| Unit name | Mechatronics 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG30003 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. J Burn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
MENG21100 Materials Engineering MENG22200 Dynamics and Control MENG26000 Design and Manufacture |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary subject combining software, electrical and electronic and mechanical engineering. The focus of this unit is on design principles for mechatronic systems. Machine theory and control theory, which are typically covered in courses on mechatronics, are prerequisites for this Unit as they are covered elsewhere in the Mechanical Engineering programmes. The aim of the Unit is to develop a methodological approach to designing a mechatronic system. The course is divided into five parts, Fundamentals, Acquiring Information, Processing Information, Generating Action and Supplying Energy. Each part is supported by four lectures covering the specific skills required to transform a specification into a design via appropriate model equations. There is broad/shallow coverage of electrical and electronic subjects rather than narrow/deep coverage which would be of less general value to a Mechanical Engineering cohort. The emphasis is on getting the main abstract design criteria correct through an awareness of key principles.
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Produce a preliminary design for a simple mechatronic system given a set of requirements or a specification.
2. Correctly specify and select components for a mechatronic system.
3. Formulate appropriate mathematical models of a mechatronic system to predict and evaluate its performance.
4. Analyse simple circuit diagrams and describe their function.
5. Design analogue and digital circuits to process electronic signals.
6. Design simple digital controllers using discrete logic or software.
Course material is delivered using blended learning techniques. Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
The unit will be assessed using a single examination.
