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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Mathematics and Natural Science
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Course syllabus
Automation 1
Automation 1
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: ET1545
Main field of study: Electrical Engineering
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2019-09-02
Approved: 2019-03-01
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2019-01-16. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Applied Signal Processing 2019-03-01 and applies from 2019-09-02.
2. Entry requirements
General entry requirements and Mathematics 2 or equivalent.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The course aims for students to acquire basic knowledge of electrical concepts and digital technology to program the control equipment. Furthermore, the student should be able to select and size control devices such as sensors and motors used in the production of technical context.
3.2 Content
Key elements in the course are:
• control technology: rationale functions and circuits, combinational and sequential networks, PLC architecture and programming
• bases in electrical engineering
• sensor technology / metrology
• electric motors
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
In the course different meetings such as lectures, discussions and Q&A sessions are held using a video conferencing system.
Individual assignments that are handed in regualry give the student the opportunity to practice the ability to solve various problems withing the course by themselves.
Assignments aim to improve the student’s practical ability to apply and interpret results whereas the final exam focuses on the course as a whole and to apply relevant solutions methods on problems.
Course is held in Swedish, but the literature can be in English.
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 1910 | Written examination | 3 credits | AF |
| 1920 | Assignment | 4.5 credits | GU |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
10. Additional information
This course replaces ET1459
This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.