ISEN 5823 - Automation
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44003,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Bharat Yelamanchi
Email: byelamanchi@ysu.edu
Course Description
5823. Automation. Principles and applications of sensing, actuation and control. Emphasis on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Industrial process controllers, sensors and machine vision. Design and cost considerations for industrial automation applications. Prereq.: MECH 2641, ECEN 2614 or consent of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Industrial automation and robotics | J.R.Westcott, A.K.Gupta, S.K.Arora | 9781683929611 |
2nd edition
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction to Automation | Read chapter 1 from the textbook |
| 8/31 | Basic laws and principles | Read chapter 2 from the textbook |
| 9/7 | Pneumatic and hydraulic systems | Read chapter 3 from the textbook |
| 9/14 | Pumps, compressors, and fluid accessories | Read chapters 4 and5 from the textbook |
| 9/21 | Cylinders, motors, and control valves | Read chapters 6 and 7 from the textbook |
| 9/28 | Circuits | Read chapters 8 and 9 from the textbook |
| 10/5 | Electrical and electronic controls | Read chapter 11 from the textbook |
| 10/12 | Transfer devices and feeders | Read chapter 12 from the textbook |
| 10/19 | Introduction to robotics | Read chapter 13 from the textbook |
| 10/26 | Robot Sensors and end effectors | Read chapters 14 and 15 from the textbook |
| 11/2 | Robot programming | Read chapter 16 from the textbook |
| 11/9 | Applications of robots | Read chapter 17 from the textbook |
| 11/16 | Robots using real time embedded systems | Read chapter 18 from the textbook |
| 11/23 | Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's) in industrial automation | Read chapter 19 from the textbook |
| 11/30 | Introduction to python | Read the provided supplemental material |
| 12/7 | Automation with python | Read the provided supplemental material |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.