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MTRN3026 – Mechatronic Systems
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance, North Ryde
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
9WW 313
via email or phone (0421474818)
Vivek Sharma
via email
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
MTRN2060 or ELEC260
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds on the instrumentation foundation of MTRN2060 and the system control concepts of ELEC3024. It introduces a number of mechatronic specific topics including AC electric motors and drives, pneumatics, application specific integrated circuits, and advanced control. It requires the application of design and modelling procedures developed in prerequisites, and through medium-scale projects, prepares students to undertake advanced projects. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- ULO2: analyse the performance of AC motor drives and controller
- ULO3: apply pneumatics, and PLCs integrated with pneumatics, to control mechatronic systems
- ULO4: demonstrate understanding of modelling of mechatronic systems and kinematics of robotic systems
General Assessment Information
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Laboratory Report#1 | 10% | Yes | Week#4 |
| Self-study topic and presentation | 10% | No | Week#12 |
| Test#2 | 20% | No | Week#8 |
| Test#3 | 30% | Yes | Week#14 |
| Test#1 | 10% | No | Week#3 |
| Practical Laboratory Report #2 | 10% | No | Week#8 |
| Practical Laboratory Report #3 | 10% | Yes | Week#13 |
Practical Laboratory Report#1
Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week#4
Weighting: 10%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The students will conduct practical laboratory and write a report on the first activity. The report will be due on Week#5.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
Self-study topic and presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week#12
Weighting: 10%
The student will choose a topic of their choice and study by themselves. On Week#12, they have to give a presentation. They also need to write a report of 2 pages including around 5 papers.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- analyse the performance of AC motor drives and controller
- apply pneumatics, and PLCs integrated with pneumatics, to control mechatronic systems
- demonstrate understanding of modelling of mechatronic systems and kinematics of robotic systems
Test#2
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week#8
Weighting: 20%
Test#2 will be on the topics from Week#4 to Week#8
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- analyse the performance of AC motor drives and controller
Test#3
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week#14
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Test#3 will be the equivalent of the Final examination and will be held on Week#14.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- apply pneumatics, and PLCs integrated with pneumatics, to control mechatronic systems
Test#1
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week#3
Weighting: 10%
Test #1 on the taught topics from Week#1 to #3.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- demonstrate understanding of modelling of mechatronic systems and kinematics of robotic systems
Practical Laboratory Report #2
Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week#8
Weighting: 10%
The students will conduct practical laboratory and write a report on the 2nd activity. The report will be due on Week#9.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- apply pneumatics, and PLCs integrated with pneumatics, to control mechatronic systems
Practical Laboratory Report #3
Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week#13
Weighting: 10%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The students will conduct practical laboratory and write a report on the third activity. The report will be due on Week#13.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the components of mechatronic systems
- demonstrate understanding of modelling of mechatronic systems and kinematics of robotic systems
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The materials will be available in iLearn
Unit Schedule
Refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the unit schedule
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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Change with respected to 2019
The content has been changed due to removal of the unit MTRN3062, some of the contents have been added in the MTRN3026. The practical activities have been changed significantly with some on line components.