Title: Module Overview
Course: Open EIC225 Programmable Controllers

Module Overview | Module Learning Objectives
See my video overview at this link -turn up your speakers to hear my voice EIC Module 1 Introduction

How to Approach this Module

1. In order to achieve those learning objectives to the right, you will have to take action! For this module, you should:
2. First read, watch or listen to the mini-lectures.
3. Next Read the chapters assigned for this mod
4. Participate in the "Troubleshooting" discussion forum as outlined within the forum
5. Complete the Troubleshooting & Design programming assignments
6. Finally take the quiz for this module.
Chapter 1 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) An Overview

By the end of this module, in addition to being able to navigate Canvas and meeting your classmates, you will be able to:

- 1.1 Define what a programmable logic controller (PLC) is and list its advantages over relay systems
- 1.2 Identify the main parts of a PLC and describe their functions
- 1.3 Outline the basic sequence of operation for a PLC
- 1.4 Identify the general classifications of PLCs