School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code MECH 504
Course Title in English Industrial Automation
Course Title in Turkish Endüstriyel Otomasyon
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 188 hours per semester
Number of Credits 7.5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Graduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the fundamentals, theoretical infrastructure and different applications of industrial automation system components, especially PLC and SCADA systems, in terms of software and hardware structures.
Course Description The aim of the course is to learn the fundamentals, theoretical infrastructure and different applications of industrial automation system components, especially PLC and SCADA systems, in software and hardware structures. PLC and SCADA programming software are used as course tools within the scope of the course. It is aimed that students will be specialized in creating PLC and SCADA projects for different process applications and in the communication of these projects using these software. Among the topics covered in the course; Subjects such as logic gates (Boolean algebra), state diagrams, automat theory, process control, PLC ladder diagrams, PLC programming, SCADA systems and industrial communication are covered.
Course Description in Turkish Dersin amacı, öğrencilerin PLC ve SCADA sistemleri başta olmak üzere endüstriyel otomasyon sistem bileşenlerinin yazılım ve donanım yapıları özelinde temellerini, teorik alt yapılarını ve farklı uygulamalarını ogrenmeleridir. Dersin kapsamında ders aracı olarak PLC ve SCADA programlama yazılımları kullanılmaktadır. Öğrencilerin bu yazılımları kullanarak farklı proses uygulamaları için PLC ve SCADA projeleri oluşturma ve bu projelerin haberleşmesi konusunda da uzmanlaşması amaçlanmaktadır. Ders kapsamında ele alınan konular arasında; Lojik kapılar(Boolean cebiri), durum diyagramları, otomat teorisi, proses kontrol, PLC ladder diyagramları, PLC programlama, SCADA sistemleri ve endüstriyel haberleşme gibi konular yer almaktadır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify, formulate and solve the industrial automation problems;
2) comprehend the modeling of industrial automation process;
3) design controllers within the industrial automation systems
4) apply and demonstrate knowledge on industrial automation systems using modern engineering tools.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications.
2) An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics.
3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations.
4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process.
5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments.
6) An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities.
7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work.
8) An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations.
9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio.
10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. H
2) An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. H
3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. H
4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. H
5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. N
6) An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. N
7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. H
8) An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. S
9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. N
10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. H
Prepared by and Date LEVENT UCUN ,
Course Coordinator TUBA AYHAN
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to Industrial Automation
2) Preliminaries on Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates and Ladder Diagrams
3) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
4) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
5) PLC Programming: Mathematical Operations, Timers and Counters
6) PLC Programming: Digital and Analog I/Os
7) PLC Standard IEC 61131-3 Function Block Diagrams
8) Implementation of PID Controllers in Automation Systems
9) Introduction to SCADA/HMI Systems
10) SCADA System Design Case Study 1
11) SCADA System Design Case Study 2
12) Industrial Communication Protocols (Ethernet Based Topologies)
13) Industrial Communication Protocols (Modbus/TCP)
14) Industrial Communication Protocols Case Study
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsList of readings and indication whether they are required or recommended: J. A. Rehg, G. J. Sartori, “Programmable Logic Controllers”, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2007. S. A. Boyer, “SCADA: Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition”, 4th Ed., Elsevier, 2009.
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Workthere will be laboratory work
Computer UseRequired
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 20
Final Examination 1 % 80
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 2 98
Laboratory 5 0 3 1 20
Project 1 20 3 23
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Midterm(s) 1 14 3 17
Total Workload 188
Total Workload/25 7.5
ECTS 7.5