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Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Robotics GA
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10400
Module leader: Simon Smith Bize
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Experience of advanced control system design AND Pre-requisite: [Module MEC08406] Control Measurement and Instrumentation
Description of module content:

Definition of terms; Classification of robots; Sub-systems and components; Sensing techniques including vision and interfaces; Actuators and drives;Handling and feeding devices in automation; Robot Programming concepts; automatic assembly
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Classify industrial Automation Devices and robots according to structure and operation.

LO2: Identify appropriate sensors and how they are integrated into the system.

LO3: Design a potential automation system for a robotic application.

LO4: Apply knowledge of appropriate tools (including software tools) to design and implementation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Simon Smith Bize
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 6 TUTORIAL
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 0 Project - Practical
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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