Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering

This APU Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering is designed to provide:

• Knowledge, skills and attributes enabling them to develop a broad understanding on well defined challenges in the engineering industry in accordance with the Dublin Accord.
• Industrial training is incorporated into the syllabus to enable a generation of future proof aspiring engineers.
• Soft skills which include communication skills, teamwork and life-long learning skills which remain pertinent to the resolution of challenges encountered today and in the future are provided.
• Students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring a holistic yet innovative outlook in mechatronics engineering.
• Students with opportunity to progress seamlessly into degrees recognized by the Washington Accord in relevant areas and a Masters in Engineering from the United Kingdom.

SEMESTER 1

In the first semester, students will be taught Instrumentation focusing on control processes that use sensory technology. The Circuit Analysis module explains and finds out the current and voltage in each element of a network using Kirchhoff’s law, network theorems and nodal and mesh analysis. Software based Engineering drawing will also be introduced to complement manufacturing of product.

SEMESTER 2

Continuation from semester 1; students study Mathematics in more depth. The Analogue Electronics module aims to introduce student to analogue circuits and its analysis. In addition, programming knowledge of the student is enhanced through Python.

SEMESTER 3

In semester 3, students will continue studying Mathematics. They would also learn the fundamental principle of logic circuits and their applications in digital system. Student are also exposed to number systems, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh map techniques to construct simplified digital circuits, latches, flip flops and simple asynchronous and synchronous counters.

SEMESTER 4

From semester 4 onwards, students are introduced to material science and robotics. Material science is used to apply the basic principles of chemistry and physics to understand the structure and properties of materials which is crucial when designing systems. Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. Students could create their own robots using the knowledge they gained.

SEMESTER 5

Two of the modules in semester 5 involves programming languages. Students are also exposed to Industrial management, safety, and ethics. Entrepreneurship module prepares students for developing a mindset for thinking creatively using innovation, recognising opportunities, and generating entrepreneurial ideas.

SEMESTER 6

In semester 6, Mechatronics students use CAD software to analyse complex mechanical, electronic, or other engineering systems. Thermo-fluid module combines coverage of basic thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer which remain fundamental in maintaining a high efficacy of production processes and in the subsequent design of products or systems.

SEMESTER 7 - Internship (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

PETROLEUM EXPLORATION SPECIALISM*

Student who intended to pursue Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering with Honours in the future will need to take the modules with (*) as electives.