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Course Specifications
Mechatronics (II) / MENG 313

1. Affiliation
Relevant program/s B. SC. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
Department offering the
Mechanical engineering Department
program
Department offering the
Mechanical engineering Department
course
Date of Specifications September 2023
October 2023
Approve

2. Basic Information
Course Title: Mechatronics (II)
Course code Credit hours Prerequisites
MENG 313 3 MENG 310
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lectures Tutorial Practical
2 1 2
Course Content according to Bylaw
Revision to digital electronics – Introduction to Electrical drives – Introduction to Power
electronics – Analogue to Digital system Interface – Microcontrollers including its types /
Architecture / Languages / Programming – Applications – Projects.
Program Name / Requirement Study Level
Mechatronics Program/ Specific Specialization of Mechanical Engineering 3
Compulsory or Elective
Compulsory
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Practical Exam Final Exam
30 % 20 % 10 % 40 %

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3. Course Aims
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
▪ Build the student background in issues related to mechatronic systems design and
integration.
▪ Help students develop a thorough understanding of the analysis and design of different
mechatronic systems.
▪ Increase students’ hands-on practice in applying mechatronic design methodologies and
sub-domain integration techniques in developing successful mechatronic systems.

4. Program Competencies Served by Course

By the end of this course, student should be able to:
▪ C1m. Illustrate the basic concepts and theories of mathematics, sciences, engineering
Projection and their applications within the field of mechatronics engineering.
▪ C3m. Identify and classify the performance of mechatronic systems and components through
the use of analytical methods and Modelling techniques.
▪ C5m. Design a mechatronic system using a systems approach to meet a given specification
and requirements.
▪ C6m. Integrate a wide range of analytical tools, techniques, equipment, and software packages
to design and develop mechatronic systems.
▪ C7m. Exercise creative approaches to the analysis and solution of problems in mechatronic
engineering.

5. Learning Outcomes (LOs)

By the end of this course, student should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
Analyze and identify the mechatronic systems design customer and engineering
1
requirements.
Design and evaluate different alternative design solutions for mechatronic
2
subsystems and choose the optimal one.
Create an integrated system that operates accurately while handling system
3
uncertainties.
Know about the interaction involved in engineering and the complex nature of
4
solutions.
Psychomotor Domain
Apply VDI 2206 standard guideline and new design methodologies in developing
5
mechatronic products and systems.
6 Model, integrate and test the multidomain components of mechatronic system.
Think critically, examine problems and issues from several perspectives, Challenge
7
viewpoints, ideas, and concepts, and make well-reasoned judgements.
Affective Domain
Use the lab equipment and workshop tools accurate to implement and integrate
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mechatronic systems.
9 Generate, process and present data with suitable conclusions and recommendations.
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6. Course LOs Mapping with Level of Competencies

LO’s Competences
C1m C3m C5m C6m C7m
Cognitive Domain
1 •
2 • • •
3 • • • •
4 •
Psychomotor Domain
5 • • • • •
6 • • • • •
7 •
Affective Domain
8 •
9 •

7. Assessment and Feedback Strategy

Assessment method Weight Week
Assignments (online / written). 10 % 2,4,6,10,12
Quizzes (online / written). 10 % 5,10
Research / Report. 10 % 6,11
practical exam. 10% 15
Written Midterm exam. 20 % 8
Written Final exam. 40 % 16
Total 100 %

8. Teaching and Learning Methods

• Interactive Lectures.
• Tutorials.
• In-Class discussions / Problem solving.
• Lab Experiments.
• Watching videos on related course topics.
• Self-Learning.
• Collaborating learning (Team Project).
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9. Study plan

Course study plan

Lecture Tutorial Practical

week Course Content
Hours Hours Hours
1 Introduction to LabVIEW. 2 1 2
2 Introduction to MyRIO. 2 1 2
3 LabVIEW mathematics. 2 1 2
4 LabVIEW Structures. 2 1 2
5 LabVIEW Arrays & Clusters. 2 1 2
6 LabVIEW Interface to sensors & actuators (Part1). 2 1 2
7 LabVIEW Interface to sensors & actuators (Part2). 2 1 2
8 Midterm Exam.
9 File I/O. 2 1 2
10 LabVIEW analysis. 2 1 2
11 Communicating LabVIEW with Arduino. 2 1 2
12 Charts & Graphs. 2 1 2
13 Data Acquisition. 2 1 2
14 Developing a complete hands-on project. 2 1 2
15 Revision & Practical Exam. 2 1 2
Total 28 14 28

Laboratory study plan

Serial Title of Experiment Laboratory hours
1 Introduction to LabVIEW and Arduino. 2
2 LabVIEW interface to Arduino. 4
3 LabVIEW interface to MyRIO. 4
4 LabVIEW to sensor 1. 4
5 LabVIEW to sensor 2. 4
6 LabVIEW to sensor 3. 4
7 LabVIEW to DC Motor. 4
8 Revision & Practical Exam. 2
Total Number of Hours 28

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10. Course content/Assessment/Learning methods related to LO's

Course Content / LO Matrix

week Course contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Introduction to LabVIEW. • • •
2 Introduction to MyRIO. • • • •
3 LabVIEW mathematics. • •
4 LabVIEW Structures. • •
5 LabVIEW Arrays & Clusters. • • • •
6 LabVIEW Interface to sensors & actuators • • • •
(Part1).
7 LabVIEW Interface to sensors &actuators • •
(Part2).
8 File I/O. • • •
9 LabVIEW analysis. • •
10 Communicating LabVIEW with Arduino. • • •
11 Charts & Graphs. • • •
12 Data Acquisition. • • •
13 Developing a complete hands-on project. • • •
14 Revision & Practical Exam. • • • • • • • • •

Assessment Methods / LO Matrix

Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Assignments (online / written). • • • • •
2 Quizzes (online / written). • • • • •
3 Research / Report. • • • • • • • • •
4 practical exam. • • • • • • • • •
5 Written Midterm exam. • • • • •
6 Written Final exam. • • • • •

Learning Method / LO Matrix

Learning Method 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Interactive Lectures. • • • •
2 Tutorials. • • • •
3 In-Class discussions / Problem solving. • • • • • •
4 Lab Experiments. • • • • • •
5 Watching videos on related course topics. • • • • • •
6 Self-Learning. • • • • • • • • •
7 Collaborating learning (Team Project). • • • • • • • • •
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11. Recommended Books

1. Course notes:
• Course Notes are available with all the slides used in lectures in electronic form on
the Learning Management System.

2. Essential books:
• S. Cetinkunt, Mechatronics with Experiments, 2nd edition. Chichester, West Sussex,
United Kingdom: Wiley, 2015.
• R. Bishop, Learning with LabVIEW, 2nd edition. Pearson, 2020.

3. Recommended books:
• K. K. Appukuttan, Introduction to Mechatronics, 1st edition. New Delhi ; New York:
Oxford University Press, 2007.

4. Periodicals, Web sites … etc.

Course Coordinator: Program Coordinator

Dr: Sameh Farid Prof. Dr: Omar Koura

Head of the Scientific Department Council

Prof. Dr: Mohamed El Fawal