Practical Boolean ControlLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: ET22EC04
Credits
3 cr
Objective
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe how Boolean gates are applied in digital circuit contexts
- analyze and simplify Boolean logic circuits
- explain the function of Flip-Flops
Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan and realize a digital circuit with Boolean design
- re-design and simplify combinatorial circuits
- develop a stand-alone solution in a PLC environment
Evaluation ability and Approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant selections of Boolean components, logical building blocks and PLC program structures
- justify the choice of logical functions of a digital solution (circuit or PLC program)
Content
Boolean design with logical circuits
Boolean design with PLC
Qualifications
Digital technology
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Possesses the ability to create a relevant structural solution to the problem.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Possesses the ability to realize a solution model that is mostly functional.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Possesses the ability to create a fully functioning solution model that, to some extent, has its own innovative elements.
Materials
Relevant textbooks and online information.
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2026 - 02.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Technology
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge
Ronnie Sundsten
Groups
-
ET25D-VEnergy Technology, 2025
Objective
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe how Boolean gates are applied in digital circuit contexts
- analyze and simplify Boolean logic circuits
- explain the function of Flip-Flops
Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan and realize a digital circuit with Boolean design
- re-design and simplify combinatorial circuits
- develop a stand-alone solution in a PLC environment
Evaluation ability and Approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant selections of Boolean components, logical building blocks and PLC program structures
- justify the choice of logical functions of a digital solution (circuit or PLC program)
Content
Boolean design with logical circuits
Boolean design with PLC
Location and time
According to the schedule.
Materials
Made available on the Moodle course page.
Teaching methods
Introductory theory followed by laboratory exercises.
Exam schedules
Student groups present their lab work regularly, and is directly assessed by the teacher. A portfolio with all completed labs is submitted at the end of the course, followed by a final exam
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Possesses the ability to create a relevant structural solution to the problem.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Possesses the ability to realize a solution model that is mostly functional.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Possesses the ability to create a fully functioning solution model that, to some extent, has its own innovative elements.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on final exam together with the lab work and the documentation in the portfolio.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Failure may result from an unsuccessful exam, insufficient active participation in group work, laboratory work or documentation that does not meet the minimum requirements.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Demonstrated basic knowledge in the exam, as well as basic laboratory assignments completed, presented, and documented.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Demonstrated good knowledge in the exam, as well as most laboratory assignments completed, presented, and documented.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Demonstrated excellent knowledge in the exam, as well as all laboratory assignments completed, presented, and documented.
Qualifications
Digital technology
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 02.02.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 23.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Technology
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge
Ronnie Sundsten
Groups
-
ET24D-VEnergy Technology, 2024
Objective
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe how Boolean gates are applied in digital circuit contexts
- analyze and simplify Boolean logic circuits
- explain the function of Flip-Flops
Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan and realize a digital circuit with Boolean design
- re-design and simplify combinatorial circuits
- develop a stand-alone solution in a PLC environment
Evaluation ability and Approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant selections of Boolean components, logical building blocks and PLC program structures
- justify the choice of logical functions of a digital solution (circuit or PLC program)
Content
Boolean design with logical circuits
Boolean design with PLC
Materials
Relevant textbooks and online information.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Possesses the ability to create a relevant structural solution to the problem.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Possesses the ability to realize a solution model that is mostly functional.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Possesses the ability to create a fully functioning solution model that, to some extent, has its own innovative elements.
Qualifications
Digital technology
Enrollment
30.11.2023 - 04.02.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 24.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Technology
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Roger Mäntylä
Teacher in charge
Ronnie Sundsten
Groups
-
ET23D-VEnergy Technology, 2023
Objective
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe how Boolean gates are applied in digital circuit contexts
- analyze and simplify Boolean logic circuits
- explain the function of Flip-Flops
Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan and realize a digital circuit with Boolean design
- re-design and simplify combinatorial circuits
- develop a stand-alone solution in a PLC environment
Evaluation ability and Approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant selections of Boolean components, logical building blocks and PLC program structures
- justify the choice of logical functions of a digital solution (circuit or PLC program)
Content
Boolean design with logical circuits
Boolean design with PLC
Location and time
w. 6-12
Wolffskavägen 33
Materials
Online literature
Teaching methods
Laboratory assignment
Exam schedules
Submission of laboratory assignment according to given deadline.
Completion alternatives
No alternative methods of performance.
Student workload
The laboratory task and its documentation is carried out as self studies.
Content scheduling
w. 6-12
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Possesses the ability to create a relevant structural solution to the problem.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Possesses the ability to realize a solution model that is mostly functional.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Possesses the ability to create a fully functioning solution model that, to some extent, has its own innovative elements.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course assessment is based on the laboratory assignment and associated documentation.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Less than 40% of the course credits.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
40% - 63% of the course credits.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
64% - 87% of the course credits.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
At least 88% of the course credits.
Qualifications
Digital technology
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 06.02.2023
Timing
06.02.2023 - 26.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Technology
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Roger Mäntylä
Teacher in charge
Roger Mäntylä
Groups
-
ET22D-VEnergy Technology, 2022
Objective
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe how Boolean gates are applied in digital circuit contexts
- analyze and simplify Boolean logic circuits
- explain the function of Flip-Flops
Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan and realize a digital circuit with Boolean design
- re-design and simplify combinatorial circuits
- develop a stand-alone solution in a PLC environment
Evaluation ability and Approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant selections of Boolean components, logical building blocks and PLC program structures
- justify the choice of logical functions of a digital solution (circuit or PLC program)
Content
Boolean design with logical circuits
Boolean design with PLC
Location and time
w. 6-12
Wolffskavägen 33
Materials
Online literature
Teaching methods
Laboratory assignment
Exam schedules
Submission of laboratory assignment according to given deadline.
Completion alternatives
No alternative methods of performance.
Student workload
The laboratory task and its documentation is carried out as self studies.
Content scheduling
w. 6-12
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Possesses the ability to create a relevant structural solution to the problem.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Possesses the ability to realize a solution model that is mostly functional.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Possesses the ability to create a fully functioning solution model that, to some extent, has its own innovative elements.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course assessment is based on the laboratory assignment and associated documentation.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Less than 40% of the course credits.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
40% - 63% of the course credits.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
64% - 87% of the course credits.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
At least 88% of the course credits.
Qualifications
Digital technology