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Spring 2026 Laboratory Lecture Distance Learning Departmental CreditLower Division
This course examines the concepts, devices, and common practices associated with modern industrial control systems. Common industrial control devices are studied. Students learn how to wire, program, and troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLC) based control systems. PLC applications focus on interfacing and controlling a variety of electromechanical devices such as motors and pneumatic actuators. Industrial safety practices and procedures are emphasized throughout the course.
Learning Outcomes1Identify and explain the fundamental operation of various discrete input devices and output actuators that are commonly used with PLC-based control systems.
2Identify, describe, and effectively use the core instructions contained in a PLC's instruction set.
3Demonstrate the ability to successfully use the PLC programming software to perform common programming tasks.
4Read writing diagrams and wire I/O devices.
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