Chapter 9 The prgramme specific part f the curriculum fr: Diplmingeniør i Mekatrnik Bachelr f Engineering in Mechatrnics Curriculum 2016, Versin 1.0 Applicable t students admitted September 2016 nwards The curriculum is divided int general prvisins (Chapters 1-8), a prgramme specific part (Chapter 9) and the mdule descriptins fr the subjects studied fr each prgramme. Students shuld familiarise themselves with all three parts in rder t acquire a full verview f the rules that apply thrughut the study prgramme.
1 Jb Prfile An engineer with a Bachelr f Engineering degree in Mechatrnics has brad knwledge f mechanics, electrnics and sftware. Furthermre, the students have the pssibility f specializing thrugh the chice f prfiles in Mechanical engineering, Electrnics engineering r Embedded systems engineering. The study prgramme fcuses n prduct develpment. The mechatrnics engineer will typically find emplyment in cmpanies which develp and sell mechatrnic prducts. With brad general knwledge and special key cmpetences the mechatrnic engineer can ccupy many different psitins in the cmpany. Typical jb prfiles include: Research and Develpment Engineering Prject Management Custmer cnsultancy Prject Sales Training Typically, mechatrnics engineers will begin their careers as develpment engineers. Within a few years, they will have the pprtunity t cmbine technical wrk with management functins. Engineers are ften invlved in crss-rganizatinal develpment prcesses, as well as being invlved in partnerships with external cmpanies, bth natinally and internatinally. Alternatively, they may develp int specialists in particular technlgies, r perhaps start their wn business. The Bachelr f Engineering degree prvides an immediate pprtunity t start a prfessinal career in an engineering cmpany r t cntinue studying n an MSc prgramme. 2
2 Cmpetence Prfile The aim fr the Bachelr f Engineering study prgramme in Mechatrnics is t prvide the students with specific cmpetencies in different disciplines including the interplay between different technlgies and prject wrk. The study prgramme educates the students t carry ut, participate in r lead the develpment f mechatrnic prducts. The study prgramme is divided int tw main parts; - ne cvering the generic and cnstituent part fr all mechatrnic students and ne cvering an elective prfile/specializatin. The Mechatrnic engineer acquires his/her cmpetencies by wrking with subjects frm bth parts. The prgramme is partitined int: Theretical fundatin in mathematics/physics/dynamics/technlgies and scientific methds: The theme cvers cre cmpetencies fr all mechatrnic students. The curses are mandatry and cnstituent. Prfile in Mechatrnics engineering: Cvers curses and prject wrk frm ne r several f the fllwing prfiles. The student is able t create his/hers wn interdisciplinary specializatin. Prfile in Mechanical engineering: Cvers curses and prject wrk that specializes int the develpment f mechanics in a mechatrnic cntext Prfile in Electrnics engineering: Cvers curses and prject wrk that specializes int the develpment f electrnics in a mechatrnic cntext. Prfile in Embedded systems engineering: Cvers curses and prject wrk that specializes int the develpment f embedded systems in a mechatrnic cntext. The students will chse ne f the prfiles. The prfile includes fur prfile curses (20 ECTS) and a semester prject (10 ECTS). Further specializatin is dne thrugh the internship (6th semester) and the Final Prject (7th semester). 3
The Prfile in Mechatrnics Engineering prvides fllwing cmpetencies Knwledge: Skills: A1. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp mechanical cmpnents and systems fr mechatrnic prducts. B1. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp analg and pwer electrnic circuits used in mechatrnic prducts. C1. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp embedded slutins used in mechatrnic prducts. D1. The ability t understand and reflect n the practice, applied theries and methds and reflect n the practice and applicatin f theries and methds in the cntext f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. A1. The ability t apply the engineering methds and tls and master the related skills in the prcess f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. B1. The ability t apply engineering methds and tls t, specify and develp mechanical cmpnents and systems in a mechatrnic cntext. C1. The ability t apply engineering methds and tls t, specify and develp analg electrnic circuits in a mechatrnic cntext. D1. The ability t apply engineering methds and tl t, specify and develp embedded hardware and sftware in a mechatrnic cntext. E1. The ability t evaluate practices riented and theretical issues and explain chices and slutins in the mechatrnic develpment prcess, as well as t explain and chse the ptimum slutin methds and technlgies suited t slve a given mechatrnic develpment task. F1. The ability t dcument, present and cmmunicate practical engineering issues and related academic issues t cllabratins partners (specialists) and users (nn-specialists). Cmpetencies: A1. The ability t handle cmplex and develpment riented situatins in study r wrk cntexts as an expert in an internatinal engineering cntext. B1. The ability t independently participate in prduct develpment prjects and interdisciplinary cllabratin with a prfessinal engineering apprach. C1. The ability t independently take respnsibility and identify ne s wn learning needs and rganize ne s wn learning in different learning envirnments. D1. The ability t wrk as a prfessinal engineer and cntinue studying n a relevant Master f Science prgramme at SDU r ther universities. 4
Qualificatin Matrix Prfile in Mechatrnics Engineering BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - PROFILE IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING MC-DMDP (1. sem) MC-SMM (1. sem) MC-BMM (2. sem) MC-DYM (2. sem) MC-DIM (3. sem) MC-EDM (3. sem) MC-SP4MC (4. sem) MC-CAE (4. sem) MC-COE 1 (4. sem) MC-EXS (5. sem) MC-THER (5. sem) MC-IET (6. sem) MC-PROJ (7. sem) KNOWLEDGE: A1 X X X X X X X X B1 X X X X X X X X X C1 X X X X X D1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X SKILLS: A1 X X X X X X X X X B1 X X X X X X X X C1 X X X X X X X X D1 X X X X X E1 X X X X X X X X X X X X F1 X X X X X X X COMPETENCIES: A1 X X X X X X B1 X X X X X C1 X X X D1 X X X X X X X X X X
The Prfile in Mechanical Engineering prvides the fllwing cmpetencies: Knwledge: Skills: A2. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp mechanical cmpnents and systems fr mechatrnic prducts. B2. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp analg electrnic circuits used in mechatrnic prducts. C2. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp embedded slutins used in mechatrnic prducts. D2. The ability t understand and reflect n theries, scientific methds and practice in the interplay between technlgies, in the cntext f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. A2. The ability t apply the scientific and engineering methds and use state-f-the-art tls in the prcess f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. B2. The ability t analyze, specify and develp cmplex mechanical cmpnents and systems in a mechatrnic cntext. C2. The ability t analyze, specify and develp analg electrnic circuits in a mechatrnic cntext. D2. The ability t analyze, specify and develp embedded hardware and sftware in a mechatrnic cntext. E2. The ability t evaluate theretical and practical issues in the mechatrnic develpment prcess, as well as t explain and chse the ptimum slutin methds and technlgies suited t slve a given mechatrnic develpment task. F2. The ability t dcument, present and cmmunicate engineering issues and slutin mdels t bth peers and nn- specialists. Cmpetencies: A2. The ability t handle cmplex and develpment- riented situatins in a study r wrk cntext as a mechanical engineering expert in an internatinal mechatrnics envirnment. B2. The ability t independently participate in prduct develpment prjects and interdisciplinary cllabratin with a prfessinal engineering apprach. C2. The ability t independently take respnsibility and identify ne s wn learning needs and rganize ne s wn learning in different learning envirnments. D2. The ability t wrk as a prfessinal engineer and cntinue studying n a relevant Master f Science prgramme at SDU r ther universities.
