Mechatronics Foundations

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGM 3000
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Course ID
200747
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Habibullah Habibullah
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This hands-on course covers introduction to mechatronic engineering, its basic concepts and elements, mechanical and electrical system layouts, introduction to actuation systems and various sensors, data acquisition and data processing systems. It aims to give framework of knowledge that allows students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding and integrated approach to practical and applied engineering problems.

  • Introduction To Mechatronic Systems
  • Sensors And Actuators
  • Mechatronic System Design

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the architecture of mechatronic systems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of analogue and digital interfacing
  • Design simple measurement systems using different sensors
  • Demonstrate the ability to design basic mechatronic systems using different actuators and sensors
  • Demonstrate the ability to program a real-time hardware platform for logic control and data acquisition
  • Work independently and in a team to undertake the design of the instrument and digital systems for mechatronic systems.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 25034
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
14 May - 14 May Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 25033
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
14 May - 14 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 25035
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
Class number
Class number 25032
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
7 May - 7 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 25031
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
7 May - 7 May Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28909
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
14 May - 14 May Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 29055
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 9 Mar Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
23 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
11 May - 11 May Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 29222
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
14 May - 14 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 25036
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
Class number
Class number 28908
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
7 May - 7 May Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 29053
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Mar - 16 Mar Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
4 May - 4 May Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
Class number
Class number 29271
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311
7 May - 7 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S311

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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