COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Automation and Industry 4.0
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MCE 420
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
 EEE 242To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives This course will provide basic knowledge on Industrial Automation Technologies to Mechatronics Engineering students, introduce basic analysis and design methods with a curriculum enriched by application examples.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Distinguish between the types of automation used in manufacturing and set up the proper system.
  • Collect the chosen components and assemble them to create a hardware configuration
  • Develop control programs needed for operations of the manufacturing
  • Apply basic control algorithms and simple tuning methods
  • Follow up the developments in automation technologies
  • Develop simulations for the exercise applications
Course Description Introduction to automation of manufacturing systems, components of automation systems, productive use of the related hardware and software, proposing the appropriate system and implementation, applying analog and digital control, integration of basic mechanic, electric and computer programming skills, project examples.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Automating Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Automatio Ch. 1, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
2 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers Ch. 2, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
3 PLC Hardware and Software, Hardware Configuration, Creating Projects Ch. 3, 8, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
4 Electrotechnics, Relays and Contactors Ch. 3, 31, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
5 Logic Sensors, Proximity Switches and Analog Transducers Ch. 4, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
6 Boolean Logic Design, The K-Map Method Ch. 6,7, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
7 Logic Actuators, Solenoids, Valves, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Working Elements ----- Midterm Exam 1 Ch. 5, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
8 Ladder Logic (LD), Function Block Programming (FBD) Ch. 15, 21, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
9 Structured Programming (ST) Ch. 19, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
10 Supervisory Control, SCADA, HMI Ch. 30, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
11 Analog Signal Processing Ch. 22, 23, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
12 PWM Method, Electrical Motors Ch. 22, 24, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
13 Closed-Loop Control and PID ----- Midterm Exam 2 Ch. 25, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
14 Closed-Loop Control and PID Ch. 25, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
15 Industrial FieldBUS Systems, MCC Motor Control Cabinets Ch. 31, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
16 Innovative development and current trends in automation products and their application, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), intelligent Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems (iCIM), Industry 4.0 Ch. 26, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007
Course Notes/Textbooks

Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Version 5.0, Hugh Jack, 2007

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
4
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
28
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest