Automatic Control and Robotics, engineering studies (full-time, part-time)
Characteristics of the field
The field of automation and robotics is one of the most attractive fields of technical studies, enabling graduates to perform satisfactory work in the learned profession, especially in the Silesian region, where numerous international concerns and local enterprises operating in the area of knowledge-based economy have opened or opened their offices. The curriculum is constantly consulted with industry representatives and students. It includes many activities in direct contact with modern equipment. It prepares for individual work as well as for small and large teams, where the most important thing is to solve practical problems and implement projects related to the control of automation and robotics systems, with particular emphasis on microprocessor control techniques and information processing. The confirmation of the highest quality of education in the field of automation and robotics at the AEI Faculty is the distinguishing mark of the National Accreditation Committee.
Student profile
This field of study is intended for people interested in both the general issues of building automation and robotics systems, as well as specialized issues of identification and control of complex automation and robotics systems. People with a technical passion and those with a passion for science will do well on it.
Prerequisites
Engineering studies in this field do not require initial professional qualifications (except for the matura exam).
Issues
During their studies, students acquire knowledge in the following areas:
- programming of computer calculations
- electrotechnics and electromechanics
- digital technology
- database
- basics of metrology
- basics of automation
- basics of electronics
- basics of materials science
- dynamics of processes
- basic robotics
- software for measurement systems
- microprocessor systems
- methods of artificial intelligence
- automated manufacturing systems
- industrial networks and communication protocols
- programming of controllers and dispatch supervision systems
- building automation systems
Specialties
Particular thematic areas can be individually developed in the last years of studies by selecting specializations. Students can expand their knowledge within the following specializations:
- process automation
- information technologies in automatic control and robotics
- automation and operation of intelligent buildings
The process automation specialization allows you to familiarize yourself with the issues of industrial measurements of physical quantities, the use of actuators, design and prototyping of dedicated control systems as well as quality and production control.
The specialization information technologies in automatic control and robotics, as the name suggests, is focused on the application of industrial IT solutions in control systems, programming of such systems and information processing.
The automation and operation of intelligent buildings specialization includes two sub-specializations, one focused on issues related to automation and control of systems in buildings, and the other on the operation of intelligent buildings.
Graduate profile
Automatic Control and Robotics graduates have knowledge of subjects related to the control of continuous and discrete processes, process and system engineering, computer and microprocessor systems, automation of technological processes and autonomous systems, as well as robotics and mobile systems. They have the skills necessary for the design and programming of various control systems, in off-line and on-line programming of industrial robots and robotic production cells, mobile robots and autonomous devices. They are very well prepared theoretically and practically to take up professional work, as designers and users, depending on their specialty:
- modern automation systems, including process and building automation,
- maintenance of industrial and public facilities,
- control systems for robots, mobile devices, cars and airplanes,
- biotechnology and energy systems,
- computer, monitoring, measurement and decision-making systems in the realities of industry 4.0 requirements.
Graduates will find employment in:
- plants and companies that design, manufacture and use automation equipment,
- companies that design and program control systems,
- computer centers, maintenance units,
- research and development centers that design and implement new, automated manufacturing, transport and technological processes.
