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Mechatronics Systems Design (MCEN90061)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Prof. Ying Tan
Overview
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Mechatronics Systems Design uses a project-based learning approach to enable students to experience the integrated design process of mechatronics systems and acquire relevant knowledge and skills. Students will come to appreciate various components of mechatronics systems, such as sensors and actuators and will learn the fundamental principles, operating characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of these components.
Students will learn about important aspects of the design process, including integrated iterative design, division a system into sub-systems, component selection and sizing, and the inclusion of various considerations into a quantifiably justified design.
The subject also provides wider background knowledge of mechatronics, exposing the students to the current state-of-the-art and current challenges. Continuous assessment based on design exercises with increasing degrees of complexity will bring the lecture material into practice.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate a well-developed proficiency in engineering design methodologies that can assist the creation of mechatronics systems and artefacts;
- Construct well-reasoned engineering requirements for a given problem or need;
- Demonstrate proficiency in the concepts of mechatronic system integration: of actuation, sensors and independent control to achieve the capabilities of autonomous systems;
- Manage relatively complex engineering design projects;
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN30021 | Mechanical Systems Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 (Individual Assessment). Intended Learning Outcome (ILO 3) is addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 20% |
Assignment 2 (Group based report). 15 hours of work per student. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 20% |
Assessment 3 (Group-based project demonstration and evaluation). 30 hours of work per student. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 10 to Week 11 | 25% |
Assessment 4 (Group-based project report). ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 15% |
Assessment 5 (Individual report). ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ying Tan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of lectures, 24 hours of workshop, 2 hours of final exam Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Prof. Ying Tan
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024