Mechatronics and Robotic Systems with Year in Industry MEng (Hons)

You will take the modules:

• Digital and Integrated Electronics Design
• Electrical Circuits and Systems
• Mathematics
• Experimental Skills/Engineering Skills
• Electronic Circuits
• C Programming
• Solids and Structures
• Introduction to Mechatronics

If you are not sure if you wish to take a BEng (Hons) or an MEng (Hons) degree then we advise that you apply for the MEng and make a final decision at the end of Year Two.

• Electronic Circuits (ELEC104) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 70:30 Aims
• ​To introduce students to fundamental electronic devices (diodes and transistors).

• ​To show how diodes and transistors are used in amplifier and switching circuits.​

• Learning Outcomes Students will be able to show knowledge and understanding of the behaviour, important properties and applications of diodes and transistors.​​Students will have the ability to understand and apply equivalent circuit representations of diodes and transistors.​​

  Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of circuit biasing, the role of decoupling capacitors and the performance of some commonly used configurations and their practical significance.​​

• Introduction To Programming In C (ELEC129) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims

  Despite the popularity of newer languages such as C++ and Java the C language remains a core skill in the software business ranking in the top ten desired skills. C is one of the most popular languages for programming embedded systems that are found in automobiles, cameras, DVD players and many other modern appliances.

  This module aims to enable students to:

  • Learn and use the C programming language
  • Use the C language to solve real engineering problems
  • Acquire fundamental software development skills covering program design, coding and testing
  Learning Outcomes

  Knowledge of the C programming language

  Knowledge of general programming concepts

  ​Knowledge of the role and functions of the hardware and software components of a computer

  ​Understanding of the software development process

• Electrical Circuits and Systems (ELEC142) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 70:30 Aims

• To become familiar with a range of circuit analytical techniques

• ​To be able to apply the most appropriate technique for a given circuit

• To understand and be able to analyse transient phenomena in circuits containing reactive elements

• To understand the basic principles of operational amplifiers and analyse circuits containing them

• To introduce students to AC circuits.

• To provide a method for AC circuit analysis for fixed frequency supplies.

• To extend the AC circuit analysis for variable frequency circuits (ie simple filters).

• To extend the analysis from passive frequency dependent circuits to active circuits. ​

• Learning Outcomes

  ​Understand Ohms Law and other fundamental principals

  Understand how circuits can be simplified using resistor combinations

  ​Understand the difference between real and ideal components

  ​Understand how to apply advanced circuit analysis techniques (Nodal Analysis, Superposition, thevenin and Norton theorems) to solve simple DC and AC circuit problems.

• Digital & Integrated Electronics Design (ELEC143) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 65:35 Aims

  This module aims to provide students with knowledge of:

  • Number systems such as binary, hexadecimal, BCD
  • Laws of Boolean Algebra
  • Basic design methods for combinational and sequential logic circuits.
  • Operation of various silicon electronic devices
  • To provide students with the opportunity to understand the basic principles of silicon microelectronics design.
  • Introduce the subject in the frame of reference of basic design and problem solving.
  • To develop practical skills in the handling and measurement of components.
  • To increase the confidence of the student in undertaking material with a strong analytical and engineering content.
  Learning Outcomes Understanding of number systems such as binary, hexadecimal and BCD
  ​ ​Knowledge of the laws of Boolean Algebra

  ​ ​Knowledge of basic design methods for combinational and sequential logic circuits

  ​Understanding of the application of the physical laws of semiconductor to practicle silicon electronic devices such as diodes and transistors

  ​Familiarity of the common design rules for development of layouts for the silicon devices and simple circuits

• Mathematics I for Electrical Engineers (MATH191) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 90:10 Aims

  To bring students from varying backgrounds up to a common level in preparation for further modules in mathematics. To cover in detail the basic techniques of differential calculus,and provide an introduction to the theories of integral calculus, vectors, complex numbers and series.

  Learning Outcomes

  After completing the module, students should be able to:

  - Understand the notion of limits on an intuitive level

  - Differentiate functions using the product, quotient and chain rules

  - Understand various applications of the theory of differentiation, including Maclaurin series and Taylor series

  - Carry out simple calculations involving integration, vectors, complex numbers, and series

• Mathematics Ii for Electrical Engineers (MATH192) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 80:20 Aims

  1. To provide a detailed introduction to techniques (change of variable,

  integration by parts and partial fractions) for and applications of

  one-dimensional integrals.

  2. To introduce partial derivatives of functions of two variables and their

  applications, e.g., for linear approximations.

  3. To comprehensively introduce matrices, determinants and several

  techniques for solving systems of linear equations; to introduce

  eigenvalues and eigenvectors for 2x2 matrices.

  4. To briefly revise or introduce the scalar and cross products of vectors

  and their basic applications.

  5. To give a comprehensive introduction to first-order ordinary differential

  equations (ODEs), including systems of two ODEs with constant coefficients,

  and second-order ODEs with constant coefficients.

  6. To introduce, time permitting, the Fourier expansion of periodic functions.

  Learning Outcomes

  Learning outcomes

  After completing the module students should be able to

  * evaluate a range of one-dimensional integrals using standard techniques

  * calculate partial derivatives and find the tangent plane to a surface

  * invert 3x3 matrices and solve systems of linear equations

  * solve basic (systems of) ODEs relevant to electrical engineering

• Solids and Structures 1 (ENGG110) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 70:30 Aims

  To introduce students to a number of the fundamental principles of dynamics, statics, solid and structural mechanics, and to show them how representative engineering problems can be formulated and solved. To raise awareness of safety and risk issues in engineering.

  Learning Outcomes

• Signals and Systems
• Electronic Circuits and Systems
• Instrumentation and Control
• Applied Design/Project
• Electrical Circuits and Power Systems
• Field Theory
• Dynamic Systems
• Solid and Structures
• Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Systems

• Instrumentation & Control (ELEC207) Level 2 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 95:5 Aims

  Part A:

  To provide the student with the ability to select a suitable transducer and associated system for a given measurement application and to consider possible alternative solutions. To understand the principles of transducer operation and factors contributing to the measurement error.

  Part B:

  To provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles of a closed loop control system via system modelling, performance analysis and controller design and synthesis.

  To provide a framework, within which students can evaluate, develop and implement the design methodologies of classical control, with applications to Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics systems.

  Learning Outcomes
  • ​An understanding of the physical basis of some common electrical transducers
  • A general appreciation of basic transducer specifications and their interpretation
  • An understanding of the system requirements for a typical measurement system
  • An appreciation of some common factors that can affect the performance of a measurement system.

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  • An understanding of the behavior of linear systems, the derivation of mathematical models, and transfer function representation
  • A familiarity with the problem of stability, and the ability to apply standard tests for stability
  • An appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of closed-loop feedback with regard to system response speed, sensitivity to parameters and disturbances, accuracy and stability
  • An appreciation of graphical techniques for representing control system characteristics
  • A familiarity with common types of system controller, and an ability to select the most appropriate controller for a given problem
  • An appreciation of how complete control schemes are implemented in hardware and software, and the problems of system integration.
• Electrical Circuits & Power Systems (ELEC209) Level 2 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 90:10 Aims
• • This modules aims to equip students with tools to analyse inter-related circuits.
• • To provide students with an introduction to the components and composition of an electric power system.
• • To consider the different primary energy sources and the way in which power is delivered to the...