Dr. Zhen Gao

3 unit(s)
Computer systems and CIM; NC programming; robotics; material handling, storage and identification; manufacturing planning and systems; flexible manufacturing systems; CAD/ CAM, CIM and quality; emerging CIM technologies.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AC3, 3AE3, ENGTECH 1CP3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Technology program.

3 unit(s)
An introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their use in automation applications. AC and DC motors, PLC basics, Input/output, memory addressing and program control instructions, and PLC networking, motor control protection and starting.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MT3, PROCTECH 2EE3, 2IC3 and registration in level II or above of Process Automation Technology.

3 unit(s)
The motion control part of this course covers the theory and operation of AC and DC drive systems and digital motion control. The robotics portion of the course covers robot anatomy and attributes, end effectors, robot programming and applications.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3CT3, 3PL3, 3SC3 and registration in Level IV of Process Automation Technology

3 unit(s)
This course is a continuation of Technical Project I and it requires students to conduct further research, modify/refine project design, develop and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Technical Project I course. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar.
One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 4TR1, 4IC3, 4IT3; ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Process Automation Technology.

Co-requisite(s): PROCTECH 4SS3

This course covers network and data integration infrastructure of Industrial Internet of Things, including the integration of process/manufacturing automation, building automation, environment management, as well as energy management and electricity automation systems using DDE, OPC, and SCADA Systems. Moreover, the course covers other Industrial Internet of Things infrastructure components such as artificial intelligence based control systems as well as safety systems.

This course covers the fundamental and the recent advances of robotics and automation. With the hands-on components, it builds a bridge between theoretical study and industrial applications. The students can apply what they learnt to analysis and address the real-world issues including robot programming, kinematics and control of serial and parallel robots, performance analysis and optimization, human-robot interface, and robot vision. Through the training of practical mini-projects and course project, the students are capable of constructing the automated robotic system with integration of software, hardware and user interface.