MCEN30021 Mechanical Systems Design
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- 40% group work
Is MCEN30021 hard?
MCEN30021: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 2 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Designing and prototyping machines with motors, sensors and control, from idea to working build.
After it you can
- Write clear engineering requirements
- Select and design basic machine elements
- Combine motors, sensors and control
What you need first
ELEN20005 and ENGR20004
Can’t be taken together with
- MCEN30014
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Quizzes 20%, Presentations 30%
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Quick answers
- When is MCEN30021 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MCEN30021?
- Needs ELEN20005 and ENGR20004.
- Does MCEN30021 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Quizzes 20%, Presentations 30%.
- Can I take MCEN30021 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MCEN30021?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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