Automatic Control Systems

After completion of Automatic Control Systems study programme, a graduate:

1. Knowledge:

1.1. Will search for, collect and analyse information necessary for the realisation of digitalisation of automatic control systems, processes, understand the concepts used in this engineering field, understand their content and apply this knowledge to digitalise and automate technological processes;

1.2. Will be able to analyse the processes of automation, robotization, digitalization of production, understand the design workflow, general requirements, principles and will be able to apply them in the construction of technological equipment and in the design of production technological processes;

1.3. Will be able to solve engineering problems by formulating and executing design tasks in accordance with the defined legal and technical requirements of the field of application, and select appropriate design methods, experimental and production equipment;

1.4. Will know the principles of digital manufacturing and the principles of manufacturing (ERP) and business (MES) management solutions in the cloud using IoT hardware tools;

1.5. Will know the principles and methods of automatic control system and automation scheme design, and will be able to select the methods for their implementation;

1.6. Will know modern technologies, basic laws of systems theory, calculation and processing rules, applied in the projecting and production of automatic control systems as well as various aspects of system performance.

2. Researching abilities:

2.1. Will be able to find relevant professional information using databases and other sources of scientific and engineering information on digitalisation and automation solutions applied in the circular economy to ensure the safety of employees and the environment, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the company's operation;

2.2. Will be able to do experiments necessary for solving the enginnering tasks; will be able to analyze and interpret data, programme and manage programme packages;

2.3. Will be able to foresee the methods of mathematics, software and hardware used in the area of automatic control systems; combine theoretical and applied knowledge while solving engineering tasks;

2.4. Will analyze and assess the factors determining the level of production organisation, planning and technical provision.

3. Special abilities:

3.1. Will apply all-purpose and specific software to store data, systematize and process it, and to control technological processes;

3.2. Will start and adjust automatic control devices, will analyze and assess their performance parameters;

3.3. Will programme and configure controllers and the systems of data collection and supervision control;

3.4. Will be able to perform mounting of automatic control systems and their elements;

3.5. Will manage the data of a technological process, and will design technical, technological, constructional and quality assurance documentation.

Graduates who have chosen Specialization of the Control of Mechatronical Systems:

3.6. Will know the control of electric gears, pneumo and hydro automation systems, mechatronic automation systems and movement control within these systems;

3.7. Will understand mechatronic systems design methodologies and will be able to design systems and develop digital solutions for industry according to defined technical, economic and environmental requirements using standard mechanical, electronic and other components;

3.8. Will perform the installation and adjustment of hardware and software of mechatronic systems.

Graduates who have chosen Specialization of the Control of Technological Equipment:

3.9. Will know the control systems of technological equipment, the specific character of engineering calculations, data collection and display, as well as analysis and reliability of technical systems;

3.10. By applying innovative technologies, will project manufacture technological processes, will select progressive technological equipment, and will exploit them properly;

3.11. Will perform the installation and adjustment of hardware and software of technological equipment.

4. Social abilities:

4.1. Will be able to make skilled and effective decisions in production management systems, taking into account the principles of the circular economy, artificial intelligence and the digitalisation of processes, understand the impact of engineering decisions on society and the environment, and adhere to the norms of professional ethics and standards of engineering practice in order to ensure the development of the concept of sustainability in the activities of enterprise;

4.2. Will apply professional knowledge and practical skills to solve production and economic activity problems, to formulate solution arguments;

4.3. Will organize continuous activity process in a company (division), will be able to manage employees, flexibly and creatively assess phenomena and solve problems, cooperate with national and foreign partners and competitors.

5. Personal abilities:

5.1. Will be able to find, collect, systematize and analyze the newest information needed for engineering activities;

5.2. Will be able to express oneself in writing and orally both in native and foreign language;

5.3. Will be able to conceptually and descriptively express ideas and interpret thoughts, facts in different context of professional activity in real and/or virtual environment;

5.4. Will be able to think analytically, critically and independently, solve problems and make logical decisions;

5.5. Will be able to apply the gained knowledge to solve practical tasks.

The subjects (modules) of Automatic Control Systems study programme:

Full-time studies:

Part-time studies:

Students can choose from these specializations:

• Control of Mechatronical Systems;
• Control of Technological Equipment;
• Electrical Engineering.

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