BI3ME16-Mechatronics

Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites: SE2RM11 Robots and Mechanics or BI2RM16 Robots and Mechanics
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0

Module Convenor: Prof William Harwin

Email: w.s.harwin@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module aims to provide a unified description of mechatronic systems and their design.

Aims:
This module aims to provide a unified description of mechatronic systems and their design.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, the student should be able to understand mechatronic systems, to appreciate appropriate design methods and apply the correct method to various design problems and applications.

Additional outcomes:
EA2 topics: general design methods.

Outline content:
Principles of engineering design, elementary mechanism theory, novel actuators and power transmission mechanisms, mathematical methods for mechatronics, and real-time software techniques. A number of case studies will be included such as novel actuator and transmission mechanisms, free-form-fabrication methods, legged machines, etc.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module comprises 2 lectures per week, one assignment and some revision tutorials.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		20
Practicals classes and workshops			1
Guided independent study:		75	4
Total hours by term		20	1
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	70
Set exercise	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:
One 2-hour examination paper in May/June.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
40%

Reassessment arrangements:
Examination only.
One 2-hour examination paper in August/September.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
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5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 8 April 2019