COURSE MODULE
Module/Course Title: Mechatronics for Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Module
course code TPE 6204
Student Workload
11 hours, 20 minutes
Credits 6
Semester 2
Frequency Even
Duration 1 semester
1 Type of
course Elective
Contact hours 200 minutes
Independent Study 240 minutes
Class Size 30 students
2 Prerequisites for participation (if applicable) -
3 Learning Outcomes
ILO-2: Able to identify, analyse, evaluate and formulate a problem in the field of agricultural engineering and biosystems by means of scientific approaches and methods.
ILO-3: Able to solve problems related to environment and natural resources as well as production processes using engineering design and modelling approach.
ILO-4: Able to develop science and technology, especially an appropriate technology through research to produce innovative products that benefit the community.
ILO-5: Able to develop and manage scientific research activities using critical, systematic, and innovative thinking.
4 Subject aims/Content
This course consists of several subjects, including the principles of modelling, interfaces, Laplace and transfer functions; introduction to the use of electronics in the field of agroindustry; introduction to number systems and logic circuits; introduction to components and how sensors and actuators work; robotics in agriculture; principles of signal processing and conditioning; convert digital data to analog and vice versa;
commonly used digital control design methods; introduction to non-linear effects and their compensation in mechatronic systems; introduction to components and how the PLC (programmable logic controller) works; and process control with PLC
5 Teaching methods 1. Group discussion 2. Simulation 3. Case study
4. Collaborative learning 5. Cooperative learning 6. Project-based learning
6 Assessment Methods
A. Evaluation System for Students
The student evaluation system for Renewable Energy course aims to assess the students understanding with the following assessment tools:
● Exams consist of midterm and final exam
● Assignment
● Quiz
The proportion of scoring system assessment tools:
● Midterm exam (35%) and final exam (35%)
● Assignment (25%)
● Quiz (5%)
B. Evaluation System for Lecturers
The student feedback during the course activities is gathered using blank questionnaires.
The questionnaires cover the following aspects regarding the course learning process.
● Learning materials
● Learning method
● Lecturer mastery
● Learning facility
● Assignment (materials, time management, and assistance)
● Comments and suggestions
7 This module/course is used in the following study programme/s as well -
8 Responsibility for module/course Prof. Sumardi H. S.
Dr. Bambang Dwi Argo Dr. Ary Mustofa Ahmad Dr. Gunomo Djoyowasito
9 Other Information
Kondo, N., dan Ting, K.C. 1998. Robotics for bio productions system, ASAE Publication, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 USA
Spong, M.W., Hutchinson, S., Vidyasagar, M. 1989. Robot modeling and control. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, USA.
