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 robotic, automation and electrical systems as used in industry. Students will develop microcontroller-based mechatronic systems using kinematic design, motors and motor drivers, analogue and digital I/O, serial interfaces, timer-based systems and asynchronous programming. Students will learn how to design and build power supplies for mechatronic systems using battery and battery monitoring technology, voltage conversion and power budgets.

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 includes 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	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:	Project Report	Week 13	40 %	LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Technical Demonstration	Week 14	10 %	LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Personal reflection and performance	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Laboratory Demonstration	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO3
Assessment Task 5:	Design Assignments	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: 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. Students will be assessed based on the group report and an individual's contribution will be assessed via viva voce. The individual student's overall score will be scaled proportionally to their contribution.

Task Length:

20 pages total

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Select microcontrollers, sensors, actuators and mechatronic controls for incorporation in a design.	LO2
2	Assess a mechatronic system against a specified design brief.	LO4
3	Cite research sources and datasheets used to inform aspects of design.	LO2
4	Apply electrical engineering principles and software tools to assess design.	LO4
5	Assess the performance of your design.	LO4
6	Explain verbally technical details of the design or implemented system.	LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Technical Demonstration

Task Description:

Students project groups present the design and implementation of their project, 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 the electrical and mechatronic system implementation meets project requirements.	LO4
2	Present the electrical and mechatronic system implementation of the project with a technical focus.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Personal reflection and performance

Task Description:

Students are required to maintain a weekly logbook documenting time spent on the various aspects of each project, including the design process, the technical design and their contribution to team activities. Logbooks will be submitted after each project (4 submissions).

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	Contribution to team activities.	LO5

Assessment Task 4: Laboratory Demonstration

Task Description:

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. Students will be assessed on their performance in the lab session (no separate submission required). Assessments will be based on appropriate use of equipment and answers to technical questions from lab supervisors relating to the developed mechatronic system.

Task Length:

6 hours lab duration 4 lab sessions

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Answer technical questions relating to the developed circuit hardware, microcontroller software and control algorithms.	LO3
2	Use lab equipment to develop functional circuit hardware, microcontroller software and control algorithms.	LO3

Assessment Task 5: 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.

How your final result is determined

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

The minimum requirement for each ILO is as follows:

ILO 1: An average mark of at least 50% across relevant assessments in the Design Assignments.

ILO 2: An average mark of at least 50% across relevant assessments in the Project and Design Assignments.

ILO 3: An average mark of at least 50% across relevant assessments in the Laboratory Demonstration.

ILO 4: An average mark of at least 50% across relevant assessments in the Project and Technical Demonstration.

ILO 5: An average mark of at least 50% across relevant assessments in the Portfolio (Personal Reflection and Performance.)

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.