Robotics and Automation unit (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	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Timothy Gale
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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
Assessment	Project Plan and Design (10%)|Project Foundation Skills Summary Report and Portfolio. (30%)|Project Portfolio (30%)|Project Report (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.