Unit Outline

In this unit knowledge and skills developed through the engineering course are applied in a team-based environment to the design and implementation of robotics and automation systems and electrical systems as used in industry. Students will complete a design project focused in the areas of electrical and mechatronic engineering. In the team project students will learn the application of engineering design processes, measurement, tolerance and reliability in addition to specialised skills required in electrical and mechatronic design.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Analyse requirements for an electrical or mechatronic system to produce a system specification.
2.	Design a microcontroller-based mechatronic system which include sensors and actuators according to the principles of top-down design.
3.	Develop functional circuit hardware, microcontroller software and control algorithms for interaction with the physical world.
4.	Verify electrical and mechatronic system implementation through experimental measurements and demonstration.
5.	Manage a design project through its full cycle with regular monitoring, reflection and improvement.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ENG202 AND ENG233 AND ENG234 AND KAA109

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Technical Demonstration	Week 14	10 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Personal reflection and performance	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Design Assignments	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Laboratory Demonstration	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 5:	Project Report	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Technical Demonstration

Task Description:

Students project groups will present their design and implementation, and answer technical questions about their design. Students will be individually assessed based on their contribution to the presentation.

Task Length:

20 minute demonstration and Q&A

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate that requirements were met.	LO4
2	Explain the implementation of the design with a technical focus.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Personal reflection and performance

Task Description:

Students will maintain a weekly logbook including time spent on each project, planning, retrospectives and reviews. Logbooks will be submitted with each project (4 submissions - see Project for details).

Task Length:

Up to 8 pages total.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on the design process.	LO5
2	Reflect on the technical design.	LO5
3	Make a positive contribution to team activities.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Design Assignments

Task Description:

This assessment task consists of 4 submissions. Each assignment will require students to design, with adequate technical justification, a mechatronic component. Each assignment will have timely alignment with one of the group design projects. Assignments will be issued in weeks 2, 5, 8 and 11 and will be due one week after issue.

Task Length:

4 submissions - 1 page limit per submission

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design a mechatronic subsystem.	LO2
2	Meet design requirements.	LO1

Assessment Task 4: Laboratory Demonstration

Task Description:

Students will be assessed on their performance in the lab sessions (no separate submission required), which run between weeks 4 and 10. Assessments will be based on appropriate use of equipment and correct answers to technical questions from lab supervisors during the lab session. All questions will relate directly to the technical aspects of the lab. The sessions may require prelab work which will be provided a week before the lab and must be completed prior to attending the lab session but which may be completed within project groups.
Each lab will involve designing and building a mechatronic system as part of the 4 projects. Project designs will be submitted through the project report assessment task and not as part of the lab assessment.

Task Length:

Four 3-hour lab sessions

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Present a technical design.	LO3
2	Demonstrate operation of a mechatronic component.	LO4

Assessment Task 5: Project Report

Task Description:

Within groups, students will document each of 4 designs. The report includes details of the project requirements, scope and assumptions, a system overview, the detailed technical design, test cases and conclusions.
Requirements will be issues in weeks 2, 5, 8 and 11, and the report will be due 3 weeks later.
Individual contributions will be assessed in the Portfolio.

Task Length:

20 pages total

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge of microcontrollers, sensors and actuators and mechatronic controls to design.	LO2
2	Assess a mechatronic system against a specified design brief.	LO4
3	Research to inform aspects of design.	LO2
4	Apply electrical engineering knowledge and software tools to assess design.	LO4
5	Communicate via a written technical report the essential elements of your design project.	LO3
6	Assess the performance of your design.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.