Qualificatin Matrix Prfile in Mechanical Engineering BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING PROFILE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MC-DMDP (1. sem) MC-SMM (1. sem) MC-BMM (2. sem) MC-DYM (2. sem) MC-DIM (3. sem) MC-EDM (3. sem) MC-SP4ME (4. sem) MC-COE 1 (4. sem) MC-CAE (4. sem) MC-MAP (4. sem) MC-MAC (4. sem) MC-EXS (5. sem) MC-FJM (5. sem) MC-LIE (5. sem) MC-THER (5. sem) MC-IET (6. sem) MC-PROJ (7. sem) KNOWLEDGE: A2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X B2 X X X X X X X X C2 X X X X X X D2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X SKILLS: A2 X X X X X X X X X B2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X C2 X X X X X X X D2 X X X X X E2 X X X X X X X X X X X X F2 X X X X X X X COMPETENCIES: A2 X X X X X X X X X X X B2 X X X X X C2 X X X D2 X X X X X X X X X X
The Prfile in Electrnics Engineering prvides the fllwing cmpetencies: Knwledge: Skills: A3. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp mechanical cmpnents and systems fr mechatrnic prducts. B3. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp analg and pwer electrnic circuits used in mechatrnic prducts. C3. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp embedded slutins used in mechatrnic prducts. D3. The ability t understand and reflect n theries, scientific methds and practice in the interplay between technlgies, in the cntext f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. A3. The ability t apply the scientific and engineering methds and use state-f-the-art tls in the prcess f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. B3. The ability t analyze, specify and develp mechanical cmpnents and systems in a mechatrnic cntext. C3. The ability t analyze, specify and develp cmplex analg and pwer electrnic circuits in a mechatrnic cntext. D3. The ability t analyze, specify and develp embedded hardware and sftware in a mechatrnic cntext. E3. The ability t evaluate theretical and practical issues in the mechatrnic develpment prcess, as well as t explain and chse the ptimum slutin methds and technlgies suited t slve a given mechatrnic develpment task. F3. The ability t dcument, present and cmmunicate engineering issues and slutin mdels t bth peers and nn- specialists. Cmpetencies: A3. The ability t handle cmplex and develpment- riented situatins in a study r wrk cntext as an electrnics engineering expert in an internatinal mechatrnics envirnment. B3. The ability t independently participate in prduct develpment prjects and interdisciplinary cllabratin with a prfessinal engineering apprach. C3. The ability t independently take respnsibility and identify ne s wn learning needs and rganize ne s wn learning in different learning envirnments. D3. The ability t wrk as a prfessinal engineer and t cntinue studying n a relevant Master f Science prgramme at SDU r ther universities.
Qualificatin Matrix Prfile in Electrnics Engineering BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING PROFILE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING MC-DMDP (1. sem) MC-SMM (1. sem) MC-BMM (2. sem) MC-DYM (2. sem) MC-DIM (3. sem) MC-EDM (3. sem) MC-SP4EL (4. sem) MC-CAE (4. sem) MC-COE 1 (4. sem) MC-DSP (4. sem) MC-PWE (4. sem) MC-EXS (5. sem) MC-HFC (5. sem) MC- RES (5. sem) MC-THER (5. sem) MC-IET (6. sem) MC-PROJ (7. sem) KNOWLEDGE: A3 X X X X X X X X B3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X C3 X X X X X X D3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X SKILLS: A3 X X X X X X X X X B3 X X X X X X X X C3 X X X X X X X X X X X X D3 X X X X X E3 X X X X X X X X X X X X F3 X X X X X X X COMPETENCIES: A3 X X X X X X X X X X X B3 X X X X X C3 X X X D3 X X X X X X X X X X
The Prfile in Embedded Systems Engineering prvides the fllwing cmpetencies: Knwledge: Skills: A4. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp mechanical cmpnents and systems fr mechatrnic prducts. B4. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp analg electrnic circuits used in mechatrnic prducts. C4. Develpment based knwledge f thery, methds and practice used t develp embedded slutins used in mechatrnic prducts. D4. The ability t understand and reflect n theries, scientific methds and practice in the interplay between technlgies, in the cntext f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. A4. The ability t apply the scientific and engineering methds and use state-f-the-art tls in the prcess f develping mechatrnic systems and prducts. B4. The ability t analyze, specify and develp mechanical cmpnents and systems in a mechatrnic cntext. C4. The ability t analyze, specify and develp analg electrnic circuits in a mechatrnic cntext. D4. The ability t analyze, specify and develp cmplex embedded hardware- and sftware systems in a mechatrnic cntext. E4. The ability t evaluate theretical and practical issues in the mechatrnic develpment prcess, as well as t explain and chse the ptimum slutin methds and technlgies suited t slve a given mechatrnic develpment task. F4. The ability t dcument, present and cmmunicate engineering issues and slutin mdels t bth peers and nn- specialists. Cmpetencies: A4. The ability t handle cmplex and develpment- riented situatins in a study r wrk cntext as an embedded engineering expert in an internatinal mechatrnics envirnment. B4. The ability t independently participate in prduct develpment prjects and interdisciplinary cllabratin with a prfessinal engineering apprach. C4. The ability t independently take respnsibility and identify ne s wn learning needs and rganize ne s wn learning in different learning envirnments. D4. The ability t wrk as a prfessinal engineer and cntinue studying n a relevant Master f Science prgramme at SDU r ther universities.
