Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate can:

• Describe the function and operation of the main components of a microprocessor-based control system
• Provide a description of the relevant directives and standards

Skills

The candidate can:

Prepare the necessary basis, program and put into operation a control system

General competence

The candidate can/is:

• Collaborate with other students to carry out a project
• Describe work that has been completed through a report and oral presentation.
• Aware of the importance of safety in solution-oriented work

Course Description

The course focuses on control systems based on PLCs and microcontrollers. There will be a project where the students will construct a SCADA system consisting of a PLC, a microcontroller, a graphical user interface (GUI), Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus communication modules.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The learning outcomes will be ensured through a combination of lectures, seminars, business visits and project work.

Assessment Methods

• Individual written part-examination: 30 %
• Project report: 40%
• Work processes, oral presentation and examination: 30%

Individual letter grade (A – F). All parts must be passed in order to receive a passing grade for the course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean