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
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 |