Mechatronics Engineering
- Major No
- 20202
- Course credit
- 164
- College
- College of Engineering & Technology
- Level
- Bachelor's Programs
Overview
Mechatronics Engineering is concerned with integrating mechanical engineering, electronics, computer, and control engineering. It aims at designing and developing devices, machines, and tools that feature accuracy and distinguished performance. This includes but not limited to those intelligent devices and machines that rely on a sort of an actuating electrical motor, transducers and sensors for measurement and monitoring, microcontrollers or computers for control, microcontrollers and computers for control, and electrical and electronic components and circuits for interfacing and integration.
Objectives
- Graduating qualified and skillful engineers with profound knowledge of concurrent design methodologies that deal with multidisciplinary areas such as mechanical, electrical, computer, and control
- Graduating engineers capable of conducting scientific research, designing products and intelligent machines, and developing integrated manufacturing systems
- Graduating engineers who are ready to professionally engage with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems
- Graduating engineers who have the potential of self and continuing learning and who are professionally and ethically committed to their societies
- Enhancing partnership relations between the mechanical engineering department and the local industry towards developing it and introducing advanced solution to it
Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Industrial plants management, production lines supervision, machine automation and maintenance, and quality assurance
- Machine and systems design within a research and development setup or directly in the production sector
- Designing and surprising the implementation of mechanical systems (HVAC and others) for construction projects
- Development and marketing of mechatronic products
- Development, programming, and operation of advanced mechatronic technologies such as robots and autonomous systems
- Development and operation of modern computer control systems
- Development and operation of fourth industrial revolution technologies such as “Industry 4.0”, internet of things, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
Academic Plan
متطلبات الجامعة الاجبارية Credit hours: 17 Courses: 9
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 | Arabic Language | 3 | This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written. |
| 4002 | Islamic Culture | 3 | This course is designed to emphasize a group of principles and thoughts that affect human attitudes to life from an Islamic point of view. It stresses the direct relationship between man and Allah, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human m |
| 4003 | English Language 1 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University. The main aim of the course is to help students improve heir reading and writing skills. Students are expected to work in selected topics which will enrich their vocabulary |
| 4320 | Modern History of Palestine | 3 | This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal |
| 5051 | Intensive English | 0 | This course covers the basic English language skills with special emphasis on reading and writing. The reading section includes different interesting themes and topics. It aims at training students to use various techniques in dealing with reading ecompre |
| 5052 | Remedial English | 0 | Enroll in this course each student did not get the mark required for success in the exam level of English, and this course is designed primarily to help students in the use of linguistic expressions in various fields properly and simple, and is therefore |
| 5054 | Remedial Computer | 0 | This course is for students without computing background or for students who did not pass the computing skills placement exam. The course presents an introduction to computers and data representation. The topics include computer hardware, system and appli |
| 5055 | Computer And Prog. Principles | 3 | What is a computer, computer units and functions, computer classifications, central processing unit, numbering systems, main and secondary memory, input devices output devices computer software, introduction to programming. |
| 5073 | Effective English Language Use | 2 | This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal |
متطلبات الجامعة الاختيارية Credit hours: 3 Courses: 16
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4308 | Hebrew Language | 3 | Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted. |
| 4321 | Development in the Arabic World | 3 | This course covers the following topics: the economy, social status and civil in the Arab world, the analysis of the situation of the Arab at the international level, the principles of development, the characteristics of Arab integration, the fundamental |
| 4322 | Contemporary Problems | 3 | This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness. |
| 4323 | French Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking |
