Introduction to Automation Technology (5 cr)

Objective

• After completing the course the student knows where and why automation is used.
• Additionally, the student will have basic knowledge of the fundamental devices used in automation and their operations.
• The student will become familiar with the use of basic measuring instruments and will be introduced to laboratory work, guidelines for reporting, and electrical safety instructions.

Content

• Fundamental Concepts of Automation
• Basics of PLC Programming
• Introduction to Laboratory Work and Safety Guidelines

Materials

Suositeltava kirja kurssille:

Automaatiotekniikka
Keinänen Toimi 2019

Tämä on hyvä yleisteos automaatiotekniikkaan. Välttämätön se ei kuitenkaan ole kurssilla.

Teaching methods

Kurssilla työskentelemme monimuotoisesti:
- Opimme itsenäisesti sähkötyöturvallisuudesta
- Tutstumme valittuun automaation aiheeseen ryhmässä ja esitämme sen muille opiskelijoille
- Osallistumme yritysluennolle
- Harjoittelemme automaatiotekniikkaa laboratoriossa ja PC-luokassa

Student workload

Kurssin voi menestyksellä suorittaa valmistautumalla hyvin harjoituksiin ja raportoimalla niistä selkeästi. Itse harjoituksiin kannattaa varata riittävästi aikaa ja tarpeen vaatiessa kerrata itsenäisesti.

Seminaariesitys vaatii aikaa, mutta esitykset ovat vasta kurssin lopussa.

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 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 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 and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Kurssin arviointi perustuu lähinnä menestyksellä suoritettuihin harjoitustöihin.