Diploma in Automation Engineering
*Credits:* 120-130 (Theory + Practical’s)
*Semester 1: Foundation Courses*
1. *Mathematics for Engineers*
- Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics.
2. *Physics for Automation*
- Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics.
3. *Engineering Drawing & CAD*
- Basics of technical drawing; AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
4. *Introduction to Automation*
- History, applications, Industry 4.0 overview.
5. *Workshop Practice*
- Hands-on training with tools and machinery.
*Semester 2: Core Engineering Principles*
1. *Electrical Circuits & Measurements*
- Ohm’s Law, AC/DC circuits, instruments.
2. *Electronics Fundamentals*
- Diodes, transistors, op-amps, digital circuits.
3. *Programming Basics (C/Python)*
- Algorithms, data structures, microcontrollers (Arduino/Raspberry Pi).
4. *Pneumatics & Hydraulics*
- Systems design, valves, actuators.
*Semester 3: Control Systems & Instrumentation*
1. *Control Systems Engineering*
- Feedback loops, PID controllers, MATLAB simulations.
2. *Sensors & Instrumentation*
- Types (proximity, temperature), calibration.
3. *PLC Programming*
- Ladder logic, Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs.
4. *Industrial Safety & Standards*
- OSHA, risk assessment, ISO standards.
*Semester 4: Advanced Automation Technologies*
1. *Robotics & Mechatronics*
- Robot kinematics, servo motors, ROS basics.
2. *Industrial Automation*
- Conveyor systems, SCADA, HMI design.
3. *Communication Systems*
- IoT in automation, Modbus, Profibus.
4. *Project Management*
- Agile, budgeting, documentation.
*Semester 5: Specialization & Electives*
- *Electives* (Choose 2):
1. *Advanced Robotics*
2. *Industrial IoT & AI*
3. *Renewable Energy Systems*
4. *CNC Machining*
- *Capstone Project I*
- Design and prototype an automated system.
*Semester 6: Internship & Final Project*
1. *Industrial Internship*
- 8-12 weeks in manufacturing/automation firms.
2. *Capstone Project II*
- Implement and present a full-scale automation solution.
3. *Professional Ethics & Communication*
- Teamwork, technical reporting, ethics.
*Labs & Practical’s*
- *PLC Programming Lab*
- *Robotics & Automation Lab*
- *CAD/CAM Software Lab*
- *Sensor & IoT Integration Lab*
*Assessment*
- *Theory:* 60% (Exams, quizzes)
- *Practical’s:* 30% (Lab reports, projects)
- *Assignments/Participation:* 10%
*Learning Outcomes*
- Design and troubleshoot automated systems.
- Program PLCs, microcontrollers, and robotics.
- Apply Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI).
- Manage industrial safety and compliance.
*Resources*
- *Textbooks:*
- Automation, Production Systems, and CIM by Groover
- Programmable Logic Controllers by Petruzella
- *Software:* MATLAB, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, TIA Portal.