Course syllabus for Introduction to mechatronics

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameIntroduktion till mekatronik
  • CodeEEN030
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIMEL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering
  • ThemeEnvironment 1 c
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 67113
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0118 Project, part A 3 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c1.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0218 Project1, part B 3 c
Grading: UG		2 c1 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0318 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c1.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
1 The course module is provided by the department INDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

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Aim

The aim of the course is to give an introduction to the subject of mechatronics and the possible careers for engineers in mechatronics. The course also provides training in group work, information search and written and oral communication and introduces key ethical concepts and theories.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • cooperate in a group to design and build a mechatronic system.
  • program simple functions in a mechatronic system.
  • create composite 3-dimensional models and 2-dimensional detail drawings in a modern CAD system.
  • interpret a machine drawing regarding views, sections and dimensions.
  • analyze and discuss ethical issues at a basic level, including aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • set the concept of sustainable development in a societal context and report its connection to an economically, socially and environmentally responsible engineering work.
  • reflect on possibilities and risks of digitalization and automation.
  • use different study skills.
  • reflect on treatment, communication and interaction in group work from an inclusive perspective.
  • reflect on their own performance in the group work and on conflict situations in groups of different composition
  • effectively search for and use qualitative information in books and journals, as well as cite references correctly.
  • write a well disposed essay containing critical review.
  • provide constructive feedback on other students' essays as well as on other students' drawings.

Content

Basic programming, sensors, electronic components, technical drawings, CAD, ethical dilemma with a mechatronics perspective, literature search, technical communication, group work, group dynamics, study skills, the global goals for a sustainable development and how they are connected to mechatronics.

Organisation

The course consists of lectures, guest lectures, exercises, project work, workshops, and hand-in assignments. Exercises, guest lectures, workshops, and the scheduled project sessions for the group are compulsory.

Literature

Ritteknik - faktabok; Lilja, Olsson, Wickström
Lecture notes, exercises and other literature can be found at the course web page.

Examination including compulsory elements

Pass grade in the course requires:

Approved assignments
Approved projects
Approved exercises
Approved written test
Active attendance at compulsory activities

Grade: Non-pass / pass for each moment and for the entire course

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.