Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMekatronik
- CodeSSY061
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKMAS
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 55120
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115 Laboratory 2 c Grading: UG | 2 c | ||||||
| 0215 Examination 5.5 c Grading: TH | 5.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Jonas Fredriksson- Masterprogramansvarig, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Design along with Shipping and Marine Engineering
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
Basic mathematical courses, machine elementsAim
The student receives an introduction to mechatronics: sensors, actuators, and electrical circuits in connection to a mechanical system. The participants learn how the most common sensors and actuators work and the physics behind. This includes electro-physics and electrical circuits. The student also receives an introduction to signal processing where both practical and theoretical aspects are covered.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- show basic knowledge about passive and active electric components by being able to analyze simple electric circuits built upon these components, including direct current and alternating current.
- show basic knowledge about digital components by being able to analyze simple digital circuits.
- explain the principles of sampling, AD and DA converters.
- explain the possibilities with signal processing and filtering of sensor signals, especially how the RC-circuit works as a filter.
- explain how the OP-amplifier can be used.
- explain how the strain gauge works and how it can used as a general component for different types of sensors, such as position sensors, force sensors and pressure sensors.
- understand and be able to use a Wheatstone bridge in combination with strain gauges.
- explain pros and cons for different sensor types.
- describe the principles for electromechanical actuators, especially the PMDC-motor.
- choose a suitable actuator for mechatronic systems.
- design a basic micro controller based systems, including micro controller system architecture and programming.
Content
This course is an introduction to mechatronics - integration of sensors, actuators and computers with the mechanical system. The course covers different building blocks within the area of mechatronics, such as electric circuits and components, digital circuits, sensors and electric machines.Organisation
Lectures, tutorials, laborative exercises, and hand-in exercises.Literature
Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, 5:ed, David Alciatore and Michael Histand, McGraw-Hill.Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam, laborative exercises, and hand-in exercises.
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.