Course Description

Introduction to SCADA systems and some of the modules in such a monitoring and control system. Computer network administration and configuration, network operating systems, communication protocols, services in the network, security, industrial communication, and fieldbus. The usage of OPC as a communication protocol. Real-time principles , real-time operating systems (RTOS), and combinations of RTOS and standard OS like Windows and Linux. Embedded systems.

Assessment Methods

A group assignment counts for 40% of the final grade and a final test counts for 60% for the final grade. Both the group assignment and the final test must be passed to get a grade better than F.

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