Does MCEN30020 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%.

Can I take MCEN30020 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

MCEN30020 Systems Modelling and Analysis

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

Final exam 60%: exam-heavy

Is MCEN30020 hard?

MCEN30020: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Modelling electrical, mechanical and thermal systems as differential equations and analysing them with transforms.

After it you can

Model and analyse systems in time and frequency
Use MATLAB to study signals and systems
Write physical systems as differential equations

What you need first

(ENGR20004 and ELEN20005 and MAST20029) or ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (ENGR20004 and ELEN20005 and MAST20030))

Can’t be taken together with

Careers

Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is MCEN30020 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
What do I need before taking MCEN30020?: Needs (ENGR20004 and ELEN20005 and MAST20029) or ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (ENGR20004 and ELEN20005 and MAST20030)).
Does MCEN30020 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%.
Can I take MCEN30020 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate MCEN30020?: Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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