Mekatroniikan perusteet (A0111), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Mekatroniikan perusteet Fundametals of Mechatronics
Course Winha code:	A0111
Kurre acronym:	Mekatro.
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	3.year
Implementation:	1.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Kaj Backman
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

The definition of mechatronics, binary sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic standard symbols, actuators, and directional valves, ladder and relay diagrams, basic mechanisms

Course contents (additional)

Function and applications of Industrial sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems including logic and relay control

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completing this course the student knows the definition of mechatronic. He or she can read hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams. Additionally , he or she knows how to use the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) in controlling of processes.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After completing this course the student can create basic PLC programs. Additionally, he or she is able to connect a functioning hydraulic and pneumatic system with PLC control in laboratory environment

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures in normal and computer class room, 5 laboratory assignments in3 students groups. Project in two students groups: "Analysis of one mechatronic product".

Teaching methods and student workload

Lectures
Exam
Self-study
Project
Laboratory assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

The accepted performance requires third of maximum credits in the test and the accepted performing of all laboratory assignments and the project.

Related competences of the degree programme

Production automation