Information about the course
About
It is important that engineering students acquire a knowledge of the principles and operation of mechatronic systems and the mechatronic approach.
Aims
To provide the student with a knowledge of:
- Further examples of mechatronics systems and modelling approach
- Programmable logic controllers
- Fieldbus technologies
- Design of feedback and modern control systems for mechatronics applications
- Digital frequency and time measurement systems
Successful students will be able to:
- Develop and perform theoretical and practical skills in the design and analysis of control approaches for mechatronics systems including s-plane root locus techniques, frequecny response design methods, state-space methods and modern control approach
- Understand and apply techniques for the application of programmable logic controller for mechatronics and industrial applications
- Design the time and frequency measurement circuits/systems for mechatronics application, develop and perform key skills in the design and modelling of mechatronics systems
- Use of modern software packages to simulate and validate design calculations and develop programming skills
Term dates
Course start date: Jan 2025
Attendance
Students will be required to attend class approximately 6 hrs per week.
Location
This course is delivered on the Belfast campus.
Teaching and Assessment
The module is blended. The course will comprise of lectures supported by tutorials and laboratory investigations. Practical laboratories will consolidate learning, test understanding and further direct additional personal study. Computer software packages will support and extend the theoretical aspects of the syllabus.
The module is assessed through both a written exam and a practical skills assessment as outlined below.
Written examination (Written) [70%]
Examination:
For the 3 hour unseen examination, there are eight set questions - 20 marks each. Students are asked to answer any five questions, with all questions carrying equal marks.
Practical skills assessment (Practical) [30%]
The coursework assessment comprises two practical assignments that will be undertaken by the students in weekly supervised laboratory sessions. Support and feedback on their progress will be continuously available during these sessions. Each assignment will require four weeks for completion and after submission of the completed work in each case, feedback on students' performance will be provided according to the University's recommendations. Both practical assignments are equally weighted.
Assessment and Feedback Strategy
The coursework that will be undertaken by the students in weekly supervised laboratory sessions. Support and feedback on their progress will be continuously available during these sessions. After submission of the completed work in each case, feedback on students' performance will be provided according to the University's recommendations.
Career Options
Engineering related job roles across a wide variety of sectors including electronic and mechanical, automation, and robotics.
Academic Profile
The course will be taught by Dr Amir Forokh Payam
Further Information
Modules
This is a 20 credit module short course - see the about section for details of content.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
Pass HND with overall Merit in an Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering subject to include a Merit in either Level 4 or Level 5 Analytical Methods, Level 4 Engineering Maths or Level 5 Further Maths module. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required.
OR
Pass Foundation Degree in a relevant subject area with an overall mark of 50% and minimum 50% in all taught level 5 modules and 50% in the Level 4 Mathematics module within the Foundation Degree. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
- Click on the Apply Now button.
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application.
- Choose Professional Develop Postgrad as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection.
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: PG Cred Upskilling SKILLS PT Belfast.
- Please type the title of the short course you wish to study in the box below the programme choice: Mechatronics 2.
- For the question, Are you applying for a funded place on one of the DfE Skills programmes?, select Yes.
- Please complete all required application sections.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation Email - Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email. You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.