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MTRN4068 – Wireless Mechatronics

2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and lecturer
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
subhas.mukhopadhyay@mq.edu.au
Contact via By email
9WW 313
Wednesday 2:0pm to 4:0pm
Tutor
Alice James
alice.james@mq.edu.au
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9WW 221
Tutor
Avishkar Seth
avishkar.seth@mq.edu.au
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9WW 221
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(MTRN3026 or ELEC326) and (ELEC3024 or ELEC324)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
With the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT), microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), smart sensors and actuators, wireless mechatronic devices, services, and systems are experiencing fast growth in a variety of application fields, such as manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare. This unit deals on the theory and practice of designing wireless mechatronic systems using smart actuators, sensors, Interfacing, embedded controller, wireless protocols with adaptive intelligence.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • ULO2: Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • ULO3: Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • ULO4: Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

General Assessment Information

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).

Test#3 is equivalent to Final Examination.

You must attend and participate in at least 11 of the 13 weekly practical classes to pass this unit.  This is a hurdle requirement.

Participation in tutorial/practical sessions is a hurdle requirement and students are required to attend at least 11 out of 13 sessions to pass this unit.

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Late Assessment Submission

Late assessments are not accepted in this unit unless a Special Consideration has been submitted and approved.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Practical activity 10% No Week 3
Test#3 30% No TBA
Test#2 20% No Week 6, 8 and 10
Test#1 10% No Week 4
Practical Project 10% No Week 13
Review of wireless mechatornics system 10% No Week 2
Practical project 10% No Week 13

Practical activity

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 10%

 

The students will be involved in a practical activity. This will be due on Week#3.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Test#3

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%

 

The Test#3 will be similar like the Final examination and will be held on Week#14

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Test#2

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 6, 8 and 10
Weighting: 20%

 

The 2nd test on taught topics, will be held on Week#8

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics

Test#1

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%

 

The first Test will be held on Week#4

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics

Practical Project

Assessment Type 1: Design Implementation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%

 

The final assessment of the project

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Review of wireless mechatornics system

Assessment Type 1: Literature review
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 2
Weighting: 10%

 

The students will study some wireless mechatronics systems and choose one paper to discuss about the strength, weaknesses, challenges and improvements

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Practical project

Assessment Type 1: Design Implementation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%

 

The design and implementation of the practical project

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

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 teaching materials, pracs guidelines and recorded content for the unit will be uploaded in iLearn

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Results

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Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Changes from Previous Offering

The pracs activities will be hands-on and the students will work on a prohect based activity, the idea is to develop a self-driving car with avoiding obstacles and mapping the environment.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

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1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

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1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

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1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

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1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

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1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

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Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

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2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

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2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

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2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

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Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

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3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

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3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

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3.4 Professional use and management of information.

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3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

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3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

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Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook