B.Tech in Industrial Automation – Semester-wise Syllabus 

This program integrates mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer engineering to design, optimize, and manage automated industrial systems. Below is a structured syllabus:

 

Year 1: Foundation in Engineering & Sciences 

*Semester 1:* 

1. *Mathematics-I*: Calculus, Linear Algebra 

2. *Engineering Physics*: Mechanics, Thermodynamics 

3. *Basic Electrical Engineering*: DC/AC Circuits, Network Theorems 

4. *Programming Fundamentals*: Python/C Basics 

5. *Engineering Graphics & CAD* (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) 

6. *Workshop/Lab*: Basic Electronics, CAD Design 

 

*Semester 2:* 

1. *Mathematics-II*: Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics 

2. *Digital Electronics*: Logic Gates, Microcontrollers (Arduino) 

3. *Mechanics of Solids*: Stress, Strain, Material Properties 

4. *Environmental Science* 

5. *Introduction to Industrial Automation*: PLC Basics, Sensors/Actuators 

6. *Lab*: Digital Circuits, Pneumatic Systems 

 

Year 2: Core Automation & Control Systems 

*Semester 3:* 

1. *Control Systems*: PID Controllers, Transfer Functions 

2. *Electrical Machines*: Motors (AC/DC), Drives 

3. *Hydraulics & Pneumatics*: Actuators, Valves, Circuits 

4. *Analog & Digital Signal Processing* 

5. *Industrial Instrumentation*: Flow, Pressure, Temperature Sensors 

6. *Lab*: PID Tuning, Motor Control Projects 

 

*Semester 4:* 

1. *Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)*: Ladder Logic, SCADA Systems 

2. *Industrial Robotics*: Robot Kinematics, Grippers, Trajectory Planning 

3. *Process Control*: Batch Processes, Feedback Loops 

4. *Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems* (ARM, Raspberry Pi) 

5. *Elective-I*: IoT Basics / Mechatronics 

6. *Lab*: PLC Programming, Robotic Arm Integration 

 

Year 3: Advanced Automation & Electives 

*Semester 5:* 

1. *Industrial Communication Protocols*: Modbus, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP 

2. *Human-Machine Interface (HMI)*: Design, Visualization Tools (Ignition, WinCC) 

3. *Machine Vision*: Image Processing, Cameras, OpenCV 

4. *Elective-II*: AI in Automation / Predictive Maintenance 

5. *Elective-III*: Industrial Safety & Risk Management (HAZOP, SIL) 

6. *Lab*: Vision Systems, SCADA-HMI Integration 

 

*Semester 6:* 

1. *Advanced Robotics*: Collaborative Robots (Cobots), AGVs 

2. *Industrial IoT (IIoT)*: Edge Computing, Cloud Integration 

3. *Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)*: Production Monitoring, OEE 

4. *Elective-IV*: Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) / Digital Twins 

5. *Elective-V*: Energy Management in Automation / CNC Programming 

6. *Lab*: AGV Programming, MES Simulation (Siemens SIMATIC) 

 

Year 4: Specialization & Industry Integration 

*Semester 7:* 

1. *Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity*: Firewalls, VPNs, OT Security 

2. *Automation Project Management*: Agile, Lean Manufacturing 

3. *Elective-VI*: AI-Driven Quality Control / Additive Manufacturing 

4. *Elective-VII*: Process Optimization (Six Sigma) / Supply Chain Automation 

5. *Capstone Project-I*: Industry-Sponsored Automation Design (e.g., Smart Factory Layout) 

6. *Internship*: Automation Firms (Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth) 

 

*Semester 8:* 

1. *Emerging Trends*: Digital Twins, AI-Enhanced PLCs, 5G in Automation 

2. *Professional Ethics & Standards*: ISO Certification, GDPR Compliance 

3. *Entrepreneurship*: Startups in Automation, Intellectual Property 

4. *Capstone Project-II*: Prototype Development (e.g., Automated Packaging Line) 

5. *Seminar/Technical Presentations* 

 

Electives (Sample Options): 

- *AI in Automation*: Neural Networks for Predictive Maintenance 

- *Smart Manufacturing*: Digital Twins, Cyber-Physical Systems 

- *Process Automation*: Oil & Gas, Chemical Plants 

- *Robotic Welding & CNC*: Advanced Manufacturing Techniques 

- *Energy-Efficient Systems*: Green Automation, Sustainable Practices 

Key Labs & Tools: 

- *PLC Labs*: Siemens S7-1200, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric 

- *Simulation Software*: MATLAB/Simulink, Factory I/O, Digital Twin Tools 

- *Robotics Labs*: Universal Robots (UR5), FANUC, KUKA 

- *IIoT Platforms*: AWS IoT, Siemens MindSphere, PTC ThingWorx 

- *Industrial Networks*: Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark 

Capstone Projects:

- *Automated Assembly Line*: Integrating robots, conveyors, and vision systems. 

- *Smart Warehouse*: AGVs + IoT for inventory management. 

- *AI-Based Predictive Maintenance*: Using vibration sensors and ML algorithms. 

- *Energy Monitoring System*: Real-time dashboards for factory energy consumption.