5/3/2024 4:04:50 AM	ELEC299.41 Course Outline as of Spring 2001	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ELEC299.41	Title:  PLC'S-MAINT TECHS-1
Full Title:  Programmable Logic Controllers for Maintenance Technicians I
Last Reviewed:10/17/2011

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	4.00		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	32.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	0		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	32.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  64.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 96.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Programmable Logic Controllers for the Maintenance Technician, identifica- tion and troubleshooting of typical controller problems, beginning to intermediate ladder logic programming, essentials of working in an industrial environment.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Class will meet either in one 4-hour session or two 2-hour sessions for 8 weeks.

(P/NP Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2004	Inactive:	Fall 2017
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to, at a beginning

to intermediate level:

1. Load and setup software in a control system and make it work properly.

2. Use proper safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

3. Use proper tagout procedures when working on electrical equipment.

4. Program a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) using ladder logic.

5. Identify and troubleshoot faults in sensors and output devices.

6. Identify and troubleshoot software problems.

Topics and Scope

Types of input devices

Types of output devices

Types of controllers

Types of software

Fundamentals of control programs

Basic instructions

Loading software and operating PLCs

Basic tag out procedures

Basic Manufacturing safety

Wiring, DC inputs, AC inputs, Relay Outputs, Transistor outputs

Assignments:

Handouts based on need and preparation for hands-on work.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 1 - 30%
Written homework
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 40 - 70%
Varies by students proposal.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 70%
Varies by students proposal.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 1 - 50%
Varies by students proposal.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 28%
Varies according to Selected Topic.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Your Personal PLC Tutor (A guide to understanding PLC's) by Phil Melore,

copyright 1999 Phil Melore, (PLCS.net).

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