Automated Sensing and Control

This course introduces students to the various sensors and actuators used in automation systems so that a control system may sense and manipulate the physical world. Automated manufacturing systems are used to produce high quality products at high speed and with great efficiency by using these various sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, and control systems. Student will be introduced to the control concepts and equipment used in hydraulic and pneumatic controls, basic hardwired and PLC control, including real world interfaces, and lastly understanding the operation, correct application, and integration of discrete, specialty and analog sensors.