IRI11508 Mechatronic 2 (Spring 2009)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Obligatory in the bachelor degree programme Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Prerequisites

Mechatronics 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Lecture Semester

Spring 2009

Content

The course is made up of three modules.

 

Module 1: Electronics and steering technology (50% of the course)

• Basic knowledge of electricity and electronics
• Measurement technology, electrical motors and alternating current
• Energy issues
• Number systems, Boolean algebra, integrated circuits, relay steering, electrical forms, programmable logical steering (PLS)
• Presentation of micro controls
• EMC (electrical noise immunity)

 

Module 2: Car electronics (25% of the course)

The students develop and install electronics in cars designed for Shell Eco Marathon.

 

Module 3: Robot project (25% of the course)

Project work consisting of designing, programming and constructing an autonomous robot according to specifications.

 

The projects may be subject to change.

Forms of teaching and learning

Project-based approaches to learning. Some regular lectures in Module 1, plus active use of the laboratory for exercises.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Module 1: Documented 75% attendance at lab exercises (approx. 10). Four assignments are to be submitted by given deadlines.

Module 2: Documented attendance at project work.

Module 3: Documented attendance at project work.

Examination

Portfolio assessment. The portfolio is to have the following contributions:

Module 1: Four group assignments / project reports (counting 50% of the final result)

Module 2: Project report (counting 25%)

Module 3: Project report (counting 25%)

 

The grading scale A-F is used. A is the best mark and E the lowest pass mark. F means fail. The candidates are given individual marks. In the case of a fail, a new portfolio must be submitted (all components of the portfolio must be new). 

Literature

·        Michelsen, Svein Olaf, Bo Johnsson & Jonny Frid (2004). Elektroteknikk 2000: faktabok, grunnkurs elektrofag. Oslo: Gyldendal.

·        Hvidsten, Tommy & Eilif Johansen (2006). Strying med digitalelektronikk og PSL. Oslo: Gyldendal.