Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Department of Automation and Systems

Undergraduate Degree on Control and Automation
Engineering

SEMESTER

CODE

COURSE NAME

1st SEM.

DAS 5411

Introduction

HOURS

to

Control

and

Automation

72

Engineering
EGR 5604

Technical Drawing I

FSC 5101

Physics I

DAS 5434

Introduction

54
72

to

Computer

Sciences

for

90

Automation

2nd SEM.

3rd SEM.

MTM 5161

Calculus A

72

MTM 5512

Analytic Geometry

72

DAS 5102

Fundamentals of Information Structure

54

EEL 7020

Digital Systems

90

FSC 5122

Experimental Physics I

54

FSC 5132

Theoretical Physics A

90

MTM 5162

Calculus B

72

MTM 5245

Linear Algebra

72

DAS 5332

Programming

and

Architecture

of

72

Microcontrolled Systems
EQA 5115

General Technological Chemistry C

90

FSC 5123

Experimental Physics II

54

FSC 5133

Theoretical Physics B

90

DAS 5103

Numeric Calculus for Control and Automation

72

Engineering

4th SEM.

5th SEM.

MTM 5163

Calculus C

90

DAS 5305

Industrial Informatics I

72

EEL 5104

Electric Circuits for Control and Automation

108

EMC 5425

Transport Phenomena

72

DAS 5112

Signals and Linear Systems I

108

ECV 5215

Solid Mechanics

90

DAS 5312

Systems Development Methodology

72

DAS 5101

Engineering Processes

54

DAS 5113

Signals and Linear Systems II

108

EEL 5346

Basic Electronics

108

EEL 5355

Industrial Electricity

36

INE 5108

Statistics & Probability for Exact Sciences

54

SEMESTER

CODE

COURSE NAME

6th SEM.

DAS 5121

Feedback Systems

108

DAS 5306

Industrial Informatics II

72

EEL 5191

Electric Drives for Automation

54

EMC 5236

Measurement of Mechanical Quantities

72

EMC 5245

Metal-Mechanic Production Processes

72

DAS 5202

Modeling and Control of Automated Systems

90

DAS 5131

Multivariable Control

72

EMC 5219

Numerical Control Technology

54

INE5225

Fundamentals of Database Systems

54

Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and

72

7th SEM.

EMC 5301

8th SEM.

9th SEM.

HOURS

Manufacturing

EMC 5467

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drives for Automation

54

DAS 5501

Internship in Industrial Control and Automation

500

DAS 5314

Computer Networks for Industrial Automation

72

CNM 5111

Social and Economic Aspects of Automation

36

DAS 5141

Non-linear Systems

72

DAS 5313

Performance Evaluation of Systems

72

EMC 5251

Introduction to Industrial Robotics

54

EMC 5255

Integrated Manufacturing Systems

90

ECZ 5102

Conservation of Natural Resources

54

DAS 5401

Safety Aspects in Control and Automation

36

Systems
DAS 5315

Distributed Systems for Industrial Automation

54

DAS 5151

Instrumentation in Control

72

EPS 5211

Financial and Economic Programming

54

DAS 5316

Integration of Corporative Systems

72

DAS 5341

Artificial Intelligence applied to Control and

72

Automation

10th SEM.

EMC 5246

Management of Manufacturing Operations

54

DAS 5511

Final Project

450

OBSERVATIONS
10TH SEMESTER

THE FINAL PROJECT MUST BE DONE IN FULL-TIME DEDICATION.

