INTODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS
| Title | ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΟΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΗ / INTODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS |
| Code | 370 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Christoforidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000393 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 13
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Structures | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2014 – 2015 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 20051710
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/20051710
- At the Website of the School: http://eclass.auth.gr/courses/MENG370/
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Ability to design control systems with the use of mechatronic components.
Ability to model systems with the use of simulation software.
Ability to design algorithms for controlling simple industrial processes and implement them on the available laboratory development platforms.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Design of Digital systems.
Analog to Digital (ADC) and Digital to Analog (DAC) converters.
Optical, Imaging, Induction, Magnetic, Inertia, Piezoelectric and strain gauge sensors.
Mechatronic actuators: BLDC,PMSM DC and AC motors,stepper motors, hydraulic systems, solenoids.
Introduction to Motor Control schemes.
Introduction to programming and communication of Micro-controllers and PLC.
Design and control of mechatronic systems.
Keywords
Signal Digitization, Sensors, Actuators, Motor control, Microcontrollers, PLC
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 41 | 1.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 12 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 12 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 65 | 2.2 |
Student Assessment
Description
Three laboratory exercises each accounting for 20% of the final mark. One final laboratory project accounting for the final 40% of the degree
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
"Μηχανοτρονική,Προσαρμοστικά μηχανικών συστημάτων" David M. Auslander, Carl J. Kempf
Additional bibliography for study
"Εισαγωγή στην Μηχανοηλεκτρονική" Χρ. Σαλπιστής
Last Update
21-09-2013
