1. Understand and identify components of mechatronic systems
2. Have a basic understanding of electrical circuits.
3. Understand and identify semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors
4. Working knowledge of op-amps
5. Basics of digital circuits.
6. Microcontrollers, arduino programming and interfacing.
7. Actuators: learning about DC and stepper motors
8. Sensors: position sensors, encoders, proximity sensors, their working priciples and use.
9. Some knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.