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Electrical and Mechatronic Design unit (ENG307)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

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.

Summary

Unit name Electrical and Mechatronic Design
Unit code ENG307
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Waqas Hassan
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

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

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
031300 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $3,239.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG233 AND ENG234 AND KAA109

Teaching

AssessmentLaboratory Demonstration (10%)|Personal reflection and performance (10%)|Technical Demonstration (10%)|Design Assignments (30%)|Project Report (40%)
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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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