Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to
  • formulate, and in some cases derive, mathematical models in Mechatronics, based on the physical laws of mechanics, heat and electricity
  • solve the mathematical models in terms of ordinary differential equations using analytical and numerical methods
  • apply theory and computer tools for analyzing stability of nonlinear systems

Contents

Introducing the use of MATLAB software; Differential equations (directions fields, first order, second order and higher order ordinary differential equations); Laplace transform and connection to frequency response and ordinary differential equations; Linear systems (state-space representation, transfer functions, stability analysis, matrix operations, singular values, eigenvalues and eigenvectors); Modelling of linear and non-linear Mechatronics systems; Nonlinear systems (conservative systems, stability concept, stability analysis and Lyapunov theory).

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, tutorials, course project. Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.

Examinations

Portfolio (50%) and written exam, 4 hours (50%). Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MA-417 – Mathematics for Mechatronics. 7.5
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