Courses & Units

Robotics and Automation ENG411

Introduction

Foundation automation skills are developed and are then applied in a group team-based environment to the design and implementation of robotics and engineering automation systems. Topics include programmable logic controllers and supervisory control, industrial robotics, machine vision, and microcontroller-based autonomous mobile robotics.

Summary

Unit name Robotics and Automation
Unit code ENG411
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Timothy Gale
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Use key engineering automation systems foundation skills to solve tutorial and laboratory exercises.
  • Plan effectively for a robotics and automation system extension group project.
  • Develop a robotics and automation system that extends foundation automation skills and knowledge to achieve a defined automation outcome.
  • Demonstrate effective individual skills in project-based learning and teamwork within a group robotics and automation project.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030701 $1,118.00 $1,118.00 not applicable $3,085.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KAA109 Engineering Problem Solving and Data Analysis AND KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 OR KME271 Engineering Mathematics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online Lecture: 1 hour per week

Tutorials and project sessions: 3 hours per week

Laboratories: 4 x 2 hour sessions

AssessmentProject Plan and Design (10%)|Project Foundation Skills Summary Report and Portfolio. (30%)|Project Portfolio (30%)|Project Report (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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