Basics of Automation (15 cr)

Objective

- After completing this course the student is able to identify the different components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and design and connect hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
- Student is able to read and produce technical documents
- The student is able explain the operating principles of sensors, how different sensors work and how the sensors will be integrated into the various control systems.
- The student is able to explain the operating principles of field buses, and design and configure a small fieldbus -based projects.
- The student is able to identify different devices of the local area networks of and their operating principles, and is able to explain operation principles of Ethernet-based networks.
- The student is familiar with software design and software projects.

Content

1. Hydraulic and pneumatic field devices
2. Documentation of electrical drawings
3. Fieldbuses and industrial networks
4. Measurement devices and instrumentation of manufacturing
5. Basics of software design
6. Basics of software projects

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of electrical engineering and automation technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in electrical engineering and automation technology and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.