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Industrial Automation and Mechatronics (875H1)

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Industrial Automation and Mechatronics

Module 875H1

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

The module involves the knowledge and understanding of key mechatronic concepts merging various engineering fields such as mechanics, electronics and informatics. It focuses on industrial applications, with hands-on lab sessions using industrial-grade equipment. The sessions cover logic control programming using Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs), programming of an industrial robotic arm, and implementation of machine vision for defect detection.

Students will also apply engineering practice including communication and interpretation of technical information using standard diagrams and symbols, general safety considerations when operating with/around robotic/mechatronics equipment, as well as quality management standards.

The module addresses the AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C5, M5, C6, M6, C7, M7, C12, M12, C13, M13, C14, M14, C15, M15 C16, M16, C17, M17.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the key aspects (sensing, actuation, programming and communications) of industrial automation, mechatronics systems and their integration.

Design various mechatronics subsystems, in order to form fully automated systems, outside the context in which they were first studied.

Demonstrate ability to apply engineering practice to tackle and solve industrial automation problems using mechatronics principles.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of technical information and circuit diagrams of mechatronic subsystems and components.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Group written submissionT2 Week 11 70.00%
Practical AssessmentT2 Week 6 (15 minutes)10.00%
Practical AssessmentT2 Week 8 (15 minutes)10.00%
Practical AssessmentT2 Week 10 (15 minutes)10.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture2 hours21221111000
Spring SemesterLaboratory3 hours00111111110
Spring SemesterWorkshop2 hours01101011101

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