| Programme description: | The course is of mechanical engineering type. The objective of the course is to provide students with advanced knowledge in mechatronics that comprise mainly elements of mechanics, electronics, software engineering and control theory. Mechatonics is understood as a technique of design, manufacturing and exploitation that base on integration of knowledge as well as on interdisciplinary teams’ co-operation. The core of the Programme is teaching in mechatronics comprising: methodology of designing, modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems, computer aiding of mechatronic design (CAD, CAM, CAE), virtual prototyping as well as rapid prototyping. The Course units dealing with engineering mechanics contain kinematics analysis, foundations of kinematics synthesis, dynamic modeling and simulation of multibody positioning systems (e.g. robots), experimental techniques, micromechanics including miniature driving systems. The Course units corresponding to electronics comprise basics of circuit theory, design of circuits, elements of optoelectronics, microelectronics and embedded systems. The Course units dealing with software engineering contain elements of programming, soft computing, real time operating systems programming of concurrent processes. The Course units corresponding to control theory comprise advanced control theory, optimization, system identification (signal processing, parameter estimation), actuators, sensors, controllers and power amplifiers. During the study an individual or a small team project is prepared by students. A degree (final) project is an individual activity of analytical, numerical, experimental or mixed type. Students who have completed successfully the study obtain degree of Master of Engineering in Mechatronics, in speciality of Mechatronic design. The program provides a solid base in the field of mechatronics for a successful career in industry, research and development or consulting companies as well as for continuation of education at doctoral studies. |
