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MREN 303 Mechatronics and Robotics Design III Units: 4.00
In this course, students will apply their growing technical knowledge of mechatronics and robotics, and the engineering design process, to solve an open-ended design problem. Working in teams, students will be provided with a kit of components from which they are required to design, build and test a mechatronics or robotics device that performs a certain task. The problem will be posed as an internal design competition. Prototyping and alternate design methodologies are presented to iteratively execute, evaluate and correct designs in an efficient way. Working prototypes are to be demonstrated before an audience at the end of the term. Teams will demonstrate advanced communication skills by documenting the design process and their project management. Elements of professionalism and ethics are addressed.
K4(Lec:Yes, Lab: Yes, Tut: No)
K4(Lec:Yes, Lab: Yes, Tut: No)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MREN 203
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Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 15
Engineering Science 0
Engineering Design 33
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Develop and apply advanced communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
- Apply principles of engineering to analyze and generate solutions to advanced design problems.
- Understand design as a process and apply that process to generate a solution to the design of mechatronic components and mechatronic systems.
- Understand advanced principles of project management and apply to a mechatronics design problem in a team setting.
- Consider financial factors, environmental factors and social factors as they relate to the design of mechatronic systems.
- Apply sustainable design principles in the design and development of mechatronic and robotic systems.
- Identify health and safety risks and applicable standards in the design and manufacturing of mechatronic and robotic systems.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity, the principles of fairness, and the capacity to integrate diverse and alternative viewpoints in decision-making.