The evolution of mechanical engineering curricula: mechatronics
Jones, Richard W., Mace, Brian R. and Tham, Ming T. (2002) The evolution of mechanical engineering curricula: mechatronics. In, ICEE 2002 Conference, Manchester, UK, 18 - 21 Aug 2002. UK, ICEE 2002 Conference6pp, 1-6.
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This paper discusses one area in the ongoing evolution of Mechanical Engineering curricula, Mechatronics. Mechatronic devices are widespread – CD players, cars, autowashers, robots, disc drives, photocopiers etc. – mechanical devices which involve a microprocessor, electronics and control. The evolution of the classical Mechanical Engineering degree into a separate degree in Mechatronics is fully in keeping with the desire for a hightech, knowledge-based economy. The philosophy and the rise of Mechatronics-related teaching is briefly reviewed and the possible diversity of courses indicated. Two case studies are presented. The first describes the experiences of two of the authors in developing a Mechatronics undergraduate degree programme when they were at the University of Auckland, the motivation behind the decision and the structure of the course. The second case study is a proposal for a multi-media based course in mechatronics which could be utilised for a European-wide degree.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Keywords: | mechatronics, complex decision making, synthesis of engineering systems, education |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > Institute of Sound and Vibration Research > Dynamics |
| Item ID: | 10041 |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Feb 2005 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Mar 2012 12:24 |
| Contributors: | Jones, Richard W. (Author) Mace, Brian R. (Author) Tham, Ming T. (Author) |
| Date: | 2002 |
| Status: | Published |
| Publisher: | ICEE 2002 Conference |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10041 |
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