Course - Mechatronics 4 - Systemintegration and design - MEPA2002
MEPA2002 - Mechatronics 4 - Systemintegration and design
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 40/100 | |||
| Oral exam | 60/100 | 1 hours |
Course content
This course module is the continuation of Mechatronics I, II and III.
Mechatronic methodology:
- Introduction to mechatronic systems and robots.
- Introduction to mathematical models, with kinematics and path descriptions.
Basic mechatronic components of the systems:
- Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical.
- Interconnection of elements, interface.
- Sensors and actuators.
- Control systems including microcontrollers and communication.
- Modeling and simulation.
- Examples from current research on robots and mechatronics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- has knowledge of mechatronics with a full overview including mechanical system, hardware system, control system and software system.
- has knowledge of complex systems of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical elements and the interaction between these elements.
- has knowledge of design, interconnection and control of mechatronic systems
- has knowledge of simple digital tools used for the design of systems
- has an ability to integrate all related knowledge into a whole to handle mechatronics projects.
Skills:
The candidate:
- can understand challenges in mechatronic systems and industrial systems.
- can design and build simple mechatronic systems and robots.
- can work with measuring elements, actuators and associated software.
General competence
The candidate:
- can plan the introduction and use of mechatronic systems.
- can solve the challenges of the modern mechatronic system in a systematic way.
- can see the possibilities and benefits of mechatronics in industrial production and products.
- can assess the limitations and dangers of mechatronic installations.
- can assess the use of mechatronics in non-industrial contexts.
Learning methods and activities
Pedagogical methods:
- Lectures and exercises individually and in groups.
- A mechatronic system must be planned, constructed, built and tested.
- Regular exercises are given throughout the progression of the work, both as small sub-projects and theory exercises.
- Lectures and exercises follow the product's development.
Compulsory activities
- Mandatory work requirements.
- Projects in groups.
- Oral presentation.
Further on evaluation
Candidates will work in groups of 2-3 members. Each group must submit a term paper (counts 40%), and present orally (counts 60%) the work done. The term paper must be passed in order to take the oral exam.
The re-sit exam will be in the coming spring semester in March. The exam is oral only.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechatronics and Product Design - Engineering (BIMEPRO)
Course materials
Lecture notes and powerpoint presentations.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Assignment 40/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 60/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"