| 4325 | Spanish Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea |
| 4326 | German Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers, Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking |
| 4413 | Law in Society Service | 3 | The course covers four units: The opening unit examines central philosophical debates in social legal in order to lay a groundwork for subsequent material. The second unit explores several distinct social-psychological models of rule-following and rule-b |
| 4622 | Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law | 3 | The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect thes |
| 4626 | The History of Science in Arab & Islam | 3 | This course discusses the issue of science in Arab World before the spreading of Islam. Then it discusses the impact of Islam on science in general. The course contains several subjects, such as the science of Fiqh (Islamic law) and legislation Hadith (Pr |
| 5385 | Advanced English Language | 3 | |
| 5440 | Home Garden | 3 | This course includes the definition of home garden and its benefits, problems and objectives, design and choice of location in addition to its role in achieving food security for developing communities and building a strong family agricultural economy. It |
| 5456 | Turkish Language | 3 | Study the basics and principles of the Turkish language, where the four language skills include reading, writing, speaking, and listening. To the level in which he is able to write correct sentences, express himself in simple words, and understand reading and listening at the level of a paragraph about things related to and surrounding him. |
| 5644 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity | 3 | |
| 5975 | Integrity Transparency and anti-corruption | 3 | |
| 8011 | Palestinian prisoners movement | 3 | |
| 8237 | Psychology | 3 |
متطلبات كلية الهندسة Credit hours: 29 Courses: 12
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4004 | Calculus 1 | 3 | Functions, Limits and Continuity, Definition of Derivative, Differentiation Rules, Applications of the Derivative, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Applications of Definite Integral. |
| 4005 | Calculus 2 | 3 | The Calculus of Transcendental Functions, Techniques of Integrations, Sequences, Infinite Series, Power Series, Conic Sections, Polar Coordinates. |
| 4006 | Physics 1 | 3 | Physical quantities, Units, Vectors and Scalars, Motion in one dimension, Motion in two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion and dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of linear momentum and collision, Center of mass and moment of |
| 4007 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 | The course contains 12 experiments in Mechanics thermodynamics and Motion, which aims to give the students, the basis concepts in the previous topics given in the physics course |
| 4008 | Chemistry 1 | 3 | Matter, its Properties and Measurement, Development of the Atomic Theory, Stoichiometry; Elements and Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Gases, Thermo chemistry, Electrons in Atoms, Atomic Properties and Periodic Table |
| 4009 | Chemistry Lab1 | 1 | Introduction to chemical lab and use of chemical balances, Boiling point elevation, Density determination, Melting point, Stoichiometry of two reactions, Water of Hydration, Molecular weight of a volatile liquid, Identification of six solutions, Volumetri |
| 4011 | Eng. Economics & Management | 3 | Introduction to management, history, important of management, characteristics of management, Berocratic management and scientific management, Management Process. Managements Education. Institutions structure, management of human resources. Project managem |
| 4015 | Methods of Scientific Research | 2 | Science and its goals, scientific thinking, concepts and fields of scientific research, human knowledge, the library and its role in research and knowledge, the methods of scientific research (the historical method, method, descriptive, procedural style, |
| 4070 | English Language 2 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English I. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating sc |
| 5059 | Computer Programming | 3 | Introduction to programming and, problem solving, data types in C Language, Input /Output, variables, expressions, control and selection statements, functions, arrays, pointers, structure and files. |
| 5060 | Engineering Drawing | 2 | Drawing technique, the graphic language, instruments and their use, materials of drawing, drawing standards, types of lines and lettering. Geometrical constructions: dividing straight lines into equal parts and constructing perpendiculars, constructing an |
| 5061 | Engineering Workshop | 2 | This course aims at training students on using a various manual Engineering skills as sawing, filling, drilling, riveting cutting and bending….etc. which are essential for all kinds of industrialization it is necessary for everyone who works in industry |
متطلبات الدائرة Credit hours: 68 Courses: 25
