Course - Mechatronics 2 - Microcontrollers and sensors - MEPA1002
Mechatronics 2 - Microcontrollers and sensors
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
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