KON-C2004 - Mechatronics Basics, Lecture, 24.10.2023-14.12.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student

1. is able to describe the general structure of a mechatronic system and the structure and properties of the most common sensors and actuators.

2. is able to select, dimension and interface suitable sensors, actuators and control devices for a simple mechatronic system.

3. knows multiple everyday and some special applications for mechatronic systems.

4. has the ability to discover the operating principle of a mechatronic system that they have not encountered before.

5. is able to discover information from multiple sources, such as internet, concerning mechatronic systems and their design.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 24.10.2023 - 14.12.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Raine Viitala

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The lectures introduce the general structure of a mechatronic system and the essential parts that form this type of systems. The physical principles and properties of the most common sensors and actuators are presented. The lectures also deal with measurement systems, control theory and control devices such as microcontrollers, PLCs and PCs

    In the weekly exercises, mechanic, electric and mechatronic systems and components are analyzed and dimensioned. Simulation tools are used to visualize and analyze the dynamic behavior of mechatronic systems.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, weekly exercises and final examination.

    Attendance in lectures or exercise sessions is not required but completing the weekly exercises is mandatory. Final grade consists of 50 % weekly exercises and 50 % final exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 credits equals approximately 135 hours of work. During the six weeks there are

    12 lectures = 24 hours
    12 exercise sessions = 24 hours
    6 weekly exercise rounds, approximately 9 hours each = 54 hours
    1 exam = 4 hours
    29 hours of revising etc.

    Because the course is arranged during one period, it is pretty intensive. The weekly exercises do take a lot of time so be prepared for it.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Autumn II

    Enrollment :

    Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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