Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics), Master of Engineering (Electronics)

The double degree program Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Electronics) requires five years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. 

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Electronics). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of robotic systems
• an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of (robotic) engineering
• an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• well developed written and oral communication skills
• structured engineering work experience
• the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex robotic systems
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies;
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• understand describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of robotic engineering
• contribute successfully to project management.

On completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Electronics), students will be eligible for professional membership of Engineers Australia.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Electronics) a student must complete 180 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Students must also achieve a credit level average or better at the end of third year. Students with less than a credit average at the end of third year will be permitted to transfer to the ordinary degree program of the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) award.

Students continuing in the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)/Master of Engineering (Electronic) program and maintaining a credit average or better will be awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) with Honours and the Master of Engineering (Electrical).  Students who continue in this program but who fail to maintain a credit average will be awarded the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) and the Master of Engineering (Electronic).

Students who have successfully completed the first three years of the program (108 units) plus ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) may exit with a Bachelor of Engineering Science.

This award has two recommended sequences:

• Sequence 1 - Intelligent Robotics
• Sequence 2 - Mechatronics

These recommended sequences indicate sensible progressions that will satisfy prerequisites. However, students are free to select topics from either sequence subject to meeting topic pre-requisites.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 COMP1102  Computer Programming 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1201  Digital Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1202  Analog Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1401  Professional Skills for Engineers  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1711  Engineering Design  (4.5 units)
 MATH1121  Mathematics 1A  (4.5 units)
 MATH1122  Mathematics 1B  (4.5 units)
 PHYS1332  Engineering Physics  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

27 units comprising:

 ENGR2701  Engineering Programming  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2702  Electrical Circuits and Machines  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Signals and Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)

Plus 9 units from recommended sequence 1 or 2:

Option - Sequence 1 - Year 2 topics

 ENGR2712  Electronic Design and Automation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)

Option - Sequence 2 - Year 2 topics

 COMP3742  Intelligent Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2771  Dynamics and Mechanical Design  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics

18 units comprising:

 ENGR2782  Computer Networks  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3771  Robotic Systems  (4.5 units)

Plus 4.5 units from recommended sequence 1 or 2:

Option - Sequence 1 - Year 2 topics

 ENGR3721  Signal Processing  (4.5 units)

Option - Sequence 2 - Year 2 topics

 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)

Option - CSEM upper-level topics

Plus 13.5 units of CSEM upper-level topics*

*CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above

Core - Year 4 topics

27 units comprising:

 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3731  Communication Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4711  Advanced Control Systems  (4.5 units)

Plus one of:

 ENGR3700  Engineering Practicum**  (13.5 units)
 ENGR3710  International Engineering Practicum**#  (13.5 units)

Option - CSEM upper-level topics

Plus 9 units of CSEM upper-level topics*

*CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

**With the permission of the Director of Studies (Engineering), students may instead undertake ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) that may be done any time after the student has completed 63 units, plus 13.5 units of CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

#ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum should be selected by those students intending to undertake their Practicum outside of Australia.  Enrolment is subject to approval by the School and will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.

Core - Year 5 topics

22.5 units comprising:

 ENGR4712  Autonomous Systems  (4.5 units)

Plus 18 units selected from:

 ENGR5700  Masters Thesis  (18 units)
 ENGR5700A  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units) 
 ENGR5700B  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units)  
 ENGR5700C  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units)  
 ENGR5700D  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units)  

Option - CSEM option topics

Plus 13.5 units of CSEM option topics***

***CSEM option topics must be selected from Table A (PDF 37KB) , at least half of which will be chosen from those labelled as electronics (Group E) or robotics (Group R).  With permission of the Director of Studies, one CSEM option topic may be chosen from CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.