• Basics of automation technology (TSAA0520-3013),
         08.01.2024 – 19.05.2024,  5 cr  (TAR23S1) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    You understand the significance of automation for industry and know the various levels of automation applications in an industrial plant. You know the operating principles applied in control technology and can design and implement a simple control system utilizing typical hardware structures, connection and data transfer solutions, and programming tools.

    EA-KW Knowledge and understanding
    The learning process should enable Bachelor Degree graduates to demonstrate:
    knowledge and understanding of mathematics and other basic sciences underlying
    their engineering specialisation, at a level necessary to achieve the other programme
    learning outcomes

    EA.EC Engineering practice
    ability to analyse complex engineering products, processes and systems, and to
    correctly interpret the outcomes of such analyses, by being able to select and
    having the practical skills to apply relevant established analytical, computational
    and experimental techniques and methods
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Basics of digital technology (notations, Boolean algebra)
    Course contents
    Field devices (electronic and pneumatic)
    Programmable logics (compact and modular)
    Control units
    Distributed automation systems
    Programming tools
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues. You can implement simple device controls with support.

    Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in the application of key issues. However, you will be able to satisfactorily implement the basic controls of the automation circuits.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good (3): You know the basic components of automation technology and are able to make holistically justified choices between them. You understand very different connections of automation circuits. You know how to use the programming environment so well that you can make a working application and modify existing larger programs according to good practices.
    You know how to use tools well for monitoring and simulating a program and are able to locate simple faults in your system.

    Very good (4): You master the key issues and are able to apply them in a variety of ways in the practical implementation of various automation circuits. Your view of systems is so strong that you can outline even alternative solutions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent (5): You master key issues and are able to apply them creatively from system entities to the field device level. You can make a critical comparison between solution options.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently performed and returned learning tasks.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Kuphaldt, Tony R. 2019. Lessons In Industrial Instrumentation. Under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License -network material. https://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/socratic/sinst/book/liii.pdf

    Lecturer(s)

    Veli-Matti Häkkinen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Examination 1 (spring 2024)
    Examination 2 (spring 2024)
    Resit 1 (spring 2024)
    Resit 2 (spring 2024)

    Timing

    08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Total 135 h

    Enrollment

    20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

    Groups
    • TAR23S1
    Assessment methods

    Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the exercises and the skills demonstrated in the exam.

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology