COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Mechatronic System Design
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MCE 402
Fall
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
 To be a senior (4th year) student
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The purpose of the course is to equip the students with mechatronics system design project experience by using fundamental knowledge of sensors, actuators, modeling, simulation, and control.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Design mechatronic systems
  • Derive equations for electromechanical system
  • Identify fundamental components for a mechatronic syste
  • Develop control system for mechatronic system
  • Propose solutions for encountered problems
Course Description Design and modeling, selection of sensors and actuators, control techniques, mechatronic design project application
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to mechatronic system design Ch1. The Mechatronics Handbook, R.H.Bishop
2 Mechatronic system design project topics and group
3 Principles of mechatronics system design Ch1. The Mechatronics Handbook, R.H.Bishop
4 Mathematical modeling, simulation and control of mechatronic systems Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, R.L. Woods
5 Mathematical modeling, simulation and control of mechatronic systems Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, R.L. Woods
6 Non-linear system modeling, simulation and control and Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, R.L. Woods
7 ODE solvers Mid-Semester Project Report Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, R.L. Woods
8 ODE solvers MIDTERM EXAM Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, R.L. Woods
9 Mechatronic System Design (Prototype)
10 Mechatronic System Design
11 Mechatronic System Design
12 Mechatronic System Design
13 Mechatronic System Design
14 Mechatronic System Design PROJECT REPORT SUBMISSION
15 Review of the semester
16 FINAL EXAM
Course Notes/Textbooks

Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, R.L. Woods, ISBN 0-13-337379-7. The Mechatronics Handbook, R.H.Bishop, ISBN 978084931274

Suggested Readings/Materials

Mechatronics: An Integrated Approach, De Silva, Clarence W., 2005, ISBN: 0203502787 Handbook of PI and PID Controller Tuning Rules, A. O'Dwyer, Imperial College Press, c2006.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
10
2
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
4
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest