MECT08001 2009 Project Mechatronics
Full Title
Project Mechatronics
Transcript Title
Project Mechatronics
Code
MECT08001
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MECT - Mechatronics
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
15 - 15 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2009 - Full Academic Year 2009-10
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Brian Guiney, Jim Shannon
Programme Membership
SG_EMECT_K08 200900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics
SG_EMTRN_K08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering (Add-on)
SG_EMECH_K08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTOL_K08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMECH_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Systems
SG_EMTRN_K08 202200 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering (Add-on)
SG_EMTRN_K08 202300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering (Add-on)
Description
Successful projects will demonstrate competence in reserch, design, construction and reporting. Topics can include one or more of the following: measurement, automation, networking and energy management.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Plan a project
2.
Research and design project
3.
Assess safety implications of the project
4.
Select sensors, actuators and motors
5.
Order equipment
6.
Present progress reports
7.
Write a formal project report
8.
Do an interim presentation on the progress of the project
9.
Do an interview about the final status of the project
10.
Do a presentation on the final status of the project
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment: Safety statement, research, project planning, interim reports,
Assessment of any physical aspects of the project.
Presentations
Interview
Final report
Indicative Syllabus
Indicative Practicals/Projects:
Automated Production: PLC based sorting, Robotic sorting, Vision systems: image analysis and measurement.
Process Control: Measurement and control of temperature/flow/pressure/torque/speed/pH/voltage/current. Control strategies: Proportional, proportional + Integral, Proportional + Integral + Derivative. SCADA systems, graphical programming.
Energy Management stategies.
Bus Systems such as Asi, Devicenet, Canbus, Profibus.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Microsoft Project | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | OnGoing | 1 |
| 2 | Continuous Assessment Safety | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | OnGoing | 3 |
| 3 | Continuous Assessment Ordering | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | OnGoing | 4,5 |
| 4 | Continuous Assessment Interim Reporting | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | OnGoing | 8 |
| 5 | Continuous Assessment Physical Project | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
| 6 | Written Report Final report | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 25 % | OnGoing | 10 |
| 7 | Interview Interview | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | OnGoing | 9 |
| 8 | Continuous Assessment Presentation | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | OnGoing | 6,7 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Based Learning | Engineering Laboratory | Project | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Project | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Project | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 5.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
|
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
|
Clifford F. Gray & Erik W. Larson Raftery Noel |
Project management
|
Mc Graw - Hill
|
2006
|
Other Resources
None