MECHATRONICS
Bachelor study program
UKIM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Skopje, Macedonia
UKLO, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bitola, Macedonia
UNI-PR, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prishtina, Kosovo
UCG, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Podgorica, Montenegro
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Contents
What is mechatronics?
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Competences / Career opportunities
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Where can you study mechatronics?
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Skopje, Macedonia
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Faculty of Technical Sciences
Bitola, Macedonia
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Prishtina, Kosovo
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Podgorica, Montenegro
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Student projects
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Development of Regional
Interdisciplinary Mechatronic Studies
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What is
mechatronics?
Mechatronics is a new design methodology for coping with the high
complexity of modern technological products. The strong linkage of the
mechanical and electronic parts requires a joint development approach,
since it is no longer possible to develop the subsystems independently.
The central idea of mechatronics consists in the simultaneous design
of the mechanical, electrical and control elements. Typical example for
mechatronic systems can be found in all technological fields, ranging
from automotive and aerospace, to robotics, mobile phones and modern
household appliances.
The high degree of integration, the complex system behavior and the
increased need for shorter development times requires multidisciplinary
know how and application of current development tools, in particularly
simulation methods.
Mechatronic system design is often based on the effective use of modern
low cost, high performance sensors combined with the flexibility of powerful
digital controllers. This also allows to easily adapt to changing requirements.
The additional trend towards miniaturization furthermore increases the need
for integrated design philosophy.
Today’s industry requires engineers with sufficient know how and skills
in mechanical as well as electrical engineering to truly enable them to
successfully perform integrated product development processes in a team.
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Competences
The Bachelor mechatronics program makes students familiar with the
fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering, and then focuses on
the interaction of different physical domains within mechatronic systems.
They get to know the basic building blocks of mechatronic systems, such as
sensors and actuators and learn about their effective interaction by modern
control methods.
The program prepares students for versatile interdisciplinary engineering
functions in a broad range of industrial fields. These tasks include
developing, calculating, planning, dimensioning and designing of new
or improved technical products. The field of development and design
of modern automated production lines is just one example where many
engineering tasks require mechatronic skills.
The students acquire technical competences and get familiar with methods
which enable them to recognize and analyze corresponding problems, find
creative and innovative solutions and develop competitive mechatronic
products.
Career
opportunities
The ubiquitous and increasing trend towards technological products with high
degree of complexity and integrated functionalities leads to a high demand for
mechatronic engineers with substantial interdisciplinary know how.
The increased use of mechatronic concepts in almost all industrial
fields opens up a broad range of job chances for graduates of the
BSc mechatronics program. Mechatronic engineers can be found in
a variety of functions such as product development, production and
fabrication technology, assembly automation, modernization of processes,
maintenance, quality control and technical sales.
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Where can you
study mechatronics?
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
is the oldest and largest University in Macedonia with more than 36 000
students currently enrolled. The University, as the most sophisticated center
of education, culture, arts and sciences in Macedonia, accepts the ongoing
changes imposed by the modern age and looks upon them as a civilizing
mission of the European universities. Nowadays, even six decades after the
foundation, this University sets the standards and traces the roads towards
modern, progressive and innovative society.
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Skopje
is focused on educating highly skilled engineers, continuously maintaining
cooperation with numerous research, educational and industrial institutions
from the country, region and the world. The Faculty offers 14 different
Bachelor study programs covering wide range of mechanical engineering
disciplines. Since 2004 a study program in Mechatronics was introduced at
the Faculty, and ever since this program has been one of the most attractive
and most competitive study programs in engineering. The mechatronic
students gain knowledge in few different engineering areas, get familiar with
the interdisciplinary approach and work on practical projects.
