Learning outcome

Learning outcomes

• The course will provide students with sufficient knowledge to communicate with specialists in measuring and control technology.
• A candidate with completion of the course automation should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general knowledge:

Knowledge

• Are able to describe function and behavior of the main components of automation systems
• Are able to explain the fundamentals of measurements and control engineering
• Are able to explain the principle for delineating technical flowchart (TFS / P & ID)

Skills

• Are able to decide which control structures and components that should be used for solving a given control problem
• Are able to design and realize simple control systems in suitable simulation programs
• Are able to draw up and analyze simple technical flowchart and explain why the particular control structures are chosen

General competence

• Have insight into the environmental- and economic benefits of the automation profession.
• Are able to communicate results of automation projects to skilled workers
• Can cooperate with other students on automation projects

Course Description

Contents

• The course covers the fundamental principles of measurements and control engineering
• In addition, the course introduces students to PLC (Programmable Logic Control systems)
• The course also provides examples of recognized methods for setting PID controllers in control systems
• The course will provide training in delineating simple technical flowcharts (P & ID), based on the international standard ISO 3511-1 (equivalent to Norwegian standard 1438)

Teaching and Learning Methods

The learning outcomes are ensured through lectures and exercises.

Assessment Methods

• Written examination. It is given individual marks, graded A- F
• Subject to minor adjustments to the plan.

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