The Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
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) Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or equivalent International Baccalaureate subjects is normally required for entry. 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 ability to undertake a substantial research-oriented project
- 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
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the robotics discipline and a deeper understanding of some areas of robotic engineering
- 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 and 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
- plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge
- apply skills adopted through the thesis and advanced discipline topics to postgraduate level research or advanced industrial investigation.
On completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours), students will be eligible for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Program of study
To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Core - Year 1 topics
36 units comprising:
ENGR1201 Electronics (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
ENGR1721 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR1722 Engineering Physics and Materials (4.5 units)
ENGR1732 Engineering Mechanics (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
Core - Year 2 topics
36 units comprising:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2702 Electrical Circuits and Machines (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Automation and Industrial Control (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
Core - Year 3 topics
36 units comprising:
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3771 Robotic Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3750 Workplace Preparation (0 units)
Plus one of:
ENGR2752 Mechanics of Machines (4.5 units)
ENGR2781 Mechanical Design Project (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum (13.5 units) (see note 1)
ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum (13.5 units) (see notes 1, 2)
Core - Year 4 topics
36 units comprising:
ENGR7700A Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units) (see note 3)
ENGR7700B Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR7700C Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR7700D Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR7712 Autonomous Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR9742 Standards, Ethics and Compliance (4.5 units)
Plus 9 units of Table A topics where prerequisites are met (see notes 4, 5)
1. With the permission of the Director of Studies, students may undertake ENGR9403Engineering Work Experience (0 units) plus 13.5 units of upper-level topics in place of ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum or ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum. ENGR9403 may be taken any time after the student has completed 63 units. Please see the topic coordinator for further details. Upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.
2. 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 College which will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.
3. Students must undertake the Honours Thesis topics over a minimum of two semesters.
4. At least 9 units taken from Table A will be chosen from those labelled as Robotics (Group R).
5. With permission of the Director of Studies, one Table A topic may be replaced by a COMP, ENGR, MATH or STAT topic at 7000-level and above as long as Note 4 is satisfied.
6. The honours grade awarded is determined in accordance with the University's Assessment Policy and Procedures and is calculated from the Weighted Average Mark of all topics at level 7000 and above taken as part of the degree as follows:
85 ≤ WAM - Honours First Class (H1)
75 ≤ WAM < 85 - Honours Second Class Division A (H2A)
65 ≤ WAM < 75 - Honours Second Class Division B (H2B)
50 ≤ WAM < 65 - Honours Third Class (H3)
Where a student has satisfied all requirements for the course but has achieved a WAM of less than 50, the WAM will be deemed 50 for the purposes of calculating the honours classification.
Combined Degrees
The Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) may also be studied in a combined degrees program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.
