Module: Mechatronic System Simulation & Control

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Mechatronic System Simulation & Control
Module Code	EEN1048 (ITS: EE459)
Faculty	Electronic Engineering	School	Engineering & Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5

Description

The purpose of this module is to further develop students' competencies in mechatronic system analysis and design. It deals with combined electrical, electronic and mechanical systems, control system design, nonlinear analysis and appropriate software tools.

Learning Outcomes

1. conduct the required background research related to mechatronic systems and control and be able to search for, access, review and evaluate publications on given related topics
2. develop and analyse system models for electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical and other systems
3. design appropriate continuous and discrete -time control systems
4. critically evaluate the effectiveness of controller designs for physical systems
5. present and apply simulation theory for physical system modelling and control
6. implement the simulation and control of electromechanical systems using appropriate software tools
7. analyse the behaviour of nonlinear elements common to mechantronic systems using graphical frequency and state-space response techniques
8. effectively discuss the design, simulation, modelling and analysis of mechatronic or related systems by written means

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture
Laboratory	30	Computer-based laboratories
Directed learning	2	In class test/lab
Independent Study	10	Preparation for laboratories
Independent Study	10	Preparation for Assessment
Assignment Completion	30	Research based assignment
Independent Study	20	On-line activity with module material
Independent Study	50	Preparation for final exam
Total Workload: 188

Section Breakdown
CRN	20716	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Mingming Liu	Module Teacher	Jennifer Bruton

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Computer-based electromechanical systems analysis.	15%	Once per semester
In Class Test	Computer based simulation & analysis	15%	Once per semester
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	70%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Analysis of mixed electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
Analysis of mixed electrical, electronic and mechanical systems in the time domain, in the frequency domain and in state space.

Control systems.
Control system design. Quantitative analysis of the quality of control offered by a control system design. The selection and use of appropriate software tools for design, analysis and evaluation of control systems.

Simulation.
Appropriate software tools. Numerical methods, including numerical optimization.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop: 2011, Modern control systems, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 9780136024583
Norman S. Nise: 2012, Control Systems Engineering, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 9780470646120
Clarence W De Silva: 2005, Mechatronics - An Integrated Approach, CRC Press,
Sergey E Lyshevski: 2008, Electromechanical Systems and Devices, CRC Press,
Katsuhiko Ogata.: 0, Modern control engineering, Boston; Pearson, 9780137133376

Articles:
None

Other Resources

Website: Jennifer Bruton, EE451 Module Material, ee451.eeng.dcu.ie