Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Mechatronics
Course Code: EE477
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to present the fundamental concepts of robotics, mathematical modeling and control.

Course Content

Mathematical modeling of robots, rotational and homogeneous transformations, forward, inverse and velocity kinematics, independent joint control, computer vision.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand principles of robotics
2.To gain experience in mathematical modeling robots
3.To learn various transformations methods
4.To understand robot control techniques
5.To understand robot control techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Robot modeling and control, Mark W. Spong, Seth Hutchinson, M. Vidyasagar. Publisher: John Wiley&Sons, Inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to mechatronics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Mathematical modeling of robots
Week 3 - Theoretical
Robots as mechanical devices
Week 4 - Theoretical
Common kinematic arrangements
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rotational transformations, composition of rotations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Parameterizations of rotations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Homogeneous transformations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Forward and inverse kinematics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Velocity kinematics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Derivation of the Jacobian
Week 11 - Theoretical
Probabilistic roadmap methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Trajectory planning
Week 13 - Theoretical
Path and trajectory planning
Week 14 - Theoretical
Independent joint control, computer vision
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Individual Work140114
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
3
4
3
5
3
4
2
4
OÇ-2
3
3
4
3
5
5
3
3
4
OÇ-3
3
3
4
3
5
4
3
2
4
OÇ-4
3
3
4
4
5
5
3
3
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026