Design and implementation of supervisory control and data acquisition systems for industrial monitoring.
About this course
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are the backbone of modern industrial operations. In this course, you will learn how to design, build, and secure these systems for a variety of monitoring applications. You will move beyond simple data collection to create robust architectures that integrate hardware sensors, programmable controllers, and user-friendly interfaces.
Through hands-on labs and a final design project, you will gain practical experience in configuring communication networks, managing alarms, and ensuring cybersecurity within industrial environments. This course builds on your knowledge of instrumentation and programmable logic controllers to give you a complete view of the supervisory layer.
Who takes this course
This course is a required component for students in the Automation & Robotics program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Design a SCADA architecture that collects, stores, and displays real-time process data from remote field devices.
- Configure communication protocols to link programmable logic controllers, sensors, and human-machine interfaces.
- Develop alarm management strategies that prioritise critical events and reduce operator fatigue.
- Implement security controls to protect industrial networks from unauthorised access and cyber threats.
- Create and test scripts for data logging, historical trending, and automated reporting.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Lab assignments | 40 |
| Mid-term project | 20 |
| Final system design project | 30 |
| Participation and quizzes | 10 |