automatics and robotics (AR-SI7O)

Specification of the learning outcomes for the direction of study: „Automatics and Robotics”, B.Sc. level, general academic profile:

• in respect to knowledge, a faculty graduate:

- has knowledge of mathematics within the range covering: algebra, analysis, probabilistics as well as components of discrete and applied mathematics, including: the mathematical and numerical methods necessary for:
a) description and analysis of electric circuits, mechanic and electronic systems as wellas analogue and digital mechatronic systems, and also - of basic physical phenomena occurring in the above listed systems;
b) description and analysis of operation of components and systems of automation, among them: systems containing the programmable units;
c) description and analysis of algorithms of signal processing;
d) synthesis of components, units and systems of automation,
- has knowledge of physics within the range covering: mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, solid body physics, including: the knowledge necessary for understanding of basic physical phenomena occurring in components and systems of automation and auxiliary subsystems,
- has well-grounded knowledge within the range of methodology and techniques of programing,
- has detailed knowledge within the range of architecture and software of automation systems (languages of high and low levels),
- has elementary knowledge within the range of architecture of industrial systems and networks, necessary for installing, operation and maintenance of computer tools used for simulation and design of components, units and systems of automation,
- has well-grounded knowledge within the range of robotics and dynamics of manipulators,
- has basic knowledge within the range of fundamentals of control and automation,
- has well-grounded and theoretical-based knowledge within the range of the operational rules of components of automatics (among them: analogue and digital gauges) and simple automation systems,
- has well-grounded knowledge within the range of theory of electric circuits as well as theory of signals and methods of signal processing,
- has basic knowledge within the range of metrology; knows and understands the measurements methods of fundamental quantities which characterize mechanical, thermal and electric components and systems; knows the calculation methods and computer tools necessary for an analysis of experimental results, and also knows the methods of building mathematical models based on the afore mentioned results,
- knows and understands the processes of design and manufacturing of simple automation devices,
- knows and understands the methodology of design of automation systems, analogue and digital electronic sub-system of automation systems, as well as methods and techniques utilized to design, including the methods of artificial intelligence; knows the languages of description of hardware and computer tools for design and simulation of systems and units,
- knows the current state and the newest development trends of automation and robotics,
- has elementary knowledge on the life cycle of units and systems of automation,
- has basic knowledge necessary for understanding non-technological limitations of engineer activities; knows the basic rules of WHS (workplace health and safety) which are obligatory in industry,
- has elementary knowledge within the range of protection of intellectual property and patent law,
- has elementary knowledge within the range of management, including quality management and running an enterprise,
- knows the general rules of establishing and development of different types of entrepreneurship,
- has well-grounded knowledge within the range of description of static and dynamic properties of mechatronic components and systems, among them – in particular – knowledge dedicated to: transfer of heat through different media, fluid mechanics, systems of pneumatics and hydraulics, dynamics of heat, mechanical and electric objects (devices or systems), , dynamics of heating machinery and electric, hydraulic and pneumatic motors,
- has knowledge within the range of design of mechanisms and machines, and also methods of analysis of their kinematic and dynamic properties,

• in respect to skills:

