Basics of automation (3cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 09.02.2026 - 19.04.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Institution
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Course
- C-02472-KL00CC71
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Basics of automation C-02472-KL00CC71-3010. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
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.
Content
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.
Materials
Lecturer's material, lecture demonstrations and exercises.
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations and exercises.
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h - of which scheduled studies: 28 h - of which autonomous studies: 53 h
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.