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES

CODE

COURSE NAME

HOUR
S

BDC 5109

Introduction to Scientific Methodology

36

CAD 5106

Introduction to Business Administration

72

CAD 5138

Human Resources Management

72

CAD 5229

Trends in Business Administration

36

CAD 5231

Project Management

36

CAD 5235

Entrepreneurship

72

CNM 5106

Introduction to Economics

DAS 5901

Special

Topics

in

Control:

72
Introduction

to

54

Identification and Adaptive Control of Dynamical

Systems
DAS 5911

Special Topics in Control: Design and Analysis

54

of Digital Control Systems

DAS 5921

Special Topics in Industrial Computing

54

EEL 5156

Electrical Project of Industrial Buildings

72

EEL 5167

Communication Systems Principles

72

EEL 5256

Dynamics of Electrical Machines

72

EEL 5258

Control and Stability of Power Systems

54

EEL 5660

Stochastic and Optimal Control

54

EGR 5672

Introduction to CAD

54

EMC 5247

Manipulation Devices: Robotics

54

EMC 5260

Special Topics in Industrial Automation

54

EMC 5279

Quality Management Systems

54

EMC 5321

CAE/CAD/CAM Systems in Engineering

54

EMC 5341

Optimization

54

EMC 5401

Thermodynamics

72

EMC 5608

Optoelectronic Instrumentation

54

EPS 5209

Economics and Industrial Organization

54

EPS 5227

Industrial Planning

54

EPS 5229

Industrial Organization

54

EPS 5241

Strategic Planning

54

EPS 5245

Transportation and Logistics

54

EPS 5250

Modern Production Techniques

36

EPS 5316

Innovation Management

36

FIL 5103

Philosophy of Science

72

FIL 5108

Ethics

36

FIL 5139

Philosophy of Technology

54

LLE 5105

Instrumental English I - B

72

LLE 5106

Instrumental English II - B

72

PSI 5108

Psychology applied to Business Administration

54

PSI 5112

Human Relations

36

SUMMARY OF COURSES IN CONTROL AND AUTOMATION PROGRAM

1th Semester
DAS 5411 Introduction to Control and Automation Engineering: 72h.
Lectures on Control and Automation Engineering. Functions of the engineer in the technological
and social environment. Lectures on the Course of Control and Automation Engineering. Visit to
the laboratories. Basic equipment. Fundamentals of Control and Automation. Engineering
methodologies and tools.
EGR 5604 Technical Drawing: 54h.
Fundamental norms for technical drawing, traced free-hand; systems of representation: 1st and 3rd
dihedral angles; orthogonal projection of simple parts; omitted views; cutting and proportions;
axonometric, isometric, bimetric and trimetric perspectives; oblique perspectives; sketches with
marked dimensions; shadows of the objects drawn; shaded sketches.
FSC 5101 Physics I: 72h.
Introduction to basic kinetic, dynamic and static concepts and laws of energy conservation and
linear momentum.
DAS 5334 Introduction to Informatics for Automation: 90h.
General principles of computer science; general principles of conception of computer program;
modularization techniques; programming languages; general characteristics; application of a highlevel language; application of computer science to industrial automation. C language programming.
MTM 5161 Calculus A: 72h.
Real functions or real variable; elementary functions of calculus; limit and continuity; differential
coefficient or quotient; applications of differential coefficient or quotient; defined and undefined
integer.
MTM 5512 Analytic Geometry: 72h.
Matrixes, determinants; vector algebra, linear systems. Straight line in R2 and R3; circumference,
plane curves; plan in R3.

2nd Semester
DAS 5102 Fundamentals of Information Structure: 54h.
Information structure; Procedural abstractions: vectors; lists (sequential allocation, chained
allocation); trees; tables; graphs: representations, distances, shortest road. Iterative and recursive
algorithms, programming languages.

EEL 7020 Digital Systems: 90h.

