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Industrial Automation, 3.5 Credits
Industriell automation, 3,5 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2025-08-21
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: H26
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- show understanding and describe the fundamental components of an automated production system.
- compare and analyze different types of control systems used in automation.
- describe and explain the function and use of commonly used sensors in an automation system.
Competence and skills
- apply the structure and operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for both open and closed-loop control.
- apply binary arithmetic and Boolean algebra.
Judgement and approach
- evaluate and reflect on different automation systems and their impact on production processes.
Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English 6 or English level 2 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Individual laboratory work with oral presentation. Individual practical exam. Individual written exam.
Course contents
The course covers automated production systems and their components. It covers various control systems used in industrial automation and the most common sensors in these systems. The course includes binary arithmetic and Boolean algebra as the base for programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
The course gives skills in understanding and using PLCs for both open and closed-loop control. It includes evaluating different automation systems and their impact on the production process.
Other regulations
Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Automation, Production Technology