ME/AE 5478, CompE 5820, EE 5870: Mechatronics (Spring 2015)
Lecture
Laboratory
Prerequisites
Course Materials
Website
12:00–12:50 MWF (Toomey Hall 260)
TBD (Toomey Hall 201)
ME 3411 or equivalent
Mechatronics: An Integrated Approach by C.W. de Silva, Handouts, Matlab, and Simulink
http://web.mst.edu/~landersr/ME5478
Instructor
Office
Mailbox
Phone
Email
Office Hours
Dr. Robert G. Landers
194C Toomey Hall
194 Toomey Hall
573–341–4586
landersr@mst.edu
MWF 11:00–12:00, and by appointment
Course Objectives: This course will introduce the student to the basics of mechatronics (i.e., the integration of
mechanical, electrical, computer, and control systems). In this course, the students will learn the fundamentals of
sensors and actuators for mechanical systems, computer interfacing, microcontrollers, real-time software, and
control. Laboratory exercises will augment lecture material and students will build an entire mechatronic system as a
final course project. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the fundamental issues
in mechatronics and be able to utilize this knowledge in designing, analyzing, and implementing a mechatronic
system.
Final Examination and Quizzes: The final examination (comprehensive) and all quizzes are closed book and
notes. You are allowed the sheet of Laplace Transforms on the course website and up to three formula sheets (8.5”
by 11”, one side). The formula sheets may not contain solved problems. No make–up quizzes are allowed. The three
lowest quizzes will be dropped.
Laboratories: The class will form teams to perform several laboratories. The laboratories consist of designing,
analyzing, and implementing mechatronic components.
Cheating: Cheating is unethical conduct and will not be tolerated. Anyone found to be cheating or assisting another
student in cheating will automatically receive a failing grade for the course and the situation will be brought before
the Office of Academic Affairs.
Attendance: Attendance during lecture is expected as it will enhance your ability to learn the course material.
Students talking, texting, etc. during class will be dropped from the course.
Grading
Quizzes
Laboratories
Final Examination
50%
25%
25%
Course Outline
Date
1/21
1/23
1/26
1/28
1/30
Topic
Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering
Dynamic Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Reading
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
2/2
2/4
2/6
2/9
2/11
2/13
2/16
2/18
2/20
2/23
2/25
2/27
Performance Specifications
Performance Specifications
Performance Specifications
Signal Conditioning
Signal Conditioning
Signal Conditioning
Sensors and Transducers
Sensors and Transducers
Sensors and Transducers
Sensors and Transducers
Sensors and Transducers
Actuators
Chapter 5
3/2
3/4
3/6
3/9
3/11
3/13
3/16
3/18
3/20
3/23
3/25
3/27
3/30
Actuators
Actuators
Actuators
Actuators
Actuators
Spring Recess: No Class
Digital Logic
Digital Logic
Control Systems
Spring Break: No Class
Spring Break: No Class
Spring Break: No Class
Control Systems
4/1
4/3
4/6
4/8
4/10
4/13
4/15
4/17
4/20
4/22
4/24
4/27
4/29
Control Systems
Control Systems
Control Systems
Control Systems
Control Systems
Amplifier/Filter Laboratory
Amplifier/Filter Laboratory
Amplifier/Filter Laboratory
DAC/Digital Logic Laboratory
DAC/Digital Logic Laboratory
DAC/Digital Logic Laboratory
Dynamic Modeling Laboratory
Dynamic Modeling Laboratory
5/1
5/4
5/6
5/8
5/15
Dynamic Modeling Laboratory
Dynamic Control Laboratory
Dynamic Control Laboratory
Dynamic Control Laboratory
Final Examination (Toomey 260, 10:00–12:00)
Laboratories
Chapter 4
Chapters 6&7
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 12
First Laboratory Report Due
Second Laboratory Report Due
Third Laboratory Report Due
Fourth Laboratory Report Due