FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

MCE 420 | 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 242 To 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.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
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 Exams
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
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
20
20
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
1
28
28
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

X
6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; 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 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 engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used 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

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

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

 


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