TRC3200 Dynamical systems
Faculty of Engineering
TRC3200 Dynamical systems is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG2005 and TRC2201 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TRC3200
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After TRC3200
2 units list TRC3200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Instruction on the basics of dynamics of mechatronic systems, incorporating electromagnetics into advanced dynamics analysis via d'Alembert's Principle and the virtual power method, Hamilton's and Lagrange's equations, and bond graphs. Focus on applications of dynamics in mechatronics, with kinematics and dynamics of robotic structures, magneto-electro-mechanical transducers, motors and electrical circuits. Reinforcement of concepts using computer analysis on simple mechatronic systems.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Computational continual assessmentThreshold hurdle10%
- Software class assignmentThreshold hurdle10%
- Mid-semester assessmentsThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Predict dynamic trajectories using kinematic approaches.
- 2
Analyse the behaviour of a dynamic system using computational methods.
- 3
Appraise the available mathematical approaches to model dynamic systems.
- 4
Determine the equations of motion of a dynamic system using a range of fundamental approaches.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities11 hours
- Laboratories10 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The workshops / forums will be complemented by informal practical sessions (one hour per week), focusing on similar problems covered in the lectures. These sessions provide a good practice for the questions that could appear in the assessments, as well as how to bridge the gap between theory and application
The computer laboratory sessions covers the simulation of certain scenarios, where real-world examples can be emulated and linked to the theory covered in the unit.
The mid-semester assignments serve as an opportunity for you to review unit material and keep up to date with the lectures.
Where it fits
TRC3200 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mohammed Ayoub Juman
- Dr Elahe Abdi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Elahe Abdi
Common questions
What can I take after TRC3200?
TRC3200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MEC4428 and MEC4444.
When is TRC3200 offered?
In 2023, TRC3200 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is TRC3200?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRC3200 have an exam?
No. TRC3200 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include TRC3200?
TRC3200 is part of Robotics and mechatronics engineering.