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4024 | Applied Mechanics ( Statics ) | 3 | Introduction to Statics, Force Systems, Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, Analysis of Trusses, frames and Machines, Distributed Forces, Centroids and center of gravity, Moments of inertia, Shear force and bending moment diagrams for loaded beams. |
| 4025 | Applied Mechanics ( Dyn.) | 3 | Kinematics of particles and Kinematics of rigid bodies (Rectilinear Motion, Plane Curvilinear Motion, Relative and Absolute Motion). Kinetics of particles (Force – mass – acceleration method – work – energy method – Impulse – Momentum method). Kinematics of rigid bodies. |
| 4027 | Strength of Materials | 3 | |
| 4028 | Thermodynamics1 | 3 | Basic concepts and definitions. Types of energy. Properties of pure substances. Ideal gases. Work and heat. The first law of thermodynamics. The second law of thermodynamics, Entropy, irreversibility .Gas mixtures. |
| 4030 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 | Basic Manufacturing processes. Nature and properties of engineering materials. Production of metals. Foundry processes and special casting processes. Welding. Plastic. Hot and cold forming. Powder metallurgy and special forming processes. Material removal technology. Special material removal processes. Heat treatment of metals. Surface cleaning and finishing processes. |
| 4031 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | Basic Concepts; fluid classification; dimensions and units; fluid properties; viscosity. Fluid static’s; fluid pressure; manometers; fluid static forces. Kinematics of fluid flow; velocity and acceleration; continuity equation. Fluids flow dynamics; Berno |
| 4035 | Materials Science | 3 | It starts with various levels of structures including atomic and microscopic, and bonding. Various types of crystal structures and defects are covered in details, together with summarized diffusion concepts. Then, the course presents various physical and mechanical properties linked to these structures and applications. Then, it covers the various types of phase diagrams: its establishing and its use in engineering processes and applications. The course concludes by presenting various thermal processes for phase transformation and manipulating properties, and with an introduction to other types of engineering materials such as plastics and ceramics. |
| 4037 | Heat Transfer | 3 | Steady state conduction (one dimension and two dimensions). Unsteady state conduction. Principles of convection system, forced convection system, natural convection system. Radiation heat transfer. Condensation and boiling heat transfer. Heat exchanger. |
| 4043 | Differential Equations 1 | 3 | First order differential equation. The existence and uniqueness theorem differential equation of Higher order, Lap face transform. Using lab face transform in solving differential equation. Power series solution of differential equation. |
| 4044 | Control Systems | 3 | Introduction, Mathematical models of systems in frequency domain, State variable models, Feedback control system, Characteristics, The performance of feedback control systems, The stability of linear feedback systems, The root locus method, Applications. |
| 4046 | Theory of Machines | 3 | Theory of machines and mechanisms is an applied science which is used to understand the relationship between the geometry and motion of the parts of a machine or mechanisms and the force which produce this motion. The course covers the following topics: Introduction, Terminology, Classifications of mechanisms, Kinematics inversion, Mobility, Mechanical advantage. Position and displacement analysis, Mechanisim design, Velocity analysis, Acceleration analysis, Cams:Introduction, classification of cams and followers, Displacement diagrams, followers motion, cam ratio. Gears: Spur, Helical, Bevel, Worm, Gear train, Belt drives and screws, Balancing. |
| 4048 | Machine Design 1 | 3 | The mechanical design process. Materials in mechanical design. Stress tensor and stress transformation. Stresses in pressurized tubes and cylinders. Static failure theories for ductile and brittle materials: Maximum normal stress theory, Maximum-shear-stress theory, Distortion-energy theory, Coulomb-Mohr theory. Endurance limits and fatigue failure theories: Goodman criteria, Gerber criteria, ASME-elliptic criteria. Elements design: power screws, bolted and riveted connections, welded joints, shafts. Design through Computer software (MITCalc). |
| 4068 | Physics 2 | 3 | Electric charges and fields, Gauss’s law, Electric potential, Capacitors, Current resistance and Circuits, Magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, and Finally Inductance. |
| 4069 | Physics Lab 2 | 1 | Electric charges and fields, Gauss’s law, Electric potential, Capacitors, Current resistance and Circuits, Magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, and Finally Inductance. |
