Mechanical Automation 1
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IKA0607 |
| Curriculum: | KT 2025V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Pölönen, Juho |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2025-2026
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3013 | KT2025-A, KT2025-B, KT2025-C, KT2025-D | 2025-09-03 – 2025-12-19 | Juho Pölönen | Finnish | 2025-08-01 – 2025-09-06 |
| 3014 | KT2025V-A, KT2025V-B | 2025-08-22 – 2025-12-20 | Juho Pölönen | Finnish | 2025-08-01 – 2025-09-06 |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2024-2025.
Learning Outcomes
After passing the course, the student is able to select and calculate the sizing of electrical equipment for typical machine automation applications and understand the effects of electrical energy. The student is able to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams and perform wiring operations accordingly. In addition, the student will be able to use a multimeter to measure and troubleshoot electrical systems and will be proficient in safe electrical work that is permitted to be performed by a layperson without special permission.
The student will be familiar with the main components, principles of operation and circuit diagrams of pneumatics and hydraulics and will be able to design and implement basic pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
The student will know the basics of logic programming and be able to program simple applications using graphical programming languages.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 70 h
- of which autonomous studies: 65 h
Contents
- Basics of electrical engineering, basic components, connections and sizing
- Reading electrical diagrams
- Pneumatic systems, components, connections and sizing
- Hydraulic systems and components
- Programmable logic, logic programming basics, graphical programming languages.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Teacher's lecture material
- Hardware manuals and data sheets
- Other material to be distributed
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Laboratory exercises
Assessment Criteria
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.
Assessment Methods
Lectures, exercises and exam