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Future domestic students
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)

Year
2015
QUT code
EN01
QTAC code
412502
Duration
4 years full time
OP
Rank
82
Total credit
points
384
Start months
February, July
Domestic fee
(indicative)
2015: CSP $4,400 per

Study Period (48 credit
points)
Course contact
Campus
askqut@qut.edu.au
3138 2000
Gardens Point
This PDF contains information about the course structure. For more information about the course
see the course information PDF
Course structure
To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours), students are required to
complete 384 credit points of course units,
as outlined below:
First Year: Four (4) core units 48cp +
two (2) Discipline Foundation units
24cp + two (2) option units 24cp (96
credit points)
Major: One (1) block of eight (8) major
units 96cp plus eight (8) Honours level
units 96cp (192 credit points)
Complementary Studies: 1 x 2nd
major or 2 x minor (96 credit points)
Honours units to consist of:
Research methods 12cp
Project 24cp
5 x Advanced major units 60cp
Structures
Year 1 - February entry 2015 onwards

Mechatronics Major - Students
commencing in February
Code
Title
OR
Maths Alternative Unit Option
Plus 36cp from ONE of the Engineering Foundation
Strands
Engineering Foundation Strand Option List
Select the All Engineering Foundation Strand unless
you have a preferred major.
All Engineering Foundation Strand (EN01STRFNALLMJ)
EGB120 Foundations of Electrical Engineering
EGB121 Engineering Mechanics
EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems
Civil Engineering Foundation Strand (EN01STRFNCIVIL)
Plus Select 12cp from the Foundation Unit Option List
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Foundation
Strand (EN01STR-FNECMEC)
Plus Select 12cp from the Foundation Unit Option List
Foundation/Maths Alternative Unit Option List
Year 1 - February entry 2015

onwards
MZB125 Introductory Engineering Mathematics
Semesters
BVB101
Code
Year 1 - Semester 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
Engineering Foundation Strand
Option List
Foundation/Maths Alternative Unit
Option List
Title
(Only for students who haven't completed Maths C)

Foundations of Biology
CVB101 General Chemistry

EGB131 Natural Hazard Engineering
ERB102 Evolving Earth
ERB204 Deforming Earth
EVB102
Ecosystems and the Environment
Year 1 - Semester 1
EVB203
Geospatial Information Science
Engineering Sustainability and Professional

EGB100
Practice
IFB104
Building IT Systems
EGB111 Foundation of Engineering Design
MXB105 Calculus of One and Two Variables

MXB106 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
EGB113 Energy in Engineering Systems

OR
MZB126 Engineering Computation
MXB107
MXB161 Computational Explorations

OUB110
Am I black enough? Indigenous Australian

Representations
OUB130
Indigenous Knowledge: Research Ethics

and Protocols
Year 1 - Semester 2
Accurate as at 04/12/2014. For the latest information see:

https://www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-engineering-honours/bachelor-of-engineering-honours-mechatronics
Statistical Models for Data: Relationships

and Effects

Code
Title
PVB101
Physics of the Very Large
PVB102
Physics of the Very Small
Mechatronics Major - Students commencing in

February
Semesters
Year 2, Semester 1
Year 2, Semester 2
Year 3, Semester 1
Year 3, Semester 2
Year 4, Semester 1
Year 4, Semester 2
Code
Title
Year 2, Semester 1
EGB211
Dynamics
EGB242
Signal Analysis
EGB220
Mechatronics Project 1
Intermediate Electrical or Mechanical unit

Year 2, Semester 2
EGB210
Fundamentals of Mechanical Design
EGB345
Control and Dynamic Systems
Intermediate Electrical or Mechanical unit

2nd Major/Minor unit
Year 3, Semester 1
EGH446
Autonomous Systems
EGB320
Mechatronics Design 2
Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Unit

