Course content

The course contains a selection of the following topics, with an emphasis on system integration:

• Mechatronic system design methodology
• Fast prototyping
• System integration
• Design and redesign of mechatronic systems
• Hardware selection and integration of mechanical, electrical and sensor systems
• Software engineering for hardware integration
• Implementation of control and estimation of mechatronic systems, e.g. PID, MPC, Kalman filter
• Communication between subsystems, e.g. using field busses, network communication
• Modelling and control of mechatronic systems
• Methodologies to test, evaluate and verify mechatronic systems
• Advanced topics in mechatronics
• Possibly other relevant topics

More details about the curriculum will provided during the start of semester.

Learning outcome

Knowledge and skills

The candidate can

• explain and apply mechatronic design principles.
• explain and apply the theory introduced in the course.
• explain the scope of mechatronic systems.
• contrast the difference between mechatronic systems and mechanical or electrical systems.
• use digital tools, simulations and physical lab equipment to demonstrate the introduced theory.

Competence

The candidate can, within the scope of mechatronics engineering

• identify problems, challenges, and systems which can be solved, designed, or controlled.
• work and contribute as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• work individually on interdisciplinary projects.
• manage interdisciplinary teams and projects.
• present problems, solutions and results both orally and written in a professional and scientific manner.

Learning methods and activities

Learning activities generally include a mix of lectures, tutorial, practical lab/project work. There will also be mandatory work. A constructivist approach for learning is endorsed, with focus on problem solving and practical application of theory.

Compulsory assignments

• Work

Further on evaluation

Oral exam. There will also be mandatory work. The re-sit exam is an oral exam in August the following year.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

• MMA4001 Fundamentals of Automation & Mechatronics Engineering
• AIS4001 Cybernetics & Robotics or MS4001 Modelling and Simulation of Marine Systems

Required previous knowledge

The course has no prerequisites. It is a requirement that students are enrolled in the study programme to which the course belongs.

Course materials

An updated course overview, including curriculum is presented at the start of the semester.