Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
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<strong>Higher</strong> <strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mechatronics Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
COURSE SYNOPSIS<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the course, students should be able to<br />
• Install, ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and<br />
hydraulic /electro-hydraulic controlled systems.<br />
• Construct and assemble mechanical support.<br />
• Prepare and <strong>in</strong>terpret electrical and mechanical draw<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
• Install and test electrical systems.<br />
• Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer controlled<br />
systems.<br />
• Troubleshoot electronics systems.<br />
• Set up <strong>in</strong>dustrial automation systems, modifies PLC program<br />
and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at<br />
module level.<br />
• Set up automated manufactur<strong>in</strong>g systems, autovision systems<br />
and communication networks.<br />
• Set up and test-runs <strong>in</strong>dustrial robot with written test program.<br />
• Set up precision motion control systems.<br />
JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />
<strong>Higher</strong> <strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mechatronics Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g graduates are employed<br />
by eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and manufactur<strong>in</strong>g firms us<strong>in</strong>g sophisticated<br />
equipment and automated mach<strong>in</strong>ery. Some <strong>of</strong> the job titles held<br />
by graduates <strong>in</strong>clude Automation Technician, Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Assistant,<br />
Industrial Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Technician and Production Supervisor. There are<br />
excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory<br />
positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare<br />
themselves by upgrad<strong>in</strong>g their technical skills and knowledge by<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g up higher level courses.<br />
CERTIFICATION<br />
Credits required for certification<br />
Core Modules : 59<br />
Specialisation Modules : 14<br />
Life Skills Modules : 4<br />
Elective Modules : 4<br />
Total : 77<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING<br />
Module Title Module Code Credits<br />
CORE MODULES<br />
Mathematics and Comput<strong>in</strong>g MC4009PA 8<br />
Industrial Electronics MC4010PA 7<br />
CAD and Electro-Mechanical MC4011PA 7<br />
Practices<br />
Fluid Power Control MC4012PA 6<br />
Microprocessor and Mechanics MC5010PA 8<br />
Automation Applications MC5011PA 6<br />
Flexible Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g System and MC5012PA 7<br />
Robotics<br />
Project MC5009PA 10<br />
LIFE SKILLS MODULES<br />
Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8<br />
Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4<br />
Sports and Wellness I EM41070 1<br />
Sports and Wellness II EM51070 1<br />
ELECTIVES<br />
COURSE SPECIFIC<br />
Calculus (Differentiation) ES49290 2<br />
Calculus (Integration) ES59320 2<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gle Board Micro-Controller MC49160 2<br />
Applications<br />
Visual Basic Programm<strong>in</strong>g ME49070 2<br />
Industry Attachment MC49170 2<br />
Industry Attachment MC49180 3<br />
JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY<br />
Integration <strong>of</strong> Vision with Servo MC4901JOE 2<br />
Control<br />
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