Mechatronics

Level: Minor
Language: English
Credits: 30 ECTS
Startmonths: Start: February
Locations: Groningen

Science and Engineering

Automation and optimising is the key to be competitive. This applies for the production of standard and not-standard products in an industrial environment. But this also applies for customised autonomous solutions for all kind of problems.

The Mechatronics programme focuses on the automation of production processes and the integration of hardware and (sub)systems. Even working in the profession of a System Integrator it is important to appreciate the four main components of Industrial Automation; Process, Components, Information and Integration. Learning about the theory and its practical uses will provide you with tools to analyse, create and implement solutions for various problems in the area of Industrial processes.

The scope of this programme is on analysing and optimising production facilities and processes. The topics covered will include:

Sensors and Actuators (5ECTS)
Mechanics for Mechatronics (5ECTS)
Robot Systems (5ECTS)
Materials and Mounting techniques (5ECTS)
Mechatronical Project Design (5ECTS)
Mechatronical Project Implementation (5ECTS)

Take a look at the ECTS course catalogue (please look at 'exchange programmes') for more information. The project is often a problem for which a company wants a solution or advice. So there is collaboration with real companies. This could be a project in chemistry, production, laboratory, medical and so on.

Students are expected to apply for the whole programme of 30 ECTS. The outline for this programme can vary from week to week. The programme is intensive and students who apply for this programme are expected to be available and present for the duration of the programme.

A project carried out during the Industrial Automation programme: an automated grass feeder for an artificial cow stomach

Before you can start

This programme is accessible for Mechatronics, Electronics and Sensor Technology students. Students need to have completed 120 ECTS credits at undergraduate level.

Log in to OSIRIS Student.
Go to the register menu.
Choose the Minor option.
Here you can then pre-register, or register directly.
When pre-registering, you can specify a maximum of three preferences.

Looking for a minor that is still available during the academic year? Look in Osiris where there is still room because full = full.
Your registration must always be checked by your academic counsellor (SLB-er) and can be approved or rejected. Only after approval are you definitively registered.
Make sure you deregister from a rejected minor.
After approval, enrol in the courses of the minor.
Please note: some programmes register their students for courses of a minor themselves. Check whether this is the case with your programme.

Some minors have an entry with a draw. There is a pre-registration for these minors.

You can specify up to three preferences when pre-registering. There will be a draw in one round. First, the 1st choice of the students will be drawn. After that, the 2nd choice is drawn, etc. In the draw you will compete for just one spot. After the draw, you can only register for a minor if there is a place (full = full).

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