| Code | DDI711 |
| Name | Basics of Computer Control |
| Status | Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice |
| Level and type | Undergraduate Studies, Academic |
| Field of study | Computer Science |
| Faculty | |
| Academic staff | Zigurds Markovičs |
| Credit points | 3.0 (4.5 ECTS) |
| Parts | 1 |
| Annotation |
The study course gives basic knowledge of computer control by looking at modern tendencies in the management and control of technological processes, emphasizing the common and different features of industry, agriculture, transport, services, etc. Students are introduced to the problems to be solved in each of the branches, with specific computer hardware, specific programming languages. Great attention is paid to the robotization of technological processes, intellectual management, decision making. Basic knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, etc.) is provided.. |
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Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills |
To provide knowledge about computer control guidelines, the problems to be solved in different industries, common solutions methods, such as robotics, flexible management, smart home and office, adaptive and intellectual management. To prepare specialists who can use the acquired knowledge in real tasks. |
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Learning outcomes and assessment |
Able to orient in the control of modern production processes and making decisions in computer control systems - Positive evaluation in theoretical exam about
appropriate questions and practical tasks Able to analyze and explain the peculiarities of computer control in different applications in the fields - Positive evaluation in theoretical exam about appropriate questions and practical tasks Able to understand the robotic problems of different robot generations - Positive evaluation in theoretical exam about appropriate questions and practical tasks Able to analyze and explain the difference between specific computer control hardware and everyday use hardware - Positive evaluation in theoretical exam about appropriate questions and practical tasks |
| Course prerequisites | Mathematics, Physics, Discrete Mathematics, Data structures. |