Course Catalog 2012-2013
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Opinto-opas 2012-2013

Mechatronics and Micromachines, 35 cr

Type of the study block

Int. MSc Major Studies

Contact

Pasi Kallio

Learning outcomes

- After completing the study module, a student is able to
- name typical features of a mechatronic machine and can list typical mechatronic components,
- use and select actuators and sensors in mechatronic applications,
- recognize the application potential and limitations of microsystems and micromachines in mechatronic applications,
- apply the design method of mechatronic machine and implement the method in practice,
- explain the operation principles and components in hydraulic, electro-mechanical and active material servo systems,
- compare and analyse hydraulic, electro-mechanical and active material servo control systems in time and frequency domain,
- to write technical reports and scientific publications and give technical presentations in English,
- start doctoral studies in mechatronics and microsystems or an R&D career in industry,

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
ACI-51306 Microrobotics and Microactuators 5 cr II  
ASE-2316 Introduction to Microsystem Technology 5 cr I  
IHA-2308 Hydraulic Machines 5 cr I  
IHA-3206 Servo Systems 5 cr II  
MEC-3326 Mechatronics Components and Instrumentation 5 cr I  
MEC-3356 Design of Mechatronic Systems 5 cr II  
Total 30 cr  

Supplemental courses

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (35)

Course Credit points
ACI-42076 System Identification 5 cr
ACI-42086 Optimal and Robust Control System Design with Matlab 7 cr
MEC-2436 Finite Element Method 6 cr
MEC-3016 Mechanical Vibrations 6 cr
MEC-3056 Simulation of Machine Systems 6 cr
MEC-3266 Monitoring and Diagnostics 6 cr
MEC-3287 Noise Control 4 cr
MIT-4016 Sensor Physics 7 cr
MIT-4037 Microsensors 6 cr
MIT-4057 Design of Silicon Sensors 8-9 cr
TTE-5516 Machine Vision and Optical Measurements 6 cr
TTE-6246 Micro and Desktop Manufacturing 6 cr

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