ENMT221-24S2 (C) Semester Two 2024

Mechatronics Design 1

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2024
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 28 July 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 29 September 2024

Description

Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering Design. Fundamentals of the design and manufacturing processes and the tools used in these processes, including engineering drawings, CAD, rapid prototyping.

Learning Outcomes

  • Washington Accord (V4) Summary of Graduate Attributes attained in this course:


  • Course topics with Learning Outcomes (and Washington Accord (WA) and UC Graduate Attributes) identified.

    1. Use the engineering design process to develop a simple, integrated mechatronic system.
    2. Competently use CAD software to produce solid modelled parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
    3. Use knowledge of manufacturing processes to design mechanical components and select appropriate materials.
    4. Design, manufacture, and assemble mechanical components using CNC and rapid prototyping methods.
    5. Conduct electronic simulation and circuit board layout.
    6. Communicate engineering design material through report writing and engineering drawings.
    • University Graduate Attributes

      This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

      Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

      Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

ENMT201

Timetable 2024

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 09:00 - 10:00 Meremere 108 Lecture Theatre
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00 C3 Lecture Theatre
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 Meremere 108 Lecture Theatre
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
Lecture D
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 13:00 Meremere 108 Lecture Theatre
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 16:00 - 18:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab (18/7)
Rata 216 CAD Lab (18/7)
15 Jul - 21 Jul
Computer Lab B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 11:00 - 13:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab (19/7)
Rata 216 CAD Lab (19/7)
15 Jul - 21 Jul
Computer Lab C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 11:00 - 13:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab (26/7)
Rata 216 CAD Lab (26/7)
22 Jul - 28 Jul
Computer Lab D
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 16:00 - 18:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab (25/7)
Rata 216 CAD Lab (25/7)
22 Jul - 28 Jul
Computer Lab E
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 16:00 - 18:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab (1/8)
Rata 216 CAD Lab (1/8)
29 Jul - 4 Aug
Computer Lab F
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 11:00 - 13:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab (2/8-9/8)
Rata 216 CAD Lab (2/8-9/8)
29 Jul - 11 Aug
Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00 Mech 214 Mechatronics Lab
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
02 Thursday 14:00 - 17:00 Mech 214 Mechatronics Lab
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
03 Tuesday 08:00 - 11:00 Mech 214 Mechatronics Lab
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct
Lab B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 10:00 - 13:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (16/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (16/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug
02 Monday 15:00 - 18:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (12/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (12/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug
03 Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (13/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (13/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug
04 Friday 13:00 - 16:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (16/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (16/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug
05 Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (14/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (14/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug
06 Monday 12:00 - 15:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (12/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (12/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug
07 Thursday 08:00 - 11:00 Mech 130 Thermo Lab (15/8)
Mech 126 Advanced Manufacturing Lab (15/8)
12 Aug - 18 Aug

Course Coordinator

Tim Giffney

Lecturer

Tim Giffney

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Labs Term 1 10%
Term 1 Test 27 Mar 2024 25%
Elevator Project 31 May 2024 40%
Final Exam 25%

Notes

For detailed course, policy, regulatory and integrity information, please refer to the UC web site, or see relevant Course or Department LEARN pages, (which are available to enrolled students).

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,059.00

International fee $6,000.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Mechanical Engineering .

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