| 4328 | Math for Mechanical Engineering | 3 | Vector Functions: Graph, Domain, Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals, Physical and geometrical applications. Multivariate Functions: Graph, Domain, Range, limits, Continuity, Partial derivatives (Explicit, implicit, chain rule), Double and triple integrals, Cylindrical and Spherical coordinates, Directional derivative. Integration in vector fields: Lines and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, Stock’s theorem, Gauss divergence theorem. Partial Differential Equations & Fourier series: Separation of variables, Fourier series, Fourier convergence theorem, Even and odd functions and orthogonallity, Heat and wave equations, Vibration of elastic string, Laplace equation. Complex Variable Theory and complex Fourier transform. Analytic Functions and Cauchy-Rieman Equation. |
| 4341 | Measurement Sys. and Sensors | 3 | Introduction to measurement and instrumentation, instruments performance and terminology, basic concepts of experimentation and sensors classification, analysis of experimental data, static and dynamic performance characteristics of instruments, electrical measurements and sensing devices, displacement and acceleration measurements, pressure measurements, flow measurements, temperature measurements, force and strain measurements, motion and vibration measurements, modern measurement systems (Vision, Touch, Smell, etc), signal conditioning and analysis techniques. Use of laboratory equipments and software (sensors, DAQs, LabView, etc.). |
| 4350 | Mechanics Lab. | 1 | Reactions on beams. Centroid and moment of inertia. Estimating Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity for various materials. Stress-Strain diagram. Torsion in bars. Studying the motion of various mechanisms. Static and dynamic balancing. Simple and compound pendulum. Gears. Governors. |
| 5087 | Linear Algebra & Numerical Methods | 3 | Systems of linear equations and matrices: Gaussian elimination, Gauss-Jordan elimination, Elementary row operations and homogeneous systems, Matrices: Operation on matrices, Inverse of a matrix, Equivalency of matrices, Symmetric matrix, Determinants, Vector spaces: Subspaces, Linear independence, Basis and representation, Dimension of vector spaces, The row space and the column space of matrix, Direct sum, Linear transformation: Linear operator, zero transformation and matrix transformation, Kernal and range of a transformation, Representing linear transformation by matrices, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Diagonalization, Quadratic form, Orthonormal matrices, Applications to mechanical and electrical systems, Number representation and Errors, Locating Roots of Equations, Interpolation and, Numerical differentiation, Numerical Integration, Systems of Linear Equations, Approximation by Spline Functions, Ordinary differential equations, Smoothing of Data and the method of least squares. |
| 5088 | Electromechanical Workshop | 2 | Manufacturing processes (Electrical arc welding and gas welding). Manufacturing operations (Turning, milling, sawing, shaping, filing, cylindrical and surface grinding). Electrical switches, sensing elements, wiring single phase motors, relays and contactors, timers, counters, temperature control circuits, methods of traditional control. |
| 5089 | Mechanical Drawing Using Computer | 2 | Introduction to Mechanical Drawing (2D-3D), using computer to design and drawing of mechanical components such as (Nuts, Screws, Bearing, Joins, Gears, shafts, Springs, …), Design of Mechanical Parts, Assembly Design of Mechanical Parts, Shape Design of mechanical Parts. Using AUTOCAD and CATIA 3D-modeling |
| 5090 | Analysis of Electrical Circuits | 3 | This course introduces the basic laws and terms. It presents the series circuits (Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, Voltage divider law) and the parallel circuits (Kirchhoff's Current Law, Current Divider Law). It shows the differences between the real and ideal source, and how to transform the voltage source into current source and vice versa. The course applies some analysis methods such as mesh and nodal analysis, Thévenin's theorem and superposition. The course gives an introduction to AC circuits (basic terms, the elements and phasors). |
| 5091 | Applied Electronics | 3 | The course provides an introduction to semiconductor theory (conduction mechanism, P-type and N-type). It explains the concept of the P-N junction. It talks about the diodes and their applications (biasing circuit, rectifiers and clamping circuits). Then the course presents the special purpose diodes such as the zener, the LED and the photodiodes. The course presents the Bipolar Transistor (structure, types, principle of operation, and the configuration). It gives some applications for the transistor such as being a switch. Finally the course provides a short introduction to MOSFET transistor. Op. Amp. |
| 5092 | Applications in Circuits and Electronics | 3 | This course has two parts: the theoretical and the practical parts. In the theoretical part some of the electrical circuit concepts are given such as: STAR-DELTA conversion, the transformers, 3-phase systems and choppers circuits (step-up and step down). Also the theoretical part includes some of the digital terms such as the counters, decoders, encoders, multiplexer, demultiplexer, buffer and latches. During the experimental part of the course the student will visit different labs in order to accomplish different experiments such as: applications and calibrations of electrical measurements tools (voltmeter and ammeter), diodes and transistor characteristics, rectifier circuits, basic logic gates, counters and chopper circuits. |
