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MECENG 102B - Mechatronics Design

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

MECENG

Course Number

102B

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Mechatronics Design

Course Description

Introduction to design and realization of mechatronics systems. Micro computer architectures. Basic computer IO devices. Embedded microprocessor systems and control, IO programming such as analogue to digital converters, PWM, serial and parallel outputs. Electrical components such as power supplies, operational amplifiers, transformers and filters. Shielding and grounding. Design of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. Design of sensors. Design of power transmission systems. Kinematics and dynamics of robotics devices. Basic feedback design to create robustness and performance.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Instructors

Kazerooni, Stuart

Prerequisites

ENGIN 26, ENGIN 29; and EECS 16A or MEC ENG 100. Please note that junior transfer admits are exempt from ENGIN 26.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Course Objectives

Introduce students to design and design techniques of mechatronics systems; provide guidelines to and experience with design of variety of sensors and actuators; design experience in programming microcomputers and various IO devices; exposure to and design experience in synthesis of mechanical power transfer components; understanding the role of dynamics and kinematics of robotic devices in design of mechatronics systems; exposure to and design experience in synthesis of feedback systems; provide experience in working in a team to design a prototype mechatronics device.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should: Know how to set up micro computers and interface them with various devices; know how to understand the microcomputers architectures, IO devices and be able to program them effectively; understand the design of actuators and sensors; know how to do shielding and grounding for various mechatronics projects, know how to create feedback systems, know the role of dynamics and kinematics of robotic devices in design and control of mechatronics systems; know how to design mechanical components such as transmissions, bearings, shafts, and fasteners.

Formats

Lecture, Laboratory

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

2

Lecture Hours Min

2

Lecture Hours Max

2

Laboratory Hours

3

Laboratory Hours Min

3

Laboratory Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

7

Outside Work Hours Min

7

Outside Work Hours Max

7