Introduction to Mechatronics
Mechatronics is now at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering. This course will cover technologies involved in developing intelligent electro-mechanical systems, and techniques used to apply this technology to mechatronic system design.
Course includes a lab component with a large, open-ended team project. Online students will be mailed a lab kit to complete this part of the coursework. There may be an additional fee for the lab kit.
Topics Include
- Electronics such as A/D, D/A converters, op-amps, filters, power devices
- Software program design
- Event-driven programming
- Hardware and DC stepper motors
- Solenoids and robust sensing