Course syllabus for Applied mechatronics

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

Overview

  • Swedish nameTillämpad mekatronik
  • CodeSSY300
  • Credits6 Credits
  • OwnerTKDES
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 56129
  • Maximum participants48 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0113 Laboratory 3 c
Grading: UG		 3 c
0213 Examination 3 c
Grading: TH		 3 c
  • 31 Maj 2025 am J
  • 12 Okt 2024 pm J
  • 19 Aug 2025 pm J

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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

Basic Mathematics courses and mechanics.

Aim

The course aims to provide an introduction to mechatronics - the integration of sensors, actuators and computers with the mechanical system. The course provides knowledge of how the most common sensors and actuators work and its underlying physical principles. It also provides an introduction to microcontrollers and programming them. The course also aims to provide practical experience in the design of microcomputer-based systems.

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

  1. Discuss the possibilities and limitations of mechatronics and reflect on its impact on people and society as well as on product development.
  2. Gain basic knowledge on design of microcomputer-based systems, including programming in C.
  3. Understand simple electrical circuits in a system perspective, including typical electrical components, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors.
  4. Understand the differences between direct and alternating current.
  5. Understand how active electrical components operate, especially diodes and transistors.
  6. Gain basic knowledge on digital theory and logical components, especially logic gaits and flip-flops.
  7. Understand the principles of how electrical actuators operate, especially DC motors.
  8. Understand the principles for measuring and controlling a simple mechatronic system.
  9. Gain understanding on how sensors work and be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of various sensor types.
  10. Select a suitable electric actuator and gearing to a mechatronic system.

Content

The course gives an introduction to mechatronics and covers different building blocks within the area of mechatronics, such as electric circuits, sensors, electric machines and micro controllers.

Organisation

The course comprises 16 lectures, 12 problem solving sessions and 7-8 laboratory sessions.

Literature

Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems
David G. Alciatore and Michael B. Histand
4th edition.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam, grading scale TH and passed laboratory assignments.

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.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2024-10-01: Examinator Examinator changed from Nikolce Murgovski (murgovsk) to Yasemin Bekiroglu (yaseminb) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]