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Course Description Course Name : Introduction To Mechatronic Systems Course Code : MES429 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Builds mathematical model for various physical systems Obtains the transfer function of the physical system Solves block diagram of the physical system Comments on transient and continuous mode response Comments on basic electrical circuits and electronic devices. Understands and applies semiconductor devices Programs interface microcontrollers. Designs theoretical and practical aspects of measurement system Knows the basics of sensor and actuator theory, design, and application. Gains experience designing and constructing basic mechatronic systems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The goal of this course is to give students an experience in integrating electromechanical systems by utilizing a commodity microcontroller. Students will review some basic electronics, and then focus more directly on the basics of microcontrollers, learning to interface a PIC microcontroller with a broad variety of peripheral devices including motor drivers, LCDs, shift registers, DAC and encoder chips among others. The course will also emphasize the basics of serial communication, culminating with a wireless serial communication based laboratory and project. Students will leave the course with a broad set of skills necessary to build custom embedded systems through the use of a microcontroller and off-the-shelf components. Course Contents : The content of this course includes mechatronics engineering related topics, including studies related to integration of electromechanical systems by utilizing a commodity microcontrollers. Students are expected to learn some basic electronics, and then focus more directly on the basics of microcontrollers, interface a PIC microcontroller with a broad variety of peripheral devices including motor drivers, LCDs, shift registers, DAC and encoder chips among others. The course will also emphasize the basics of serial communication, culminating with a wireless serial communication based laboratory and project. Students will leave the course with a broad set of skills necessary to build custom embedded systems through the use of a microcontroller and off-the-shelf components. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definitions and Applications of Mechatronics. Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 2 Structure of a typical Mechatronic System Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 3 Design of Mechatronic Systems Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 4 Sensing and Acting: Sensors Main types of sensors Operational principles, categorization and Quantization Selection of right sensors Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 5 Sensing and Acting: Actuators DC Motors AC Motors Step Motors Hydraulic Actuators Pneumatic Actuators Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 6 Modeling, Simulation, Optimization, Control Introduction to MATLAB and SIMULINK Modeling Procedure Simulation procedure Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 7 Actuator and Sensor Drivers, Analogue and Digital I/O Actuator drivers Sensor Drivers Analogue to Digital Converters Digital to Analogue C Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 8 Mid-term Exam Lecture Notes and Reference Books Classic Exam 9 Computing Hardware and Software Computer Systems Basics Personal Client/Server Computing Supercomputers Binary Digits (Bits) Encoders Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 10 Computing Hardware and Software PC System Unit Motherboards Input/Output Ports Operating System Objectives / Platforms Historical level Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 11 Understanding and Modelling of Engineering Systems Determination of motion equations Generation of Simulink model of the system Modelling application Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 12 Control Engineering Determination of motion equations Generation of Simulink model of the system Open loop response analysis of the System Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 13 Mechatronic System Examples Functional modelling of Mechatronic systems Some other example mechatronic Systems Working principles, main functions Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 14 Artificial Intelligence Expert systems Fuzzy Logic Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 15 Artificial Intelligence Neural Networks AI system training or learning Genetic Algorithms Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and discussions 16/17 Final Exam Lecture Notes and Reference Books Classic Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1) Bolton, W., "Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary Approach", Prentice Hall, 2008.  2) Clarence, W.S., "Mechatronics: A Foundation Course", CRC Press, 2010.  3) Alciatore, D., "Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems", McGraw Hill, 2003.  4) Lecture Notes. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5 2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5 3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 4 4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 5 5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 5 6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 5 7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 5 8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 0 9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 0 10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4 11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 0 12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 95 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.8 ECTS Credit: 4