Official NUC CCMAS syllabus
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Start studying MCE 409 free →This course provides an introduction to sensors and actuators in mechatronics systems. The topics include sensing principles for measuring motion, force, torque, pressure, flow, and temperature using analogue and digital transducers; actuating principles for continuous drive actuators and stepper motors; power transmission systems; and methods for signal collection, conditioning and analysis. Various components will be experimentally tested and analysed. Others are basics of Energy Transformation: Transducers, Sensors and Actuators. Understanding of Sensor Interfacing with Microprocessor to build electronic system Week Static and Dynamic Characteristic Parameters for Sensors and Actuators, Calibration of Sensor-based electronics systems. Sensor performance criteria and selection, including: (a) Thermocouples (b) Resistive sensors (c) Inductive sensors (d) Capacitive sensors (e) Piezoelectric sensors (f) Encoders and tachometers. Actuator performance criteria and selection, including: (a) Fluidic actuators (b) Solenoids and voice coil motors (c) Stepper motors (d) DC motors (e) Piezoelectric actuators (f) Shape memory alloy actuators (g) MEMS sensors and actuators. Merits of Fluid power & its utility for increasing productivity through Low-Cost Automation, Transmission of Fluid Power through various types of Cylinders), Symbolic representation of Pneumatic elements (CETOP), Comp
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study MCE 409.