Course syllabus for Introduction to automation and mechatronic engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2022-01-28 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameIntroduktion till automation och mekatronik
  • CodeSSY331
  • Credits6 Credits
  • OwnerTKAUT
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering
  • ThemeMTS 1.5 c
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 47123
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0120 Project1, part A 3 c
Grading: UG		3 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0220 Project, part B 3 c
Grading: UG		0 c3 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
1 The course module is provided by the department INDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE

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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 eligibility.

Aim

The course is an introduction to Automation and Mechatronic. The course will also give skills in group project work, information seeking, and in written and oral communication.

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

The student should after the course be familiar with the most basic perspectives in the field of Automation and Mechatronics and be able to:
  • Show the skill in the operation of a modern CAD system that a 3-dimensional model can be created (CAD = Computer Aided Design)
  • Interpret a machine drawing, especially regarding views, sections and dimensions
  • Work independently and work in groups to design, construct and assemble a simple mechatronic system and demonstrate the ability to:
    - Efficiently search for qualitative reliable information in books and magazines using computerized search system
    - Apply an engineering workflow to solve an open and unstructured technical problem
    - Generate multiple solutions to a technical problem, with intuitive as well as rational methods
    - To choose between different ways to model a technical problem to allow analysis of it
    - By using different methods and tools among many concepts in a systematic way to select the solution that is best in terms of a set of stipulated criteria
    - With clear structure account for the chosen solution and convincingly demonstrate that it meets the assessment basis of a requirements specification.
    - Write a well structured technical report
    - Using computer-based visualization technical means at an oral presentation of project results
    - Objectively and constructively criticize another's report and presentation of the same.
  • Turning the concept of sustainable development in a social context and present its connection to an economically, socially and environmentally responsible engineering work
  • Analyze, visulize and problematize the importance of gender equality aspects in the development of products, processes and systems.
  • Discuss and reflect on gender equality, equality and diversity based on the professional role of engineer.
  • Make assessments with regard to relevant ethical aspects
  • Report the applicable safety regulations for work in laboratories.

Content

This course is a overview course for prospective Z engineers and intends to introduce the educational program, its goals so that the relevance of upcoming courses apparent. The course covers various aspects and concepts in the field of Automation and Mechatronics, their history, development, current applications and the expected future. The students informed about the engineer's ethical code of professional ethics and oriented on the professional role in business and society with a focus on the development of a sustainable future. This course accompanies the students into the modern product development process and the advanced production system structure and function by treating;
  • automation and mechatronics 
  • drawing techniques, and computer aided design 
  • modeling 
  • programming 
  • electrical circuits
  • project's dynamics 
  • design methodology 
  • information retrieval 
  • oral and written communication

Organisation

The course consists of lectures and exercises in CAD and a larger project with a number of assignments, carried out in groups. Through practical application deepen the knowledge of the methods and tools treated in lectures and exercises. The procedure for evaluating the performance of the project is that the mechatronic system designed is validated - a prototype assembled from ready-made components and a microprocessor programmed with the goal of practical pass a test in a test facility. Project results are then presented orally and in writing.

Literature

Material on the course website.

Examination including compulsory elements

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. To pass the course approved laboratory exercises, individual design task and technical reporting of project work and attendance at lectures. To obtain the rating also requires attendance at library introduction and safety briefing for work in the prototype lab.

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.