Qualificatin Matrix Prfile in Embedded Systems Engineering BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING PROFILE IN EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MC-DMDP (1. sem) MC-SMM (1. sem) MC-BMM (2. sem) MC-DYM (2. sem) MC-DIM (3. sem) MC-EDM (3. sem) MC-SP4EM (4. sem) MC-COE 1 (5. sem) MC-CAE (4. sem) MC-ADP (4. sem) MC-DDS (4. sem) MC-EXS (5. sem) MC-DIF (5. sem) MC-RTOS (5. sem) MC-THER (5. sem) MC-IET (6. sem) MC-PROJ (7. sem) KNOWLEDGE: A4 X X X X X X X X B4 X X X X X X X X C4 X X X X X X X X X X X D4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X SKILLS: A4 X X X X X X X X X B4 X X X X X X X X C4 X X X X X X X D4 X X X X X X X X X X E4 X X X X X X X X X X X X F4 X X X X X X X COMPETENCIES: A4 X X X X X X X X X X X B4 X X X X X C4 X X X D4 X X X X X X X X X X
3 Subject Clumns and Prgressin The cmpetencies f the mechatrnics engineer are built arund students wrking n tpics frm five subject clumns: the theretical fundatin in mathematical/physical mdelling; dynamic cnditins in mechatrnic prducts practical and theretical; technlgies, design and develpment; methds and persnal learning; and specializatin via electives r chsing ne f the prfiles The academic tpics are interlinked during the individual semesters by semester themes. Thrughut the curse f study, students cntinually acquire the necessary academic knwledge, while at the same time gaining persnal cmpetencies. The clumns include the fllwing subjects and disciplines: The theretical fundatin in mathematical/physical mdelling Cnsists principally f the academic fields: MATH1, MATH2, MSS, EDY, MC-THER, MC-CAE, with the fllwing principal cntent: MATH1: Integratin techniques; Differentiatin techniques; Taylr and Maclaurin series; Functins f several variables; Differential equatins; Vectral algebra and matrices. MATH2: Cmplex numbers; Laplace transfrmatin; Furier series; Data handling. MSS: Further Laplace Transfrms; Z-Transfrm;Vectr Calculus; Numerical analysis. EDY: Trignmetrical functins; Electrical fields; Magnetic fields. MC-THER: Principal theries f thermdynamics; Equatin f energy; Equatin f state; Mmentum therem; Equatin f cntinuity; Open and clsed systems; Circulatry prcesses; Flws in cmpressible and incmpressible media; Mmentum and frces caused by flws; Heat transmissin. MC-CAE: Analysis f linear, static and heat transfer prblems in axial, plane and three dimensinal mdels, Finite element analysis using the ANSYS simulatin tl. Prgressin thrugh this clumn enhances the student s ability t understand the underlying physical circumstances and t use the relevant mathematical mdels in an engineering cntext. Dynamic cnditins in mechatrnic prducts practical and theretical Cnsists principally f the academic fields: MECH1, MECH2 and MC-COE1, with the fllwing principal cntent: MECH1: Frces and cuples; Islatin f mechanical systems made up f ne r mre slids; Dry frictin; Trsin f circular members; Internal effects; Design f beams fr bending; Mechanical material parameters fr metals and plymers; Electrmagnetic material parameters; Thermal Prperties. MECH2: Abslut speed and acceleratin; Crdinate systems; General equatins f mtin; Translatin; Fixed-axis rtatin; Wrk and energy; Linear Mmentum MC-COE1: Mdelling f dynamic systems; Mdel f DC mtr; Transient analysis and frequency analysis; Stability f clsed lp systems; Dimensining f lead-lag and PID cmpensatin; Cmputer simulatins with MATLAB. 12
Prgressin thrugh this clumn enhances the student s ability t use advanced theretical methds in the prcess f analyzing, mdelling and develping dynamic mechatrnic systems. Technlgies, design and develpment Cnsists principally f the academic fields: DES, EMB1, EMB2, SAA, ELEC1, ELEC2 with the fllwing principal cntent: DES: Mdelling with primitive slid elements; Mdelling with parametric slid elements; Mdelling with curves and sketches; 3D assembly mdelling with slid cmpnents; Design f technical drawings with sectin views and dimensins including tlerances; Making technical drawings n the basis f a 3D assembly mdel; Making an explded view n the basis f a 3D assembly mdel; Making a parts list n the basis f a 3D assembly mdel. EMB1: Numbering systems; Prgramming in C, including: simple data types, cntrl structures, functins, arrays, structs, pinters, bitwise peratrs, micrcntrller systems. EMB2: Lgic cmpnents; Blean algebra; Latches and flip-flps; State machines; Micrcntrller hardware; Peripheral units; Interrupts. SAA: Sensr characterisatin; Accuracy and errr estimatin; Basic understanding f semicnductr materials; Electrmechanical, thermal, radiatin and electrmagnetic transducers; Simple actuatrs. ELEC1: Circuits elements 1; Resistrs Capacitrs and Inductrs; Circuit thery elementary and advanced; Vltage dividers; Current dividers; Mesh and Ndal analyzing techniques; Transient analysis; Frequency analysis; Circuits; Transfrmer; Amplifiers. ELEC2: Operatinal amplifiers, Feedback, Filters active and passive, A/D and D/A cnversin. Prgressin thrugh this clumn enhances the student s ability t develp cmpnents, prducts and systems, based n mechanics, electrnics and embedded technlgies. Methds and persnal learning Cnsists principally f the academic fields: SPRO1M, SPRO2M, SPRO3M, SPRO4M, MC-EXS, with the fllwing themes and principal cntent: SPRO1M: The Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess. An intrductin t the Mechatrnics disciplines: cncept, interdisciplinarity and particular fcus n the develpment prcess. A mechatrnic prduct is designed by applying the ther skills acquired during the semester. SPRO2M: Build Mechatrnics. A mechatrnic prduct is built that is capable f autnmus