The course covers control and instrumentation systems in rotating equipment, focusing on sensor elements, final control elements, and control systems. It includes an introduction to C&I systems, pressure, temperature, level, flow, and vibration sensors, and final control elements like control valves and actuators. Additionally, it explores P&ID interpretation, typical automation project documents, and requirements for explosive environments, concluding with practical examples of machine automation cases, such as load control in compressors.