50-620-712Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of programmable logic controller and its programming software. The course will introduce terminology, concepts, schematic reading and basic programming.  Technologies and PLC use in manufacturing and mechatronic systems will be emphasized. 
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Enter basic programming instructions into the programmable logic controller
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab project & worksheet
    Criteria
    in a lab environment with all necessary supplies available
    in a testing environment with no textbooks or notes available
    learner can enter basic instructions into a PLC
    learn can interpret basic programming instructions using a PLC

  2. Program counter instructions into the PLC program
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab project & worksheet
    Criteria
    in a lab environment with all necessary supplies available
    in a testing environment with no textbooks or notes available
    learner can enter counter instructions into a PLC
    learner can interpret PLC programs utilizing counters

  3. Program timers in the PLC program
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab project & worksheet
    Criteria
    in a lab environment with all necessary supplies available
    in a testing environment with no textbooks or notes available
    learner can enter timer instructions into a PLC
    learner can interpret PLC programs utilizing timers

  4. Explore Data Compare instructions
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab project & worksheet
    Criteria
    in a lab environment with all necessary supplies available
    in a testing environment with no textbooks or notes available
    learner can interpret Data Compare instructions
    learner can create PLC programs utilizing Data Compare Instructions

  5. Explore Basic Math instructions
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Project & Worksheet
    Criteria
    in a lab environment with all necessary supplies available
    in a testing environment with no textbooks or notes available
    learner can interpret Basic Math instructions
    create PLC programs utilizing Basic Math instructions

  6. Compare program control instructions
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Project & Worksheet
    Criteria
    in a lab environment with all necessary supplies available
    in a testing environment with no textbooks or notes available
    learner can interpret PLC programs utilizing Program Control Instructions
    learner can interpret PLC programs utilizing Program Control Instructions