SER300 - Mechatronic Design
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | Available at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus from 2026 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Andrew Price |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed 3 units in: SET111, SEJ101, SEJ102 or SEM200 and passed one unit in SEE222, SER201 or SER202. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEE320 and SEM433 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 2 x 1 hour seminars, 1 x 3 hour practical experience (studio) each week. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning. Students are required to attend and participate in project-based activities for the scheduled sessions during the trimester intensive activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Note:Student Equipment Purchases Learning experiences and assessment activities in this unit require that students have access to specific mechatronics components/equipment. The expected cost of this equipment for this unit is approximately $300. These components will also be usable in subsequent units. | |
Content
The aim of this unit is to study the design and management of a mechatronic project. The unit develops the skills to apply mechanical and electronic knowledge to build a managed mechatronic project. The project will be an autonomous robotic build which will include the electronic control of a mechanical system. Engineering consideration of managed projects is included.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply mechatronic engineering knowledge and systems through a managed project. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate in depth knowledge and technical competence in mechatronic engineering to create multiple innovative engineering design or sustainable engineering solutions within budget. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate the ability to utilise research methods in the investigation of mechatronic engineering problems critically analysing information and applying engineering standards for successful completion of a project. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Communicate conceptual and technical information through the use of oral and written techniques as well as media-rich technologies to professional and non-professional audiences. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Design brief | Written report, 10-page maximum | 5% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 Progress presentation | 10-minute in-class presentation | 5% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 Showcase | Project showcase and oral defence | 80% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 Final report | Written report, 15-page maximum | 10% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SER300 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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