| 5093 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 | Introduction to Vibrating Systems Free Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom linear Systems. Damped Vibrations, Undamped Vibrations. Forced Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom linear Systems. Harmonically Excited Vibrations, Vibration under General Forcing conditions. Free and Forced Vibrations of Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems. Free and Forced Vibrations of Multi-degree-of-Freedom Systems. Vibration Control. |
| 5104 | Project Management | 2 | Project management framework. Strategic management and project selection. Risk management and analysis. Project quality management. Human resourse management and project manager. Project planning. Conflict and negitiation. Budgeting and cost estimation. Scheduling. Resource allocation. |
متطلبات التخصص الاجبارية Credit hours: 40 Courses: 21
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4132 | Field Training 1 | 0 | This course aims to train the students in related to the specially community institutions on engineering basic competencies such as safety, technical terminology, aclministrative rules and layouts, drawings and energy analysis and protection. |
| 4133 | Field Training 2 | 0 | This course aims to train the students in related to the especially community institutions on technical competencies related to his area specialty during process function and productivity, and do all analysis studies related to specialty. Preparing the student for the stage of work. |
| 4304 | Introduction to Graduation project | 1 | General concepts and objectives of graduation project. Availability of information and resources. Scientific research. Computers in scientific research. Writing up graduation thesis. Proposed graduation project. Guide lines and preparations. |
| 4305 | Graduation Project | 3 | In this part of the project students must implement and test the design described in the “Introduction to Graduation Project”. |
| 4335 | Digital Design Lab. | 1 | Basic logic functions and digital logic gates. Using transistor as a switch. Simplification of logic functions. Combinational circuits and its applications. Adders and subtractors. Comparators. Multiplexers. Flip-flops. Counters. Shift registers. Simulation of the previous experiments using Verilog HDL. |
| 4339 | Control 2 | 3 | Root-Locus analysis, Control system design by the root-locus method, Frequency response Analysis, Control system design by frequency response (P, PI, PD, PID, lead compensation, lag compensation, lag-lead design), Analysis of control systems in state space, design control systems in state space: controllability, observability, observer and controller design through pole placement and optimal methods. Applications. |
| 4353 | Industrial Hydraulics | 3 | basic concepts and definitions. Dimensional analysis and similarities. Impulsive and reaction principles. Pumps. Turbines. Cavitation, Thamo Parameter. Hydrodynamic power transmission. |
| 4355 | Introduction to Electrical Machines | 3 | Electrical machines classification voltage equation, power, losses, efficiency and regulation. Direct current machines, excitation circuits, motor and generator performance. Voltage and speed regulation of electrical machines. Single-phase transformers, e |
| 4356 | Electrical Machines Lab. | 1 | This lab covers some experiments in the field of DC generator loading , motor loading and starting procedure . Open and short circuit test and loading tests in single-phase transformers and three-phase connection groups. Starting and loading of three-phas |
| 4404 | Fluid Mechnics Lab | 1 | Pressure measurements; pressure gage calibration, center of pressure. Bernoulli’s equations applications. Demonstration of laminar and turbulent flow. Flow measurements, flow through a Venturi, flow rate through an orifice. Measurement of losses in pipe bends and fittings. Measurement of forces produced by a jet of water on various surfaces Constant speed and constant pressure difference experiments for: reciprocating, rotary and centrifugal pumps. Pumps characteristics. Pumps in series. Pumps in parallel. Radial flow turbines (Francis). Axial flow turbines (Kaplan). Pelton’s wheel. |
| 4633 | Electrical Machines & Drives | 3 | Three phase induction machines: construction, operation, slip, performances; Introduction to electric drive: definition, development, construction and design of electric drive; Dynamics of a mechanical drive: motion equation, forces and torques, mechanical characteristics of different types of motors and loads, stability and operation modes of an electric drive; Characteristics curves and control methods of ac drives:3-phase ac slip-ring & squirrel-cage induction machines; Static converters for AC and three phase machines: AC voltage controller, Voltage source inverters, Frequency converters; Controlled AC drives: Stator voltage control, Variable frequency control, Static rotor resistance control, Closed-loop control of ac drives; Selection of motor power rating: thermal model of motor for heating and cooling, classes of motor duty, determination of motor rating. |