Boole Algebra; numbering systems; combination circuits; minimization techniques and synthesis of
combination circuits; sequential synchronous circuits; sequential asynchronous circuits;
minimization techniques, analysis and synthesis of sequential circuits; introduction to logical circuit
family, MSI logical circuits, Programmable logical circuits.
Memory- fundamentals
Laboratory: 36 h. - Analysis of digital systems project.
FSC 5122 Experimental Physics I: 54h.
Complementation of content of mechanics, acoustics and terminology, done through setting up and
carrying out experiments - 12 experiments altogether, on the above topics.
FSC 5132 Theoretical Physics A: 90h.
Kinematics of rotation; dynamics of rotation I; dynamics of rotation II; static & fluid oscillations;
dynamics of fluids; waves in elastic environment; sound waves; temperature; heat & 1st law;
kinetic theory of gases; entropy and 2nd law.
MTM 5162 Calculus B: 72h.
Integration methods; applications of defined integrals; improper integrals; functions of multiple
variables; partial differential coefficients; applications of partial differential coefficients; multiple
integration.
MTM 5245 Linear Algebra: 72h.
Vector spaces; linear transformations; changes of base; internal product; orthonormal bases;
Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues; auto-adjunct and orthogonal operators; bilinear forms; conical and
quadric forms.

3rd Semester
DAS 5332 Programming and Architecture of Microcontrolled Systems: 72h.
Microprocessor architectures; microprocessor programming: instruction types and formats; modes
of addressing; assembly languages or C. Memory; Input/Output; peripheral devices; interruption,
direct access to memory; standard bus; tools for analysis, development and purification; projects
with microprocessors.
Laboratory: 36 h. - Programming, use of tools for analysis, development and purification;
application project with microprocessors.
EQA 5115 General Technological Chemistry C: 90h.

Combustion. Gas, liquid and solid fuels. Ceramic. Polymers. Insulating oils. Enamel and varnishes.
Metallic corrosion. Accumulators.
FSC 5123 Experimental Physics II: 54h.
Complementation of content of electrostatics, electromagnetism, electrodynamics and optics,
through setting up an carrying out experiments - 12 altogether, dealing with the above topics.
FSC 5133 Theoretical Physics B: 90h.
Electric charge; electric field; Gauss law; potential; capacitors; electric current; E. M. F. and
circuits; magnetic field; Ampres law; Faradays law; inductance; magnetic properties of matter;
optical physics; interference; diffraction; polarization; quantum physics; waves and particles.
DAS 5103 Numeric Calculus for Control and Automation Engineering: 72h.
Introduction to computational mathematics, flaw and floating point arithmetic. Algebraic and
transcendental equations solutions. Linear equation systems solutions through direct and iterative
methods. Non-linear equations systems solutions. Least-squares and quadratic optimization
methods. Numeric integration. Differential equations numeric solution and numeric simulation.
Application to Control and Automation problems involving computational implementations.
MTM 5163 Calculus C: 90h.
Basic concepts of vector calculus; curvilinear and surface integrals; Stokes theorem; Gauss
theorem of divergence; 1st order differential equations; n order linear differential equations; basic
concepts concerning Laplace transformation.

4th Semester
DAS 5305 Industrial Informatics I: 72h.
Introduction to Automated Production Systems: level, activities and equipment. Industrial
computers: architecture programming (C language). Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC):
architecture, programming (relays language, Grafcet, high-level languages). Other programmable
systems. Intelligent sensors and actuators. Laboratory: 18h.
EEL 5104 Electric Circuits for Control and Automation: 108h.
Basic concepts and fundamental laws; continuous current circuits; alternating current circuits;
power in alternating current; electrical measurements; analogue and digital measurements,
oscilloscope.
Laboratory: 36h.
EMC 5425 Transport Phenomena: 72h.

