Automatics, Robotics and Electrical Engineering

Course description/educational objectives and outcomes

The Automation, Robotics and Electrical Engineering field of study is an innovative, interdisciplinary educational path that combines the most important elements of automation, robotics and electrical engineering. The seven-semester full-time and part-time curriculum is aimed at professional preparation of graduates to work in, among others, enterprises dealing with the design, implementation and maintenance of automatic, control and robotic systems; traffic maintenance services; design offices in the electrical and metrology industries; laboratories of research and development centers and the broadly understood power sector.

Examples of workplaces in the region include:

• TAURON Dystrybucja S.A., Oddział w Tarnowie,

• Grupa Azoty Automatyka Sp. z o. o. Tarnów,

• ELPLC S.A. Tarnów,

• ATB TAMEL Spółka Akcyjna, Tarnów,

• OMEGA-ELECTRIC Mróz, Bibro Spółka jawna, Tarnów,

• Control Process S.A., Tarnów,

• Aptiv Services Poland S.A., Kraków,

• Motorola, Kraków,

• ABB, Kraków.

The students acquire knowledge and skills in a wide range of engineering topics through practical, design, laboratory and work placement classes, including:

• Programming PLCs and microcontrollers,

• Design and operation of automatic systems and control systems,

• Operating and programming industrial robots,

• Programming and operation of power networks,

• Computer measurement systems,

• The application of modern technologies within Industry 4.0,

• Design of electrical installations, measurements of electrical installations, electromobility and renewable energy sources

In the third semester, the students have the opportunity to choose one of two specialisation modules that will define their further course of study:

• Automation with robotics,

• Power supply and measurements.

The studies culminate in a diploma examination, and, upon successful completion of the studies, the students obtain the professional title of engineer.

There are other other advantages of choosing the Automation, Robotics and Electrical Engineering field of study at Akademia Tarnowska: the access to professional laboratories, well-equipped University Library and dormitory, opportunity to obtain financial assistance (social and academic scholarships) and obtain various certificates, assistance in mastering English for Specific Purposes (ESP), opportunity to participate in research groups, Erasmus+ and PO WER-HE programmes, access to sports facilities (swimming pool, indoor arena), support from the International Relations Department, the Foreign Language Center, and the Career, Project and Cooperation Office. Automation, Robotics and Electrical Engineering studies are a perfect choice for people who want to design, program, acquire measurement data and automate tasks and processes. Design involves the application of CAD software to create 2D and 3D documentation, tools for designing electrical and lighting installations, and solutions supporting the design of electrical machines and measurement systems. Programming refers to the use of Matlab in calculations and simulations and the use of microcontrollers and PLCs. Measurement data acquisition involves obtaining data, processing and analysing it, along with drawing conclusions related to diagnostics. Automation is the application of available tools to control and automate industrial processes. A graduate of this field is a versatile engineer who:

• has practical skills in designing and operating automation and robotics systems, both in industry and in the service sector,

• understands the principles of operation of electrical systems and can design installations and select components,

• is familiar with programming languages ​​and can create smart control systems,

• is prepared for teamwork  in an engineering environment as well as  manage projects independently,

• is ready for continuous development – ​​knows how to apply modern tools and technologies, analyse data and implement innovations.

A graduate of this field gains qualifications to work in the following positions:

• electrical engineers,

• automation engineers,

• programmers of industrial controllers and embedded systems,

• maintenance services,

• designers in laboratories of research and development and industrial centers and design offices,

• home and industrial automation integrators,

A graduate of this field is also prepared to run various forms of his/her own business.