Year 3, Semester 2
EGH445
CVB101 General Chemistry

Anti-requisites
CZB190
Equivalents
SCB111
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
Chemistry deals with the fundamental building blocks of our

universe. An understanding of chemistry is essential to
understanding our world and to addressing big challenges faced
by our society. The knowledge and skills you will learn in this
unit, complemented by CVB102 Chemical Structure and
Reactivity, provide the broad foundation to progress to more
specialised topics in analytical, inorganic, and physical
chemistry.
View unit details online | View unit timetable
EGB100 Engineering Sustainability and

Professional Practice
Equivalents
ENB100
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
This is an introductory unit for all engineering disciplines. It

provides you with a wide appreciation of the engineering
profession, its achievements and current and future challenges.
It will introduce you to the concept of sustainability and how
sustainability impacts current and future engineering ventures. It
will also develop your professional skills that will be essential to
your functioning as an effective professional engineer both
individually and as part of a team.
Modern Control
Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Unit
EGB111 Foundation of Engineering Design
Pre-requisites
EGB100 (can be enrolled in the same teaching period)
Equivalents
ENB150
Year 4, Semester 1
Credit Points
12
SEB400
Foundations of Research
Availabilities
EGH400-1
Research Project 1
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2

Year 4, Semester 2
EGH400-2
Research Project 2
EGH419
Mechatronics Design 3
Foundations of Engineering Design provides you with

fundamental knowledge and skills to design, build and test
simple engineering systems through a number of exploratory,
hands-on activities including a mini-project. This unit is the first
of a series of engineering design units which form the backbone
of the engineering program.
EGB113 Energy in Engineering Systems
Unit Synopses
Equivalents
ENB130
BVB101 Foundations of Biology
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
Biology is the study of living things. But what is "living"? Cells are
considered the basic structural unit of life, existing in diverse
forms from simple single-celled microbes to complex
multicellular organisms such as plants and animals. Using
collaborative approaches in workshops and the laboratory you
will investigate the diverse nature of cells and consider how they
are built and powered and how they interact and reproduce. You
will use the concepts developed in this unit to discuss more
complex questions such as "are viruses alive" and "can we
synthesise life"?
Engineers work with numerous kinds of systems where

consideration must be given to the energy within the system.
This unit introduces the student to the concepts of energy in the
context of real engineering systems. The inter-relationships of
between forces, motion and energy (in systems composed of
liquids, solids or gases) is described as related to the flow of
energy within these engineering systems. After an introduction to
engineering units, concepts and data, Newton's first and second
laws are used in the description of system motion and the
concepts of force and energy, conservation of momentum and
conservation of energy are introduced and described.
Thermodynamic processes, certain thermo-physical parameters

and the first and second law of thermodynamics are introduced
and used to describe simple engineering systems. This is then
expanded to include the generation and transport of energy
through these systems.
cyclones, floods, bushfires and earthquakes. These will be

viewed from the perspectives of infrastructure safety, and
community resilience.
EGB210 Fundamentals of Mechanical Design

Pre-requisites
EGB111
Pre-requisites
EGB113
Equivalents
ENB215
Equivalents
ENB120
Credit Points
12
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This unit introduces you to basic electrical circuit concepts. It

requires you to perform circuit analysis, circuit synthesis, and the
measurement and testing of relevant quantities within circuits.

Equivalents
ENB101
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This is a foundation mechanical engineering unit that will

develop the necessary skills in analysing mechanical and civil
engineering systems (cranes, buildings, bridges and mechanical
equipment) to maintain equilibrium leading to the determination
of direct, bending and shear stresses. This unit forms the
foundation for the units in Stress Analysis and Structural
Analysis.

