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MF2030 Mechatronics basic Course 6.0 credits

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The course gives an overview of the basics of mechatronic systems and products including the components and characteristics typical for such systems. The course introduces a mechatronics design procedure and provides insight into both advantages and difficulties of mechatronicis design.

Information per course offering

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
Periods
P1 (6.0 hp)
Pace of study

50%

Application code

50608

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
Course memo is not published
Number of places

Min: 5

Target group

Mandatory for TMEKM1

Open for all students as long as the course can be included in the programme.

The course is ok for incoming exchange students.

Planned modular schedule
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Schedule
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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.

Course syllabus MF2030 (Autumn 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MF2030 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course introduces and gives examples of mechatronic products and the various components, design alternatives, methods and tools used in mechatronics design. Real mechatronics design problems are identified and solved.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the students should be able to:

  • Describe the basic building blocks of mechatronic systems
  • Discuss if a mechatronic design might be feasible as a solution to a given functional problem formulation
  • Sketch such a technical solution and select component types
  • Identify critical problems/design issues and suggest feasible methods and tools to solve those
  • Be able to summarize and on smaller problems apply a development model for mechatronic product development
  • Model, simulate and synthesize (but not realize) smaller mechatronic systems and products
  • Give several examples of additional (not directly functional) product requirements  typically important for mechatronic products and summarize on a course level the implications of those requirements on the product design

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Courses on Bachelor of Science level in mechanics and electrical engineering, SG1130 Mechanics I, SG1140 Mechanics II and  MF1016 Basic Electrical Engineering or the equivalent.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Hand in Task, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Mechatronics

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle