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Programme Outlines and Overviews

Automation and Production Technology 7.5 credits

Course content

This course covers the fundamental principles and applications of automation and production technology in modern manufacturing. It provides comprehensive theoretical foundation in automation systems, manufacturing processes, and computer-integrated production. Students develop understanding of automation technologies, system architectures, and their strategic implementation in industrial environments. The course includes the following elements: - Production systems and automation fundamentals - Automation and control system architectures - Material handling and identification technologies - Quality control and inspection technologies - Manufacturing support systems and computer-integrated manufacturing - Emerging production technologies and digital manufacturing

Entry requirements

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil or Construction Engineering, Industrial Organization and Economics or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in Mathematics. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Level: Second cycle

Course/Ladok-code: T2AOPC

School: School of Engineering

Course information

  • Type of courseProgramme instance course
  • Type of instructionNormal teaching
  • Semester
    2026 Week 44 - 2027 Week 2
  • Study pace100%
  • LocationJönköping
  • Teaching hoursDay-time
  • Tuition feeApplies only to students outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.21375 sek
  • Course SyllabusHTML (English)PDF (English)
  • Occasion codeT1049
Content updated 2013-07-31