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Mechatronics for Automation, 3.5 Higher education credits

Mekatronik för automation, 3,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2022-03-17

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H22

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• describe the building blocks of mechatronic systems.
• describe the mechatronics design process.
• identify and distinguish tools for solving design-related issues for mechatronic systems.
• model, simulate and analyze open and closed-loop mechatronic systems.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English 6 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written exam. Individual project with a written report.

Course contents

The course deals with the basic building blocks of a mechatronics system which includes, fundamentals of sensors, transducers, control units, and actuators. The actuation mechanism is focused on electro-mechanical actuators. Furthermore, the course deals with input and output modules in the mechatronic system and system dynamics. The performance of the modeled physical system is analyzed with open and closed-loop control system.

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

Second cycle

Progressive specialization

A1N - second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Automation, Production Technology