ELT 258 Programmable Logic Controllers

This course cartridge for ELT258 Programmable Logic Controllers contains material which covers the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes history, terminology, typical applications, hardware, and software. Incorporates lab and project activities that address operating, monitoring, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment.
Date:
2013-12-01
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Northeastern Junior College
Project Name:
COETC-Colorado Online Energy Training Consortium
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
ELT258, Programmable Logic Controllers, robotics, automation, hardware, software, troubleshooting, PLC controllers

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
COETC Advisory industry members reviewed course competencies and curriculum
Industry Sector:
Utilities -- Utilities -- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (49-9051)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Wind Technology Program

Accessibility

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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