Production Technologies and Automation Engineering (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Course has two separate parts:
- Production technologies 2cr
- Automation engineering 2cr

Objective

The students will understand the most common production technologies and the possibilities of the machinery used in the production processes of engineering industry.
Automation
To gain a basic understanding of automation systems, to compare advantages and disadvantages of different technologies in logistics processes controlling principles involved and to plan basic automation systems.
EUR-ACE Engineering Practice:
The students are designing Flow Diagrams and choosing machinery and equipment for named production and logistics processes. The project work includes utilization rate and other relevant engineering examinations based on Project Work decision done by the teams.
TELEN Engineering Skills:
The students are able to compare production and automation systems requirements and understand different equipment needed.
YHTVI Communication Skills:
The students are capable for team work and know modern communication methods.

Content

Production Technology
Manufacturing technology: Cutting, Joining, Sheet metal works, NC-technologies
Manufacturing systems: Functional, Line layout, Cell Production, Workshop, FMS-technology

Automation
To know basics of pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics etc.and controlling systems of them.

Materials

Literature related to course description. Materials shared in the course workspace and relevant open-source online materials.

Teaching methods

Course includes lectures, returnable learning assignments, web labs and group project work.

Assignments are done as independent work. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either individual assignments or group assignments (described in course workspace) and their due dates will be confirmed as the course progresses

Employer connections

Excursions, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

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

Contact learning about 60h
Independent study and group work about 48h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

To understand technical drawings. Introduction to Logistics.