mvement. The ther subjects f the semester are the academic basis fr the prject. SPRO3M: Develp Mechatrnics. The fcus is n the develpment f an intelligent, dynamic mechatrnic prduct. Thery f Science is intrduced. SPRO4M: Cnstruct Mechatrnics. The prject fr the semester is based n the develpment f either electrnics, mechanics r embedded systems as part f a mechatrnics system.). Thery f Science cntinues frm SPRO3M. MC-EXS: Experts in Teams. The students will be challenged by a cmplex prduct develpment situatin. They will wrk tgether in large teams in a prject with many stakehlders where the ability t cperate with different peple (engineers and nn-engineers) and the ability t rganize the prject as well as the ability t use ne s wn expertise is a must t achieve a satisfying result. Thery f Science will be cmpleted. MC-IET the Internship: The student gains practical and theretical experience as an emplyee in a cmpany wrking as an engineer. 13
Prgressin thrugh the prjects enhance and develp persnal and learning cmpetencies, while at the same time the academic cmpetencies are learned in depth and brught t maturity in "real" prjects, thus giving persnal cmpetencies in the areas f: Cmmitment, Initiative, Respnsibility, Ethics, Establishment, Ability t put persnal learning int perspective and learning cmpetencies in the area f: Analysis and assessment f data material; Cmmunicatin f wrking results using appraches that require reflectin, cperatin and independency. The prgressin finalizes with the ne semester internship where the student will be challenged n all cmpetencies and experience hw it is t be an engineer in reality. Specializatin and electives Mechatrnics Engineering (interdisciplinary prfile) Fcusing f cmpetencies is dne by chsing elective curses in the furth and fifth semesters (15 ECTS pints in ttal). The curses will be in the dmain f the MCI research r the specialized prfiles, - e.g.: Micr- and Nantechnlgy, Mdelling and Cntrl f Mechatrnic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electrnics r Mechanical Engineering prfiles. Specializatin Mechanical Engineering Fcusing f cmpetencies is dne by the prfile mdules in the furth and fifth semester and the semester prject n 4. semester (30 ECTS pints in ttal). The specializatin cnsists f fllwing curses MC-SP4ME, MC-MAC, MC-MAP, MC-LIE and MC-FJM with the fllwing principal cntent: SPRO4ME: Mechanical Semester Prject. The prject fr the semester is specialized within the Mechanical field with emphasis n Design f experiments t supprt mechanical design cncepts and design f mechanical device emplying mechanical cmpnents. MC-MAC: Understand hw t calculate; select and use standard Machine Cmpnents such as Gear and Chains; Bearings; Springs; Mechanical clutches and Transitin Elements MC-MAP: Basic understanding f Manufacturing prcesses related t different materials especially metals and plymers MC-LIE: Fundamental definitins f Stress and Strain in three dimensins; Stress and Strain in Beams and Plates; Fundamental Mechanical Vibratins and Energy Cncepts. MC-FJM: Fastening methds: Screws, nuts and Blts, Rivets, Click assemblies, shaft cnnectins. Jining methds: Welding f metals welding f thermplastics; Sldering and Adhesives Further specializatin can be dne by fcusing n the Mechanical academic field in the Internship n sixth semester and the Final Prject n seventh semester. Prgressin - Mechanical Engineering: Prgressin n the Mechanical Engineering prfile is btained by adding advanced tpics f mechanical engineering n tp f the basic subjects frm the first three semesters, and furthermre giving the students the pssibility f enhancing their knwledge, skills and cmpetencies in mechanics during the fifth semester-prject (Experts in Teams), Internship and the Finale prject. Specializatin Electrnics Engineering Fcusing f cmpetencies is dne by the prfile mdules in the furth and fifth semester and the semester prject n 4. semester (30 ECTS pints in ttal). The specializatin cnsists f fllwing curses MC-SP4EL, MC-DSP, MC-PWE, MC-HFC and MC-RES with the fllwing principal cntent: SPRO4EL: Electrnics Semester Prject. The prject fr the semester is specialized within Pwer Electrnics. Key areas are Circuit design and simulatin, Integratin f DSP algrithms and Pwer Electrnic measurements and testing 14
MC-DSP: Discrete transfrmers; Z-transfrms; Cnvlutin, Crrelatin; Finite Impulse Respnse filters (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Respnse filters (IIR). MC-PWE: Pwer cmpnents attributes and characteristics fr switching peratin; cnceptual analysis f circuits; calculatins; design and simulatin f switching and linear peratin pwer cmpnents. MC-RES: Intrductin t the fundamental principles f reliability and practical reliability definitins, the main stresses and failure mechanisms f Electrnic cmpnents, the design fr reliability prcess. MC-HFC: RF circuit basic, tw-prt mdel, S-parameter, nise in transmissin systems, Mdulatin thery basics (AM, FM, PM, etc.), Wave prpagatin, Antenna thery and design Further specializatin can be dne by fcusing n the Electrnics academic field in the Internship n sixth semester and the Final Prject n seventh semester. Prgressin Electrnics Engineering: Prgressin n the Electrnics Engineering prfile is btained by adding advanced tpics f electrnics engineering n tp f the basic subjects frm the first three semesters, and furthermre giving the students the pssibility f enhancing their knwledge, skills and cmpetencies in electrnics during the fifth semester-prject (Experts in Teams), Internship and the Finale prject. Specializatin Embedded Systems Engineering Fcusing f cmpetencies is dne by the prfile mdules in the furth and fifth semester and the semester prject n 4. semester (30 ECTS pints in ttal).the specializatin cnsists f fllwing curses MC-SP4EM, MC-ADP, MC-DDS, MC-DIF and MC-RTOS with the fllwing principal cntent: MC-SP4EM: Embedded Systems Semester Prject. The prject is based n design and implementatin f a cmplete digital prcessing system. MC-ADP: Object-riented prgramming, Cmmunicatins and distributin and Grafical user interactin MC-DDS: Design and Implementatin f digital circuits in Field Prgrammable Gate Arrays (FPGA s), Design and develpment f digital circuits using VHDL MC-DIF: Partitining functinality between sftware and hardware in Systems n Chips, Design and implementatin f interfaces MC-RTOS: Cncepts in real-time perating systems, threads f executin, pririty-scheduling, synchrnizatin f threads, real-time aspects, prperties f cncurrent systems Further specializatin can be dne by fcusing n the Embedded Systems academic field in the Internship n sixth semester and the Final Prject n seventh semester. Prgressin Embedded Systems Engineering: Prgressin n the Embedded Systems Engineering prfile is btained by adding advanced tpics f embedded systems engineering n tp f the basic subjects frm the first three semesters, and furthermre giving the students the pssibility f enhancing their knwledge, skills and cmpetencies in embedded systems during the fifth semester-prject (Experts in Teams), Internship and the Finale prject. 15
4 Semester Themes Semester SEMESTER THEMES 7. Final Prject 6. Internship 5. Cnstruct Mechatrnics, Mechanics, Electrnics r Embedded systems 4. Mechatrnics and the Envirnment 3. Develp Mechatrnics 2. Build Mechatrnics 1. Discver Mechatrnics 16
5.1 Semester mdules Prfile in Mechatrnics Engineering Semester Mdules 7 MC-PROJ Final Prject 6 MC-IET Industrial Engineering Training Internship 5 MC-EXS Experts in Teams MC-THER Thermdynamics Elective Elective 4 3 2 1 MC-SP4MC Cnstruct Mechatrnics (SPRO4M) MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering MC-DIM Develp Intelligent Dynamic Mechatrnic Systems (SPRO3M, SAA, ELEC2) MC-BMM Build Mechatrnic Prducts that can Mve (SPRO2M, ELEC1, EMB2) MC-DMDP Discver the Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess (SPRO1M, DES, EMB1) Elective Elective MC-EDM Electrdynamics and Mathematics (EDY, MSS) MC-DYM Dynamics and Mathematics (MECH2, MATH2) MC-SMM Statics, Materials and Mathematics ECTS POINT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Wrkshp training is als included during the first year. The wrkshp training is mandatry and assessed n a pass / fail basis. 17
5.2 Semester Mdules Prfile in Mechanical Engineering Semester Mdules 7 MC-PROJ Final Prject 6 MC-IET Industrial Engineering Training - Internship 5 MC-EXS Experts in teams MC-THER Thermdynamics MC-LIE Linear Elasticity MC-FJM Fastening and Jining Methds 4 MC-SP4ME Mechanical Semester Prject MC-MAC Machine Cmpnents MC-MAP Manufacturing Prcesses MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering 3 MC-DIM Develp Intelligent Dynamic Mechatrnic Systems (SPRO3M, SAA, ELEC2) 2 MC-BMM Build Mechatrnic Prducts that can Mve (SPRO2M, ELEC1, EMB2) MC-EDM Electrdynamics and Mathematics (EDY, MSS) MC-DYM Dynamics and Mathematics (MECH2, MATH2) 1 MC-DMDP Discver the Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess (SPRO1M,DES, EMB1) MC-SMM Statics, Materials and Mathematics (MECH1, MATH1) ECTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Wrkshp training is als included during the first year. The wrkshp training is mandatry and assessed n a pass / fail basis. 18
5.3 Semester Mdules Prfile in Electrnics Engineering Semester Mdules 7 MC-PROJ Final Prject 6 MC-IET Industrial Engineering Training - Internship 5 MC-EXS Experts in teams MC-THER Thermdynamics MC-HFC High Frequency Cmmunicatin MC-RES Reliability f Electrnic Systems 4 MC-SP4EL Electrnics Semester Prject MC-DSP Digital Signal Prcessing MC-PWE Pwer Electrnics MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering 3 MC-DIM Develp Intelligent Dynamic Mechatrnic Systems (SPRO3M, SAA, ELEC2) 2 MC-BMM Build Mechatrnic Prducts that can Mve (SPRO2M, ELEC1, EMB2) MC-EDM Electrdynamics and Mathematics (EDY, MSS) MC-DYM Dynamics and Mathematics (MECH2, MATH2) 1 MC-DMDP Discver the Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess (SPRO1M,DES, EMB1) 19 MC-SMM Statics, Materials and Mathematics (MECH1, MATH1) ECTS POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Wrkshp training is als included during the first year. The wrkshp training is mandatry and assessed n a pass / fail basis.
5.4 Semester Mdules Prfile in Embedded Systems Engineering Semester Mdules 7 MC-PROJ Final Prject 6 MC-IET Industrial Engineering Training - Internship 5 MC-EXS Experts in teams MC-THER Thermdynamics MC-DIF Digital Interfacing MC-RTOS Real Time Operatin Systems 4 MC-SP4EM Embedded Systems Semester Prject MC-ADP Advanced Prgramming MC-DDS Digital Design and Signal Prcessing MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering 3 MC-DIM Develp Intelligent Dynamic Mechatrnic Systems (SPRO3M, SAA, ELEC2) 2 MC-BMM Build Mechatrnic Prducts that can Mve (SPRO2M, ELEC1, EMB2) MC-EDM Electrdynamics and Mathematics (EDY, MSS) MC-DYM Dynamics and Mathematics (MECH2, MATH2) 1 MC-DMDP Discver the Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess (SPRO1M,DES, EMB1) 20 MC-SMM Statics, Materials and Mathematics (MECH1, MATH1) ECTS POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Wrkshp training is als included during the first year. The wrkshp training is mandatry and assessed n a pass / fail basis.
