Automation programming project (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to design a project and implement or simulate an automation system that solves a real-life problem.
You will be able to develop the project plan required for the successful completion of an automation project.
You can draw up a technical plan and related documents for implementing an automation system or it´s simulation.
You can utilize standards and manufacturers' libraries as well as material to develop a safe and efficient automation system.
You can professionally analyze the technical operation of the automation system you are designin.
You can report on the implementation of a project according to the project plan.

Content

How do you implement an automation project?
How do you create an automation project project plan?
How do you design and implement a safe and efficient automation system that solves the problem?
How do you evaluate and optimize the functionality of the technical solution?
How do you monitor and report on the implementation of the project?

Course material

The literature of the course is explained in the opening lecture
Other material is distributed in lectures

Study forms and methods

Work week-based learning pathway: You participate in contact and online teaching as scheduled.

Work-integrated learning pathway: Make a plan for completing the content and objectives of this course in your workplace. Also create a plan for proving performance (documentation). Agree on the implementation of the performance with the employer's representative and make an appointment by e-mail to discuss with the teacher.

Acceptance of the course by previous studies: Gather the key information of the course previously completed at university level, namely the content, objectives, scope and certificate of completion. Make an appointment for a discussion with the teacher by e-mail.

Recognition or demonstration of previously acquired competence: Familiarize yourself with the content and objectives of this course, write a statement of other previously acquired competence that corresponds to the content and objectives of the course. Make an appointment for a discussion with the teacher by e-mail.

RDI and work-related cooperation

During the course, representatives of working life will visit to give lectures.
Excursions are organized during the course if possible.

Timing of exams and assignments

The assignments and exams to be assessed are agreed in the introductory lecture of the course.
All assignments must be completed before taking the exam.
The course exam is taken before the end of the course.
It is permitted to take re-examinations in accordance with the degree regulations, if other tasks to be assessed for the course have been completed by the deadline.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the assessment of learning tasks.