Mechatronic engineers develop and construct machines and systems that use modern control systems for greater adaptability, better work performance, and/or lower costs. Mechatronic systems strive to reach the optimal combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic subsystems by integration of e.g. machine parts, sensors and actuators. These mechanisms are controlled by computer systems to create products and systems that are useful to mankind and society.
Type: Undergraduate Degree
Duration: 4 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First Year Subjects:
- Engineering Chemistry
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Drawings
- Engineering Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Professional Communication
- Electrotechnique
- Strength of Materials
- Computer Programming
Second Year Subjects:
- Electrotechniques
- Engineering Mathematics
- Strength of Materials
- Thermodynamics
- Applied Mathematics
- Practical Workshop Training
- Introductory Machine Design
- Materials Science
- Numerical Methods
- Fluid Mechanics
Third Year Subjects:
- Electrical Power
- Machine Design
- Modelling
- Computer Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Control Systems
- Electronics
- Vacation Training
- Vibration and Noise
Fourth Year Subjects:
- Electronics
- Mechatronics
- Design
- Project Management
- Heat Transfer
- Entrepreneurship
- Mechanical Design
- Environmental Engineering
- Production
- Vacation Training
Careers: Mechatronic specialist.
Source: www.sun.ac.za