6 Descriptin f first semester SEMESTER THEME The theme fr the first semester is 'Discver Mechatrnics'. VALUE ARGUMENTATION It is imprtant fr new students t gain an insight int what mechatrnics is, as well as an understanding f hw the develpment f mechatrnic prducts may prceed, as this will later enable them t understand and make use f the mre cmplex cncepts and skills required fr the develpment f mechatrnic prducts. During the prject wrk this semester, students will experiment with the design f a small mechatrnic prduct and will be guided thrugh all the phases f the develpment prcess. This will enable students t gain a general knwledge f the individual disciplines, the interdisciplinary nature f the wrk, and the prcess invlved, thus prviding them with an verview f what mechatrnics is. The prject is supprted by the semester curses in mechanical design and embedded systems, as well as the assciated Statics, Materials and Mathematics. COMPETENCE GOALS Students will be able t: explain and use a structured, phased prduct develpment mdule fr the develpment f a mechatrnic prduct frm idea, cncept, utline, chice f materials/prcess thrugh t prttype manufacture; design, and have manufactured, mechanical elements based in CAD; write sftware that is able t register input frm the surrundings, prcess this and send cntrl infrmatin back t the envirnment using an existing hardware platfrm; and understand the mathematical and physical basis f simple mechanical systems. SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-DMDP Discver the Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess (20 ECTS) MC-SMM Statics, Materials and Mathematics (10 ECTS) The mdules are cmpulsry and part f the first-year exam. CONTEXT The semester includes tw mdules: MC-DMDP (Discver the Mechatrnic Develpment Prcess) and MC- SMM (Static, Materials and Mathematics). The MC-DMDP mdule cntains a semester prject (SPRO1M 10 ECTS) f the same title as the semester theme, as well as tw supprting academic fields. Overall, this frms an intrductin t the cncept f mechatrnics and its assciated cre skills. The tw academic fields are: DES 5 ECTS: Mechanical Design and EMB1 5 ECTS: Embedded Hardware/Sftware. The MC-SMM mdule cntains tw academic fields: MECH1 5 ECTS: Statics and Materials and MATH1 5 ECTS: Calculus and Matrix Algebra. 21
The mdule and academic fields n the first semester are rganized in a way s they will adapt t the level f the incming students accrding t the entry requirements fr the prgramme. The semester prject (SPRO1M) intrduces the field f mechatrnics and the prcess f develping technlgy in team wrk based n the students entry level and n the supprting academic fields n the semester. The academic fields DES and EMB1 intrduces methds and technlgies t supprt the semester prject. The academic fields in the mdule MC-SMM builds upn the entry requirements, especially in relatin t mathematics (A-level) and physics (B-level). Fr instance, this is evident in MATH1 where the student is intrduced t further differentiatin and integratin techniques as well as studying differential equatins mre advanced as encuntered in high schl mathematics. In MECH1 the cncept f frce and Newtn s Laws included in the entry requirements are develped in rder t analyze the static equilibrium cnditins fr mechanical structures 22
7 Descriptin f secnd semester SEMESTER THEME The theme fr the secnd semester is 'Build Mechatrnics'. VALUE ARGUMENTATION In relatin t the develpment f mechatrnic prducts, it is imprtant fr students t have bth a cmmand f the system in general and knwledge f the system cmpnents and their interactin. This semester intrduces thinking abut the system and builds up experience in the mdelling f systems with feedback. In additin, students learn hw t design electrnic and mechanical elements, as well as hw t manufacture and apply them. This applicatin takes the frm f a semester prject in which the theme f the semester is central: the cnstructin f a mechatrnic prduct that can mve. The prject is backed up by the ther academic fields f the semester, which prvide an insight int the technlgy and the physical/mathematical fundatin. COMPETENCE GOALS Students will be able t: design and have mechanical cmpnents manufactured; build digital electrnics; integrate electrnics, mechanics and sftware int an verall functining system; and analyse the dynamics f simpler engineering prducts SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-BMM Build Mechatrnic Prducts that can Mve (20 ECTS) MC-DYM Dynamics and Mathematics (10 ECTS) Bth mdules are cmpulsry. Tgether with the first semester, MC-BMM cnstitutes the first-year exam. CONTEXT The semester includes tw mdules: MC-BMM (Build Mechatrnic Prducts that can Mve) and MC-DYM (Dynamics and Mathematics). MC-BMM fcuses particularly n the theme f the semester, thus in the semester prject (SPRO2M 10 ECTS) a mechatrnic system that can mve, is t be built. The tw assciated academic fields, ELEC1 5 ECTS and EMB2 5 ECTS, prvides an insight int the develpment f analg electrnics and the design f digital electrnics. Including the cmpetencies attained in the first semester, students will thus be able t build a cmplete system. The mdule MCDYM (Dynamics and Mathematics) prvides the backgrund t the semester, particularly the theretical angle in terms f the assciated mechanics, mathematics and physics. This includes the academic fields MECH2 5 ECTS and MATH2 5 ECTS. 23
8 Descriptin f third semester SEMESTER THEME Develp Mechatrnics VALUE ARGUMENTATION Over the first tw semesters, students will have attained a fundamental knwledge f mechatrnics and mechatrnics develpment, and learned hw t design mechanics and digital electrnics. In this semester, it is imprtant fr students t attain a greater understanding f the whle cncept and gain a mre prfessinal apprach t the develpment f prducts. This is achieved by teaching students abut analgue electrnics, actuatrs and sensrs, and dynamic systems. A prject is cmpleted in which students' develpment effrts are fcused n the applicatin f actuatrs and sensrs, the design f electrnics and the specificatin and prductin f mechanics, thus enabling the develpment f a cmplete mechatrnic system. Students gain an insight int the interactin between the varius skills, including the dynamic cnditins within systems: COMPETENCE GOALS In the third semester, students attain the fllwing academic cmpetencies: the ability t analyse, specify and design passive and active analgue electrnic circuits; an understanding f the physical basic principles in actuatrs and sensrs, and an ability t use these as cmpnents in the develpment f mechatrnic systems; an insight int, and understanding f, the interactin between mechanics and electrnics; the ability t understand and mdel dynamic prblems in cnnectin with mechatrnic systems; the ability t specify, design and develp mechatrnic prducts, in which a mechanical system is