(Department of Mechanical Engineering)
This subject is a beginner-friendly summer course for secondary school students centered on mechatronics. It covers core practical basics, including how electronics and power supplies work, hands-on soldering and mechanics, building simple hardware, MCU programming, and debugging with AI’s assistance. Design thinking is also blended into the curriculum, guiding students to ask "What problem can I solve?" instead of just following steps.
The main goal of this subject is to equip students with hands-on mechatronics skills tailored for beginners. It also aims to build their confidence in turning creative ideas into tangible prototypes, while fostering a design thinking mindset that prioritises problem-solving over passive instruction.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
- Build up the teamwork spirit (paired with peers from other schools are encouraged),
- Identify a real-life problem through design thinking pedagogy,
- Design, iterate, and test a showcase-worthy project prototype.
- Develop key skills: problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and project management.
| Date | Time | Topics |
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| 3 Aug 2026 (Monday) | 10:30 am - 12:00 nn |
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| 3 Aug 2026 (Monday) | 02:30 pm – 05:00 pm |
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| 4 Aug 2026 (Tuesday) | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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| 5 Aug 2026 (Wednesday) | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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| 6 Aug 2026 (Thursday) | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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| 7 Aug 2026 (Friday) | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm |
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- Tasks for workshop (20%)
- Final Mini Project (40%)
- Participation (20%)
- Personal Reflection (20%)
(In-class quizzes/ assignments and attendance will be taken into consideration to the final grades. Students are strongly advised to attend all classes.)
