Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA (925) Course Title: Programmable Logic Controllers

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1 New Course OR Existing Course Instructor(s)/Author(s): Cecil Nasworthy Subject Area/Course No.: ETEC-030 Units: 4 Course Name/Title: Programmable Logic Controllers Discipline(s): Electricity, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, Electronic Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Process Controls Pre-Requisite(s): ETEC-012 Co-Requisite(s): None Advisories: ETEC-020; eligibility for ENGL-100; Eligibility for MATH-025 Catalog Description: This course will provide the student with knowledge of the hardware and programming syntax of a specific programmable logic controller. Hardware components and their addressing when installing a new system will be discussed as well as the ladder logic programming of the device. Programming components such as counters, timers, sequencers, internal and external relay equivalents will be used to construct sequential ladder logic diagrams. Schedule Description: (Formerly EETEC 36). Get introduced to the exciting world of Programmable Logic Controllers. You will learn basic ladder logic principles and apply that knowledge to a specific controller. A hands-on approach is emphasized in which you will write programs, and troubleshoot real world control programs to solve simple industrial and commercial processes. Basic skills are developed that will enable you to solve more complex problems using timers, counters, sequencers, shift registers and logical comparisons. Electrician Trainees can continue to work as electricians under the supervision of a certified electrician while taking this course. Required course for ETEC major. Hours/Mode of Instruction: Lecture 54 Lab 54 Composition Activity Total Hours 108 (Total for course) Credit Credit Degree Applicable (DA) Grading Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Repeatability 0 Credit Non-Degree (NDA) Letter (LR) 1 (If Non-Credit desired, contact Dean.) Student Choice (SC) 2 3 Last date of Assessment: SP 2012 Cohort #: 2 Please apply for: LMC General Education Requirement(s): none (Please list the proposed area(s) this course meets, or indicate none ) Transfer to: CSU UC IGETC Area CSU GE Area C-ID Number Course is Baccalaureate Level: Yes No Form Revised Page 1 of 8

2 Signatures: Department Chair Librarian Dean/Sr. Dean Curriculum Committee Chair President/Designee CCCCD Approval (Board or Chancellor's Office) For Curriculum Committee Use only: STAND ALONE COURSE: YES NO FOR OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT WRITE IN THE SECTION BELOW. Begin in Semester Catalog year 20 /20 Class Max: Dept. Code/Name: T.O.P.s Code: Crossover course 1/ 2: ESL Class: Yes / No DSPS Class: Yes / No Coop Work Exp: Yes / No Class Code A Liberal Arts & Sciences SAM Code A Apprenticeship Remediation Level B Basic Skills B Developmental Preparatory B Advanced Occupational NBS Not Basic Skills C Adult/Secondary Basic Education C Clearly Occupational D Personal Development/Survival D Possibly Occupational E For Substantially Handicapped E* Non-Occupational F Parenting/Family Support F Transfer, Non-Occupational G Community/Civic Development *Additional criteria needed H General and Cultural 1 One level below transfer I Career/Technical Education 2 Two levels below transfer J Workforce Preparation Enhanced 3 Three levels below transfer K Other non-credit enhanced Not eligible for enhanced Course approved by Curriculum Committee as Baccalaureate Level: _Yes / No_ LMC GE or Competency Requirement Approved by the Curriculum Committee: Distribution: Original: Office of Instruction Copies: Admissions Office, Department Chairperson Rev Form Revised Page 2 of 8

