Electronics

This course will cover basic control logic, PLC programming, and using the PLC as a troubleshooting device. Relay-type instructions, timer and counter operations, math and data compare instructions, sequencers, shift registers and program control instructions will be discussed. The course will also cover forcing commands. Programming will use Rockwell Studio 5000 and the primary PLCs used in this class will be the Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix series. Course content will be applicable to any PLC using the Ladder Diagram language. Prerequisite: ELT 120 with a grade of ""C" or higher. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec, 2 lab/week

This is an advanced course in programmable controllers. The course will be applicable to all modern industrial controllers. The course will cover PLC programming, including advanced programming instructions, networking instructions and applications. Products and processes used to collect information to document and analyze productivity through the use of accurate, versatile, and reliable electronic equipment that range from simple recorders to computer systems will be introduced. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and interfacing techniques using, Remote Terminal Units (RTU) or other commercial modules will be covered. The use of robotics will be introduced. Prerequisite: EET 245 with a grade of ""C"" or higher. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec, 2 lab/week

A study of a special topic or current issue relating to electronics. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. This course may be taken three times for a maximum of 9 credits (Topic to be listed on student's permanent academic record). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor 1 to 3 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course is repeatable two times for a maximum of 9 credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 0-3 lec/0-6 lab/week