Unit of Study MANI3001 Automation and Control Systems (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

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

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3
Lismore	Term3	Term3
Online	Term3	N/A

Learning outcomes

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).

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Report	60%
Presentation	10%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Report	60%
Presentation	10%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Report	60%
Presentation	10%

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