Robotic Controllers

This course explains the architecture and programming of various controllers used in the industry including PLCs. Students will be introduced to basic controller architecture, microcontroller architecture and programming, programmable logic controller (PLC) architecture and programming, and to basic integration concepts such as wiring, routing, labeling, schematic reading and basic troubleshooting.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Assignment, Collection, Drill and Practice, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Syllabus
Institution:
Central Lakes College
Project Name:
Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Robotics, Automation, PLCs, programmable logic controller

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Electro-Mechanical Technicians (17-3024)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Robotics/Automated Systems AAS

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text

Copyright / Licensing

Copyright Owner:
Pine Technical and Community College
Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.