Mechatronics Systems Design

Description

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. Teaching Period: 27 July 2026 to 25 October 2026 Assessment Information: Description Timing Percentage Assignment 1 (Individual Assessment). Intended Learning Outcome (ILO 3) is addressed in this assessment. 20 hours (of work required) Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the combined individual assessments (assessment 1 and assessment 5 combined) to pass the subject 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. 15 hours (of work required) 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. 30 hours (of work required) From Week 10 to Week 11 25% Assessment 4 (Group-based project report). ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment. 20 hours (of work required) From Week 11 to Week 12 15% Assessment 5 (Individual report). ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment. 25 hours Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the combined individual assessments (assessment 1 and assessment 5 combined) to pass the subject. During the examination period 20%