- is able to extract information from references, data bases and other sources; is able to aggregate the achieved information, interpret them and draw conclusions as well as formulate and support opinions,
- is able to work alone and on a team; is able to estimate time needed for performance of a given task; is able to prepare and keep the work schedule which assure meeting the deadlines,
- is able to prepare documentation concerning accomplishing of an engineer task and prepare a report enclosing the description of results of the performed task,
- is able to prepare and present a short presentation dedicated to the results of performed engineer task,
- speaks English on a level allowing to communicate as well as to read and to understand e.g. catalogue specifications, application information, operational instructions of informatics devices and tools (software) and similar documents,
- has a self-learning ability, e.g. aiming for improvement of own professional competence,
- is able to apply the learned analytical, numerical, simulation as well as experimental methods for analysis and evaluation of operation of components and systems of automation,
- is able to perform an analysis of signals and simple systems of signal processing in the time and frequency domains, applying analogue and digital techniques and adequate hardware and software tools,
- is able to compare the design solutions of components an system of automation taking into account the assumed usage and economic criteria (consumed energy and power, operating speed, cost etc.),
- is able to use the properly chosen software environments, simulators and computer aided design tools for simulation, design and verification of components and systems of automation,
- is able to apply the properly chosen methods and devices allowing for measurements of the basic quantities characteristic for components and systems of automation,
- is able to plan and carry out an experiment as well as perform measurements of static and dynamic characteristics, is able to present the obtained results in the digital and graphic forms, make their interpretation and draw proper conclusions,
- is able to design the process of testing of automation components, analogue and digital systems and — in case of detecting errors — to make an adequate diagnostics,
- is able to formulate a specification of simple automation systems on a level of performed functions, and also applying the languages of device description,
- is able to design automation components, analogue and digital units and systems, taking into account the assumed functional and economic criteria, applying proper methods, techniques and tools,
- is able to design simple automation units and systems dedicated to versatile application, among them simple systems of digital signal processing,
- is able to use the catalogue specification forms and operational instructions aiming for choice of proper components of the designed automation system,
- is able to design a simple printed circuit, applying the special professional software,
- is able to plan the process of manufacturing of a simple automation device; is able to make an introductory evaluation of the costs,
- is able to calculate the kinematic parameters of mechanisms and to analyse their dynamical properties; is able to build, launch and test the designed unit or simple system of automation, to configure an industrial robot to perform particular technological task,
- is able to configure the communication devices in local (wire based and radio) tele-information networks,
- is able to formulate an algorithm, knows how to write a computer software by means of high and low level algorithmic languages as well as write a software controlling the systems of automation and to write a program for microcontrollers and microprocessors controlling the electronic system,
- is able to — formulating and solving the tasks enclosing design of components, devices and system of automation — realize their non-technical aspects, among them – related to environment, economy and law,
- respects the WHS (workplace health and safety) rules,
- is able to evaluate a usefulness of standard methods and tools dedicated to solving the simple engineers tasks, typical for automation as well as to choose and apply proper methods and tools,
- is able to build the mathematical models for chosen mechanical, electrical, thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic objects,
- is able to describe the motion of a particular kinematical structure, among other, the motion of links of manipulators and industrial robots; is able also to design and perform a computer simulation (by means of adequate tools) of an operation of a unit or a course of a technological process,

• in respect to social competences:

- understands the need and knows the possibilities of long-life learning (studies of second and third levels, post-diploma degree programs and courses) — aiming for improvement professional, personal and social competences,
- is aware of and understands the non-technological aspects and consequences of activity of an automation engineer, among them – human influence on environment as well as the related decision making responsibility,
- is aware of importance of professional activities, obedience of professional ethics and standards as well as shows respect for the diversity of opinions and cultures,
- is aware of responsibility of own work role and shows eagerness for keeping the team-work rules as well as is aware of taking responsibility for the commonly performed tasks,
- is able to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner,
- is aware of social role of a graduate of a university of technology, especially understands a need of formulating and passing to society — among other via a mass media — information and opinions concerning the achievements related to electronics and other aspects of activities of automation engineer; tries to pass these information and opinions in a commonly understandable manner.

The Learning Outcomes for the B.Sc. level of studies of the general academic profile within the field of Technical Sciences for the direction of studies „Automation and Robotics” were approved by the Resolution no 817/07/IV/2012 issued by the Senate of the University of Bielsko-Biala dated at 4th JULY 2012 entitled: “On the approval of the Learning Outcomes for the study programmes taught at the Faculty of Machine Building and Computer Science”.
The study programme was determined via the Resolution no 1451/7/2017/2018 of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Machine Building and Computer Science dated at 10th April 2018.