Basic concepts in fluid mechanics; unities and dimensions; vectorial, scalar and tensor fields.
Hydrostatic; static fluid pressure; manometers; forces over plane surfaces and submerse curves.
Flow analysis; basic laws for control systems and volumes; mass conservation; Linear momentum
conservation equation; First law of thermodynamics; Bernoullis equation. Compressible viscous
flow; flow in tubes; Moodys diagram; Located and distributed cargo loss. Basic concepts in heat
transfer: unities and dimensions; Heat transfer basic laws; Conduction, convection and radiation;
Heat transfer combined mechanisms. Unidirectional conduction and permanent state; Isolation
critical thickness; compound structures; fins. Molecular diffusion and mass transport.
DAS 5112 Signals and Linear Systems I: 108h.
Introduction to the study of signals and systems. Control Systems example. Signals in the time
domain: discrete continuous and sampled signals. Signals mathematical representation. Complex
numbers and its importance in this representation. Complex numbers properties and operations.
Dynamic systems: importance of the mathematic models study to its representation. Mathematical
representation using differential equations. Numeric Series and Power Series in the solution of
discrete time problems. Non-linear systems. Typical examples. Global and local behavior.
Linearization methods. Convolutive systems and impulse response definition. Time response of
convolutive systems. Stability concept. Frequency response definition. Concepts of transitional and
permanent responses. Examples. System zeros and poles. Impulse response calculation methods.
Stability in differential systems with initial conditions. Stability and pole allocation. Frequency
response to differential systems. State variables system representation. Time response of linear and
time invariant systems using State Variables representation. Time response and stability analysis
using system diagonalization.
ECV 5215 Solid Mechanics: 90h.
Internal solicitations: linking, reaction, structural strain, diagrams. Tension and deformation in axial
cargos. Pure shear, tension in connections, distortion. Simple bending: geometric properties and
cross section of beams, tensions study. Shear in long beams. Compound strains.

5th Semester
DAS 5312 Systems Development Methodology: 72h.
System and software quality requisites. Models: life cycle, prototyping, hybrid. Methodology (TopDown, Bottom-Up, Objectives approaches). Analysis, project and test tools. Systems and Software
development environments. Methodology application, tools and environments in Automation
problems. Case study.
DAS 5101 Engineering Processes: 54h.
Study of physical processes in different areas (electrical, chemical, mechanical, etc.); main
properties and characteristics of functioning; linear and non-linear behavior; systemic
representation; modeling by blocks; importance of control: basic concepts of Open Loop and
Closed Loop.

Laboratory: 18hrs; Visits to factories and laboratories in different areas; recognition of kinds of
agents and sensors utilized in processes; operation of systems in laboratories.
DAS 5113 Signals and Linear Systems II: 108h.
Systems study on the frequency domain. Permanent regime behavior and response in frequency.
Fourier series and Fourier Transform. Applications in continuous and discrete systems. Application
in the signal modulation and demodulation problem: amplitude modulation, angular and pulse
modulation. Frequency response representation through logarithmic and polar diagrams. Analytic
functions. Complex Integration. Laurent Series between the complex plan and the time response.
Application in the Control and automation problems. Time response of 1st and 2nd order systems.
Response characterization and properties. Dominant systems. Effects of zeros in the system time
response. Relations between the time response, the pole and zero allocation in the complex plan and
the frequency response of linear systems. Interconnected systems: continuous process and discrete
control. Sampling and interpolation mathematical representation. Sampling period choice. Aliasing
problem. Sustainer mathematical representation. Sampled Transfer Function. Relation between plan
s and plan z. Filters: continuous and discrete filtering. Control systems application. Systems
represented by Transfer Functions stability. Stability study numerical methods. Routh-Hurwitz,
Jury-Branchard.
Laboratory: 18h. Model study through simulators. Physical systems models attainment through
time response. Use of linear systems packages and analysis tools. MatLab and Simulink.
EEL 5346 Basic Electronics: 108h.
Introduction to electronic systems; linear circuits; amplifiers and models; ideal operational
amplifier; linear applications of operational amplifier; non-idealities of operational amplifier and
its influences on performance of circuits with operational amplifier; ideal diode; junction diode and
its terminal characteristics; ruptures of junction and Zener diodes; approximate diode models;
analysis of circuits with diode; small diode signal model; some non-linear applications with diode
and operational amplifier: rectifier, peak detector, limiter, comparator, JEET, MOSFET and BJT
waveform generators;: operation principles and static characteristics; polarization; feeding sources;
transistors in amplifier circuits; JEET, MOSFET and BJT small signal models; some usual
amplifier configurations; power amplifiers; switch transistors.
Laboratory: 54 hrs.
EEL 5355 Industrial Electricity: 36h.
Basic concepts of electric machines (transformers, generators, motors, etc.); power distribution
problems (medium-low voltage); feeding computational systems, Stabilizers, No-Breaks;
Interference.
INE 5108 Statistics and Probability for Exact Sciences: 54h.
Random variables and distribution of probability; principles of distributions of discrete probability;
normal distribution; descriptive statistics; estimation; testing hypotheses; regression and correlation.

