An undergraduate mechatronics project class at Philadelphia University, Jordan: Methodology and experience

Tarek A. Tutunji; Ashraf Saleem; Saber Abd Rabbo

doi:10.1109/TE.2008.930088

An undergraduate mechatronics project class at Philadelphia University, Jordan: Methodology and experience

Tarek A. Tutunji^*, Ashraf Saleem, Saber Abd Rabbo

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Abstract

Mechatronics is a branch of engineering whose final product should involve mechanical movements controlled by smart electronics. The design and implementation of functional prototypes are an essential learning experience for the students in this field. In this paper, the guidelines for a successful mechatronics project class are presented, evaluated, and discussed. Furthermore, the paper introduces a general mechatronic system design methodology that should equip students to carry out a successful mechatronics project in their undergraduate training. Three student projects at Philadelphia University, Jordan, are examined in detail, with descriptions of their goals, design, and implementation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	365-374
Number of pages	10
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Education
Volume	52
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2008.930088
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

Course evaluation
Course structure
Design methodology
Mechatronic systems
Student projects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Education

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