Learning outcomes in the field of Automation and Robotics, first-cycle studies, education profile: general academic:
1. In terms of knowledge, the studies’ graduate:
- has knowledge in the field of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability theory and elements of discrete and applied mathematics, including mathematical and numerical methods, necessary for:
/1/ description and analysis of the operation of electrical circuits, mechanical and electronic components, analog and digital mechatronic systems, as well as basic physical phenomena occurring in them;
/2/ description and analysis of the operation of automation components and systems, including systems containing programmable systems;
/3/ description and analysis of signal processing algorithms;
/4/ synthesis of elements, circuits and automation systems;
- has knowledge of physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, solid state physics, as well as the knowledge necessary to understand the basic physical phenomena occurring in the elements and systems of automation and in their surroundings;
- has structured knowledge in the field of methodology and programming techniques in the field of architecture and software of automation systems (high and low level languages) and in the field of industrial systems and networks architecture, necessary for the installation, operation and maintenance of IT tools for simulation and design of elements, circuits and automation systems;
- has structured general knowledge in the field of robotics and dynamics of manipulators;
- has general knowledge of the basics of control and automation and the principles of operation of automation components (including analog and digital sensors) and simple automation systems;
- has structured knowledge of the theory of electrical circuits and the theory of signals and methods of their processing;
- has basic knowledge of metrology; knows and understands methods of measuring basic quantities characterizing mechanical, thermal and electrical elements and systems; knows the calculation methods and IT tools necessary to analyze the results of the experiment, as well as the methods of formulating mathematical models based on these results;
- knows and understands the processes of designing and manufacturing simple automation devices and the methodology of designing automation systems, analog and digital electronic systems, as well as methods and techniques used in designing, including artificial intelligence methods; knows hardware description languages and computer tools for designing and simulating circuits and systems;
- knows the current state and the latest development trends in the field of automation and robotics;
- has elementary knowledge of the life cycle of automation devices and systems;
- has the basic knowledge necessary to understand the non-technical conditions of engineering activities; knows the basic principles of occupational health and safety applicable in the industry;
- has elementary knowledge in the field of intellectual property protection and patent law;
- has elementary knowledge in the field of management, including quality management and running a business;
- knows the general principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship;
- has structured knowledge of the description of static and dynamic properties of mechatronics elements and systems, including in particular heat flow through various media, fluid mechanics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, dynamics of thermal, mechanical and electrical objects, dynamics of thermal machines and electric and hydraulic motors and pneumatic;
- has knowledge of the construction of mechanisms and machines, as well as methods of analyzing their kinematic and dynamic properties;
- has general knowledge of the basics of control and automation and the principles of operation of automation components (including analog and digital sensors) and simple automation systems;

2. In terms of skills the studies’ graduate:
- can obtain information from literature, databases and other sources; is able to integrate the obtained information, interpret it, and draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify opinions;
- is able to work individually and in a team; is able to estimate the time needed to complete the assigned task; is able to develop and implement a work schedule that ensures meeting deadlines;
- is able to develop documentation regarding the implementation of an engineering task and prepare a text containing a discussion of the results of the implementation of this task and prepare and present a short presentation devoted to the results of the implementation of the engineering task;
- speaks English or another foreign language recognized as the language of international communication to a sufficient degree to communicate, as well as to read and understand catalog cards, application notes, user manuals for IT devices and tools and similar documents (skills in accordance with the requirements set out for level B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
- has the ability to self-educate, e.g. in order to improve professional competences;
- is able to apply the known analytical, numerical, simulation and experimental methods to analyze and evaluate the operation of automation components and systems, and to analyze signals and simple signal processing systems in the time and frequency domain, using analog and digital techniques and appropriate hardware and software tools;
- can formulate a specification of simple automation systems at the level of implemented functions, also using hardware description languages, design automation components, analog and digital circuits and automation systems, taking into account the given utility and economic criteria, using appropriate methods, techniques and tools; can also design simple systems (as well as automation systems) for various applications, simple digital signal processing systems included;
- can use catalog cards and application notes to select the appropriate components of the designed automation system and plan the process of implementing a simple automatic device; can also estimate its initial costs;
- can design a simple printed circuit using specialized software;
- is able to analyze the kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms; is able to build, launch and test a designed system (or a simple automation system), select an industrial robot for a specific technological task; is also able to design and - using appropriate tools - perform a computer simulation of the operation of the device, or the course of the technological process;
- can configure communication devices in local (wired and radio) ICT networks;
- is able to formulate an algorithm, uses high- and low-level programming languages and appropriate IT tools to develop computer programs controlling the automation system and to program microcontrollers or microprocessors controlling the electronic system;
- can - when formulating and solving tasks involving the design of automation components, systems and systems - perceive their non-technical aspects, including their environmental, economic and legal issues;
- applies the rules of occupational health and safety;
- is able to assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools for solving simple engineering tasks typical of automation; can select and apply appropriate methods and tools;
- is able to build mathematical models of selected mechanical, electrical, thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic objects;
3. In terms of social competences, the studies’ graduate:
- understands the need and knows the possibilities of continuous training (second and third cycle studies, postgraduate studies, courses) - improving professional, personal and social competences;
- is aware of the importance and understands the non-technical aspects and effects of the automation engineer's activity, including its impact on the environment, and the related responsibility for decisions made and is aware of the social role of a graduate of a technical university; in particular, understands the need to formulate and provide the public with information and opinions on the activities of an automation engineer;
- is aware of the importance of behaving in a professional manner, observing the rules of professional ethics and respecting the diversity of views and cultures;
- is aware of the responsibility for their own work; is ready to comply with the rules of teamwork and take responsibility for jointly implemented tasks;
- is able to think and act in an entrepreneurial way;

The study program was established by the Resolution No. 1471/09/VI/2019 of the Senate of the University of Bielsko-Biala of September 6, 2019.