6th Semester
DAS 5121 Feedback Systems: 108h.
Continuous and discrete systems in closed loop; block diagrams of a control system. Static analysis
of control system; precision, sensitivity and performance criteria. Dynamic properties: stability and
pole allocation; relation between plane S and plane Z; Root Place; Continuous System Tools: Bode
and Nyquist; Continuous Control System Project: frequency methods, place of roots, particular
compensation structures (PID and advance-lag); compensator projects for sample systems: Zdan,
temporal criteria, fixed structure controllers (PID & others).
Laboratory (36 hrs.) - Analysis and project for continuous and discrete systems or real processes
(chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.); utilization of computer-assisted project packages; analogue
and digital simulators.
DAS 5303 Industrial Informatics II: 72h.
Concurrent programming: communication and synchronization mechanisms. Operational Systems:
characteristics and use; management of the processor, the memory and other resources; study of real
cases. Systems with real-time requirements. Strategies of real-time scheduling. Programming
languages with real-time characteristics. Real Time Executive Project.
Laboratory: 18h.
EEL 5191 Electric Drives for Automation: 54h.
Electric Drives: fundamentals of electromechanical power conversion; principles of functioning,
main characteristics (static and dynamic), basic concepts of specification and modeling of electric
machines (continuous current motor, induction motor, synchronous motor, special motors); working principles of static converters (rectifiers, pulsators and inverters); command methods and
basic concepts of specification; general principles of speed and position variators; structures,
models, static and dynamic behavior reducers, performance.
Laboratory (equivalent to 18h): Experiments with electric machines, static converters and speed and
position variators.
EMC 5236 Measurement of Mechanical Magnitude: 72h.
Metrology within the quality context; reliable metrology: characteristics of measurement systems,
determination of uncertainties of experimental results, qualification of measurement instruments
and standards; transduction, transmission and treatment of signals in measuring instrumentation;
measuring instruments and techniques for mechanical magnitudes, such as: deformation,
displacement, force, pressure, rotation, temperature; industrial application of dimensional
measuring; automation of measurement; structure, metrological and operational characteristics and
applications of automatic data acquisition and processing systems.
EMC 5245 Metal-Mechanical Manufacture Processes: 72h.
Broad concept of manufacture process in metal-mechanical sector; manufacture process with and
without removal of material; machine manufacture processes, mechanical conformation, smelting,
soldering; basic concepts of special manufacture processes: electro-erosion; electrochemical; laser
ray and others; description of various pieces of equipment utilized; solutions adopted for