| 4634 | Control Systems Lab. | 1 | Proportional controller (P). Integral element (I). Derivative element (D). Proportional plus Integral controller (PI). Proportional plus Derivative controller (PD). Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative controller (PID). Closed-loop position control system using dc motor as an actuator. Open-loop and closed-loop speed control of motor-generator set using P and PI controllers, closed-loop voltage control of motor-generator set using P and PI controllers. Oscillatory characteristics, deviation and stability of P, PI and PID controlled systems. Design and implementation of filters. Design and Implementation of all the above controllers and the closed loops using matlab, and electronic circuits. Control the transient and steady state response of electrical circuits. |
| 4635 | Advanced Control | 3 | Multivariable linear system: State feedback (Controllability of continuous and discrete systems, Regulation and tracking in continuous and discrete form), Observability of continuous and discrete systems, Full-order state observer, Reduced-order state observer, Disturbance estimation and application to fault diagnosis and disturbance rejection, Case studies. Nonlinear and time-varying systems: Lyapunov stability theory, Feedback linearization of nonlinear systems, Application on robot manipulators, Design and simulation using MATLAB, case stuies. |
| 5094 | Digital Design for Mechatronics | 3 | Review of number systems, complements. Basics of Boolean algebra. Boolean functions and truth tables, logic operations and digital logic gates. The map simplification methods, sum of products simplifications and implementations. Combinational circuits design of important circuits; adders, subtractors and decoders. Analysis of combinational circuits design using NAND and NOR gates. Combinational circuit design using MSI and LSI, decoders, parallel adders, multiplexers. Introduction to the basic concepts of sequential circuits, latches, flip-flops. Synchronous circuits. Analysis and design of sequential circuits. Sequential circuits applications; counters, registers and memory units. Introduction to programmable logic. |
| 5095 | Microcontroller | 3 | Basic PIC microcontroller architecture, internal data handling and control, arithmetic logic unit, input-output ports. Low-level and high-level PIC programming language. Digital input and output using serial, parallel and I2C communication ports. Timers and counters. Interrupts handling. Sampling theory. Pulse width modulation (PWM) and analog-to-digital conversion. |
| 5096 | Microcontroller Lab | 1 | Introduction to the programming development environment (MPlab and ICD2 programmer\debugger). Arithmetic and logic operations. Programming/erasing EPROMs. Input-output operations. ADC and PWM. Timers and counters. Handling Interrupts. |
| 5097 | Mechatronics Systems Interfacing | 3 | Signal types acquired from sensors. Signal conditioning (isolation, amplification and filtration) to be acquired for PIC and PC. Signal generation for driving circuits. Digital and analog driving circuits. Wireless transmitters and receivers. Control area network (CAN) interface. |
| 5098 | Programmable Logic Controllers With Applications | 2 | Classification of Control Concepts, Realization of a Control Concept, Reviewing of Boolean algebra, Hardware and operational Principle of PLC, Construction Types of PLC, Programming Methods of PLC, Logic Devices without Memory Behaviour and their Applications in PLC (AND, OR,etc…) , Logic Devices without Memory Behaviour ((AND, OR,etc…) and their Applications in PLC, Logic Devices with Memory Behaviour (R-S FF) and their Applications in PLC , Control Processes with Counting Behavior, Control Processes with Timing Behavior, State-Graph based Design of Control Processes. |
| 5099 | Advanced Control Lab. | 1 | This lab is intended to let the student deeply understand and practice the digital and analog control implementation. It starts with brief introduction about data acquisition system, Matlab data acquisition toolbox, Xpc target, acquiring and outputting signals “analog and digital”, speed control and position control of a servo motor using different digital controllers, hardware in the loop simulation, and PIC microcontrollers use in control. And finally applications on mechatronics systems including measurements and different types of controllers. |
