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The Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours) course prepares students to cross the traditional boundaries between mechanical systems, machines, computer hardware and software, control and electronic design. Students can choose to focus their career in any one of these fields which may seek to meet growing employment demand for multi-skilled graduates from an industry that is pushing the limits of technology by exploiting the growing convergence of these fields. One such field of growth is robotic systems and mechatronics, encompassing automated assembly plants, smart systems and autonomous vehicles. Graduates of this course will have extensive skills relating to multi-disciplinary sectors of engineering.
Graduates are eligible for registration under Mechatronics branch with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
Course educational objectives
Graduates are eligible for registration under Mechatronics branch with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
Course educational objectives
The following course educational objectives define the achievements of Swinburne graduates in their professional engineering career a few years after graduation.
- CEO1 Professionalism: Graduates establish themselves as practicing professionals in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering and related fields.
- CEO2 Continuous Development: Graduates engage in continuous pursuit of knowledge and development of competencies.
- CEO3 Social Involvement: Graduates contribute to sustainable development and well-being of society.
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
- apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
- 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
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
- 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 (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours) 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.
Career opportunities
Robotics and Mechatronics engineering graduates may find employment as systems maintenance and design engineer, project planner, product designer or project manager in a range of industries including robotics, aerospace, chemical, defense, automotive, manufacturing, industrial research and the oil and gas sector.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to register as Graduate Engineers with Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and to apply for graduate membership with Engineers Australia (EA).