Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Industrie en Omgeving
Mechatronics10612/3467/2526/1/87
Study guide

Mechatronics

10612/3467/2526/1/87
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree in Electromechanical Systems, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Verstrepen Jurgen
Other teaching staff: Boeren Roy, De Vos Thomas
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

to be taken together with Elektriciteit DC OR previously registered for Elektriciteit DC OR previously registered for Elektriciteit DC (EMS-M).

Learning outcomes (list)

After expert preparation, the graduate independently carries out standardized electromechanical maintenance, adjustment and repair work in a familiar field and under the supervision of a supervisor.
The student analyses the hardware configuration of a PLC System and connects electrical components correctly.
The student describes the functioning of a simple PLC program by documenting it
The student motivates the use of appropriate I/O cards using presupposed data in technical installations.
The student develops simple programs in the predefined programming languages according to the code of good practice in PLC controls.
The student selects a suitable I/O card on the basis of predefined data in technical installations.
The student identifies the possibilities and applications of an automated system in technical installations.
The graduate works in a sustainable, socially responsible and high-quality manner and applies safety and technical standards in a familiar field.
The student connects correctly electrical components taking safety into account
The graduate localizes, identifies and diagnoses malfunctions of technical installations, taking into account situational elements and/or maintenance history
The student detects error in a structured way

Study material (list)

Automatisatie - Programmeerbare sturingen Editie 2021Mandatory€ 36,00
  • Author: Geert Van Grieken

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum36,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours42,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series30,00Digitale evaluatie (theorie)
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series50,00Digitale evaluatie (labo; open boek)
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series30,00Digitale evaluatie (theorie)
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series50,00Digitale evaluatie (labo; open boek)
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00Opdrachten