| Course title | Mechatronic Systems |
| Course code | MašZ5014 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 4.5 |
| Total Hours in Course | 121.5 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 24 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 16 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 8 |
| Independent study hours | 72 |
| Date of course confirmation | 29/11/2011 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Mechanics and Design |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. sc. ing., prof. Aivars Kaķītis |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| Students obtain knowledge in basics of mechatronics and principles of analyze of mechanical systems. Students obtain theoretical principles of theoretical mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics. Students obtain skills in synergistic system analyses and systems thinking and the design of mechatronic products and processes. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge. Students acquire deep theoretical and practical knowledge in basics of mechatronics. Students obtain theoretical principles of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
Skills. The ability to creatively use their knowledge in synergistic system analyses and systems thinking and the design of mechatronic products and processes. Competence. Students are capable to choose and justify the operation in the proper technique of mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic system equipment and ensure the operation of hydraulic or pneumatic without any rejections; independently solve technical issues in a hydraulic or pneumatic supply system for operation. |
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| Compulsory reading | |
| 1. Dobelis H. Tehniskā mehānika, 2007. Interneta resurss: http://old.lvt.lv/viewpage.php?page_id=66
2. Lielpēters P., Dorošenko R. un Geriņš Ē. Fluidtehnika. Rīga: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte, 2005. 183. lpp. 3. Uzkliņģis G. Mašīnu elementi. 1. daļa: Savienojumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 468 lpp. 4. Ziemelis I., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 376 lpp. |
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| Further reading | |
| 1. Ebel F., Nestel S. Sensori manipulatoriem un automatizācijai. Tuvinājuma sensori. Rīga: Festo Didactic, Rīga, 2003. 335 lpp. | |
| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1. Fluid Power Journal. - http://www.fluidpowerjournal.com ISSN: 1073-7898. | |