Mechatronics Engineering Subject regulations
The Mechatronics Engineering programme produces work-ready engineering graduates that specialise in effective integration of mechanical systems and electronics with intelligent control combining expertise from three areas: computer science, electronic engineering and mechanical engineering. The programme will develop students’ ability to handle complex real-world mechatronics projects, providing skilled engineers that contribute to the success of high-value food manufacturing (dairy, meat and horticulture), forestry and wood product manufacturing, and high-value manufacturing (agritech, aviation and equipment manufacturing).
Mechatronics Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).
To complete the specified programme in Mechatronics Engineering, students must complete the following programme.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Year 1 Students must take the following papers: COMPX102, ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN110, ENGEN111, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
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Year 2 Students must take the following papers: COMPX234, ENGEE231, ENGEE230, ENGEN201, ENGEN270, ENGEN271, ENGME251, ENGMP213 and ENGMT280.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).
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Year 3 Students must take the following papers: COMPX310, COMPX349, ENGEE358, ENGEN301, ENGEN370, ENGEN371, ENGME353, ENGMT359 and ENGMT380.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).
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Year 4 Students must complete the following papers: ENGEN570, ENGEN582 and ENGMT558.
Plus 45 points from: COMPX525, COMPX550, ENGEE523, ENGEE531, ENGEE532, ENGEE580, ENGME540, ENGME551, ENGME580 or ENGMT531.
Mechatronics Engineering papers
Code and paper title | Points | |
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COMPX102
Object-Oriented Programming
This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25H (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
ENGEN101
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEN102
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B
A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
ENGEN103
Engineering Computing
This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
ENGEN110
Engineering Mechanics
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
ENGEN111
Electricity for Engineers
Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN170
Engineering and Society
Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
ENGEN180
Foundations of Engineering
Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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COMPX203
Computer Systems
This paper provides an overview of the operation of computer systems. The central theme is the way in which the hardware and software co-operate to... |
15 | No occurrences |
COMPX234
Systems and Networks
A study on principles of operating systems and networking and how they are applied to existing systems. It begins with the principles of operating... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
ENGEE230
Computer Hardware and Microprocessors
A study of microprocessors, starting with how to design and realise a microprocessor using a hardware description language, and further, how the... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEE231
Circuit Theory
This paper covers the theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving transient and steady-state analysis of the... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEN201
Engineering Maths and Modelling 2
Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online) |
ENGEN270
Engineering and Business
This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEN271
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN272
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGME251
Dynamics and Vibration
This paper covers dynamics of rigid bodies and fundamentals of vibration. Topics in rigid body dynamics are planar kinematics, mass moment of... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGMP213
Mechanics of Materials 1
Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGMT280
Mechatronics Design and Manufacturing
This paper covers the system approach to design and development of mechatronics systems. Modern computer aided tools will be used to design, develop... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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COMPX310
Machine Learning
This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
COMPX349 Embedded Systems | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEE358
Control Theory and Applications
This paper teaches control theory and its applications in electrical and mechatronics engineering. The theory convers behaviour of linear... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEN301
Engineering Maths and Modelling 3
Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEN370
Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEN371
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGEN372
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
ENGME353
Mechanical and Electrical Machines
This paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGMT359
Autonomous Systems
This paper introduces the fundamentals of autonomous systems such as localisation, navigation and mapping, subsequently develops autonomous mobile... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGMT380
Mechatronics Design and Real-time System
This paper introduces the use of sensors and microcontrollers/embedded systems in conjunction with advanced control theory to design and develop... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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COMPX525
Deep Learning
This paper provides an introduction into Deep Learning, focussing on both algorithms and applications. It covers both the basics of Neural networks... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEE523
Sensors, Instrumentation and Measurement
An overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGEE532
Image Processing and Machine Vision
This paper is an introduction to image processing and machine vision in the engineering context. Students will learn to develop image processing... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGEN570
Engineering and the Profession
The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical... |
15 | 25D (Hamilton) |
ENGEN582
Honours Research and Development Project
This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills... |
45 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
ENGME540
Finite Element Analysis
Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME551
Mechanics of Vibration
This paper covers vibrations of two and multiple degree of freedom systems, modelling and analysis for design improvements, vibration control... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGME580
Product Innovation and Development
ENGME580 teaches students the innovation and product development process; levels of innovation, how to screen ideas, Intellectual Property and how to... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
ENGMT531
Signals and Signal Processing
This paper teaches analogue signals and digital signal processing. Topics taught include the Fourier representation of signals, digital filter design... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
ENGMT558
Robotics
This paper teaches students advanced mechatronics with applications to mobile and industrial robotic applications. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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COMPX102 Object-Oriented Programming
This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly...
