Advanced Mechatronic Systems Design

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Advanced Mechatronic Systems Design

Unit ID:

ENGIN5401

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

030701

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit provides the technical background and practice of mechatronics including sensing, actuation and integration technologies for engineering environments. The unit provides a general understanding of automation technology in industry based applications and provides the skills in designing intelligent mechatronics systems incorporating artificial intelligence. Through this unit, students will appraise their understanding of the applications and importance of mechatronics system in engineering applications. Students will be able to interpret, analyse and exemplify different areas of mechatronics system design. Integrating this unit with the knowledge and understanding obtained in previous unitss, students will be able to contextualise, develop and analyse mechatonics systems for engineering processes.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment:

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Account for advanced understanding of the theory and applications of mecharonic systems.

K2.	Explain principles for developing mechatronic systems and the failure criteria.

K3.	Articulate comprehensive and authoritative understanding of different mechatronic system designs and criteria.

Skills:

S1.	Reduce and interpret the behaviour of a complex mechatronic systems into appropriate sub-systems/elements.

S2.	Evaluate performance of diﬀerent mechatronic system designs.

S3.	Design mechatronic systems with given specification.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Interpret mathematical and theoretical knowledge to design and model effective mechatronic systems.

A2.	Analyse suitable automatic control system in order to automate an engineering system.

A3.	Apply computer simulation tools to model and examine mechatronic system designs.

Unit Content:

Topics may include:

1.Introduction to artificial intelligence technology in industry

2.Understanding of the use of artificial intelligence in industrial automation

3.Industrial sensing and actuation technologies

4.Mechatronic system design

5.Mechatronics in innovation

Graduate Attributes:

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Type

Weighting

K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2

Experimental work and / or projects to verify students ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.

Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit.

Reports / demonstrations / assignments / quizzes

30% - 50%

K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3

Questions and problems related to the materials covered in the unit.

Mid and / or End of semester examination

50% - 70%

Adopted Reference Style:

IEEE

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Advanced
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
		1.4.1 Identifies and critically appraises current developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
		1.4.2 Interprets and applies selected research literature to inform engineering application in at least one specialist domain of the engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
	1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
		1.5.1 Identifies and understands the interactions between engineering systems and people in the social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal and political contexts in which they operate, including both the positive role of engineering in sustainable development and the potentially adverse impacts of engineering activity in the engineering discipline.	Yes	Specialist
		1.5.2 Is aware of the founding principles of human factors relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		1.5.3 Is aware of the fundamentals of business and enterprise management.	No	Intermediate
		1.5.4 Identifies the structure, roles and capabilities of the engineering workforce.	No	Intermediate
		1.5.5 Appreciates the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts.	No	Intermediate
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.1 Applies systematic principles of engineering design relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Specialist
		1.6.2 Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		1.6.3 Appreciates the principles of safety engineering, risk management and the health and safety responsibilities of the professional engineer, including legislative requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		1.6.4 Appreciates the social, environmental and economic principles of sustainable engineering practice.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.5 Understands the fundamental principles of engineering project management as a basis for planning, organising and managing resources.	No	Intermediate
		1.6.6 Appreciates the formal structures and methodologies of systems engineering as a holistic basis for managing complexity and sustainability in engineering practice.	No	Intermediate
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.1 Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions.	Yes	Specialist
		2.1.2 Ensures that all aspects of an engineering activity are soundly based on fundamental principles - by diagnosing, and taking appropriate action with data, calculations, results, proposals, processes, practices, and documented information that may be ill-founded, illogical, erroneous, unreliable or unrealistic.	Yes	Advanced
		2.1.3 Competently addresses engineering problems involving uncertainty, ambiguity, imprecise information and wide-ranging and sometimes conflicting technical and non-technical factors.	Yes	Advanced
		2.1.4 Partitions problems, processes or systems into manageable elements for the purposes of analysis, modelling or design and then re-combines to form a whole, with the integrity and performance of the overall system as the paramount consideration.	Yes	Advanced
		2.1.5 Conceptualises alternative engineering approaches and evaluates potential outcomes against appropriate criteria to justify an optimal solution choice.	Yes	Advanced
		2.1.6 Critically reviews and applies relevant standards and codes of practice underpinning the engineering discipline and nominated specialisations.	No	Intermediate
		2.1.7 Identifies, quantifies, mitigates and manages technical, health, environmental, safety and other contextual risks associated with engineering application in the designated engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.1 Proficiently identifies, selects and applies the materials, components, devices, systems, processes, resources, plant and equipment relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		2.2.2 Constructs or selects and applies from a qualitative description of a phenomenon, process, system, component or device a mathematical, physical or computational model based on fundamental scientific principles and justifiable simplifying assumptions.	Yes	Advanced
		2.2.4 Applies a wide range of engineering tools for analysis, simulation, visualisation, synthesis and design, including assessing the accuracy and limitations of such tools, and validation of their results.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.2.5 Applies formal systems engineering methods to address the planning and execution of complex, problem solving and engineering projects.	Yes	Specialist
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
		2.3.1 Proficiently applies technical knowledge and open ended problem solving skills as well as appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities and/or processes to satisfy user requirements.	No	Intermediate
		2.3.3 Executes and leads a whole systems design cycle approach including tasks such as: a) determining client requirements and identifying the impact of relevant contextual factors, including business planning and costing targets; b) systematically addressing sustainability criteria; c) working within projected development, production and implementation constraints; d) eliciting, scoping and documenting the required outcomes of the design task and defining acceptance criteria; e) identifying assessing and managing technical, health and safety risks integral to the design process; f) writing engineering specifications, that fully satisfy the formal requirements; g) ensuring compliance with essential engineering standards and codes of practice; h) partitioning the design task into appropriate modular, functional elements; that can be separately addressed and subsequently integrated through defined interfaces; i) identifying and analysing possible design approaches and justifying an optimal approach; j) developing and completing the design using appropriate engineering principles, tools, and processes; k) integrating functional elements to form a coherent design solution; l) quantifying the materials, components, systems, equipment, facilities, engineering resources and operating arrangements needed for implementation of the solution; m) checking the design solution for each element and the integrated system against the engineering specifications; n) devising and documenting tests that will verify performance of the elements and the integrated realisation; o) prototyping/implementing the design solution and verifying performance against specification; p) documenting, commissioning and reporting the design outcome.	Yes	Intermediate