Credit Points
Availabilities
12
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This is a foundation civil engineering unit that will introduce you

to civil engineering systems and thinking through local urban site
investigations and large industry project contexts. You will
integrate systems thinking and information science with skills in
investigation, analysis and synthesis, and written and visual
literacy including use of CAD that underpins civil engineering
practice. You will develop both independent and collaborative
strategies for managing and completing tasks on time in real
world contexts taking into account social, economic,
environmental and political issues with guidance from industry
project leaders. This unit provides the foundation for most of
your second year units in a major civil engineering study area. It
also exposes you to areas of future work and study choice (e.g.
Study Area B options).
EGB131 Natural Hazard Engineering

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This is an introductory engineering unit that enables students to

learn the effect of natural hazards on the engineering
infrastructure, and the risks to their functionality and survival.
The students will be introduced to simplified methods for
assessing the risks the natural hazards pose to the engineering
infrastructure including transportation, water supply and energy
infrastructure and buildings. They will then be introduced
specifically to the severity of the loadings caused by tropical
EGB211 Dynamics
Pre-requisites
EGB113
Equivalents
ENB211
Credit Points
12
EGB220 Mechatronics Project 1

Pre-requisites
EGB111
Equivalents
ENB229
Credit Points
12
EGB242 Signal Analysis

Pre-requisites
EGB120 and MZB126
Equivalents
ENB342
Credit Points
12
EGB320 Mechatronics Design 2

Pre-requisites
EGB220
Equivalents
ENB329
Credit Points
12
EGB345 Control and Dynamic Systems

Pre-requisites
EGB242
Equivalents
ENB301, ENB348
Credit Points
12
EGH400 Research Project 1

Pre-requisites
SEB400 and Completion of 288cp in an Engineering

course. SEB400 can be studied in the same teaching
period as EGH400-1
Credit Points
12
EGH400 Research Project 2

Pre-requisites
SEB400 and EGH400-1. SEB400 and EGH400-1 can be

studied in the same teaching period as EGH400-2
Credit Points
12
EGH419 Mechatronics Design 3

Pre-requisites
EGB320
Equivalents
ENB436
Credit Points
12

EGH445 Modern Control
EVB203 Geospatial Information Science
Pre-requisites
EGB345
Pre-requisites
ERB101 or EVB102
Equivalents
ENB458, ENB347
Equivalents
UDB181
Credit Points
12
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
EGH446 Autonomous Systems

Pre-requisites
EGB345
Credit Points
12
ERB102 Evolving Earth

Equivalents
NQB202
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
In ERB102 Evolving Earth you will focus on key events in the

history of our planet the formation of our planet, the concept of
geologic time, the origin of the oceans and atmosphere and the
evolution of life. You will learn about the connections between
the evolution of life and geological processes and events, to
appreciate the complexity of life that exists on Earth today. This
provides a fundamental introduction to evolution and geological
time, building on the knowledge and skills developed through
Semester 1, Imagine Science, and prepares you for more in
depth exploration of Earth system connectivity, natural hazards,
environmental management and climate change.
ERB204 Deforming Earth

Pre-requisites
ERB201 or NQB314
Equivalents
NQB412
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This unit will introduce the geological "fingerprints" and

fundamental mechanics of the continuous deformation
processes that shape our planet. The deformation of Earth
materials is intimately related to earthquakes, the formation of
tectonic plates, mountain building, volcanoes, fluid flow in the
lithosphere, and the generation of resource deposits. All rocks
exposed at the surface of Earth have experienced some form of
deformation. Therefore, this unit provides essential tools for the
field geologist, geotechnical engineers, rock physicists, etc., and
paves the way for the capstone unit "Geodynamic Earth".
EVB102 Ecosystems and the Environment

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
In EVB102 Ecosystems and the Environment you will focus on

broad-scale factors that shape ecological systems to assess
ecosystem change and human impacts on the environment. As
well as providing an introduction to the science of ecology, this
unit further develops foundation knowledge and skills developed
through Semester 1, and prepares you for the exploration of
global environmental issues.
This unit encourages spatial thinking by introducing geographic

information sources, presentation and basic spatial data
collection skills. It explores real world applications of
geographical information technologies including GIS, remote
sensing and global positioning system for scientific
understanding of the environment. It builds on knowledge and
skills from Ecosystems and the Environment (EVB102) or Earth
Systems (ERB101) from first year.
IFB104 Building IT Systems

