CIMEL-119: Siemens PLC Programming

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Electrical Engineering Technol
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Electricity/Electronics
Course Number
119
Course Title
Siemens PLC Programming
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-118
Catalog Course Description

This course provide the students with the understanding of the programming elements for the Siemens Programmable Logic Controller. The students will design, enter, run, and debug programs that are typical of automation applications. The students will apply proper usage of the data types within the program and logic elements. The students will connect a programming terminal and learn the functionality of the software.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Programming Terminal connections and functionality
  2. Linear and structured Programming
  3. Timers and Counters
  4. Analog I/O
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

Demonstrate proficiency in establishing communications between a programming terminal and a PLC, and demonstrate proficiency in the functionality of the programming software.

Demonstrate the proper use of linear and structured programming techniques.

The students will write, enter, and debug machine programs containing timers and counters.*

Demonstrate the ability to write, enter and debug programs using analog I/O.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Pre and Post exams, Lesson quizzes, and the successful completion of assigned labs.

Texts

To be determined by the Department

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Successful completion of the Post Assessment (Exam) and Instructor assessment of selected lab activities.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2015
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2015