Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Metin ERTUNÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Defining the fundamental design principles of mechatronic systems.
2) Recognizing basic components and their functions required for a mechatronic system design.
3) Comparing the difference between the conventional control system design and mechatronics system design.
4) Defining the fundamental concepts about sensors, control systems, electrical and mechanical drivers, software development and data acquisition.
5) Making comments on the operation principals for mechatronics systems.
6) Designing a small-scaled mechatronic system as a term project.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	Middle	Middle
	2	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High
	4	Middle	High	High	High
	5	Middle	High	High	High
	6	High	High	Middle	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on mechatronics systems, sensors and transducers, signal conditioning, data acquisition and presentation systems, mechanical and electrical actuators, drivers, system models, dynamic responses of the systems, transfer functions, frequency response, closed loop controllers, Input/output systems, PLC, inductrial communuciation systems and design of a mechatronics system.

Weekly Schedule

1) What is mechatronic design? The explanation of the difference between the classical control design and mechatronic system design.
2) Fundamental design and elements of mechatronics systems.
3) The definition of sensors, sensor terminology, sensor types and classifications.
4) The methods of signal conditioning.
5) Data acquisition and presentation systems.
6) Pnomatic and hydrolic systems.
7) Mechanical and electrical actuators.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Fundamental system models and transfer functions.
10) Time response and frequency response of the systems.
11) Closed loop controllers.
12) Digital logic circuits and microprocessors.
13) Input output systems.
14) Programmable logic controllers (PLC).
15) A mechatronic system case study.
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Mekatronik: Makine ve Elektrik Mühendisliğinde Elektronik Kontrol Sistemleri, 3.baskıdan çeviri, Çeviren: Koray Tunçalp, Dahi Yayınları
2- Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 2nd edition, W.BOLTON, AddisonWesley Longman Publishing, 1999.
3- Algılayıcılar ve Dönüştürücüler, Osman Gürdal. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. 2000.
4- Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, Michael B. Histrand and David G. Alciatore, McGraw-Hill, 1998.
5- Otomatik Kontrol Sistemleri, Benjamin Kuo, Çev: Atilla Bir, Literatür yayınları, 1995.
6- Mechatronics System Design. Devdas Shetty, Richard A. Kolk, PWS Publishing Company, 1997.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Project	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)