Information Package

Ph.D. on Mechanical Engineering

MAK614

ADVANCED MECHATRONICS

Course Code
MAK614
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments of mechatronic systems, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  3. An ability of interactive design of combined mechanic and electronic systems.
  4. Software development, understanding fundamental concept of digital systems.
  5. Utilization of microcontrollers and actuators, the experimental and simulation based studies.
  6. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of mechatronics engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
  7. Mechatronic system designs performed by project groups.
  8. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  10. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
  11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMechatronics,Electronics
Course DescriptionDesign of mechatronic systems, modeling and analysis of dynamic systems, system identification methods, sensors and actuators, analog and digital control electronics, interface sensors, actuators for microcomputers and microcontrollers, analog and digital controller design, programming for real time applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Design of mechatronic systems
2nd Week Design of mechatronic systems, modeling and analysis of dynamic systems
3rd Week Modeling and analysis of dynamic systems, system identification methods
4th Week Sensors and actuators
5th Week Sensors and actuators, analog and digital control electronics
6th Week Analog and digital control electronics
7th Week Analog and digital control electronics
8th Week Interface sensors, actuators for microcomputers and microcontrollers
9th Week Interface sensors, actuators for microcomputers and microcontrollers
10th Week Analog and digital controller design
11th Week Analog and digital controller design
12th Week Programming for real time applications.
13th Week Programming for real time applications.
14th Week Final
Recommended or Required ReadingADVANCED MECHATRONICS Monitoring and Control of Spatially Distributed Systems, Dan Necsulescu (University of Ottawa, Canada)
M.B. Histand & D.G. Alciatore, Introduction to Mechatronics & Measurement Systems, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
S. Centinkunt, Mechatronics, J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.
N. S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.
C.T. Kilian, Modern Control Technology, Thomson Delmar Learning
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 4 15
Project 2 10
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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 10 40
Project 2 50 100
Total Work Load305
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.16
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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