Curricula

Objectives

You have a clear picture about the structures and practices used in the larger and more complicated automation systems.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Your are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems.
You can make PLC programs according to the standard IEC 61131-3.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve control system problems.

Content

Siemens S7 programming
FB, DB
Profibus DP basics
Scaling basics

Learning materials and recommended literature

Häkkinen, V-M. 2020. Logical Controls. Course Material. JAMK University of Applied Sciences, School of Technology.

Teaching methods

Working with automation equipment is inherently problem-oriented and is therefore also used as a learning method. Specifically, it takes place through contact hours, laboratory work, returnable exercises, and independent work.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The near exam is at the time announced in Moodle. The exam can be renewed twice.

International connections

The course may have exchange students.

Student workload

Lectures 20 h, Tutorial lessons 20 h, programming and laboratory work 25 h, independent work 70 h, a total of 135 hours of learning work.

Content scheduling

The themes presented in the weekly two-hour lecture are practiced independently and their challenges are addressed in Tutorial classes as needed. Laboratory work is done independently at a free pace in the laboratory. Laboratory work can be performed once its preliminary task has been successfully completed.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning assignments and laboratory work. The assessment decision is based 100% on the competence shown in the exam. In addition, the evaluation decision evaluates the performance of the laboratories and the assignment as a factor of 0 or 1.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge and terminology but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.

Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge and terminology but it’s challenging to make device controls independently.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You can make PLC programs according to the standard IEC 61131-3. You have a clear picture about the structures and practices used in the larger and more complicated automation systems.

Very good (4): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner.

Prerequisites

You should have a basic knowledge about the automation systems and skills in programming some automation devices.