Mechatronics—the evolution of an academic discipline in engineering education

• Published in: Mechatronics (Oxford) Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 179 - 192
• Main Authors: Grimheden, Martin, Hanson, Mats
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2005; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Didactical analysis; Education; Exact sciences and technology; Mechanical engineering. Machine design; Mechatronics evolution; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; Mechatronics evolution; Education; Didactical analysis; Automation; Mechatronics; Model following; Feedback system; Modeling; Teaching

In a didactic approach to mechatronics, the academic subject can be defined according to four dimensions: identity, legitimacy, selection and communication. A result of defining the legitimacy of mechatronics as functional is that the ultimate identity can be viewed as thematic. Following this, a mo...