Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module Control of energy converting systems or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about and understanding for the significance of modelling mechatronic systems
• Be able to understand the importance of control engineering as an integrated part of  mechatronic design
• Have knowledge about design choices and the interaction of technologies in a mechatronic system
• Be able to understand scientific methods and theories compared to the semester theme
• Be able to understand how to set up a business case for the mechatronic system

Skills

• Be able to analyse the relevant dynamic interactions in a mechatronic system
• Be able to set up and apply models, to be able to conduct analyses of mechatronic, electrical, thermal, electro-mechanical and other multi-disciplinary systems
• Have gained experience with experimental validation of models for a mechatronic system
• Be able to analyse obtained results from simulations and laboratory work
• Be able to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for the mechatronic system

Competences

• Have achieved an ability to convert academic knowledge and skills of the analysis of a mechatronic system to a practical problem and be able to work on such a problem
• Have achieved an ability to enter into professional and interdisciplinary collaboration within mechatronic systems
• Be able to evaluate the basic economic conditions for the development and commissioning of systems or devices

Type of instruction

Problem-based and project-oriented work in project groups. Some lectures are given in business economy to support the objectives in this area. Teaching is in English and/or Danish depending on the participation of international students, or if the supervisor is of foreign origin.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project work, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Analysis of a Mechatronic System
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project Oral examination with external adjudicator based on a presentation seminar and project report.
ECTS	15
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures