Industrial Automation & Mechatronics (H7121)
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Industrial Automation and Mechatronics
Module H7121
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The module involves the knowledge and understanding of key mechatronic concepts merging various engineering fields such as mechanics, electronics and informatics. It focuses on industrial applications, with hands-on lab sessions using industrial-grade equipment. The sessions cover logic control programming using Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs), programming of an industrial robotic arm, and implementation of machine vision for defect detection.
Students will also apply engineering practice including communication and interpretation of technical information using standard diagrams and symbols, general safety considerations when operating with/around robotic/mechatronics equipment, as well as quality management standards.
The module addresses the AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C5, M5, C6, M6, C7, M7, C12, M12, C13, M13, C14, M14, C15, M15 C16, M16, C17, M17.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the key aspects (sensing, actuation, programming and communications) of industrial automation mechatronics systems and their integration.
Design various mechatronics subsystems, in order to form fully automated systems, outside the context in which they were first studied.
Demonstrate ability to apply engineering practice to tackle and solve industrial automation problems using mechatronics principles.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of technical information and circuit diagrams of mechatronic subsystems and components.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 6 | 15.00% |
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 8 | 15.00% |
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 10 | 15.00% |
| Group written submission | T2 Week 11 | 55.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00110010100 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00001101010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 21221111000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 00101011101 |
How to read the week pattern
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