Mechatronics Design

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

120 hours

Plus

OR

N/A

N/A

436285 Design and Materials 1

436286 Design and Materials 2

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Topics covered include -

• Mechatronics design concepts - integrative design concepts, analogies between electrical and mechanical systems, analog/digital transducers
• Mechatronic system modelling and simulation methods - stochastic discrete event system modelling using Automata, hardware description languages for design, hardware-in-the-loop methods, hardware-software co-designs
• Mechatronic system design - optimal division into sub systems, prototype development, market considerations and E-commerce compatibility, appraisal of benefit and cost
• Evolution of mechatronics design - concepts of MEMS and nanotechnology and design challenges
• Case studies - various case studies and hands-on lab modules

At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to -

• Evaluate and compare diverse methods of engineering design in constituent disciplines of mechatronics to appreciate their usage in mechatronic product design
• Apply systems engineering perspective in designing mechatronic systems
• Investigate further evolvement of mechatronics in new directions with the advancement of constituent technologies
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in applying mechatronics design

One two-hour end-of-semester examination (50%).

A series of assignments (projects and labs), completed throughout the semester not exceeding 5000 words or equivalent per student (50% total). Students must obtain a mark of at least 40% for all continuing assessment tasks in order to pass the subject.

N/A

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Proficiency in engineering design
• Capacity for creativity and innovation
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member