 Introduction to Programming
• MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
• MTH10013 Linear Algebra and Applications
• PHY10001 Energy and Motion
• COS10025 Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
• ENG40007 Engineering Technology Project A*^†
• ENG40008 Engineering Technology Project B*^†

Robotics and Mechatronics Major

• COS20007 Object Oriented Programming
• TNE20003 Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
• TNE30024 Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online
• EEE20006 Circuits and Electronics 1^†
• ENG20009 Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
• ENG20010 Engineering Technology Design Project
• MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
• ENG30002 Engineering Technology Sustainability Project^†
• ENG40011 Engineering Technology Innovation Project^†
• MEE20007 Design and Product Visualisation Project^†
• MEE20004 Structural Mechanics
• MEE20006 Engineering Dynamics
• EEE40017 Machine Vision*^†
• MEE30005 Machine Design Project^*†
• RME30002 Control and Automation^†
• RME30003 Robotic Control^†
• RME40002 Mechatronics Systems Design*^†
• RME40003 Robot System Design*^†

* Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
^† Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

In the final year, students will be required to undertake two Final Year Research Project units (capstone experiences) which helps meet professional accreditation requirements.

Students are required to complete EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (non-credit point unit), a 12-week approved relevant industrial practical experience before the commencement of the last semester of study.