Semester
Course name: MCE 453 Introduction to
Mechatronics
Department: Mechanical
Engineering
Credit
(ECTS)
Methods of Education
Lecture
Language
Compulsory/Elective
Prerequisites
Course Contents
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes and
Competences
Textbook and /or
References
Assessment Criteria
Course Plan
42
English
Elective
None
Recitation/
(Etud)
30
Lab
Project/
Field
Study
18
7
Homework
Other
Total
5
30
30
150
Introduction to mechatronics and measurement systems. Electro mechanical systems
;pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic circuits and components. Semiconductor
electronics. Operational amplifiers. Digital circuits. Actuators. Mechatronic systemscontrol architectures, case studies
To understand the need of Mechatronics systems, the principle of operation of various
sensors and transducers.
1. A student should be able to: Design and analyze issues in mechatronics systems
using mechanical, electronics, and computer hardware and software
2. Understand the mechanism and applications of finite state design methods to
mechatronics systems.
3. Apply mechatronics principles in the construction and troubleshoot of Mechanical
and Electronics Engineering disciplines.
4. Appreciate the risks and benefits of mechatronics as to minimize human error
accidents and increase productivity in the work force.
1. “Robotik, Mekatronik ve Yapay Zekâ” Newton C. Braga , Bileşim Yayınevi, ISBN:
9752711405
2. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems by Alciatore and Histand,
McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition, 2003.
3. Mechatronics by Necsulescu, Prentice Hall, 2001.
4. Mechatronics – Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering by Bolton, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2003.
If any, mark as (X)
Percentage (%)
Midterm Exams
X
40
Quizzes
Homeworks
X
10
Projects
Term Paper
Laboratory work
Other
Final Exam
X
50
Week
Topic
1
Introduction to Mechatronics Systems
2
Measurement Systems – Control Systems
3
Microprocessor based Controllers
4
Sensors and Transducers – Performance Terminology
5
Sensors for Displacement, Position
6
Sensors for Proximity
7
Velocity, Motion
8
Force, Fluid Pressure, Liquid Flow, Liquid Level
9
10
11
12
13
14
Instructors
Midterm
Temperature, Light Sensors – Selection of Sensors
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems – Directional Control Valves
Rotary Actuators, Mechanical Actuation Systems; Cams – Gear Trains –
Ratchet and pawl
Belt and Chain Drives – Bearings
Electrical Actuation Systems – Mechanical Switches