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Aims & Objectives:

• To bring together aspects of design in mechanical and electrical/electronics systems so that the student may have a good idea of the range of techniques available in designing a mechatronic system
• To apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the previous two years of the course to the solution of real-world problems. By doing this, the student will be involved in considering the practical partitioning of a system between software, mechanical and electrical/electronic components
• To further develop team skills in cooperation, coordination and scheduling of time and resources

Teaching Methods:

Lectures (24 hours), tutorials (12 hours), project work (30 hours)

Assessment:

Technical component – Minor Examination (30%), Laboratory Assignments (20%)

Project component - report and project deliverables (50%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
• Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
• Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
• Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Content:

• Modelling and Simulation: Drawing power bond graphs for electro-mechanical systems. Derivation of system differential equations. Simulation and implementation. Error analysis and verification
• Mechatronics Implementation: Methods of speed control (electrical and mechanical methods). Real-time programming of embedded systems. The use of multitasking and event driven programming
• System Design: Introduction to data bus systems. Hardware-in-the-loop simulation

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