Basics of automation
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KL25AB10000 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Pakkanen, Jarkko |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| AUTE-2013KAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| AUTE-2013SAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| KOTU-2013KOTU |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| TITE-2013 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| AUTE-2014KAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| AUTE-2014SAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| KOTU-2014KOTU |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| TITE-2014 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| AUTE-2015KAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| AUTE-2015SAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| KOTU-2015KOTU |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| TITE-2015 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| AUTE-2016KAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| AUTE-2016SAUT |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| KOTU-2016KOTU |
3 autumn |
3.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| TITE-2016 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to differentiate between various automation systems and identify the components used in them. They will understand how automation systems work. Students will be knowledgeable of the structure, function and connections of relays and PLC drivers and the more common types of sensors and actuators. They will learn the idea behind the logic needed in automation technology.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Development of automation and automation technology, - What is automation?, - Control and regulation, control systems for automation, sensors, actuators, programmable logics, components for a control system, - Common connections for sensors and actuators into programmable logics, - Practice making connections in the lab, - Familiarisation with various automation control system.
Recommended or Required Reading
- Lecturer's material
- Lecture demonstrations
- Exercises
- Product and programming manuals
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, - Demonstrations, - Exercises, - Group work in the laboratory
Assessment Criteria
1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment Methods
Exercises and a written and practical examination
Work Placement
None
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