MTRX1705 Introduction to Mechatronic Design (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MTRX1705 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: 机电设计导论
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 provide an introduction to the basic analog and digital elements of mechatronic systems. Basic electrical theory: Ohms law, Kirchoff's voltage and current laws.
MTRX1705 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.9/5).
On Reddit: "MTRX1702 is all coding in C, bit different to python which you learn first but once it starts to make sense it feels way better to me than just using libraries for everything in python. I would say just pay attention in the lectures, do the weekly tutorials and actually do the a…"
On Reddit: "Im currently halfway through my 3rd year in mechatronics engineering at USyd. I was very into computer science back in high school so naturally I had more affinity for programming and hardware design. The degree is well planned compared to other degrees such as in sciences, arts…"
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Q: Is MTRX1705 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MTRX1705, and when is it offered?
A: MTRX1705 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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