| 5238 | Design of Mechatronics Systems | 2 | This course focuses on the design and analysis of mechatronic systems which integrate mechanical, electrical/electronic, and control systems engineering. It covers topics such as modeling of electromechanical systems for mechatronics applications, electrical components and circuits, semiconductor electronic devices, digital circuits and systems, data acquisition systems, microcomputers and microcontrollers. Interfacing microcontrollers with external devices for actuating real mechatronics systems. Sensors and transducers, actuator technologies, system models and response, analog and digital control systems, a project on detailed industrial mechatronic system analysis and design. |
| 5239 | Mechatronics industrial application | 2 | This is a practical course focuses on the industrial applications mechatronics engineering. It covers training topics on a full scale manufacturing system similar those found in industry. Students are proposed to gain practice and knowledge of: Factory layout and planning, Production management, reporting and supervision, Row materials; properties, handling and preparing, Moulds inspection and replacement The details of the manufacturing process starting from the row material and ending at the product of its final shape. Measurement systems and sensors used in the process; Temperature, velocity, weight, …etc. Actuators and their power rating; pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical. Adjustment and programming the controller of the production process. Diagnosis and troubleshooting the faults. Maintenance of the production line components. Quality tests of the products. |
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية Credit hours: 6 Courses: 11
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4020 | Energy Conversion Systems | 3 | Energy concept and types, main energy sources, energy demand and doubling time, principals of energy conversions, conventional energy conversion system, non-conventional energy conversion systems, renewable energy sources and their utilization and conversion, environmental impact of energy conversion, energy policies. |
| 4022 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 | CIM definition, CIM environment, CIM benefits. Components of a CIM architecture; Numerical Control in CIM , Simulation, Group technology, networks, Concurrent engineering, CAD/CAM integration. Classification of production systems. Integrative Manufacturing Planning and Control. Integration information and material flow in manufacturing. Modeling methodology and tools in analysis and design for CIM . |
| 4045 | Hydraulic Machines | 3 | Basic concepts and definitions. Dimensional analysis and similarities. Impulsive and reaction principles. Pumps. Turbines. Cavitation, Thamo Parameter. Hydrodynamic power transmission |
| 4058 | Machine Design II | 3 | Analysis and Design of bolts and mechanical springs, welded joints, Geometrical analysis and design of gears (spur, helical, bevel and worm gears). Clutches. Brakes. Couplings and flywheels, Belts. Chains and ropes. Shafts and axles. Design Project. |
| 4333 | Computer Aided Design | 3 | Introduction to CAD, computer Graphics, Introduction to Computing with Geometry, Geometric modeling, Geometric Transformations, Simple Curves and Surfaces, Solid Modeling, Parametric Curves, shape modeling. Using advanced level of CATIA mechanical design Tools (Part-design , assembly-design) and Shape design tools, (Wireframe and surface design). |
| 4411 | Robotics | 3 | Introduction. History, definitions, robotic systems design, applications. Coordinate systems. Cartesian coordinates, degrees of freedom, reference frames, orientation, bidimensional and tridimensional transformation matrices, relative and general transformations, homogeneous transformations, inverse transformations, graphs. Robots systems and structures. Robot architectures, technical concepts of robotics, actuation. Manipulator Kinematics. Inverse Manipulator Kinematics. Jacobians Velocities and Static Forces. Manipulator Dynamics and Forces. Sensors and perception. Trajectory Planning. Control of Manipulators. Programming Systems. |
| 4412 | Simulation | 3 | Introduction to simulation, simulation definition, simulation benefits, simulation examples, Modeling, Numerical solution of linear and nonlinear differential equations, Numerical solution of partial differential equations, numerical solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, application examples from mechanical systems, fluid and thermal systems, chemical processes, electrical systems. Using simulation Tool CATIA, MATLAB, ANSYS. |
| 5028 | Special Topics | 3 | |
| 5100 | Automotive Control Systems | 3 | Introduction to automotive control systems, electronic control modules via algorithms, modeling and control of automotive systems; gasoline and diesel fuel injection, gasoline and diesel engine management, exhaust gas emissions, power trains, anti-lock brake, traction, active and semi-active suspension, stability, adaptive cruise, etc. MATLAB/SIMULINK modeling and simulation. |
| 5184 | Professional Ethics & Laws | 3 | This course will help students to focus on how ethics and values influence their skills as supervisors. Students will learn what ethics and values are, and how ethics and values influence the outcomes of the decisions they make on the job. Student will le |
| 5987 | Image Processing | 3 |