Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Industrie en Omgeving
Mechatronics 1 & lab41369/3525/2526/1/50
Study guide

Mechatronics 1 & lab

41369/3525/2526/1/50
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Electromechanics, programme stage 1
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Electromechanics as Industrial automation_U
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Verboven Nick
Other teaching staff: De Weerd Arthur, Vanden Bulcke Carl, Van Mol Bart
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2026 (2nd semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

1. Expertise: You have insight into how electrical and mechanical components influence each other in products, services, and systems, and you align them accordingly.
You apply logical basic instructions based on predefined functional requirements.
You use the correct technical terminology related to a PLC-controlled industrial installation.
You explain the fundamental basic principles of a PLC-controlled industrial installation.
2. Installation: You install a complex electromechanical system, commission it, and keep it operational.
You wire the didactic panel correctly, based on predefined functional requirements.
You test the created programming in a PLC.
4. Analysis and justification: You independently analyze a technical question or problem within the framework of a complex electromechanical project and propose technically sound solutions.
You program comparison instructions, conversion instructions, timers, and counters based on predefined functional requirements.
You analyse a declared variable based on data type and address.
11. Personal growth: You reflect on your performance, guide your development, and act in a sustainable and responsible manner.
You work professionally on a PLC-controlled industrial installation.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials10,00 hours
Practicum18,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours50,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series30,00Digitale evaluatie (theorie; gesloten boek)
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series50,00Digitale evaluatie (labovaardigheden; open boek)
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series30,00Digitale evaluatie (theorie; gesloten boek)
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series50,00Digitale evaluatie (labovaardigheden; 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)20,00Labovaardigheden, opdracht(en) en attitude