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Unit of Study MANI3001 - Automation and Control Systems (2025)

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Unit description

Applies a systems-based engineering approach to analysis and design of automation and control systems. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1:  Introduction to automation and control systems
 
Module 2: System modelling -Laplace transforms and transfer function
 
Module 3:  System modelling-Mechanical and electrical systems
 
Module 4:  Control system design and analysis -Root Locus
 
Module 5:  Control system design and analysis -Frequency response
 
Module 6:  Advanced control techniques -PID control, PLCs, and Ladder logic programming
 

 

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
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Lismore
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Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

employ a systems approach that integrates a detailed technical knowledge of analysis of control system behaviour, design of controllers and evaluation of controller system performance with other relevant contextual factors to address a complex problem related to automation and control systems

evaluate and creatively apply advanced engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources to analyse and design solutions to a complex problem related to automation and control systems

systematically develop solutions and communicate by reporting the outcomes from a well-defined project related to automation and control systems

self-assess conduct and performance as a professional engineer in contributing to the successful completion of a complex project related to automation and control systems

describe and model the dynamics of engineering processes including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic using Laplace transformations, and utilise knowledge and skills to analyse using PID controllers

apply theoretical knowledge and skills for implementation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

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