Mechatronics Systems Design
60 hours face to face + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit of study aims to further develop your understanding of robotic and mechatronic components, develop skills in mechatronic system design and further develop the range of engineering attributes.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Use previous knowledge and demonstrate your use of engineering methods and problem solving towards the design of the specified mechatronic system (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3)
- Apply and appreciate a range of mechatronic system design techniques (K3, S1)
- Design and execute a mechatronic project as part of a team, including interpreting requirements, using engineering methods to problem-solve, applying creative approaches and seeking opportunities, and describe the benefits, innovation and quality of your design (K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A3, A7)
- Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions as part of a team (K2, K6, S1, A7)
- Demonstrate self-management processes and demonstrate leadership by proposing actions, making decisions and taking responsibility for the consequences (A5, A6)
- Apply the appropriate elements of the Code of Ethics of Engineers Australia in practical applications, apply risk management principles and appreciate the accountabilities of the professional engineer and the broader Engineering team for the safety of other people (A1)
- Demonstrate a professional image, demonstrate effective communication to peers, and generate high quality documentation in robotics & mechatronics (project reports, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations) (A2, A4)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Lecture |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
On-campus Class |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
On-campus Lab |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Indepedent Learning |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | Individual | 40 - 50% | 1,2,4,5,7 |
Project | Individual/Group | 50 - 60% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Content
- System modelling and simulation: use computer software to model and simulate mechatronic systems
- Mechatronic system elements: sensors and signal conditioning, motor and drive technology, motor control, programmable logic controllers, real time programming of embedded systems
- Mechatronic system integration: implementation and error analysis
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.