regulated by an analgue electrnic system that is central t the functinality; and the ability t integrate mechanics, electrnics and sftware int a functining mechatrnic system. SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-DIM Develp Intelligent Dynamic Mechatrnic Systems (20 ECTS) MC-EDM Electrdynamics and Mathematics (10 ECTS) Bth mdules are cmpulsry. CONTEXT The semester cnsists f tw mdules, MC-DIM (Develp Intelligent Dynamic Mechatrnic Systems) and MC-EDM (Electrdynamics and Mathematics). In MC-DIM, students cmplete a semester prject (SPRO3M 10 ECTS) that deals with the develpment f an intelligent mechatrnic system, in which the electrnics and sftware must be develped, while the mechanics must be designed, specified and manufactured externally. The accmpanying teaching deals in particular with the develpment f electrnics as well as sensrs and actuatrs in the academic fields ELEC2 5 ECTS and SAA 5 ECTS. In MC-EDM, the fcus is n the theretical aspect f dynamic mechanical systems and the mdelling f electr-technical systems in the academic fields EDY 5 ECTS and MSS 5 ECTS. 24
9.1 Descriptin f furth semester Mechatrnics Engineering SEMESTER THEME Cnstruct Mechatrnics VALUE ARGUMENTATION In the furth semester, the fcus is n students being able t apply their knwledge f the develpment prcess f mechatrnic prducts cmbined with the ability t validate the quality f the cnstructed mechatrnic system. The furth semester is cnslidated by the intrductin f Cmputer Aided Engineering and Cntrl Engineering, which frm a significant theretical fundatin fr the develpment f advanced mechatrnic systems. Students als chse tw elective curses. The semester results in a general specializatin in the field f mechatrnics and initiates a prfiling that may cntinue with actual specializatin at graduate engineer level. COMPETENCE GOALS In the furth semester, students attain the fllwing academic cmpetencies: the ability t mdel and implement a mechatrnic system r prduct while taking int accunt the cntext f which it frms part; the ability t use element analysis t slve simple plane, axial and spatial structures; the ability t validate slutins with respect t prductin quality, tlerances and life time estimates; the ability t mdel a cntrl system in the cntext f a mechatrnic prduct; Specialisatin thrugh the chice f elective curses, fr instance: Manufacturing Prcesses Machine Cmpnents Advanced Prgramming Digital Design and Signal Prcessing Pwer Electrnics r Digital Signal Prcessing SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-SPROMC Cnstruct Mechatrnics (10 ECTS) MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering (5 ECTS) MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering (5 ECTS) The abve mdules are cmpulsry. In additin, tw elective curses equivalent t 10 ECTS must be chsen. 25
CONTEXT Chapter 9 f the curriculum fr BEng in Mechatrnics, Curriculum 2016, Versin 1.0 The semester cnsists f five mdules, MC-SPROMC (Cnstruct Mechatrnics), MC-CAE (Cmputer Aided Engineering) and MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering) In additin, students must chse tw elective curses. MC-SPROMC cnsists f a semester prject (SPRO4M 10 ECTS) where the fcus is develpment f a (mechatrnic) prduct r system In MC-CAE teaching is prvided in Cmputer Aided Engineering a necessary theretical fundatin that will supprt the develpment f advanced mechatrnic prducts. The mdule MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering) adds cmpetencies in develping cntrl systems fr mechatrnic prducts thus giving the pssibility f finalizing the prject wrk including the necessary cntrl part. 26
9.2 Descriptin f furth semester Mechanical Engineering SEMESTER THEME Cnstruct Mechanics VALUE ARGUMENTATION In the furth semester, the fcus is n the chsen specializatin thrughut the Semester Prject and tw prfile curses with fcus n Mechanical engineering. The furth semester is cnslidated by the intrductin f Cmputer Aided Engineering and Cntrl Engineering, which frm a significant theretical fundatin fr the develpment f advanced mechatrnic systems. This semester results in a specializatin in the field f Mechanical engineering and initiates a prfiling that may cntinue with actual specializatin at graduate engineer level. COMPETENCE GOALS In the furth semester, students attain the fllwing academic cmpetencies: Specialisatin thrugh the prfile mdules: The ability t design reliable mechanical devices The ability t calculate, select and use standard Machine Cmpnents such as Gear and Chains, Bearings, Springs, Mechanical clutches and Transitin Elements The ability t understand the manufacturing prcesses related t different materials especially metals and plymers In additin t the specializatin students als attain: the ability t use element analysis t slve simple plane, axial and spatial structures; the ability t validate slutins with respect t prductin quality, tlerances and life time estimates; the ability t mdel cntrl system in the cntext f a mechanical prduct; SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-SP4ME Mechanical Semester Prject (10 ECTS) MC-MAC Machine Cmpnents (5 ECTS) MC-MAP Manufacturing Prcesses (5 ECTS) MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering (5 ECTS) MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering (5 ECTS) CONTEXT The semester cnsists f five mdules, MC-SP4ME (Mechanical Semester Prject), MC-MAC (Machine Cmpnents), MC-MAP (Manufacturing Prcesses), MC-CAE (Cmputer Aided Engineering) and MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering). MC-SP4MC cnsists f a semester prject (SPRO4M 10 ECTS) where the fcus is the design f a mechanical device r prttype. MC-MAC and MC-MAP prvides a necessary theretical fundatin within the mechanical engineering field and will supprt the develpment f advanced mechanical prducts. 27
In MC-CAE teaching is prvided in Cmputer Aided Engineering a necessary theretical fundatin that will supprt the develpment f advanced mechatrnic prducts. The mdule MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering) adds cmpetencies in develping cntrl systems fr mechatrnic prducts thus giving the pssibility f finalizing the prject wrk including the necessary cntrl part. 28
