MEng Mechatronics

Comments about MEng Mechatronics - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  In this four-year MEng course you will study devices which combine mechanical and electronic components such as camcorders, robots, sound and vibration control systems and DVD drives. Mechatronics engineers are in great demand from a wide range of industries, especially those concerned with the design and manufacture of the above products and many more. The course is available as a three-year BEng or four-year MEng degree. We use a wide variety of teaching and assessment methods to deliver a broad learning experience and equip you with transferable skills. There are also opportunities to study another language, and take part in group and individual projects.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB* BTEC National Diploma - 3 Distinctions and 1 Merit* Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB Scottish Highers - AABB* Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB* International Baccalaureate - 32 points* Core Requirements - GCE A Level including Maths and Science or Technology. Applicants offering the above plus two VCE A Levels or a Double Award VCE A Level in Science or Engineering will be considered. Each case is judged on its own merit. * This represents the typical range. Each application will be judged on its own merit.
• Academic title
  MEng Mechatronics
• Course description
  Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
  
  Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
  
  Important notice :
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
  
  Typical First Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Systems Engineering Mathematics  20
   
  Common Professional Skills  10
   
  Digital Systems  10
   
  Engineering Design  10
   
  Engineering Mechanics  10
   
  Fundamental Engineering Mechanics  10
   
  Principles of Software Development  10
   
  Systems Dynamics  10
   
  Systems Engineering Methods  10
   
  Systems Modelling  10
   
  Systems and Control  10
   
  Typical Second Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Discrete Systems  20
   
  Modelling, Simulation and Control  20
   
  Analogue Circuits  10
   
  Circuits and Signals  10
   
  Materials Under Stress  10
   
  Mathematics III (Control)  10
   
  Mechatronics Group Project  10
   
  Software Engineering  10
   
  Control System Design  10
   
  Mechanical Engineering Techniques  10
   
  Systems Development Methods and Reliability  10
   
  Typical Third Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Group Project  30
   
  Distributed Real-Time Control Systems  10
   
  Dynamics of Structures and Machines  10
   
  Electromechanical Energy Conversion  10
   
  Embedded Control Systems  10
   
  Engineering Management  10
   
  Manufacturing Technology  10
   
  System Identification  10
   
  Digital Signal Processing  10
   
  Innovation Management  10
   
  Intelligent Systems  10
   
  Renewable Energy  10
   
  Robot Technology  10
   
  Space Systems Engineering  10
   
  State-Space Control Design  10
   
  Typical Fourth Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Advanced Project  60
   
  Analogue and Switching Circuits  10
   
  Applied Noise and Vibration  10
   
  Computer Architecture  10
   
  Controller Design: Advanced Methods  10
   
  Digital Signal Processing  10
   
  Environmental Protection  10
   
  Flight Dynamics and Control  10
   
  Innovation Management  10
   
  Intelligent Systems  10
   
  Machine Design  10
   
  Manufacturing Systems  10
   
  Marketing Management  10
   
  Neural Networks  10
   
  Non-Linear Systems  10
   
  Power Electronics  10
   
  Renewable Energy  10
   
  Robot Technology  10
   
  Space Systems Engineering  10
   
  State-Space Control Design  10