Detailed module information
Module information on this degree can be found below, separated by year of study.
The module information below applies for the current academic year. The academic year runs from August to July; the 'current year' switches over at the end of July.
Students select optional courses subject to rules specified in the Mechanical Engineering Student Handbook, for example at most three Design and Business courses. Please note that numbers are limited on some optional courses and selection criteria will apply.
Mechatronics 2
Module aims
This module aims at building up from basic knowledge of Mechatronics acquired in the first year module, to develop real-life circuits with advanced electronics components. Students will also learn about the fundamentals of Control Theory.
ECTS units: 5
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Solve basic linear and non-linear circuits by applying the fundamental laws of electronics
2. Derive electrical equivalents of linear and non-linear circuits
3. Analyse an analog-to-digital converter and a digital-to-analog converter
4. Analyse and design circuit elements such as BJT transistor, operational amplifiers and first order passive and active filters
5. Determine the behaviour of first and second order dynamic systems in the Laplace domain and develop closed loop control systems, with proportional, integral and derivative control
Module syllabus
Linear electrical circuits
Non-linear electronic circuits
Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue Conversion
BJT Transistors
Operational Amplifiers
Passive and active first order filters
Proportional control of first and second order systems
Elements of PID control
Pre-requisites
ME1-hMTX
Teaching methods
Students will be introduced to the main topics through lectures, supported by technology (PowerPoint, Panapto and Blackboard). Short activities (using interactive pedagogies) will occasionally be introduced in the classroom setting to reinforce learning, for example through mentimeter and the like. You will be provided with problem solving sheets and should complete these as part of your independent study. Tutorials sessions will provide small group interaction with teaching staff where you are expected to engage in discussion on specific problems.
Assessments
| Assessment details | ||||
| Pass mark | ||||
| Grading method | Numeric | 40% | ||
| Assessments | ||||
| Assessment type | Assessment description | Weighting | Pass mark | Must pass? |
| Examination | 1.5 Hour exam | 95% | 40% | Y |
| Examination | Progress test | 5% | 40% | N |