Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

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

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 and identify different types of problems
• 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 validation of models for mechatronic systems based on laboratory experiments or real time measured data series
• Be able to analyse obtained results from simulations and laboratory work, or real measured data series, via digital tools
• Be able to understand business principles and 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 digital analysis of a mechatronic system to a practical problem, be able to work on such a problem, and be able to put this into perspective in relation to the surrounding society
• 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 organised work in groups. Some lectures are given in business principles and cost-benefit-analysis to support the objectives in this area.

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