Practically oriented design projects in mechatronics engineering: a case study of design experiences and outcomes.

This paper discusses and presents a case study of a practically oriented design project together with a few examples of implemented design projects recently incorporated into an undergraduate system course at the mechatronics engineering department in Al-Balqa' Applied University. These projects have had a positive impact on both the department and its graduates. The focus of these projects is the design and implementation of processor-based systems. This helps graduate students cross the border between hardware design and software design. Our case study discusses the research methodology adopted for the physical development of the project, the technology used in the project, and the design experiences and outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]