Equivalents
INB104, IND104, ITB001
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
This introductory unit gives you practical experience with the

various kinds of computer languages used to build IT systems.
Modern IT applications are built in a variety of ways ranging from
"mash ups" of existing applications, to adding new mobile
interfaces on top of legacy enterprise systems, to "scratch"
development of entirely new applications. This is done using a
wide range of computer languages: programming, scripting,
querying, pattern matching, mark-up, user interface, etc. This
unit uses small in-class exercises and larger practical
assignments to give you hands-on experience with such
languages, working both individually and collaboratively. The
focus is not on the details of programming per se, but on how
technologies are used by IT developers and what they can do.
MXB105 Calculus of One and Two Variables

Equivalents
MAB111,MAB121,MAB126,MAB131,MAB182
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This unit introduces you to university level single variable

calculus and simple multivariable calculus, building on prior
assumed knowledge equivalent to high school differential and
integral calculus. Topics include continuity and differentiability of
functions, differential calculus (single and multi variable), Taylor
series, integral calculus (single and multi variable). Multivariable
and vector-valued functions are introduced and explored and
natural extensions of the concepts of differentiation and
integration to such functions are developed and investigated.
This unit builds fundamental skills for you to transition to second
year units and the majors, including applications of interest in
each Major area of study.
MXB106 Linear Algebra and Differential

Equations
Equivalents
MAB112,MAB122,MAB127,MAB132
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This unit introduces you to university level linear algebra and

ordinary differential equations. Linear algebra, assumed

knowledge for this unit, is extended with you investigating nonsquare linear systems of equations and the Eigenvalue problem.
Differential equations, also assumed knowledge for the unit, are
investigated in more detail including exposure to second order
equations. This unit builds fundamental skills for you to transition
to second year units and the Majors of the Bachelor of
Mathematics, including applications of interest in each major
area of study.
MXB107 Statistical Models for Data:

Relationships and Effects
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
Describing and understanding relationships in data is important

in both scientific exploration and understanding. Building on
methodology from prior studies in probability and stochastic
modelling, this unit focuses on the statistical modelling of data
with an emphasis on relationships and effects for purposes of
statistical inference, prediction and validation. Attention is also
given to the challenges that analysing real-world datasets pose
with alternative statistical techniques which yield the valid
inference. This unit provides an introduction to some of the
advanced material covered in the latter parts of the Statistical
Science major.
MXB161 Computational Explorations

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This unit provides you with a practical understanding of

computer-based solutions to scientific problems from a wide
range of interdisciplinary application areas. You will have the
opportunity to develop computing and visualisation skills and
apply these to solve real problems involving topics such as
image and sound processing, fractals and random walk
simulations. These skills are developed further in later
semesters, where there are opportunities to study MXB262
(Visualising Data), MXB362 (Advanced Visualisation and Data
Science), and MXB261 (Modelling and Simulation Science).

Equivalents
MAB125, MAB100, MAB120, MXB100
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
This unit introduces to you the foundational mathematical

concepts of function, matrix and vector algebra, together with the
operations of differentiation and integration. Through the
exploration and solution of contextualised problems you will
develop an understanding of these mathematical concepts as
well as competency in appropriate solution methods.

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
The rational solution of real-world engineering problems often

requires the combination of multiple skill sets across multiple
disciplines. In this unit you will develop key skills in mathematics,

statistics, modelling and programming that will equip you with a
set of fundamental tools for problem solving in the engineering
context.
OUB110 Am I black enough? Indigenous

