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• English Description
  
  Mechatronics definition, background and history, industrial revolution, mechatronics design philosophy and methodologies, mechatronics and optimal machine design, mechatronics system components, configuration and synergetic integration (mechanical system, electrical/electronics, sensors, actuators, control systems … etc.). Case studies of mechatronic systems applications in automotive, industry, manufacturing, medical and healthcare … etc. Beginning levels on programming, building electrical and electronics circuits, building simple mechatronic systems. Practice through Labs and projects. Introduction to microcontrollers such as Arduino: Arduino hardware overview, fundamentals and microcontroller board specifications, programming and understanding Arduino syntax, Examples on Arduino programming and using digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs in Arduino. Tips should be considered to build successful mechanical machines, actuator types such as stepper motors, Dc motors, AC motors, servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, …etc., selection criteria, and tips to select suitable actuators, electronic circuits and building printed circuits board (PCBs) tips. Select suitable: sensors, signal conditioning circuits, relays, motor drivers such as H-bridge, stepper motor driver modes (full step, half step, microstepping)
• Arabic Description
  
  Mechatronics definition, background and history, industrial revolution, mechatronics design philosophy and methodologies, mechatronics and optimal machine design, mechatronics system components, configuration and synergetic integration (mechanical system, electrical/electronics, sensors, actuators, control systems … etc.). Case studies of mechatronic systems applications in automotive, industry, manufacturing, medical and healthcare … etc. Beginning levels on programming, building electrical and electronics circuits, building simple mechatronic systems. Practice through Labs and projects. Introduction to microcontrollers such as Arduino: Arduino hardware overview, fundamentals and microcontroller board specifications, programming and understanding Arduino syntax, Examples on Arduino programming and using digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs in Arduino. Tips should be considered to build successful mechanical machines, actuator types such as stepper motors, Dc motors, AC motors, servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, …etc., selection criteria, and tips to select suitable actuators, electronic circuits and building printed circuits board (PCBs) tips. Select suitable: sensors, signal conditioning circuits, relays, motor drivers such as H-bridge, stepper motor driver modes (full step, half step, microstepping)