COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SHIP AUTOMATION CONTROL SYSTEMS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MEN 4054 SHIP AUTOMATION CONTROL SYSTEMS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Marine Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ÖMÜR YAŞAR SAATÇIOĞLU

Offered to

Marine Engineering

Course Objective

A study of the applications of industrial automation systems, including identification of system requirements, equipment integration, motors, controllers, and sensors. Coverage of set-up, maintenance, and testing of the automated system. To provide an overview of ship automation systems and give introductory concepts. Principles and relationships of automated assembly devices, industrial robots, numerical control (NC),programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Describe the basic function of a sensor and an actuator in an automated system and give examples of both categories.
2   Select an appropriate sensor and/or actuator for a given automated application.
3   Describe the fundamentals of NC technology.
4   Use a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and embedded microcontroller, to perform specified control functions.
5   Describe the basic anatomy and attributes of an industrial robot.
6   Research and summarize a unique technology and/or application in the field of robotics or automation.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Explain the General function of Industrial Automation.
2 Identify Safety in Industrial Automation.
3 Identify Practical Programmable Logic Controller Applications.
4 Recognize Fundamentals of Programming Including.
5 Categorize Input/Output Modules And Wiring.
6 Use Arithmetic and Advanced Instructions in Industrial Automation Including.
7 Midterm.
8 Identify Types of Industrial Sensors.
9 Explain Robotics.
10 Explain Fundamentals of Process Control Including.
11 Classify Process Control System.
12 Perform Maintenance Techniques Including.
13 Apply Process Control Devices to Practical Level, Flow, and Temperature Control Systems.
14 Troubleshooting Of PLC Systems.

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Mechatronics - Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Fifth Edition, W. Bolton, 2011, Pearson Education.
2. Groover, M. P. (2008) Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 3rd Ed. Pearson Education.
3. Programmable Logic Controllers, 4th ed.Frank D. Petruzella (2011), McGraw Hill.
4. Programmable Controllers. James A. Rehg, Glenn J. Sartori, 2nd ed. Prentice Hall, 2008.
5. Process Control Instrumentation Technology, Curtis D. Johnson, 2006, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Cooperative and active teaching and learning strategies.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MD * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MD * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 1 13
Preparation for midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for final exam 1 6 6
Project Preparation 1 10 10
Preparing assignments 10 1 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 73

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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