Contact:
Karposh II bb; PO.Box 464
1000 Skopje, Macedonia
tel. +389 2 3099 210
info-nastava@mf.edu.mk
www.mf.edu.mk
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Curriculum
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Skopje
II Semester
I Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Mathematics 1
Statics
Materials 1
Engineering graphics
Elective Block 1
Elective Block 1
6
6
6
6
2
2
Mathematics 2
Strength of materials
Materials 2
Elective Block 2
Elective Block 1
Elective Block 1
6
6
6
6
2
2
III Semester
IV Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Mathematical analyses
Kinematics and dynamics
Machine elements
Production technologies
Elective block 3
6
6
6
6
6
Construction
Thermodynamics
Fluid mechanics
Elective block 4
Elective block 5
6
6
6
6
6
Elective Block 1: Courses from University list
Elective Block 2: Computer aided design; Fundamentals of Renewable energy; Business and Entrepreneurship
Elective Block 3: Production systems; Techniques for material joining
Elective Block 4: System dynamics and vibration; Introduction to energy systems; Introduction to programming
Elective Block 5: Thermal machines and devices, Cyclic transport machinery;
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V Semester
VI Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Systems and control
Elective block 6
Elective block 7
Introduction to mechatronics
Structural programing
6
6
6
6
6
Elective block 8
Elective block 8
Industrial electronics
Control in mechatronics
Elective block 9
6
6
6
6
6
VII Semester
VIII Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Mechatronic systems
Mechanisms in Robotics
Elective block 10
Elective block 10
Project / Internship
6
6
6
6
6
Mechatronic systems design
Elective block 11
Elective block 11
Project/ Internship
Bachelor thesis
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6
6
6
6
Elective block 6: Mechanisms; Mechanical power trains; Structures and joining
Elective block 7: Motor vehicles; Hydraulic machinery
Elective block 8: Hydraulic and pneumatic components; Rapid prototyping; Motors and fuels; Design of
bearing structures
Elective block 9: Engineering programing; Applied optimization; Software engineering
Elective block 10: Modeling and simulation of mechanical systems; Sensors, measurements and signal
processing; Virtual instruments and modeling; Power electronics
Elective block 11: Programmable Logical Controllers; Microcontrollers; Computer controlled machines and
processes; Mechatronic module design
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Where can you
study mechatronics?
St. Kliment Ohridski University in Bitola
is the second state university in Republic of Macedonia and the most
important institution in the area of higher education in the region of
South-Western Macedonia. The specific heterogeneous educational offer
of the University refers to different scientific disciplines, educating profiles
compatible to the labor market. The University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola
attracts approximately 3 000 new students annually and the total number
of students during the recent years remains continuously about 13 000. The
almost three decades’ continuous development of UKLO represents one
constant search for the individual, specific identity which is affirmed through
the key terms in running the university policy and strategy: contemporary,
flexible study programs, transparent organizational structure, dynamic
human resource management, active policy of social integration, creation of
strong relations between the University and the business sector, support of
new initiatives, stress on internationalization and implementation of quality
culture in all segments of the university functioning.
Faculty of Technical Sciences - Bitola
as the largest unit of the St. Kliment Ohridski” University - Bitola, is a modern
higher education institution, which successfully combines application and
scientific research activities, following the European and world trends in
education and in overall societal life. A study program in Mechatronics
was introduced in 2012 at the Faculty, to offer the engineering students
fundamental scientific knowledge and practical experience in areas that
are an integral part of mechatronics: mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering and electronics, regulation and management systems, and
computer science.
Contact:
I. L. Ribar, bb
7000 Bitola, Macedonia
tel. +389 47 20 77 02
mechatronics@tfb.uklo.edu.mk
www.tfb.edu.mk
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Curriculum
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Bitola
II Semester
I Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Mathematics 1
Mechanics 1 (statics and
kinematics)
Electrical Engineering 1
Physics
Elective (Foreign language
– TFB or UKLO)
6
6
Mathematics 2
Mechanics 2 (dynamics)
Electrical Engineering 2
CAD/CAM
Elective - TFB
Practice teaching
6
6
6
6
5
2
6
6
5
III Semester
IV Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Machine elements 1
Control systems
Electronics
Engineering programing
Elective - TFB
6
6
6
6
5
Introduction to
mechatronics
Machine elements 2
Materials technology
Elective - TFB
Elective - TFB
Practice teaching
6
12
6
6
6
5
2
V Semester
VI Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Data Acquisition Systems
Elective - TFB
Elective - TFB
Elective - UKLO
Elective - UKLO
6
6
6
6
6
Mechatronics systems
Elective - TFB
Elective - UKLO
Practice teaching
Bachelor thesis (elective - TFB)
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6
6
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Elective Courses - TFB
List of elective courses: Foreign language (English, French, German), Theory of mechanisms
and machines, Modern production technologies, Computer controlled machines and processes,
Construction of machines, Programmable logic controllers, Special electrical machines, Power
electronic, Digital electronics, Electromagnetics, Hydraulics and pneumatics
List of elective courses that are of wider interest for the study program: Technical
measurements, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of fluids, Computer transfer of heat and mass,
Computer mechanics of fluids, Computer architecture and operating systems, Advanced
computer systems and network technologies, Computer systems and communications, Virtual
engineering, Object-oriented programming, Industrial management, Product development and
innovation, Business and professional communication, Designing technological procedures and
plants, Project management, Entrepreneurship and small business
Depending on the commitment of teachers, students’ needs and demands of the industry, before each
semester the faculty publishes a list of active elective courses and their schedule.
