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MTRX2700: Mechatronics 2

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

The aim of the unit is to introduce students to microprocessor and microcomputer systems, emphasising assembly language programming and building on the digital logic foundations from first year. In particular, the following subjects are addressed: Introduction to microprocessors, stored-program computer architecture, instruction codes and addressing modes, instruction execution cycle; Memory devices. Computer architecture and assembly language programming. Microprocessor and microcontroller systems, memory and IO interfacing, interrupts and interrupt handling. Serial and parallel communications. System design, documentation, implementation, debugging and testing. MTRX2700 is the introductory course in the basics of real Mechatronic systems. This course builds on knowledge obtained in the courses ENGG1801, MTRX1701, ELEC1103 and MTRX1702, MTRX1705. This course extends this knowledge by introducing students to their first practical applications in Mechatronic Engineering. By passing this subject, the student will have obtained the necessary skills to undertake Mechatronics 3 (MTRX3700).

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MTRX2700
Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	ELEC2601 or ELEC3607
Prerequisites ?	MTRX1702 AND MTRX1705
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	MTRX1701
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Stewart Worrall, stewart.worrall@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Stewart Worrall, stewart.worrall@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Stephany Berrio Perez, stephany.berrioperez@sydney.edu.au
	Daniel Jiang, daniel.jiang@sydney.edu.au
	Sharon Davids, sdav5752@uni.sydney.edu.au
	Sung Kim, skim0313@uni.sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Open book)	Type C Final exam Type C online exam - canvas quiz with primarily written response questions.	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Lab assignment 1 The assignment will be assessed online at scheduled times	15%	Week 05	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Lab assignment 2 The assignment will be assessed online at scheduled times	15%	Week 08	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Laboratory (major assignment) The major project will be assessed online at scheduled times	30%	Week 13	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ? = Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

The final exam will cover all aspects of the Unit of Study. A mark of 50% or more is required in the Final Exam to pass the unit regardless of the sum of component marks.

Lab Assignments 1, 2 and the Major Assignment must be demonstrated on the due date during a student’s scheduled lab session. The lab session will be either in-person or online depending on the student’s enrolment. Each assessment task must be repeated if a student misses the demonstration and subsequently lodges a successful request for special consideration.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction, programmer's view of the 68HC11/68HC12. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Mandatory lab WHS induction.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review of lectures, prework for the Week 2 lab.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 02	Assembler instruction set, CodeWarrior, digital I/O. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Assembler instruction set, CodeWarrior, digital I/O.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review of lectures, verify use of CodeWarrior at home using the simulator. Prework for the Week 3 lab.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 03	Interrupts, stack addressing. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Interrupts, stack addressing.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review content for interrupts, stack addressing, lab prework.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 04	Serial I/O, timers. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Serial I/O, timers.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Serial I/O, timers.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 05	Major project work. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	C programming, analog I/O. Lab 1 due.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review content for C programming, analog I/O.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 06	EEPROM, memory, flash memory, bus tristate. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	C programming, analog I/O.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review content for C programming, analog I/O.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 07	Debugging, timing diagrams. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	C programming, timers, serial interface, analog I/O.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Additional content for C programming, timers, serial interface, analog I/O. Practice C programming using the simulator.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 08	Large project design. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	C programming, timers, serial interface, analog I/O. Lab 2 due.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review and prepare for the major project. Make sure to cover the relevant material and practice using the simulator.	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 09	Software engineering. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Major project design.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review and prepare for the major project. Make sure to cover the relevant material and practice using the simulator.	Independent study (5 hr)
Week 10	Invited lecture (industry). Includes an additional 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Major project design presentation. MP work starts.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Review and prepare for the major project. Make sure to cover the relevant material and practice using the simulator.	Independent study (5 hr)
Week 11	Interfacing to off-board peripherals. Includes 1 hour live lecture/tutorial with worked examples	Lecture (3 hr)
	Major project work.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Major project work.	Independent study (5 hr)
Week 12	Major project work.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
Week 12	Major project work.	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 13	Revision.	Lecture (2 hr)
	Major project demonstration.	Science laboratory (3 hr)
	Preparation for final demonstration	Independent study (4 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

Han-Way Huang. HC12/9S12 An Introduction to Software and Hardware Interfacing. 2 ed., Delmar, 2010, USA. ISBN-13: 978-1-435-42742-6.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Function effectively as an individual even within the context of teamwork, whilst being able to clearly maintain the group objective
LO2. Understand and demonstrate various forms of communication including; listening, speaking, written electronic, graphical and mathematical, for the purposes of interpersonal communication and assessment
LO3. Understand the use of mechatronics systems in a variety of applications
LO4. Exercise critical decision making in defining solutions to the problems presented in the laboratory sessions and in the exam
LO5. Think creatively about problem solving, and the application of ‘engineering judgment’ in order to choose the most appropriate solution to a problem from many possibilities
LO6. Independently identify, locate and utilize appropriate information resources to aid the process of problem solving
LO7. Apply the knowledge gained in this course (as well as in other relevant prior courses) to solve real-world engineering problems involving hardware, software and microcontrollers.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We will endeavour to provide even more timely feedback on assignments this year.

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Unit details and rules

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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