This program is designed for students who already have a background in electrical or electronic skills and wish to obtain specialized skills in PLC programming.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2021 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I
EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I
This course covers basic PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include: basic ladder design, input-output, timers, counters, batch processes, shift registers, word compare and math. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207 and C-208 credentials.)
This course covers advanced topics of PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include project creation analog I/O, math and data handling instruction, program flow and communication protocols. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207, C-208 and II C-309 credentials.)
This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware-InTouch software. Topics include designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC and basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms and charting trends and security.