A sustainable, industry-oriented Concept for an integrated Project in Bachelor and Master Education in Mechatronics
Year: 2012
Editor: Assoc. Prof. Poul Kyvsgaard Hansen, Professor John Rasmussen, Assoc. Prof. Kaj A. Jřrgensen, Assoc. Prof. Christian Tollestrup
Author: Leibl, Peter; Seemuller, Albert; Steinkogler, Alexander
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: 1: Aalborg University, Denmark; 2: Design Society, United Kingdom
ISBN: 978-87-91831-51-5
Abstract
The paper describes the differences in the theoretical background, methods and steps during the project works and the differences between the bachelor and master projects in the field of mechatronics. Moreover, the application and the results of the projects are discussed, with emphasis on the link to actual engineering environments in the engineer's world outside the University. Furthermore, the different size of the groups, structures and substructures of the teams, as well as the according assistance of the lecturers are explained. Furthermore concrete examples are explained and discussed in this paper.
Keywords: Sustainability, industry-oriented Education, Bachelor, Master, Mechatronic, Project, Project Management, Cocktail Mixing Device, Test Device for Bikes, Unmanned Ground Vehicle.