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Mechatronics Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering
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DURATION 4 Year(s)
LANGUAGE English
LOCATION Residential Campus
Intake March & September
Mode Of Study Full-time
Format In-person

BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering

Leading to Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering- BSc Hons (Eng.) (Mechatronics Eng.) is a four-year full-time degree programme offered by the SLTC Research University.

Mechatronics is a new branch of engineering that combines the principles of Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Design engineering and computer engineering. The combination of these engineering principles helps to generate simpler and more cost-effective and dependable systems. As a result, Mechatronics engineering is at the forefront of technological advancements creating smarter products, devices, and processes across a variety of sectors such as robotics, automobile, manufacturing, aerospace, oil and gas and chemical industries.

The Mechatronics Degree programme at SLTC focuses on providing a sound fundamental understanding of the technical skills and principles of mechatronics engineering and their application in complex open-ended engineering tasks and problems. By following this programme, students will develop sound theoretical knowledge in the key disciplines of mechanics, electronics, computer systems and control.
In addition to the core subject areas, students are provided with a thorough education in English, ICT, Ethical Practices and Management disciplines. All students undergo a mandatory period of training with our industry partners as a part of their curriculum, providing them with real-life exposure to the industry prior to graduation.

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this programme

IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…

Possessing a strong background in mathematics, physics, and science

Creative problem solvers with an interest in robotics, machines and automation

Enjoying designing and building automated systems and developing innovative technologies

LOOKING FOR…

A globally recognised undergraduate degree

Opportunities to work closely with the industry

A hands-on innovative learning process

Global internship opportunities

Engage in groundbreaking research at the forefront of the discipline

TO BECOME

A mechatronics engineering professional serving diverse industries across the globe

Qualified to enter a field of great demand with lucrative global employment opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

General intake

Two (2) Credit passes (”C”) and one (01) Simple pass (”S”) for Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in one and the same sitting at the GCE
(Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.

LATERAL ENTRY

Pass three subjects in one and the same sitting at GCE (Advanced Level) Examination in the Physical Science stream.

And

Complete one of the following qualifications

NDT (National Diploma in Technology) from the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM)

National Diploma in Engineering Sciences (NDES) from IET, Katunayake

Higher National Diploma in Engineering (HNDE) from SLIATE

Graduate Diploma Level 6 from City & Guilds

Three-year B.Eng degrees from other universities at home and abroad, and an Engineering Graduate Diploma from IESL College of Engineering

RECOGNITION

RECOGNISED BY THE UGC

This degree has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

UGC

IN LINE WITH THE WASHINGTON ACCORD

The curriculum of this degree programme is in line with the Washington Accord

WASHINGTON ACCORD

MEMBER OF ACU

SLTC Research University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

ACU

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INFORMATION EVENTS

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

The Mechatronics Engineering degree program at SLTC is a four-year undergraduate program that covers a broad range of topics in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics.

The curriculum includes courses in Engineering Mechanics, Machine Design, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision, and Factory Automation.

In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.

The modules are conducted in four
levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.

Year 1

Semester 1
SMA1301 Intermediate Calculus
EME1201 Engineering Mechanics
EME1102 Workshop Technology
EEE1300 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
CCS0300 Programming Fundamentals with Python
ECE1301 Computer Aided Visualization

Semester 2
EME1203 Material Science
EME1204 Fluid Mechanics
EME1206 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
EME1207 Praxis
EME1305 Strength of Materials
SMA2201 Differential Equations
SMA2202 Linear Algebra
BBM1300 Introduction to Principles of Management

Year 2

Semester 1
EEE1301 Digital Fundamentals
EME2202 Applied Mathematics Laboratory
EME2301 Pneumatics & Hydraulics Machines
ICM3300 Effective Communication
BBM3300 Introduction to Principles of Economics
SMA2204 Advanced Calculus
SMA2206 Probability and Statistics

Semester 2
EEE1204 Signals and Systems
EEE2306 Electrical Power and Machines
EME2204 Mechanics of Machinery
EME2205 Machine Design
EME2303 Sensors
EME2306 Engineering Thermodynamics
SMA2205 Numerical Methods

Year 3

Semester 1
ECE3305 Project Management
EEE2201 Embedded Systems Design Project
EME3101 Technology Management
EME3203 Management Accounting
EME3302 Control Systems Engineering
ESC3200 Green and Sustainable Technologies
IHM1301 Human Behaviour and Ethics

Semester 2
ECS3300 Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
CCS3309 Big Data
EME3304 CAD/ CAM
EME3205 Mechanical Vibration
EME3306 Modern Control Systems
EME3307 Robotics Engineering
EMN3101 Industrial Law

