Course - Mechatronics 2 - Microcontrollers and sensors - MEPA1002
Mechatronics 2 - Microcontrollers and sensors
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)
Recommended previous knowledge
Mechatronics I - MEPA1001
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Subject areas
- Engineering Subjects