Mechatronics (Certificate) (Diploma) (Master Degree)

De Montfort University
Leicester, United Kingdom

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Course Description:

'' Taught by experienced and enthusiastic staff engaged in a wide range of ongoing research, this is the longest established and most successful specialist course in the discipline in the UK. It will substantially enhance your career prospects.

The School of Engineering and Technology is large and diverse and is hence able to offer a broad and flexible range of courses. Many of our academic staff are engaged in high class, leading-edge research and industrial collaboration and consultancy. We have very strong links with industry and many of our courses have been developed in consultation with such internationally-known organisations as BBC Training and Development, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems.

The School is located in the Queens Building, boasting some of the best and most modern facilities to be found in any UK university. There is a strong emphasis on the teaching of technological fundamentals, computer-based design and the application of information technology in engineering and media-related studies.

Semester one

Broadening studies (12 weeks plus three weeks assessment). Four modules with an emphasis on case studies:

Electromechanics
Provides an insight into the fundamental theory behind mechanical, electronic and mechatronic systems engineering and the more detailed study of control, dynamics and design
Mechatronic Systems ? Engineering
and Design Introduces the mechatronic philosophies of design and provides the basic tools and rules for analysis of systems, integrated design concepts and evaluation techniques
Mechatronic Business Environment
Provides an awareness of the commercial environment and the need for profit and some grounding in management techniques
Programming and Software Engineering
Develops the knowledge of efficient programming approaches to software engineering with an emphasis on the development of practical programming skills. Modular programming in C provides the basis for many signal and image processing software and programming techniques.
Semester two

Advanced studies (12 weeks plus three weeks assessment). Four modules intended to deepen knowledge of some of the tools required by practising Mechatronic engineers:

Machine Vision, Robotics and Flexible Automation
Provides both conceptual and detailed knowledge in the area of robotics, machine vision and flexible automation. Also builds upon the fundamental philosophy of Mechatronics in the context of flexible automation technologies and applications
Mechatronics Systems
Dynamics and Control: Deepens knowledge in the area of control and dynamics. Study builds upon the fundamental philosophy presented in Mechatronic Systems ? Engineering and Design. The application of control and signal processing is considered to be a critical mechatronic specialisation
Microprocessor Applications and Digital Signal Processing
Provides knowledge for the application of microprocessor systems, aimed at single chip embedded solutions as being appropriate to a product orientated treatment. Also provides the knowledge of DSP algorithms and systems and an understanding of implementation technologies, designs and application areas
Research Methods
Prepares you for the Individual Project by presenting a project outline indicating the problem, methodology and outcomes. Appraises a range of different approaches, which may be adopted at various stages within a research project, taking into account factors such as the project length, constraints and the purpose
Individual Project (Stage three)
Can either be industrially-based, attached to one of the mechatronic related research teams within CSE or in other collaborating institutions.
The research project should be in an area, which is relevant to Mechatronics application, where clear evidence of the ability to solve a real multidisciplinary problem is demonstrated. This research can be industrially-based or linked to an industrial partner. Assessment involves a formal presentation, production of a technical paper and a thesis.

Optional placement opportunities

We offer a great opportunity to boost your career prospects through an optional 12 month placement as part of your postgraduate studies. We have a dedicated Industrial Placement Unit which will help you obtain a one year placement. Once in placement, you will be supported by your visiting tutor to ensure that you gain maximum benefit from the experience. Placements begin after the taught component of the course has been completed - usually around June - and last for 12 months. When you return from work placement you then begin the dissertation stage of your course.

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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:+44 (0)116 255 1551

School Address:

De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
UK


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