9.3 Descriptin f furth semester Electrnics Engineering SEMESTER THEME Cnstruct Electrnics VALUE ARGUMENTATION In the furth semester, the fcus is n students being able t apply their knwledge f the develpment prcess f mechatrnic prducts cmbined with the ability t cnstruct pwer circuits and validate the quality f the cnstructed mechatrnic system. The furth semester is cnslidated by the intrductin f Cmputer Aided Engineering and Cntrl Engineering, which frm a significant theretical fundatin fr the develpment f advanced mechatrnic systems. This semester results in a specializatin in the field f Electrnics engineering and initiates a prfiling that may cntinue with actual specializatin at graduate engineer level. COMPETENCE GOALS In the furth semester, students attain the fllwing academic cmpetencies: Specialisatin thrugh the prfile mdules: the ability t structure, manage, perfrm and dcument a small scale pwer electrnics technlgy prject frm user need t prttype validatin the ability t understand, specify, design and prgram basic digital signal prcessing algrithms n a cmputer the ability t cnstruct pwer electrnic circuits and understand cntrl f pwer circuits; In additin t the specializatin students als attain: the ability t mdel and implement a mechatrnic system r prduct while taking int accunt the cntext f which it frms part; the ability t use element analysis t slve simple plane, axial and spatial structures; the ability t validate slutins with respect t prductin quality, tlerances and life time estimates; the ability t mdel cntrl system in the cntext f a mechanical prduct; SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-SP4EL Electrnics Semester Prject (10 ECTS) MC-DSP Digital Signal Prcessing (5 ECTS) MC-PWE Pwer Electrnics (5 ECTS) MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering (5 ECTS) MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering (5 ECTS) The abve mdules are cmpulsry. CONTEXT The semester cnsists f five mdules, MC-SP4EL (Electrnics Semester Prject), MC-DSP (Digital Signal Prcessing), MC-PWE (Pwer Electrnics), MC-CAE (Cmputer Aided Engineering) and MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering). 29
MC-SP4EL cnsists f a semester prject (SPRO4M) where the fcus is develpment f an electrnic prduct r system. In MC-DSP and MC-PWE prvides a necessary theretical fundatin within the electrnics engineering field and will supprt the develpment f advanced electrnic prducts r systems. In MC-CAE teaching is prvided in Cmputer Aided Engineering a necessary theretical fundatin that will supprt the develpment f advanced mechatrnic prducts. The mdule MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering) adds cmpetencies in develping cntrl systems fr mechatrnic prducts thus giving the pssibility f finalizing the prject wrk including the necessary cntrl part. 30
9.4 Descriptin f furth semester Embedded Systems Engineering SEMESTER THEME Cnstruct Embedded Systems VALUE ARGUMENTATION In the furth semester, the fcus is n students being able t apply their knwledge f the develpment prcess f mechatrnic prducts cmbined with the ability t cnstruct pwer circuits and validate the quality f the cnstructed mechatrnic system. The furth semester is cnslidated by the intrductin f Cmputer Aided Engineering and Cntrl Engineering, which frm a significant theretical fundatin fr the develpment f advanced mechatrnic systems. This semester results in a specializatin in the field f Embedded System engineering and initiates a prfiling that may cntinue with actual specializatin at graduate engineer level. COMPETENCE GOALS In the furth semester, students attain the fllwing academic cmpetencies: Specialisatin thrugh the prfile mdules: The ability t implement a cmplete digital prcessing system using FPGAs, System n Chip prgramming, cmmunicatin prtcls and intercnnects. The ability t build mdern bject-riented prgrams and build graphical user interfaces the ability t design a cmplex digital circuit and design and implement a simple real time Digital Prcessing System In additin t the specializatin students als attain: the ability t mdel and implement a mechatrnic system r prduct while taking int accunt the cntext f which it frms part; the ability t use element analysis t slve simple plane, axial and spatial structures; the ability t validate slutins with respect t prductin quality, tlerances and life time estimates; the ability t mdel cntrl system in the cntext f a mechanical prduct; SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-SP4EM Embedded Systems Semester Prject (10 ECTS) MC-ADP Advanced Prgramming (5 ECTS) MC-DDS Digital Design and Signal Prcessing (5 ECTS) MC-CAE Cmputer Aided Engineering (5 ECTS) MC-COE1 Cntrl Engineering (5 ECTS) The abve mdules are cmpulsry 31
CONTEXT Chapter 9 f the curriculum fr BEng in Mechatrnics, Curriculum 2016, Versin 1.0 The semester cnsists f five mdules, MC-SP4EM (Embedded Systems Semester Prject), MC-ADP (Advanced Prgramming), MC-DDS (Digital Design and Signal Prcessing) MC-CAE (Cmputer Aided Engineering) and MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering). MC-SP4EM cnsists f a semester prject (SPRO4M 10 ECTS) where the fcus is n design and implementatin f embedded system. In MC-ADP and MC-DDS prvides a necessary theretical fundatin within the embedded systems engineering field and will supprt design and implementatin f embedded systems. In MC-CAE teaching is prvided Cmputer Aided Engineering a necessary theretical fundatin that will supprt the develpment f advanced mechatrnic prducts. The mdule MC-COE1 (Cntrl Engineering) adds cmpetencies in develping cntrl systems fr mechatrnic prducts thus giving the pssibility f finalizing the prject wrk including the necessary cntrl part. 32
10.1 Descriptin f fifth semester - Mechatrnics Engineering SEMESTER THEME Experts in Teams VALUE ARGUMENTATION In this semester, all the knwledge, skills and cmpetencies gained frm the previus fur semesters are activated, put int practice and further develped in the cntext f: Each student being an expert playing his/her particular rle in the develpment f a bigger real wrld prject with many stakehlders. The idea f the theme is: Students will gain experience f the cmpletin f prject wrk in a cntext f 'innvatin and entrepreneurship'. The wrk f the prject is rganized int a virtual cmpany, and students must cmplete all phases f develpment frm the idea t the building f a fully functinal prttype, taking int accunt finance, external suppliers, etc. In additin, the semester includes tw elective curses (a ttal f 10 ECTS), in which students can cnslidate their knwledge, skills and cmpetencies and thus becme specialists, - r in ther wrds: becme 'experts in the team'. COMPETENCE GOALS In the fifth semester, students attain the fllwing academic cmpetencies: experience f prject management, the cnstructin f the required rganisatin and financial management f a prject; knwledge f hw t cllabrate n a majr prject requiring different skills; the ability t understand their wn rles in the wrk f the prject; an understanding f the philsphical aspects f science; theretical ballast in thermdynamic cnditins in cnnectin with mechatrnic systems; and the attainment f further specialisatin thrugh the chice f tw elective curses, fr example: Linear Elasticity Fastening and Jining Methds High Frequency Cmmunicatin Reliability f Electrnic Systems Digital Interfacing Real Time Operatin Systems SEMESTER STRUCTURE MC-EXS Experts in Teams (15 ECTS) MC-THER Thermdynamics (5 ECTS) The abve mdules are cmpulsry. In additin, tw elective curses equivalent t 10 ECTS must be chsen. 33