Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Control systems are a key part of automated systems. Modern industrial process control and automated systems require the application of control system hardware, system architectures, communication protocols and knowledge of common application scenarios. This unit builds upon the control systems theories and techniques you studied in ENB301, and implements them in control system architectures representative of industry best-practice. This unit is in your final year to synthesise previous years of your study in control systems.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you the knowledge and skills in best-practice implementation of control system hardware, control algorithms, system architectures, and communication protocols.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Critically analyse technical documentation to do with the specification and operation of control system components and architectures.
2. Identify and appraise the elements of control system architectures
3. Implement classical control system algorithms in industry best-practice system architectures
4. Apply common control system components, control methodologies and networking in an industrial automation context
5. Apply human-machine interfaces and system representation

Content

• Control system elements


• Control system architectures


• Modelling and application


• Control system communication


• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode:
Hours per week: 4
Lecture: 2 hrs/wk
Practicals: 2 hrs/wk

Weekly 2 hour lectures and the real world context forms the scaffolding for your learning in this unit. Practical exercises and peer collaboration in solving problems are supported through weekly 2 hour practical sessions. Two mini-projects, industry presentations and a site tour will illustrate industry control system best-practice. A rich learning environment will be provided on-line using Blackboard and professional PC-based control software applications.

Assessment

Assessment is based on two mini-projects and one final exam. Items are designed to assist in your learning to promote the integration of theory with practice in a collaborative learning environment and to achieve the stated learning outcomes.Formative feedback, written and verbal, will be provided for the mini-projects throughout the semester. Completed CRA sheets will be available for completed project deliverables. The assessment criteria for the project will include the elements of critical analysis.

Assessment name: Ctrl Sys Arch Research Project
Description: Control Systems Architecture Research Project.
You will undertake a team research project on a chosen control system related topic. You will be required to present your findings according to specific criteria through on-line submissions and a verbal report in week 7.
Relates to objectives: 1. Critically analyse technical documentation to do with the specification and operation of control system components and architectures
2. Identify and appraise the elements of control system architectures
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Wk 7

Assessment name: Applied Control Project
Description: Teams will collaborate in a project to implement a networked control system comprising multiple controllers and one or more human machine interfaces.
Relates to objectives: 3. Implement classical control system algorithms in industry best-practice system architectures
4. Apply common control system components, control methodologies and networking in an industrial automation context
5. Apply human-machine interfaces and system representation
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Wk 13

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: Individual learning will be assessed through the final examination. Questions will include concepts covered throughout the unit. Questions may include any of the research topics presented in week 7.
Relates to objectives: 1. Critically analyse technical documentation to do with the specification and operation of control system components and architectures.
2. Identify and appraise the elements of control system architectures
3. Implement classical control system algorithms in industry best-practice system architectures
4. Apply common control system components, control methodologies and networking in an industrial automation context
5. Apply human-machine interfaces and system representation
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Period

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

There is not a set text for this unit. Notes, data manuals and other relevant links to resources will be available via the Unit Blackboard site.

Risk assessment statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.

You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of the lecturer and technical staff of the School. In any laboratory practicals you will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes).

You will undergo a health and safety induction before the commencement of the practical sessions and will be issued with a safety induction card. If you do not have a safety induction card, you will be denied access to laboratories.

As this unit involves an industry site visit, a risk management plan and preparation resources will be provided within the lectures prior to the visit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 27-Jun-2012