Course Title: Mechatronics Principles

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Mechatronics Principles

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MIET2370	City Campus	Undergraduate	115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016
MIET2370	City Campus	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Ehsan Asadi

Course Coordinator Phone: +613 9925 4515

Course Coordinator Email: ehsan.asadi@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B057 F01 R010-1

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

Course Description

This course will introduce you to Mechatronics as a multidisciplinary engineering discipline that includes electronics, electrical, mechanical, computer systems engineering, together with information technology. Theory lectures will introduce the core components of mechatronic systems: electrical and electronic components and circuits, sensors and actuators.
In laboratory work, you will work on putting theory into practice in the context of a challenging project that is at the core of a national design and build competition. This course significantly develops the generic skills of teamwork, planning, leadership, and communication. Lectures will be given on the theoretical aspects of these graduate capabilities. You will then apply these skills in the completion of specific learning activities such as design project, report, testing and prototyping. The dry run testing of the prototype Mechatronics mechanisms will provide an opportunity for you to receive feedback.

        

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes  

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):  

• BH070

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1    Analyse simple electronic systems incorporating sensors, embedded processors, and actuators.
CLO2    Determine system requirements based on client needs to achieve a level of autonomy in specific tasks and devise a layout of locomotion and sensing essential for performing autonomous movement and sensing
CLO3    Design mechatronic systems that combine sensors, actuators, and embedded processors to perform specific tasks autonomously 
CLO4    Program the embedded processors to achieve machine intelligence for perception and actuation
CLO5    Implement experimental benchmarks to evaluate system performance, autonomy, stability and robustness
CLO6    Critically self-reflect on professional engineering team roles and performance through personal accountability and ethical perspectives

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be exposed to a variety of teaching methods including blended lectures, tutorials and project work. Design projects will be used as the context within which you can develop generic graduate attributes such as communication, teamwork, leadership and planning skills. Lectures will provide a theoretical understanding of both the technical and generic skills and the assessment is geared towards the students applying this information.
All the lectures and other resources you need to complete the project, will be made available online via Canvas. This course will significantly enhance your employability by enriching your technical skills in the context of mechatronics design, and your teamwork, project management and communication skills.

Overview of Learning Resources

You will be able to access course information and learning materials through the online learning system (Canvas) and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books and digitalised materials at RMIT libraries will be available as well. You will also use equipment in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to many websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Report, 10%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 2: Project Demonstrations, 40%, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 3: Quizzes, 15%, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO6
Assessment Task 4: Project Report, 35%, CLO1, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.