Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2026 - MSE 312 D100

Mechatronics Design II (4)

Class Number: 3844

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    MSE 110 (or ENSC 182), MSE 320 (or ENSC 382), MSE 381 (or ENSC 383). MSE 381 may be taken concurrently.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Interweaves mechanisms, electronics, sensors, and control strategies with software and information technology to examine the demands and ideas of customers and find the most efficient, cost-effective method to transform their goals into successful commercial products. Most of the term is devoted to a significant design project in which student groups work independently and competitively, applying the design process to a project goal set by the faculty co-ordinator. Students with credit for ENSC 384 may not take MSE 312 for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Students will learn to

  • Effectively design, plan and manage a group project.
  • Design a mechanical system
  • Design and construct a basic power drive, interface electronics, and electrical system for a mechatronics application
  • Understand and build a feedback control system
  • Integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge to solve a design problem.
Students will be working in teams, with all team members enrolled in the same Lab session.

Grading

  • Mechanical Section 20%
  • Electronics and Control Section 40%
  • Whole system integration 40%

NOTES:

Teams of 4-5 members are preferred.  Teams will be formed officially after enrollment, but all prospective memebers of a team will need to be in the same lab section, as free use of the lab space is reserved until near the end of the the project.  Consider the variety of tasks mentioned and consider if your prospective team members skill sets and previous experience match the tasks mentioned.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Materials and components will be supplied with only such 'approved' parts to appear in the final competition. 3D printing is limited by material and weight, although you may use your own printer.  Personal 'electronics' tools are effective, but one set of tools will be provided to each team.   

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.