Control and Automation Systems (5cr)

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General information

Enrollment: 17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 12.01.2026 - 20.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Unit: School of Technology

Campus: Main Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 20 - 40

Degree programmes: Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology

Teachers: Antti Parantainen

Groups: TER24S1
Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Course: TE00CG86

Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 27 h 30 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Wed 21.01.2026 time 14:15 - 16:45 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Fri 30.01.2026 time 13:00 - 15:30 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 04.02.2026 time 14:15 - 16:45 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 11.02.2026 time 14:15 - 16:45 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 18.02.2026 time 14:15 - 16:45 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Tue 03.03.2026 time 11:30 - 14:00 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 11.03.2026 time 10:30 - 13:00 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 18.03.2026 time 14:15 - 16:45 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 01.04.2026 time 10:30 - 13:00 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 15.04.2026 time 10:30 - 13:00 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Wed 29.04.2026 time 14:15 - 16:45 (2 h 30 min)	Säätö- ja automaatiojärjestelmät TE00CG86-3001	R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

ENGINEERING APPLICATION TO PRACTICE The student understands the technical structure of the automation system, their role in process control and how they connect to other systems in the plant. The student identifies the control circuits and their related measurements and controls from the PI diagram. The student grasps the basic aspects of system sizing, such as IO calculation. The student can implement a simple application with an automation system based on a functional description. The student understands the role of control loops in industry and can design a conceptual control loop for a process. The student understands the operating principle of the PID controller and can perform tuning for a simple process. The student understands the possibilities of the automation system for process control and data collection.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student knows the theoretical principle of the PID controller and knows the most common tuning methods.

Content

Instrumentation
Control loops
PID controller
Automation system structure and role
Automation system for process control and data collection

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): the student’s understanding of the structure and basic concepts of automation systems and control technology is challenging and their application to practice is partially successful

Satisfactory (2): the student recognizes the structure and basic concepts of automation systems and control technology, but their application to practical exercises is challenging

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You understand the structure of the automation system and the interdependence of its different parts. You can design the application programs for basic circuits and perform testing and tuning on them. You understand the operating principles so deeply that you can locate the causes of malfunctions.

Excellent (4): You master the key aspects and can apply them in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

(5): You master the key aspects and can apply them creatively and innovatively, envisioning different solutions.

Qualifications

Basics of measurement and automation technology
Basics of electrical engineering