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Identify its
significant
drawing
System.
differences
differences between
1.2
What components
Text
books
Distinguish
the different types of
Journals
do they contain
between the
Mechatronics.
that
help you
Lecture
notes
types identified.
1.4 State the advantages
identify
them as
Explain the
and disadvantages of
mechatronic
relevance to
Systems.
each of the types.
engineering
1.3
If an item
1.5 Discuss its relevance
design.
to contemporary
contains a microengineering design.
processor,
1.6 Mention
describe the
function that are
Mechatronics
system and its
performed by the
primary
micro-processor.
elements.
General Objective 2.0: Understand Mechatronics Systems
WEEK Specific Learning
Teachers Activities Learning
Specific Learning
Outcome
Resources
Outcome
2.1 Define System
2.1 Carry out system
Explain
2.2 State the different
measurement
systems.
types
4-5
Explain system
of systems.
measurement.
Explain control
Teachers
activities
Guide the
students to
identify the
various
components
of
mechatronic
systems.
Demonstrate
the use of
the various
components
of the
training
board.
Teachers
Activities
Demonstrate
the use of
measurement
equipment.
Demonstrate
Learning Resources
- Instrumental
diagrams
- Training
board
- Plug-incables
- Dc power
source
- Washing
machine
- Bread toaster
and hand
drilling
Machine.
Learning Resources
- measuring tools
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system.
Explain the steps
in sequential
control.
Explain the
applications of
mechatronic
system.
WEEK
Explain the
3.2 Define conductor
functions of p-n
and
junction diodes,
semi-conductor.
ac rectification,
3.3 State the sources of
zener diodes.
power supplies.
Learning
Resources
- Chalk
- Chalkboard
- Instructional
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- Diagrams
- AC, DC Power
Source
- Duster
General Objective 4.0: Understanding the Principles and
applications of transistors and operational amplifiers
WEEK Specific Learning
Teachers Activities Learning
Outcome
Resources
4.1 Define transistor.
- Chalk
Explain:
4.2 State the uses of
- Chalkboard
6-8
transistor,
transistor.
- Instructional
thyristor,
4.2 Differentiate
- Diagrams
operational
between a
- AC, DC Power
amplifiers and
transistor and a
Source
state their uses in
thyristor.
- Duster
electronic
how systems
are
controlled.
Guide the
students to
identify
controlled
systems.
Demonstrate
system
measurement
and ask the
students to
practice
same.
Specific Learning
Outcome
Teachers
Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning
Outcome
Teachers
Activities
Learning Resources
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components.
Explain:
common emitter
characteristics,
emitter follower
circuit, FET,
Inverting, Unity
gain, Noninverting, C/V,
V/C amplifier.
General Objective 5.0: Understand digital Electronics
WEEK Specific Learning
Teachers Activities Learning
Outcome
Resources
5.1 Discuss Boolean
Explain Boolean
algebra.
8 - 10
algebra.
5.2 State the implication
Explain simple
of 5 .1 in digital
gates; NAND
systems.
and NOR gates,
5.3 Discuss simple logic
latches, positive
gates.
& negative logic,
5.2 Discuss sequential
tri-state logic,
logic systems.
etc.
Explain sensors
6.2 Mention the different
and transducers.
types of sensors.
10 -12
Guide the
6.3 Define transducer.
students to
identify different
Specific Learning
Outcome
Teachers
Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning
Outcome
Teachers
Activities
Learning Resources
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types of sensors
and transducers.
Explain the uses
and applications
of sensors and
transducers;
Performance,
classification,
static & dynamic
characteristics of
calibration and
signal
conditioning.
General Objective 7.0: Understand Drive Technology
WEEK Specific Learning
Teachers Activities Learning
Outcome
Resources
7.1 Define actuators
Explain the
7.2 Mention the different
physical
types of actuators
12 14
principles of
7.3 Define valves
solenoid-type
7.4 Mention the different
devices, valves,
types of valves
dc machines, ac
machines &
stepper motor
etc.
Guide the
students to
identify the
different items
mentioned
above.
Specific Learning
Outcome
7.1 Carry out
identification of
different drives
Teachers
Activities
Guide the
students to
identify the
drives.
Learning Resources
Actuators, valves
ac & dc motors,
solenoid, etc.
Competency:
The students should be able to understand the meaning of Mechatronics and its different types. They should also be able to identify conductors, semi-conductors,
diodes, logic gates, amplifiers, transistors, and inverters, know their characteristics and uses.
Assessment:
Course work 20%; Course test
20%; Practicals 10%; Examination 50%
References:
Elpers and N Weyer Mechatronics Fundamental; C. Fraser and J. Milne Electromechanical engineering: An introduction IEEE press, 1996.
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