Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Control of Machines,devices and Processes
Course Code: EEE561
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to teach how to control machines, devices, and systems by computer

Course Content

Controllability and stability concepts, DAC/ADCs, Real time measurement (RTM) and data acquisition systems, Labview and other up-to date RTM software, industrial control and power switching techniques, measurement and control of electrical power, temperature and heating systems, project based other applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Developing and intensifying knowledge that requires expertise in the area of Electrical-Electronics Engineering, and gaining the skills necessary to analyze and solve problems using this knowledge
2.Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to Electrical-Electronics Engineering, interpreting and forming new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from Electrical-Electronics Engineering and the knowledge from various other disciplines
3.Developing new approaches to solve the complex problems arising in Electrical-Electronics Engineering, coming up with solutions while taking responsibility and carrying out a specific study independently
4.Assessing the knowledge and skill gained in the area of Electrical-Electronics Engineering with a critical view
5.Transferring the current developments and one’s own work in Electrical-Electronics Engineering, to other groups in written, oral and visual forms
6.The ability to control the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the Electrical-Electronics Engineering related to data taking into consideration scientific, cultural and ethical values and the ability to teach these values to others
7.Developing application plans concerning the subjects related to Electrical-Electronics Engineering and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.J. G. Bollinger and N. A. Duffie, Computer Control of Machines and Processes, Addison-Wesley Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Control Engineering, 1st ed. 1988
2.Lecture notes and internet resources
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Review of liner system theory, controllabilitiy and stability concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Review of DAC/ADCs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Real time measurement and data acquisition systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Labview commands-I
Week 5 - Theoretical
Labview commands-II
Week 6 - Theoretical
Other related up-to-date software
Week 7 - Theoretical
Computer control of electrical power sources
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review-Assignement&Project work
Week 9 - Theoretical
Review of industrial control and high-power switching techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Computer control of temperature and heating processes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Computer control of low temperature Resistivity-Temperature measurement
Week 12 - Theoretical
Computer control of high temperature Resistivity-Temperature measurement
Week 13 - Theoretical
Project work (applications)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project work (applications)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%10
Term Assignment1%5
Project1%70
Midterm Examination1%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment25316
Term Project110212
Project124226
Midterm Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026