Introductory courses (8) 96 units

ENG101 Communication Research
ENG102 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
ENG103 Communication Campaign Planning
ENG104 Writing for Strategic Communication
MTH103 Communication Research
MTH104 Foundations of Engineering
SCI107 Engineering Statics
SCI110 Introduction to the Internet of Things

Developing courses (8) 96 units

ELC200 Introduction to Engineering Design
ELC201 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
ELC205 Introductory Calculus
MEC200 Physics
MEC205 Dynamics 1
MEC221 Mechanics of Materials
MEC225 Engineering Materials
MCH200 Mechatronic Design 1

Graduate courses (12) 144 units

MTH201 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MTH203 Numerical Analysis
ELC301 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols)
ELC304 Embedded System Design
ENG302 Engineering Project Management
ENG304 Engineering Research Methodology
MCH301 Mechatronic Design 2
MEC336 Engineering System Design
ELC400 Robotics and Autonomous Systems
ENG401 Engineering Project 1
ENG402 Engineering Project 2
MCH400 Image Processing and Machine Vision

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Students must select one of the following minor study areas:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (for Mechatronic Engineers)
• Mechanical Engineering (for Mechatronic Engineers)
• Civil Engineering (for Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers)
• Climate Change and Coastal Zone Studies
• Environmental Studies for Engineers^
• Management for Engineers^
• Wider Engineering Studies

^Not available at Moreton Bay campus.

Honours

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) may be awarded with a class of Honours to a
student:

• with the percentage results achieved in twelve courses as specified in the table below; and
• achieving at least 65% in ENG402 Engineering Research Project 2.

• The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table:

*The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Select a minor from one of the minors as listed below. Students must choose the minor to be studied before the completion of Semester 1, Year 3
• Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.