automating process; basic concepts of interconnection with other sectors (project, planning and
assembling, etc.)
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7th Semester
DAS 5202 Modeling and Control of Automated Systems: 90h.
Discrete Event Systems (DES): concepts, classification, properties, examples. Petri Nets:
definitions, properties, analysis, implementation, Petri Nets in control of DES. State automata
models. Supervisory Control: Control theory for DES, based on automata. Supervisory Systems:
concepts and applications in automation systems.
DAS 5131 Multivariable Control: 72h.
Representation of continuous and sampled systems by state variables. Methodology of analysis and
design of multivariable control systems. Controllability and observability. Canonical decomposition
of linear systems, canonical forms. Relationship between the representation by state variables and
the transfer function matrix; multivariable poles and zeros. Control with the measurable state; states
feedback. Properties: univariate case, extension of results. Concept of state estimator; observers;
feedback control using the estimated state. Separation theorem, introduction to the concept of
dynamic compensation.
Lab: (18 h.) - Use of tools for analysis and design of multivariable systems (PACSC). Application
to physical processes typically multivariable (distillation column, ac motors, etc.).
EMC 5219 Numerical Command Technology: 54h.
Underlying concepts of Numerical Command Systems; working principles; driving; control of
position, information storing, etc.; equipment utilizing Numerical Command Systems: various kinds
of applications; peculiar characteristics of mechanical and electronic components; maintenance;
basic concepts of interconnection among various kinds of equipment and information systems;
basic programming concepts.
INE 5213 Fundamentals of Database Systems: 54h.
Introduction: basic concepts, DBS architecture, functional requisites; storage structures; data
models: conventional approaches (relational, hierarchical); data modeling: E/R mappings,
normalization; non-conventional approaches: DBMS-00.
EMC 5301 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing:

72h.

Introduction to CAD / CAM systems. Hardware and Software for CAD / CAM systems. ThreeDimensional Geometric Modeling. Multiview drawing and perspective. Drawings for the
production line. Data Exchange. Data Communications. Automated Production Process. Selection
and Management CAD / CAM System.
EMC 5467 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drives for Automation: 54h.

Hydraulic Drives: working principles and main characteristics of hydraulic systems; fundamental
hydraulic circuits; servo valves; dynamics of hydraulic systems; basic specification concepts.
Pneumatic drives: working principles and main characteristics of pneumatic systems; pneumatic
circuits; dynamics of pneumatic systems; basic specification concepts.
Laboratory (equivalent to 18h.): Experiments with hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
DAS 5501 Internship in Industrial Control and Automation: 500h.

8th Semester
DAS 5314 Computer Networks for Industrial Automation: 72h.
Communication Networks: history, importance, topologies, architectures, reference model ISO /
OSI, services and protocols of the OSI model (presentation of the layers 1-7), Internet Architecture
TCP / IP, interconnection of networks (bridges, routers, gateways), hubs, switches; industrial Local
Area Networks: the hierarchical levels of manufacturing integration in CIM model, characteristics
of industrial networks, standardization projects (Proway, IEEE 802, MAP / TOP, Fieldbus, etc..),
products in market.
CNM 5111 Social and Economic Aspects of Automation: 36 h.
New technologies and the new international division of labor. Industrial automation and industrial
restructuring. The Brazilian technological framework and the new technological requirements.
Experiences with the production of IT in Brazil. Automation and work process: the issues of
qualifying employment. The energy and environmental issues within the process of economic
development.
DAS 5141 Non-Linear systems: 72h.
Importance of the study of nonlinear systems. Mathematical representation: nonlinear differential
equations, theorems of existence and uniqueness of solution. Different definitions of stability.
Analysis by phase plane, singularities, classification. Graphical methods for typical nonlinearities
(saturation, dead zone, delay, etc.). Linear approximation; descriptive function. 2nd method of
Lyapunov; stability domain, absolute stability. Numerical methods for stability analysis. Control of
typical nonlinear systems (temperature, level, etc.).
Lab: (18 h.) - Stability analysis using simulators. Experiments with nonlinear physical systems.
Use of computer aided tools for analysis and design. Design of linear and nonlinear controllers.
DAS 5313 Performance Evaluation of Systems: 72h.
Methodology for building simulation models. Manual and computational simulation. Variability of
systems. Tests of verification and validation. Collection and processing of data. Probability
distribution. Parameter estimation, tests of compliance. Analysis of results, terminals and nonterminals systems. Automated manufacturing systems. Measures of performance evaluation. Impact
assessment and risk analysis.
EMC 5251 Introduction to Industrial Robotics: 54h.

