James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

EE5610 - Industrial System Automation and Control

Subject Description

The aim of this subject is to prepare the students to work at a high level in industry with automation and control systems and to give students extensive hands on practice of implementing the automation, control and monitoring of industrial processes and fault-finding. To provide a laboratory programme that is closely linked to the lectures and which emphasises the main learning objectives of the course through assignments and mini projects.

Learning Outcomes

• verify automation / control systems using good design practice
• design, install and maintain automation and control systems
• work at a high level in industry with automation and control systems
• employ high-level PLC control systems in the computer integration of a manufacturing process
• evaluate methods of data handling and conversion
• implement the skills required for automation, control and monitoring of industrial processes
• implement industrial processes including discrete manufacturing, control of sequences, batch processing, and process control
• implement computer integrated manufacturing (C.I.M.) and flexible manufacturing systems (F.M.S.)

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (25%) - Group
• Practical assessment 20% Class participation 5% - (25%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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