Basics of Automation Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTA0501 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | ST 2015 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ylivainio, Matti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2015-2016
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | I-ST-1N | 2016-01-04 – 2016-05-07 | Olli Tuovinen | Finnish | 2015-12-07 – 2016-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The student becomes acquainted with the tasks of the process automation and with the tasks of an automation engineer. After the course the student has general knowledge of the process automation and its activities as well as of the requirements on different industrial branches.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 38 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Study units in the previous common core themes.
Contents
Measuring and control devices in process and work piece automation. The structure of an automation system and tasks of its functional units. Programmable logic controller, its structure and use in control functions. Operation of a control circuit, choosing its operation mode and tuning taking into account the dynamic properties of controlled process. Documentation of the process and automation operations and standards used.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Handout
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit.
3: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
Assessment Methods
Written exams