Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Honours draft draft draft

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Honours is a four-year program that prepares students for careers in electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems. Graduates will be able to design and develop products and applications in automation and mechatronics, and will possess competencies in problem analysis, design, investigation, and teamwork. The program is accredited by ETAC and registered with MQA, ensuring its quality and recognition.

Program Outline

• This four-year program prepares students for careers as practical and industry-ready engineers in the fields of electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems.
• Students will learn to design autonomous and intelligent equipment and contribute innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
• The program adopts a systems approach, examining systems as a whole and breaking them down into subsystems and components.

Program Objectives:

• Graduate engineers will be able to use their knowledge and skills to:
• Develop products and applications in automation and mechatronics
• Function effectively in diverse technical teams
• Practice professional ethics, engage in life-long learning, and contribute to sustainable development

Program Outcomes:

• Graduates will possess the following competencies:
• Knowledge: Apply knowledge in mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and specialization to engineering procedures and methodologies.
• Problem Analysis: Identify, research, analyze, and formulate solutions to broadly-defined engineering problems using appropriate analytical tools.
• Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for broadly-defined mechatronics engineering problems, considering public health, safety, and cultural, societal, and environmental aspects.
• Investigation: Conduct investigations, locate and analyze data, design experiments, and draw valid conclusions.
• The Engineer and Society: Demonstrate understanding of societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues related to engineering practice and solutions.
• Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the need for sustainable development.
• Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice.
• Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a leader in diverse technical teams.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• Full-time program duration: 4 years
• 142 credit hours of coursework
• Coursework includes Engineering Technology core, Humanities, Technopreneur, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence Final Year Project, and Industrial Training

Sample Course Schedule:

• Year 1: Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Fundamentals of Mechatronics, Introduction to Programming
• Year 2: Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electronics, Control Systems
• Year 3: Machine Design, Robotics, Mechatronics Design and Project, Industrial Training

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Mechatronics Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Controls Engineer
• Electromechanical Engineer

Career Outcomes:

• Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to fill various well-paid and in-demand engineering roles.

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