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Robotics and Automation unit (ENG411)

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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

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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
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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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