Australian Representations
Anti-requisites
EDB039
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Kelvin Grove
- SEM-1
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, images and

cultures, have been represented in a variety of media since
colonisation. The purpose of this unit is to deconstruct these
representations from Indigenous standpoints. You will develop
understandings and skills to critically analyse media
representations.
OUB130 Indigenous Knowledge: Research Ethics

and Protocols
Anti-requisites
EDB040
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Kelvin Grove
- SEM-2
This unit critically analyses and articulates culturally safe

research that reflects de-colonising methodologies as an
underpinning framework for Indigenous Australian research. The
need for culturally safe research is supported by the obvious
gaps in knowledge of the ongoing life differentials and social
determinants that impact on Indigenous Australians. This in part
is due to a profound lack of culturally safe research which has
effectively neglected historical and Indigenous knowledges that
can address the outstanding social determinants influencing
Indigenous Australians and their communities.
PVB101 Physics of the Very Large

Anti-requisites
PCB150
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
This unit introduces you to the physics that affects the universe
on a large scale, stretching from the edge of the observable
universe down to the Earths atmosphere, and addresses the
underlying physics of some of the big questions of our time, for
example dark energy and global warming. The topics presented
include gravity, special relativity, thermodynamics, and fluid
mechanics and form a foundation for a degree in physics.
Theory will be complemented by practical exercises.
PVB102 Physics of the Very Small

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-2
This unit introduces physics which affects the universe on a

microscopic scale. The concepts and phenomena studied here,
such as atomic and nuclear physics, physical optics and waves
are fundamental to later studies. Theory will be complemented
by practical exercises.

SEB400 Foundations of Research
Pre-requisites
Admission in to one of (ST10, IN10, UD10, MS10)) or

(288cp)
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Gardens Point
- SEM-1, SEM-2
This unit facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and skills

essential to engaging with, and conducting research. This unit
introduces you to the research process, project planning and
management, and methodologies used in science, information
technology, engineering, mathematics, urban development and
property economics. The learning acquired in this unit will be
applied to your project which is further developed in the
Research units.
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Future domestic students

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)

4 years full time

2015: CSP $4,400 per

Year 1 - February entry 2015 onwards

Year 1 - February entry 2015

MZB125 Introductory Engineering Mathematics

(Only for students who haven't completed Maths C)

CVB101 General Chemistry

Ecosystems and the Environment

Geospatial Information Science

Engineering Sustainability and Professional

EGB111 Foundation of Engineering Design

MXB105 Calculus of One and Two Variables

EGB113 Energy in Engineering Systems

MXB161 Computational Explorations

Am I black enough? Indigenous Australian

Indigenous Knowledge: Research Ethics

Accurate as at 04/12/2014. For the latest information see:

Statistical Models for Data: Relationships

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)

Physics of the Very Large

Physics of the Very Small

Mechatronics Major - Students commencing in

Intermediate Electrical or Mechanical unit

Fundamentals of Mechanical Design

Control and Dynamic Systems

Intermediate Electrical or Mechanical unit

Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Unit

CVB101 General Chemistry

Chemistry deals with the fundamental building blocks of our

EGB100 Engineering Sustainability and

This is an introductory unit for all engineering disciplines. It

Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Unit

EGB111 Foundation of Engineering Design

2nd Major/Minor unit

EGB100 (can be enrolled in the same teaching period)

2nd Major/Minor unit

2nd Major/Minor unit

2nd Major/Minor unit

Foundations of Engineering Design provides you with

2nd Major/Minor unit

EGB113 Energy in Engineering Systems

BVB101 Foundations of Biology

Engineers work with numerous kinds of systems where

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)

cyclones, floods, bushfires and earthquakes. These will be

EGB210 Fundamentals of Mechanical Design

This unit introduces you to basic electrical circuit concepts. It

EGB121 Engineering Mechanics

This is a foundation mechanical engineering unit that will

EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems

This is a foundation civil engineering unit that will introduce you

EGB131 Natural Hazard Engineering

This is an introductory engineering unit that enables students to

View unit details online | View unit timetable

View unit details online | View unit timetable

EGB220 Mechatronics Project 1

View unit details online | View unit timetable

EGB242 Signal Analysis

EGB120 and MZB126

View unit details online | View unit timetable

EGB320 Mechatronics Design 2