Program Overview

Course Overview

The course IELET2103, Industrial Control Systems, is a third-year course, level III, with 7.5 credits. It starts in the spring of 2026 and lasts for one semester. The language of instruction is Norwegian, and the course is located in Trondheim.

Course Content

The syllabus consists of three modules:

• Module 1: Automation systems - Production and distribution of electricity, operation and control of three-phase induction motors, common components in such systems, power and control circuit wiring diagrams, relay and contactor controls, documentation.
• Module 2: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLS) - Structure and operation, programming and simulation in various programming languages, combinatorial and sequential programming, documentation.
• Module 3: Pneumatic and hydraulic systems - Structure and operation, common components in such systems, differences between pneumatic and hydraulic systems, documentation.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The candidate can explain:

• Structure and operation of automation systems.
• Structure and operation of the PLC.
• Structure and operation of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Skills

The candidate can:

• Understand, draw, and document circuit diagrams for automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Program PLCs in various programming languages, simulate, debug, and document the program.

Digitization

The course helps the candidate learn about digital management and communication, digital user interface, and the use of modern development tools.

Learning Methods and Activities

• Lectures
• Team-work
• Home-exercises
• Computer-exercises
• Lab-exercises

Compulsory Assignments

• Assignments and lab

Evaluation

Minimum work requirements to take the written exam: 6 of 8 computer-exercises, 3 of 4 home-exercises, 3 of 3 lab-exercises must be approved. Allowed aids at the exam: No printed or hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. Postponed exam are arranged in August. Postponed exam can be changed to oral exam.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required: Automation and Intelligent Systems - Engineering (BIAIS).

Recommended Previous Knowledge

General programming skills, basic digital and analog electronics.

Required Previous Knowledge

Concerning applications for credentials, approval, and incorporating of courses from previous semesters or other institutions' corresponding education programs, each application will be processed individually, and the applicant should expect credit reductions for overlapping courses.

Course Materials

• Lecture notes
• Exercises with solutions
• Lab-exercises
• Textbooks specified at the start of the semester

Credit Reductions

Course code | Reduction | From
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TELE2008 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas

• Engineering Cybernetics
• Engineering Subjects

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary Examination - Spring 2026

• School exam
• Weighting: 100/100
• Examination aids: Code D
• Date: [To be specified]
• Time: 09:00
• Duration: 4 hours
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment

Re-sit Examination - Summer 2026

• School exam
• Weighting: 100/100
• Examination aids: Code D
• Duration: 4 hours
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment
• Place and room: Not specified yet.