ELT 258 Programmable Logic Controllers
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Keywords
Programmable Logic Controllers, PLC, Process control, Aims Community College, construction, residential and commercial, engineering construction, oil and gas, petroleum, hybrid, blended, CHAMP, Colorado, Advanced Manufacturing, CCCS, Colorado Community College System, TAACCCT, CHAMP, Competency-based Training, Industry-recognized Credentials
Project
Authors
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Aims Community College
Industry Partner
CHAMP Industry Advisor members reviewed course competencies and curriculum
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
Abstract
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.
Industry (NAISC)
Construction (23)
Occupation (SOC)
Construction and Extraction Occupations (47-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent