Module Code - Title:
DM6002
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MECHATRONICS PROJECT 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To enable the student to combine previously learned course material with their individual skillsets in order to solve real-life mechatronics projects.
To enhance the students the ability to organise and direct their own work and to present this work in written and verbal format in a proper manner.
To develop the students research ability.
This module will be M-graded with Mechatronics Project 2 and will define the project aims and scope in advance of the summer semester.
Syllabus:
The student is required to complete a project the selection of which is made from a list provided by academic staff members. In some cases the project may be an extension of the work of the student from the work undertaken during the previous two semesters, but otherwise may be based on a real life issue in a manufacturing facility. Projects are selected by the student in the early part of the Spring Semester and will be completed during the summer semester.
This module will serve to define the project and identify the supervisor prior to the main summer project module.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Apply the knowledge obtained in the previous semester to identify a relevant project aim.
Set out a program of study and work to complete the project.
Identify the resources required to successfully complete the project.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Students will develop the confidence to work on their own initiative in defining the project scope.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will, in consultation with their project supervisor, identify and specify an appropriate topic for the third semester project. They will identify and liaise with stakeholders as appropriate in doing this.
On completion of the module successful participants will be:
(i) Knowledgeable about design processes and the alternative approaches to automating a manufacturing process.
(ii) Proactive in researching independently a design solution
(iii) Creative in applying problem solving and investigation skills
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Silyn-Roberts, H. (2013)
Writing for Science and Engineering Papers:Presentations and reports
, Elselvier
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
eoin.hinchy@ul.ie