| 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 |
| Semester |
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| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 2 |
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Lab: 2 |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
188 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
7.5 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Expected Prior Knowledge |
Basic knowledge on programming |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| 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 Description in Turkish |
Bu ders mikrodenetleyici tabanlı sistemlerin pratik tasarımı ve uygulamaları üzerine odaklanır. Dersin içerdiği ana konu başlıkları şunlardır: sensörler, tahrik sistemleri ve sistem koşullarına sürücü donanım ve yazılım seçimi; elektrik motorlarının ve motor sürücülerin çalışma prensipleri ve performansa göre seçimi; veri iletişimi, protokoller, kablosuz iletişim ve sensör ağları; mikrodenetleyicili sistemlerin tasarımı, programlanması gerçeklemesi. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon 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.
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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. |
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| 3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. |
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| 4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. |
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| 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. |
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| 9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. |
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| 10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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S Supportive |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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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. |
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An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. |
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A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. |
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An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. |
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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. |
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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. |
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An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. |
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An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. |
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An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. |
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An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. |
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| Prepared by and Date |
TUBA AYHAN , |
| Course Coordinator |
TUBA AYHAN |
| Semester |
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| Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN |
Course Contents
| Week |
Subject |
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Microcontrollers and microcontroller based system design principles |
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Sensors and Signal Conditioning |
| 3) |
Sensors and Signal Conditioning |
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Actuators |
| 5) |
Electric motors and drivers |
| 6) |
Programming Microcontrollers |
| 7) |
Using I/O with Microcontrollers |
| 8) |
Interrupt driven I/O |
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Data processing and motor driving |
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Serial communication standards |
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Communication protocols |
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Functional and non-functional constraints |
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Application: microcontroller based system design |
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Application: microcontroller based system design |
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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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| Assessment Tools |
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% 100 |
| TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Information Package / Course Catalogue