Automation Technology (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

- Student knows how to use automation systems as a part of machine automation applications.
- Student can choose components and is able to design circuits and systems
- Student knows the possibilities to use of control systems and the basic principles of the programming
- Student can recognize the effects of digitalization and sustainable development related to machine automation applications and can take into account the quality and safety aspects.

Content (course unit)

The course topics include principles of components, systems and design of automation applications with main focus on power transfer, control systems and sensor technologies. Main principles of cost effective, high quality and safe machine automation system design are also covered in the course.

Exam schedules

At the end of course. The exact exam date will be agreed during the course.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam 40 % and assignments 60% .

Teaching methods

Lectures, contact lessons, exercises, demonstrations, seminars

Learning materials

WSOY: Automaatiojärjestelmien pneumatiikka ja hydrauliikka
WSOY: Automaatiojärjestelmien ohjauslaitteet
E-material.

Student workload

Contact lessons 52 h, individual work 70 h

Content scheduling

Pneumatics 16h, Hydraulics 16h, electric actuators and sensors 8h, control systems 12h

Further information

The course in Tabula: http://tabula.tamk.fi/course/view.php?id=6109

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student fails to pass the exam and/or exercise assignments

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the basics of automation technology and is able to perform simple tasks when assisted.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to choose the most appropriate solution to the problem from the set of given choices. The student is able to perform simple tasks independently. The student is active and constructive when working in the group.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to find good solutions for a given problem and is capable of analyzing the consequences of the choice. The student is able to solve challenging tasks by combining different solutions. The student can develop the group activity.