EL 164 - Programmable Logic Controllers

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: Students learn the basic concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in this course and gain an understanding of hardware components, programming techniques, installation, and maintenance of complete systems. Some hands-on programming of PLCs is utilized. Recommended Skills: EL 162

Students who complete this course and EL 166 are eligible to sit for the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) Mechatronics Level 1 Programmic Logic Controller 1 Certification exam.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None