Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME481

MECHATRONICS I

Course Code
ME481
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Object Oriented Programming
  2. Fundamentals of digital systems
  3. Microcontroller Programming
  4. Experimental and simulation based studies on microcontrollers
  5. Interactive design of electronical and mechanical systems.
  6. Mechatronic system design by student project groups.
  7. Up to date mechatronics technologies
  8. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(ME313)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsElectronics
Course DescriptionA general introduction about mechatronic systems and their general purpose and use. Basic principles of robotics. Computer control. Signal types, sensors, interface devices and actuators. Electronic control circuits. Computer simulation. Computer control of mechanisms. Real time systems. Applications in mechatronics design.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Introduction to Mechatronics
2nd Week 2nd Week Introduction to object-oriented programming in C# compiler
3rd Week 3rd Week Fundamental applications in C# compiler
4th Week 4th Week Electronic equipment in Mechatronic systems
5th Week 5th Week Electronic equipment in Mechatronic systems
6th Week 6th Week Microcontrollers
7th Week 7th Week Microcontroller programming by PIC-C compiler
8th Week 8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week 9th Week Microcontroller programming by PIC-C compiler and Communication with a PC
10th Week 10th Week Electronic circuit simulation
11th Week 11th Week Electronic circuit simulation
12th Week 12th Week Fundamental actuators
13th Week 13th Week Actuators and power supplies
14th Week 14th Week Presentation of projects
Recommended or Required ReadingMechatronics, Sabri Çetinkunt, Wiley
Mechatronics Handbook, Robert H. Bishop, CRC Press
Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems D. G. Alciatore, M.B. Histand Mc Graw Hill
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 20
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2.5 2.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation) 5 3 15
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 5 10
Project 1 15 15
Total Work Load156.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.21
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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