Technical Elective I (Select a minimum of 1)
EEE3206 Internet of Things (Elective)
ECS3202 Cloud Computing (Elective)
EEE4224 Smart Electrical Grids (Elective)
EEE2203 Digital Signal Processing (Elective)
EEE3209 Electrical Machines and Drive I (Elective)
EEE4225 Electrical Designs for Modern Building Technologies (Elective)
EEE4214 Renewable Energy Systems (Elective)
TEE4300 Electronic Manufacturing (Elective)
EEE4216 Image and Video Communications (Elective)
EEE4221 Emerging Topics in Communications (Elective)
ECS3204 Mobile App Development (Elective)

Year 4

Semester 1
EEE4312 Power Electronics and Energy Storage Technologies
EHM4200 Engineering Ethics and Public Policy
EME4203 Maintenance Management
EME4204 Intelligent Control Systems
EME4301 Factory Automation
EME4302 Mechatronics Engineering Design
EME4400 Final Year Project I

Technical Elective II (Select a minimum of 1)
EEE4205 Bionics (Elective)
EMA4200 Operational Research (Elective)
EEE4202 Digital Systems Design (Elective)
EEE3201 Electromagnetics (Elective)
EME4205 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (Elective)
EEE4204 ASICS and VLSI Design (Elective)
EEE4223 Electrical Machines and Drives II (Elective)
EEE4209 System Analytics (Elective)
EEE4210 Nanotechnology (Elective)
EEE4211 Biomedical instruments (Elective)

Industrial Training
EME4600 Industrial Training

Semester 2
SHM2201 Sociology and Ethics for a Technological Society
EIS301 Introduction to Digital Arts NGPA (Elective)
EIS302 Introduction to Music Composition NGPA (Elective)
EIS303 Meditation & Yoga NGPA (Elective)
EME4400 Final Year Project II

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Academic panel

Achintha Madhusanka
Dr. Achintha Madhusanka Department Head
K. E. D. Sumanasiri
Dr. K. E. D. Sumanasiri Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
Nalaka Samarasinghe
Mr. Nalaka Samarasinghe Lead for Product Development Center
Eng. Sarath Chandra Program Consultant
Ashan Pathirana
Mr. Ashan Pathirana Lecturer

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course fees

A semester fee of Rs. 362,500 will have to be paid to SLTC for a period of 4 years. (Please Note that a year comprises of 2 Semesters)

Refunds – Admission Fees and Semester Fee
1.1. Students are eligible for a registration fee refund under the following circumstances, and all refunds are processed within the same year.
a) Students who enroll pending results will be entitled to a refund of the course fee if they fail to achieve the minimum requirement of 3 advanced level simple passes. Proof of A/L results will be mandatory for refund eligibility.
1.2. University semester fees are refundable only in the case of a student’s failure in the GCE Advanced Level examination. For all other situations, students are required to pay the semester fees and it is non-refundable.
1.3. If a student is selected for MOHE after the 1st semester, the university will not refund the paid amounts (admission fee & semester fee, etc.) but will allow them to continue their degree as MOHE students.

Invoicing
2.1. Invoices are generated based on the AL results of the student. All GCE Advanced Level results should be verified and confirmed by the registrar department before being sent to the finance department.
2.2. If a student registers with pending results, the fee is initially determined assuming three simple passes (SSS). After the student receives the actual results, the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Any additional fees paid by the student at that time will be transferred to the next semester fee.
2.3. Students are required to pay semester fees within the specified due date in the invoice. (Any delays will restrict facility access after a five-day grace period)

Discount Schemes – September 2023 Intake
3.1. Students who pay the registration fee (Rs. 27,500) at an exhibition/open day or any other marketing event related to the September 2023 intake will receive a 10% discount on the September 2023 semester fee.
3.2. Applicants who pay the fees for 2 full semesters (1 year) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 10% discount on the entire course fee.
3.3. Applicants who pay the fees for 8 full semesters (4 years) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 20% discount on the entire course fee.

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PEOPLE'S BANK

Account name: SLT Campus

Account No: 204-1-001-0-0008426

NDB BANK

Account name: SLT Campus (Pvt) Ltd

Account No: 101-00061-3388

SEYLAN BANK

Account name: SLT Campus

Account No: 067013076403001

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Your future path

Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.

Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue

Mechatronic/Mechanical Engineer
Robotics Engineer/technician
Automation Engineer
Control System Design/Troubleshooting Engineer
Electronics Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Instrumentation Engineer

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