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MEPA1002

Mechatronics 2 - Microcontrollers and sensors

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The course will give an introduction to microcontrollers, sensors and basic electronic components and circuits.

  • Microcontroller: architecture, type and applications
  • Arduino hardware and programming
  • Sensor principles
  • Use of sensors with microcontrollers
  • Perception of the physical environment using sensors
  • Perception-action in the development of control systems

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has knowledge of modern microcontrollers.
  • have knowledge of the Arduino controller and its programming environment.
  • knows the measuring principles of certain sensors.
  • has knowledge of environmental measurements using microcontrollers and sensors.
  • knows aspects of a simple perception-action concept for control system development.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • can use Arduino Uno for programming.
  • can use the Arduino Kit with different sensors.
  • can master sensor principles for sensor selection.
  • can apply the perception-action concept for control system design.
  • can implement a simple closed loop control system using Arduino and sensors.

General competence:

The candidate:

  • has insight into microcontrollers, such as their general capabilities and applications.
  • knows how to select sensors to handle specific applications.
  • knows program logic and implementation of functions in Arduino.
  • can assess the utility and limitations of simple control systems.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods:

  • Lectures
  • Exercises: Individual or in groups
  • Project work in groups

Compulsary activities:

  • Mandatory work requirements
  • Project work in groups

Further on evaluation

Candidates will work in groups. Each group must submit a term paper (counts 40%), and present orally (counts 60%) the work done. The term paper must be passed in order to take the oral exam.

The re-sit exam will be in the following semester. The exam is oral only.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechatronics and Product Design - Engineering (BIMEPRO)

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

Subject areas

  • Engineering Subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Oral exam
Weighting 60/100 Duration 1 hours

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 40/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Oral exam
Weighting 60/100 Duration 1 hours