Also, taking into consideration the fact that this study program is designed for the needs of industry,
continuous updating of the program is planned through adding new elective courses that will cover a
specific area, depending on the requirements of industrial entities.
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Where can you
study mechatronics?
University of Prishtina
is the oldest and largest University in Kosovo with more than 45 000
students currently enrolled. The University, as the most sophisticated center
of education, culture, arts and sciences in Kosovo, accepts the ongoing
changes imposed by the modern age and looks upon them as a civilizing
mission of the European universities. Nowadays, after more than four
decades of foundation, this University sets the standards and traces the
roads towards modern, progressive and innovative society.
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Prishtina
is focused on educating highly skilled engineers, continuously maintaining
cooperation with numerous research, educational and industrial institutions
from the country, region and the world. The Faculty offers 9 different
Bachelor study programs covering wide range of mechanical engineering
disciplines. The study program in Mechatronics is the newest that was
introduced at the Faculty, and is expected to be the most attractive and
most competitive study program in engineering. The mechatronic students
will gain knowledge in few different engineering areas, get familiar with the
interdisciplinary approach and work on practical projects.
Contact:
Kodra e Diellit nn
10000 Prishtina, Kosovo
tel. +381 38 540 501
info@uni-pr.edu
www.fim.uni-pr.edu
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Curriculum
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Prishtina
II Semester
I Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Mathematics I
Physics
Graphical Engineering
Informatics and Programming
Albanian Language
6
6
6
6
6
Mathematics II
Technical mechanics I
Mechanical and electrical
materials
CAD/Technical drawing
Theory of production and
introduction on business
organization
6
6
6
III Semester
6
6
IV Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Technical mechanics II
Machine elements
Hydraulics and Thermodynamics
Data structures and Algorithms
English or German Language
6
6
6
6
6
System dynamics with control
Circuit design
Electrotecnics
Theory and measurement
technics
Electrical drives or
Introductions in Software
Engineering
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6
6
6
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V Semester
VI Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Basics of control techniques
Machine Dynamics
Sensors and actuators in
mechatronics
Basics of automation
Basics of software technology in
automatic production or Basics
of micro-technology
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6
6
Automotive Mechatronics
Management in mechatronics
Modeling and simulations in
mechatronics
Engineering Control Devices
and Industrial Robots
Digital signal processing or
Device design and precise
engineering production
Project in Mechatronics
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Where can you
study mechatronics?
University of Montenegro in Podgorica
is the oldest and largest University in Montenegro with more than 20 000
students currently enrolled. The faculties of University of Montenegro are
located in 7 towns: Podgorica, Nikšic, Cetinje, Bijelo Polje, Pljevlja, Kotor
and Herceg Novi. The University comprises 20 faculties, 2 independent
study programs and 3 institutes. Within the faculties, there are a number of
departments and study groups offering a wide range of diverse educational
profiles. The University includes four scientific research institutes as well. The
seat of the University is in Podgorica, the capital city of the Republic, with a
population of around 200.000.
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Podgorica
Mechanical Engineering studies began in 1970/71 in Montenegro, at the
Mechanical Engineering Department at the Engineering Faculty. In 1978,
this department was transformed into an independent higher-education
institution - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Today, Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering educates professionals of all levels of professional and scientific
competence from engineers, through specialists and masters of science to
PhDs in the field of mechanical engineering.
The Faculty does research work and designs new production solutions,
examines and attests engines and elements of industrial plants and offers
other services to economic and non-economic organizations. The Faculty
offers 6 different Master study programs covering wide range of mechanical
engineering disciplines. New study program in Mechatronics is going to be
introduced at the Faculty by the end of 2012.
