A Project-Based Mechatronics Program to Reinforce Mechatronic Thinking - A Restructuring Experience from the University of Canterbury

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dc.contributor.authorChen, X.Q.
dc.contributor.authorGaynor, P.
dc.contributor.authorKing, R.
dc.contributor.authorChase, Geoff
dc.contributor.authorBones, P.
dc.contributor.authorGough, P.
dc.contributor.authorDuke, R.
dc.date.accessioned2009-03-17T01:40:37Z
dc.date.available2009-03-17T01:40:37Z
dc.date.issued2008en
dc.description.abstractThe approach taken during restructuring the Mechatronics Program at the University of Canterbury is described, along with challenges faced. The background of the University of Canterbury Mechatronics program is examined, as are the challenges of integrating the program within the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. The new Mechatronics program features integrative projects during each of three Professional Education years to reinforce students’ “mechatronic” thinking and hands-on abilities. The project-based course “Introduction to Mechatronics Design” features a series of application-oriented laboratory projects using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The restructured program of balanced essential skills training coupled with focus streams of specialization may signal a paradigm shift in engineering education.en
dc.identifier.citationChen, X.Q., Gaynor, P., King, R., Chase, J.G., Bones, P., Gough, P., Duke, R. (2008) A Project-Based Mechatronics Program to Reinforce Mechatronic Thinking - A Restructuring Experience from the University of Canterbury. Seoul, Korea: 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress 2008, 6-11 Jul 2008.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/2208
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Canterbury. Mechanical Engineering.en
dc.rights.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10092/17651en
dc.subject.marsdenFields of Research::290000 Engineering and Technology::290500 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering::290501 Mechanical engineeringen
dc.subject.marsdenFields of Research::290000 Engineering and Technology::290900 Electrical and Electronic Engineering::290903 Other electronic engineeringen
dc.subject.marsdenFields of Research::290000 Engineering and Technology::291600 Computer Software::291699 Computer hardware not elsewhere classifieden
dc.titleA Project-Based Mechatronics Program to Reinforce Mechatronic Thinking - A Restructuring Experience from the University of Canterburyen
dc.typeConference Contributions - Published
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