Fundamentals of Automation Technology
พื้นฐานเทคโนโลยีระบบอัตโนมัติ
Course description
components of automation systems, sensors, actuators, relays, sequential control, basic PLCs, feedback control, industrial robots, device interfacing, and introductory automation system design
Thai description
องค์ประกอบของระบบอัตโนมัติ เซนเซอร์ ตัวกระตุ้น รีเลย์ ระบบควบคุมแบบลำดับ พื้นฐานพีแอลซี ระบบควบคุมแบบป้อนกลับ หุ่นยนต์อุตสาหกรรม การเชื่อมต่ออุปกรณ์ และการออกแบบระบบอัตโนมัติเบื้องต้น
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Explain automation components: sensors, controllers and actuators | PLO1 |
| CLO2 | Design basic control logic with PLCs or microcontrollers | PLO2PLO4 |
| CLO3 | Relate industrial automation to UAS | PLO5 |
Learning modules
1Overview of automation
Weeks 1–3 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Industrial automation and PLCsIn development
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
2Industrial sensors and actuators
Weeks 4–6 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Industrial automation and PLCsIn development
- Calibration and measurement uncertaintyIn development
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
3PLCs and control logic
Weeks 7–9 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Industrial automation and PLCsIn development
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
4Introductory feedback control
Weeks 10–12 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
5Automation and drones
Weeks 13–15 · 27 hLesson 80 minquiz4 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- Groover, M. P. (2018). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing (5th ed.). Pearson. link
- Bolton, W. (2015). Programmable logic controllers (6th ed.). Newnes.