*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.