UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

TRC3000 Automation project

Faculty of Engineering

TRC3000 Automation project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.

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Requisites

Before TRC3000

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: Completion of 18 credit points of level 2 engineering study

Overview

You will learn the planning and communication skills required to undertake a group project. An introduction will be given to the evolution of mechatronic technologies, design tools and methodologies, concurrent engineering design support tools, mechatronics design process and requirement interpretation. The acquisition of these skills will be motivated and tested by applying them in a group project to design and build a mechatronic system. The mechatronic system will be based on a microcontroller together with appropriate mechanical structure, sensors and actuators.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Final projectThreshold hurdle
    60%
  • Project portfolioThreshold hurdle
    10%
  • Final assessmentThreshold hurdle
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply engineering fundamentals to design a mechatronics system.

  2. 2

    Design a complex mechatronics system that meets design requirements.

  3. 3

    Propose an appropriate design methodology to achieve design requirements.

  4. 4

    Identify and use appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering tools to achieve the design requirements.

  5. 5

    Justify technical details of a mechatronics solution(s) in written and oral forms.

  6. 6

    Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member or leader in a diverse team.

  7. 7

    Manage a project and drive it to successful completion.

  8. 8

    Demonstrate an understanding of the motivation for engineers to carry out mechatronics design.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Practical activities12 hours
  • Laboratories36 hours

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Where it fits

TRC3000 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Khoo Boon How
Associate Professor Tuck Ng
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Tuck Ng

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for TRC3000?

TRC3000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after TRC3000?

TRC3000 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including TRC4200 and TRC4902.

When is TRC3000 offered?

In 2022, TRC3000 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is TRC3000?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does TRC3000 have an exam?

No. TRC3000 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include TRC3000?

TRC3000 is part of Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering and Smart manufacturing.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024