Course syllabus for Design project in systems, control and mechatronics

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProjektkurs i systemteknik, reglerteknik och mekatronik
  • CodeSSY226
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPSYS
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 35118
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0114 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		1.5 c6 c0 c0 c0 c0 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second 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

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
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

To be admitted into the Master program SYSTEMS, CONTROL AND MECHATRONICS and taken the courses Modelling and simulation ESS101, Discrete event systems SSY165, Linear Control system design SSY285 and Embedded control systems SSY190.

Aim

To apply skills acquired in previous courses in order to carry a project through all phases from specification to test and verification.

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

After completing this course, the students should be able to:
  • perform a pre-study and account for important aspects of this task
  • apply fundamental principles of creating a project plan. Describe important elements that have to be incorporated
  • account for fundamental aspects of performing, participating and managing a project
  • seek and acquire information in adequate sources
  • apply a systematic work model, going from specifications to implementation and having experienced such problem solving as part of a team
  • use methods and tools to develop mathematical models of (discrete and continuous) dynamical systems, and be able to critically asses such models
  • in oral presentations and written documentation, describe and motivate their technical solutions in English, to technical as well as non-technical specialists
  • make assessments with regard to relevant ethical aspects
  • demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
  • reflect what is expected of them in their professional roles in terms of attitude, ethics, integrity and responsibility
  • reflect on how the project can contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly system solutions.

      • Content

      After completing this course, the students should be able to:
    • perform a pre-study and account for important aspects of this task
    • apply fundamental principles of creating a project plan. Describe important elements that have to be incorporated
    • account for fundamental aspects of performing, participating and managing a project
    • seek and acquire information in adequate sources
    • apply a systematic work model, going from specifications to implementation and having experienced such problem solving as part of a team
    • use methods and tools to develop mathematical models of (discrete and continuous) dynamical systems, and be able to critically asses such models
    • in oral presentations and written documentation, describe and motivate their technical solutions in English, to technical as well as non-technical specialists
    • reflect what is expected of them in their professional roles in terms of attitude, ethics, integrity and responsibility
    • reflect on how the project can contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly system solutions.

        • Organisation

        The course is organized in the following way:
        1. Pre-study of the project problem. Creation of a project plan.
        2. Presentation of project pre-study in the form of a written report and at a seminar
        3. Implementing, testing, and validating a solution
        4. Presenting the result in a written report and at a seminar.

        Literature

        Not decided yet.

        Examination including compulsory elements

        Passed pre-study, passed project plan both as written report and as oral presentation, passed project report both written and oral presentation. Each separate part including the carrying out of the project is graded. The marking grades used are fail, 3. 4, and 5. Students should also be present at least 80% of the compulsory elements of the 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.