Curricula

Objectives

The students understand the principle of automation systems, the advantages and disadvantages of different implementations and their significance as part of the materials handling system. The students can also design simplier systems and give the necessary information to designers of larger systems.

Content

The main contents include:
- Sensors and controlling of automation systems.
- Applications and selections criteria of technology
- Automatic storage systems
- Identification, tracking and tracing technologies

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self study
-small group learning
-laboratory exercises
-learning tasks

Practical training and working life connections

-Visiting lecturers

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient (1): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives but faces challenges to utilize them in practice.

Satisfactory (2): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives and can utilize them partly in practice.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): Student has gained understanding of course objectives and can utilize them in practice.

Very good (4): Student has attained very good level of course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student has attained an excellent level of course objectives and can apply them into practice in innovative manner.

Prerequisites

Knowledge relating to Warehouse and Terminal Technology