Points 15ENGEN101 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1AA study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
Points 15ENGEN102 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1BA further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...
Points 15ENGEN103 Engineering ComputingThis paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...
Points 15ENGEN110 Engineering MechanicsStatics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...
Points 15ENGEN111 Electricity for EngineersConcepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
Points 15ENGEN170 Engineering and SocietyIntroduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...
Points 15ENGEN180 Foundations of EngineeringIntroduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...
Points 15 -
COMPX203 Computer Systems
This paper provides an overview of the operation of computer systems. The central theme is the way in which the hardware and software co-operate to...
Points 15COMPX234 Systems and NetworksA study on principles of operating systems and networking and how they are applied to existing systems. It begins with the principles of operating...
Points 15ENGEE230 Computer Hardware and MicroprocessorsA study of microprocessors, starting with how to design and realise a microprocessor using a hardware description language, and further, how the...
Points 15ENGEE231 Circuit TheoryThis paper covers the theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving transient and steady-state analysis of the...
Points 15ENGEN201 Engineering Maths and Modelling 2Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...
Points 15ENGEN270 Engineering and BusinessThis paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...
Points 15ENGEN271 Engineering Work Placement 1This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0ENGEN272 Engineering Work Placement 1This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...
Points 30ENGME251 Dynamics and VibrationThis paper covers dynamics of rigid bodies and fundamentals of vibration. Topics in rigid body dynamics are planar kinematics, mass moment of...
Points 15ENGMP213 Mechanics of Materials 1Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...
Points 15ENGMT280 Mechatronics Design and ManufacturingThis paper covers the system approach to design and development of mechatronics systems. Modern computer aided tools will be used to design, develop...
Points 15 -
COMPX310 Machine Learning
This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while...
Points 15ENGEE358 Control Theory and ApplicationsThis paper teaches control theory and its applications in electrical and mechatronics engineering. The theory convers behaviour of linear...
Points 15ENGEN301 Engineering Maths and Modelling 3Introduces numerical methods and statistical ideas relevant to Engineering.
Points 15ENGEN370 Engineering and the EnvironmentThis paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points 15ENGEN371 Engineering Work Placement 2This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0ENGEN372 Engineering Work Placement 2This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...
Points 30ENGME353 Mechanical and Electrical MachinesThis paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics...
Points 15ENGMT359 Autonomous SystemsThis paper introduces the fundamentals of autonomous systems such as localisation, navigation and mapping, subsequently develops autonomous mobile...
Points 15ENGMT380 Mechatronics Design and Real-time SystemThis paper introduces the use of sensors and microcontrollers/embedded systems in conjunction with advanced control theory to design and develop...
Points 15 -
COMPX525 Deep Learning
This paper provides an introduction into Deep Learning, focussing on both algorithms and applications. It covers both the basics of Neural networks...
Points 15ENGEE523 Sensors, Instrumentation and MeasurementAn overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement...
Points 15ENGEE532 Image Processing and Machine VisionThis paper is an introduction to image processing and machine vision in the engineering context. Students will learn to develop image processing...
Points 15ENGEN570 Engineering and the ProfessionThe roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...
Points 15ENGEN582 Honours Research and Development ProjectThis paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills...
Points 45ENGME540 Finite Element AnalysisTheory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and...
Points 15ENGME551 Mechanics of VibrationThis paper covers vibrations of two and multiple degree of freedom systems, modelling and analysis for design improvements, vibration control...
Points 15ENGME580 Product Innovation and DevelopmentENGME580 teaches students the innovation and product development process; levels of innovation, how to screen ideas, Intellectual Property and how to...
Points 15ENGMT531 Signals and Signal ProcessingThis paper teaches analogue signals and digital signal processing. Topics taught include the Fourier representation of signals, digital filter design...
Points 15ENGMT558 RoboticsThis paper teaches students advanced mechatronics with applications to mobile and industrial robotic applications.
Points 15
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