School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Electrical Engineering Technol
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Electricity/Electronics
Course Number
108
Course Title
Introduction to PLCs
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
23.50 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
23.50 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIMEL-107 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Introduces various elements of basic PLCs including the identification of programmable logic control systems as well as overview of PLC system architectures. Provides instruction in basic numbering systems, computer terminology, PLC functions, program structures, and point addressing basics.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
To provide students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Introduction to PLCs, utilizing digital learning materials and hands-on labs.
Core Course Topics
- PLC Hardware Overview
- Basic Numbering Systems and Computer Terminology
- Basic PLC Functions, Instructions, Program Structures and Language Standards
- Relationships between the "and", "or" , and "not" functions to their PLC equivalents
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. List the functionality of the components of a typical PLC system.
2. Convert values from the decimal based system into, binary, octal, hexadecimal and ASCII.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of PLC functions and program structure through designing, entering, editing, and running a ladder logic program.*
4. Match the PLC logic rungs to the the "and", "or" ,"and not" functions when given typical PLC logic .
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
• Pre and Post exams
• Completion of all assigned labs evaluated using standard Rubrics (see Division).
Texts
See Division for required texts/materials.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Successful completion of current Post Assessment (85%) and instructor assessment of lab activities.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Winter 2014
Review Semester
Winter 2014