Syllabus

Summer 2012-2013

Mitchell Technical Institute Syllabus

IC 107-PLC’s

Instructor Information

Instructor:

Dale Moke

Work Phone:

605-995-7314

Office:

TC 151

 

 

Address:

Mitchell Technical Institute

Email:

Dale.moke@mitchelltech.edu

 

1800 Spruce Street

 

 

Mitchell, SD 57301

 

Course Information

Course title and number:

IC-107 PLC’s

Required Text:

Programmable Logic Controllers 4th Edition - Pedruzella, Frank D.

LogixPro 500 software CD

 

 

Course Description:

This course introduces students to programmable logic controllers (PLC's) using the Allen-Bradley SLC500 and RSLogix 500 programming software. Elementary ladder logic and discrete I/O instructions, counters, timers, program development techniques, and troubleshooting are covered.

Credit Hours:

3

Core Abilities:

 

 

 

Competencies:

 

1.       List advantages of PLC’s over relay systems

2.       Identify the main parts of a PLC

3.       Describe the basic circuitry and applications for discrete and analog I/O modules

4.       Explain I/O addressing

5.       Summarize program files and data files memory space categories

6.       Cite PLC program scan sequence

7.       Evaluate the function of internal relay instructions

8.       Describe operation of PLC programmed latching circuits

9.       Compare differences in control processes

10.   Convert relay ladder diagrams to PLC ladder logic

11.   Classify types of PLC timers

12.   List functions of PLC timer parameters

13.   Analyze PLC timer functions in ladder logic programs

14.   Describe types of PLC counters

15.   List functions of PLC counter parameters

16.   Recognize counter operating principles

17.   Analyze PLC counter programs

18.   State purpose of program control instructions

19.   Explain subroutines

20.   Describe program immediate instructions

21.   Generalize program forcing capability

22.   List data transfer parameters

23.   Outline data compare instructions

24.   Interpret data manipulation parameters

25.   Examine math instruction parameters

26.   Describe PLC math instructions

27.   Summarize sequencer instructions

28.   List sequencer instruction parameters

29.   Differentiate types of bit shift register instructions

30.   List bit shift register instruction parameters

31.   Summarize word shift instructions

Grading Information

A

100-90

B

89-80

C

79-70

D

69-60

F

59-0

 

 

Course Schedule

Week

Coursework

Week 1

Review Questions

40

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 2

Review Questions

30

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Trouble shooting

40

Week 3

Review Questions

20

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 4

Review Questions

35

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 5

Problems

45

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 6

Problems

25

 

Lab Project

30

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 7

Problems

20

 

Lab Project

30

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 8

Problems

15

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 9

Problems

25

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 10

Problems

15

 

Lab Project

20

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Test

40

Week 11

Lab Project

100

 

Trouble shooting

20

 

Final Test

120

 

 

 

 

Total Points

1330

 

 

Mitchell Technical Institute Policies

 

Attendance Guidelines:

Enrollment at MTI assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose, and self-discipline.  In accordance with MTI On-line Program’s attendance policy, students must actively participate at least once per week to be counted present in their online course. Simply logging into the course is not considered attendance; therefore, failure to actively participate weekly may result in withdrawal from the course after two consecutive weeks of non-attendance.

 

Online students are required to actively participate in a weekly activity in order to be counted present. Weekly activities may include completing a quiz, posting a substantial discussion post or taking a test. The online courses are designed to include at least one of these items per week, please refer to the course schedule within the online classroom for the weekly requirements.

Weekly participation in online classes is critical to each student’s academic success. Failure to participate in weekly activities may affect a student’s academic performance; furthermore, it may also result in administrative withdrawal.

 

Participation within the online courses can be verified through the student’s access to the secured host site. As a result, the student’s participation is permanently recorded through the learning management system.

 

If you are ill or have a family emergency, you must contact the instructor and the school as soon as possible in order to make alternative arrangements for any assignment. Please be aware that submitting assignments on time contributes to your course grade. If you miss an assignment your grade may be affected. As a student, it is your responsibility to alert the instructor to any unavoidable absences and to keep up with the required assignments. If you know you will miss or be late with an assignment in advance, you must turn in the required assignment before the absence in order to receive full credit. If you have not made alternative arrangements with your instructor, your assignment will be graded as late. It is your responsibility to refer to the syllabus, coursework and/or contact the instructor or colleague if you have questions about your assignments.

 

Academic Integrity:

Students are expected to do their own work unless advised that collaboration is acceptable. When taking a test, students are expected to keep their eyes on their own tests and protect their tests from being copied by classmates. To avoid plagiarism when using facts, quotes or ideas from another person or source, students must cite the source they used, even if they rephrase the content in their own words. Failure to use proper citation procedures is considered plagiarism.

Students should be given a grade of "0" if the plagiarism is flagrant and/or deliberate. Copying from another person's paper or test is academic dishonesty; it should also result in a grade of "0" for that assignment.

 

ADA Statement:

I wish to fully include persons with disabilities in this course.   Please let me know if you need any special accommodations in the instruction or assessments of this course to enable you to fully participate.  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with documented disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the student to contact the MTI Disabilities Coordinator at 995-3023 to further coordinate accommodations.

 

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The following guidelines will help you ensure that you are properly understood, get your points across effectively, avoid getting anybody annoyed, and avoid looking like a "beginner" on the net.

1.  Format your posting so that it is easy to read.  Use short paragraphs separated by blank lines.  Don't write everything in uppercase (capital) letters.  It is more difficult to read and, even worse, in an online environment it means you are SHOUTING.

2.  Be brief. Plan your messages ahead so that you don't ramble.

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5.  When you are interacting with others online through the written word, remember that things may "sound" harsh or less friendly when the reader cannot see your smile or the twinkle in your eye.  Read your messages over to be sure they are diplomatic and polite.

 

Online Instructor Role and Responsibilities:

As your instructor, I am responsible for providing an environment in which an opportunity for learning exists. I will work with you and assist you in your quest for understanding. I cannot make you learn anything. As a resource person and facilitator, I will organize the course, schedule learning activities, and evaluate the short-run "products" of your learning process. Recognizing that even asynchronous online communication is time sensitive, I will monitor threaded discussions and respond to queries within 48 hours of the time they were posted. Some assignments may take a little longer for me to assess. I will be giving your work, as well as that of your fellow learners, careful consideration.

 

Online Learner Role and Responsibilities:

You are an adult learner and as such you are responsible for your own learning. No one else can be a "stand in" for you in the learning process. You will be held accountable for all assigned activities. You matter and what you do does make a difference. You will have an opportunity to share your unique ideas and experiences with your course mates and instructor. The form and content of your participation will determine the level of achievement, satisfaction, and enjoyment that you experience. Because others are depending on you to keep the course moving, you have an obligation to meet deadlines for completing assignments and postings.

 

Instructor's Right:

The instructor reserves the right to assign additional coursework, change topic dates, assignment dates, and quiz/test dates, and to provide additional materials/assignments as deemed appropriate.