Manipulation devices and manipulator robots. Components of manipulator robots. Kinematics of

manipulators. Introduction to the static manipulators. Introduction to the dynamics of manipulators.
Generation of trajectories for robot manipulators. Control of manipulator robots. Sensors.
Programming of manipulator robots. Applications of robots in industry. Performance evaluation of
manipulator robots. Implementation of manipulator robots in industrial environments. Mobile
robots.
EMC 5255 Integrated Manufacturing Systems: 90h.
Integrated vision of industrial automation; different CIM subsystems: communication, hierarchical
management, interfaces and physical subsystem; the physical subsystem: characterization of
components, transportation and handling of equipment; Transport System as elements of
integration; cells and flexible manufacturing systems: its situation in CIM, different configurations
(lay-out, transportation system, operation philosophy); FMS control: supervision/monitoring level
(methods and tools): Integrated Automated of Manufacturing Systems: methods and tools.
ECZ 5102 Conservation of Natural Resources: 54h.
Structure, functioning and dynamics of ecosystems. Effect of human activity on ecosystems.
Legislation and conservation of natural resources.
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9th Semester
DAS 5401 Safety Aspects in Control & Automation Systems: 36h.
Reliability: mathematical concepts; safety of operation in complex systems: in the conception
phase, in execution phase; tolerance towards flaws; hardware and software verification and
validation: techniques and methods; diagnostic techniques, detection and signaling of flaws;
recovery techniques; redundancies; alarms; protection; supervision system; safety norms;
prevention and first aid; legislation.
DAS 5315 Distributed Systems for Industrial Automation: 54h.
Distributed Systems: Model Client / Server, RPC and RMI, Communication Group, Name Server
(DNS, X.500, LDAP); Middleware supports, Case Study: CORBA, Distributed File Service (NFS,
Andrews File System); Synchronization in Distributed Systems (Time and Global State). Design of
distributed application.
DAS 5151 Instrumentation in Control: 72h.
Measurement: dynamics of measurement for use in control systems; specification and analysis of
measuring devices for typical process variables; digital data acquisition systems, conditioning of
signal, sample-hold, converters A/D & D/A.
Control: study of typical analogue control devices (electro-electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic).
Controllers ON-OFF, PID and others; digital controllers: aspects of implementation, problems
linked to quantification, scaling.
Operation: revision of drives, regulation valves (function, principles of functioning, types,
calculation); safety devices: alarms, safety valves, etc.

Project of control systems: 36 h.

EPS 5211 Financial and Economic Programming: 54h.
Economic system: simple and compound interest, nominal and effective rate; Current Value
Method, balance sheet and basic accounting principles, chart of accounts; net worth, profit and loss
demonstration; Tributary System; Stocks: ABC classification; introduction to financial
management.
DAS 5316 Integration of Corporative Systems: 72h.
The manufacturing automation. Philosophy of the Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). CIM
systems & ERP. The IDEF0 methodology. Flexible manufacturing systems: concepts. Electronic
Commerce. Integrated logistics. Virtual organizations. Internet, Intranet, Extranet. Information and
storage systems: database, Web-servers. Integrating systems and processes. Reference models.
Interoperation of systems: CORBA & DCOM. Interoperation of data: XML & XMI. Systems to aid
the group work (Groupware and Workgroup). CRM & E-Procurement. Knowledge management.
Data Warehouse. Data-Mining. Decision support systems. Distributed applications, mobile and
wireless. ASP's, plug-in and Components. Quality software.
DAS 5341 Artificial Intelligence Applied to Control & Automation: 72h.
Search algorithms: decision trees; knowledge representation (Production Systems, Frames); Expert
Systems; languages PROLOG, LISP; tools for development of Expert Systems; applications;
Neural Networks. Laboratory: 36h.
EMC 5246 Management of Manufacturing Operation: 54h.
Vision of engineering production operations management with emphasis in manufacturing. Aspects
of manufacturing engineering. Operational management of production. Strategic role and purpose
of production. Presentation of the production game. Project of productive operations network.
Physical arrangement and flow. Process technology. Planning and control.
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10th Semester
EEL 5511 Final Project: 450 h.