Module Details

Module Code: PROJ C2604
Module Title: Mechatronics Project
Title: Mechatronics Project
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Dorel Picovici
Domains:  
Module Description: Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of the material studied in your degree to a successful career in industry

Gain experience of relating academic skills and knowledge to solving real industrial problems

Apply design and technical skills to analyse and provide solutions to industrial problems

To introduce the student to the industrial environment with particular reference to the robotics industry and to the role and responsibilities of the engineer
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and select components/software/control methods
LO2 List the potential safety hazards associated with the project and complete the corresponding risk assessment form
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage the project (inc. budget and time)
LO4 Employ theoretical knowledge to build and test a mechatronic system
LO5 Effectively communicate the project concept, plan, design and implementation through a presentation, report and interview
LO6 Team management and conflict resolution
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Project
Implementation of Project Management skills (e.g. Gantt Charts, Budget control) Risk Assessment Concept Design and Evaluation Research and selection of components/software Detailed design involving as appropriate: Instrumentation; Data Acquisition, PLC programming, Robotics; Vision systems;Process control; Motor Control.
Technical Communications
Report writing, oral presentations
Management Practice
Management styles, Management roles, Team leadership and motivation, Time management, Cost management and Conflict resolutions
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project90.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Management studies
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 90
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Interim Report and Presentation 15%
Final Report and Presentation 25%
System implementation and test 30%
Team work and communication 20%
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures/Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Laboratories Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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