Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (English) (Thesis) | |||||
| Master | Length of the Programme: 2 | Number of Credits: 120 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF: Level 7 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Graduate School | |||||
| Course Code | MECH 503 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Sensors Drive Systems and Automation with Microcontrollers | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mikrodenetleyici Tabanlı Otomasyon Sistemleri | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Select | |||||
| Level of Course | Select | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 188 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Basic knowledge on programming | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Graduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn and practice microcontroller based control systems, which include input means such as sensors as well as actuators to drive such as motors | |||||
| Course Description | This course focuses on the practical design and applications of microcontroller based systems. The main topics covered in the course are: sensors, drive systems and system conditions, driver hardware and software; operation principles and selection of electric motors and motor drivers according to performance; data communication, protocols, wireless communication and sensor networks; design, programming and implementation of microcontroller systems. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) describe various sensors and actuators used in a microprocessor based system, 2) distinguish electric motors and apply necessary hw/sw drivers to use them, 3) recognize and utilize the communication protocols, 4) understand non-functional constraints on microcontroller based systems, 5) analyze power, energy, and timing costs of a microcontroller based system, 6) design a microcontroller based system achieving the given constraints. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| 1) An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | ||||||
| 2) An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | ||||||
| 3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | ||||||
| 4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | ||||||
| 5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | ||||||
| 6) An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | ||||||
| 7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | ||||||
| 8) An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | ||||||
| 9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | ||||||
| 10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | H | |
| 2) | An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | H | |
| 3) | A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | H | |
| 4) | An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | H | |
| 5) | An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | N | |
| 6) | An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | N | |
| 7) | An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | S | |
| 8) | An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | S | |
| 9) | An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | N | |
| 10) | An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. | H |
| Prepared by and Date | TUBA AYHAN , |
| Course Coordinator | TUBA AYHAN |
| Semester | |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Microcontrollers and microcontroller based system design principles |
| 2) | Sensors and Signal Conditioning |
| 3) | Sensors and Signal Conditioning |
| 4) | Actuators |
| 5) | Electric motors and drivers |
| 6) | Programming Microcontrollers |
| 7) | Using I/O with Microcontrollers |
| 8) | Interrupt driven I/O |
| 9) | Data processing and motor driving |
| 10) | Serial communication standards |
| 11) | Communication protocols |
| 12) | Functional and non-functional constraints |
| 13) | Application: microcontroller based system design |
| 14) | Application: microcontroller based system design |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | List of readings and indication whether they are required or recommended. Required: W. Bolton, Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 6th edition, Pearson, 2015 Chapter 8: Stepper Motors in C. W. de Silva, Sensors and Actuators - Engineering System Instrumentation, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2016 Recommended: C. W. de Silva, Sensors and Actuators - Engineering System Instrumentation, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2016 | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom, lecturing, project-based learning, problem-based learning, laboratory work. | |||||||||
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Project | 1 | 85 | 2 | 3 | 90 | ||
| Total Workload | 188 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||