Contact:
Džordža Vašingtona bb
81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
tel. +382 20 245 003
mf@ac.me
www.mf.ac.me
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Curriculum
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Podgorica
II Semester
I Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Mathematics 1
Statics
Mechanical materials
CAD and technical drawings
Informatics
Basics of electrical engineering
Facultative / General English I
6
4
4
5
6
5
0
Mathematics II
Kinemathics
Strength of materials
Phisics
Basics of electronics
Practicum of software tools
Facultative / General English II
6
3
6
4
6
5
0
III Semester
IV Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Engineering mathematics
Dynamics
Machine elements I
Introduction in mechatronics
Industrial pneumathics
Elective Block 1
Facultative / Professional English I
5
6
6
5
4
4
0
Mechanical design
Machine elements II
Digital electronics
Programming (C++)
Mechatronic systems
Engineering economics
Facultative / Professional English II
5
6
4
5
6
3
0
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V Semester
VI Semester
Courses
ECTS
Courses
ECTS
Sensors, measurements and
signal conditioning
Actuators in mechatronics
Theory of automatic control
systems
Computer peripherals and
interfaces
Elective Block 2
Elective Block 2
Facultative / Professional English III
6
Modeling and simulation of
mechatronic systems
Embedded and real time
control systems
Elective Block 3
Elective Block 3
Praxis 1
Project 1
Facultative / Professional English IV
6
6
5
5
4
4
0
6
4
4
4
6
0
Elective Block 1: Hydraulics and electrohydraulics; EU standards and directives
Elective Block 2: Mechanisms and dynamics of machines; Maintenance in mechatronics; Microsystem
technology 1; PLC
Elective Block 3: Synthesis of mechanisms; Organization and management; Microsystem technology 2;
Microcontrollers; Digital control theory; Power electronics; Design of mechatronic systems
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Student projects
Current development methodologies are very effectively taught by student
projects integrated into the curriculum. In these projects, performed
in teams of 4 to 8 students, they learn how to systematically develop
mechatronic products, organize projects, work in teams and present their
results. Topics are often derived from current industrial problems. This project
oriented approach in teaching mechatronics ensures that students gather
hands on and up to date know how and industrial relevant methods.
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Well equipped Mechatronic Design Studios offer up to date technological
infrastructure and motivating environment to the students for real
world projects. The studios provide large variety of sensors, modern data
acquisition and processing hardware as well as advanced software tools.
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Development of Regional
Interdisciplinary
Mechatronic Studies DRIMS
TEMPUS IV Project: 158644 - JPCR
The Mechatronic study program focuses on project oriented education
and was developed in collaboration with few European Universities and
many local and regional enterprises. The process of modernization of the
curriculum was supported by the Tempus project: Development of Regional
Interdisciplinary Mechatronic Studies – DRIMS where 4 Balkan Universities
and 4 European Universities were involved.
In the frame of the DRIMS project the capacities for education in the area
of mechatronics were strengthened by library updating with the latest
editions, preparing new teaching materials in line with the latest technology
development and by obtaining of new modern hardware, software and lab
equipment.
The academic staff involved in the new mechatronic courses was trained at
the European Universities to emphasize the project oriented approach, with
the use of modern sophisticated equipment and modeling software.
Based on the EU best practices strong industry-education network was
created to support the promotion of mechatronics engineering in the region
and to increase the employment opportunities of the young mechatronic
graduates.
Following the trends of European Universities and Bologna process, a
strong university network in mechatronics was created in order to promote
student mobility. We strongly believe that student mobility is one of the
main principals for development of well-qualified, open-minded and
internationally experienced young people as future professionals.
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University Project Partners
Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Department of Mechanical
Engineering and Mechatronics, Aachen, Germany
Vienna University of Technology, Institute of Mechanics and Mechatronics,
Vienna, Austria
University of Bergamo, Department of Design and Technologies, Bergamo,
Italy
Technical University Sofia, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria
University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Skopje, Macedonia
University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Bitola, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bitola,
Macedonia
University of Prishtina, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prishtina, Kosovo
University of Montenegro, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Podgorica,
Montenegro
Industry Project Partners
APS-European Centre for Mechatronics, Aachen, Germany
SPESIMA, Sofia, Bulgaria
BRAKO, Veles, Macedonia
IRING, Skopje, Macedonia
MONTAVAR Metalac, Niksic, Montenegro
WAS-IMPEX Podgorica, Montenegro
This brochure is printed in the frame of Tempus DRIMS project. The project
has been funded with support from European Commission. This publication
reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held
responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained
therein.
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