MTRX1701 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering (University of Sydney): rated 3.2/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MTRX1701 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 机电工程导论
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles that underlie the study of mechatronic engineering. It lays the foundation for later studies, including advanced mechatronic engineering, computing, control and system design courses.
MTRX1701 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "If MTRX1701 hasn’t changed since I did it, it is not really important, they make you do a bunch of like imaginary engineering projects to get you familiar with the engineering design process, and 1702 was either C programming or making circuits and pretty sure they rehash the mo…"
On Reddit: "It's probably a nice thing to do first but not required at all. I wouldn't stress too much at all, It doesn't matter (assuming they haven't changed it drastically since I did it) MTRX1701 is an overview of all things Tron to wet your tastebuds. (I actually did the flex unit firs…"
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Q: Is MTRX1701 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MTRX1701, and when is it offered?
A: MTRX1701 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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