ElectroMechanical ELME 109 Programmable Logic Controllers I

This course covers the principles and application of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) as found in a typical manufacturing environment. Topics include understanding the physical components that make up a PLC, basic plc programming, understanding the components that make up I/O. Including AC/DC discrete input modules, analog input and output Modules. How these modules connect to the PLC and to output devices such as motor controls, variable frequency drives, valves, and other types of machine controls.
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Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
ElectroMechanical, Mechatronics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Nestle Purina - active advisory, internship placement and curriculum review
Industry Sector:
Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance -- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
10
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
Curriculum developed by two instructors who came directly from field, and recruited active advisory council that meets once each semester to advise. Reviewed and approved by college Faculty Curriculum Committee. SME rubric is completed by a prior TAACCCT Round 2 college curriculum expert who created a similar program.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
ElectroMechanical Technology

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