Mechatronics

Undergraduate

Review of electromechanical components. Practical application of microcontrollers in electromechanical systems. Use of infrared sensors, photoresistors, operational amplifiers, timers, servomotors, and analog/digital converters in mechatronics systems. A hands-on, laboratory-based course. (Prerequisite: Semester 7 or 8 standing for Mechanical Engineering students; other students require instructor approval.) (2 lecture, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.)