Title: Course Goals & Objectives
Course: Open EIC225 Programmable Controllers > Section: Relevant Course Information

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Studies the use of solid-state control equipment, primarily the programmable controller and associated solid-state sensors to control equipment, machinery or complete processes. Includes concepts of solid-state logic, characteristics of solid-state sensors; conversions of relay logic control systems to programmable control systems; and microprocessor-based systems and remote control of processes. Enables the student to design, implement and test control systems in the laboratory to meet specifically-assigned control problems. Emphasizes accuracy, safety and National Electrical Code requirements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

I.     Explore logic controllers and examine programming systems

II.     Develop a programmable logic controllers system

III.    Program logic controllers system expansion, including retrofitting & maintenance

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

I. Introduction to programmable logic controllers

II. Examining and programming the systems

III. Input and output devices

IV. Developing a programmable logic controller system

V.  Maintaining a programmable logic controller system

VI. System expansion and retrofitting

VII. System integration

IDEA OBJECTIVES:

Colorado Mountain College evaluates classes based upon Individual Development and Educational Assessment (IDEA) objectives.  Below are the IDEA objectives that I have chosen for this class:

1. Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends).
2. Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories.
3. Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions).
4. Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course.