3 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes Check the institutional student learning outcomes (or category of outcomes) below that are reflected in your course: General Education SLOs (Recommended by GE Committee) At the completion of the LMC general education program, a student will: 1. read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. 2. understand connections among disciplines and apply interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 3. think critically and creatively 4. consider the ethical implications inherent in knowledge, decision-making and action. 5. possess a worldview informed by diverse social, multicultural and global perspectives. (Each of the above student learning outcomes for the general education program has a written explanation with illustrations and examples of its application within courses, as well as specific assessment criteria. Consult the GE program information pages.) None of the Above Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) At the completion of the Electrical or Instrumentation programs the students should be able to: PSLO #1 Gain entry-level or mid-level employment in the electrical or instrumentation field. (ISLO #1) PSLO #2 Troubleshoot, analyze, operate, repair, and install electrical systems equipment. (ISLO #2) PSLO #3 Communicate the technical status of equipment in writing and verbally; be able to work and communicate with teams. (ISO #3) PSLO #4 Safely use electrical or instrumentation test equipment. (ISLO #4) PSLO #5 PSLO #6 Demonstrate the operational concepts of equipment and technology used in the electrical or instrumentation field. (ISLO #5) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to take and pass certification exams for career advancement in electrical or instrumentation fields Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): At the end of the course the student will be able to: 1. Program and install programmable logic controllers to standard industry practices. (PSLO#1) 2. Write and document programmable logic controllers programs (PSLO#3) 3. Apply modern sequential control theory to analyze, operate, troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controllers. (PSLO#2) CSLO Assessment Criteria: 1. CSLO 1: To demonstrate standard industry practices in the programming and installation of PLCs, the student will translate a relay logic diagram into a sequential relay logic program and install the program into a PLC. Their work will be assessed by the following criteria: Correctly identify the various input, output, control and communication modules utilized in the PLC. Form Revised Page 3 of 8

4 Accurately use the Configuration software to program the various modules into the PLC 2. CSLO 2: The student will demonstrate effective communication skills by writing and documenting a PLC program. Student work will be assessed by the following criteria: Accurate use of course vocabulary and notation Ladder logic rung comments are included with the documentation that correctly describes the operation of the rung. Correct use of programming syntax and course vocabulary whether the program runs and accomplishes the specified task 3. CSLO 3: To demonstrate critical thinking skills in the application of sequential control theory, the student will write a PLC program to accomplish specific tasks, document it on a computer, download the program into the PLC memory, then run and troubleshoot the program. Student work will be assessed by the following criteria: Accurate use of course concepts, standard programming logic and notation to accomplish a specified task in the written program; Successful download into PLC memory; Correct use of the controller s function in the ladder logic program The program runs and accomplishes the specified task. Accurate translation of the diagram Assessments: CSLO 1: Install programmable logic controllers to standard industry practices. (PSLO#1) Lab Assignments: Students work in teams and given the components of a PLC system to install and configure to make a functioning PLC. They are assessed for their ability to work effectively and professionally with others while working together to install programmable logic controllers. Exams: Exams will ask students questions similar to what they would find on an employment entrance exam regarding how to install programmable logic controllers to industry standards. Comprehensive Final Exam/ Final Project: Instructors have the option of assigning either a Final Project where students develop an original PLC program including a Technical Report or giving a Comprehensive Final Exam. Both assessments would include portions related to installing programmable logic controllers to industry standards. CSLO 2 Write and document programmable logic controllers programs. (PSLO#3) Homework: Students are assigned chapters to read from the textbook related to writing and documenting computer programs for PLCs. Then they answer the end of the chapter questions and are assessed for their knowledge related to writing and documenting programmable logic controllers programs Lab Assignments: Students work in teams and are given various labs to construct and test including a traffic light control system. They are assessed for their ability to work effectively and professionally with others while working together to write programs for programmable logic controllers. Exams: Exams will ask students questions similar to what they would find on an employment entrance exam regarding how to write PLC programs and how to properly document the programs. Comprehensive Final Exam/ Final Project: Instructors have the option of assigning either a Final Project where students develop an original PLC program including a Technical Report or giving a Comprehensive Final Exam. Both assessments would include portions related to writing and documenting programmable logic controllers to industry standards. Form Revised Page 4 of 8

5 CSLO 3 Apply modern sequential control theory to analyze, operate, troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controllers. (PSLO#2) Homework: Students are assigned chapters to read from the textbook related to operating, troubleshooting and repairing programmable logic controllers. Then they answer the end of the chapter questions and are assessed for their knowledge related to operating, troubleshooting and repairing programmable logic controllers. Lab Assignments: Students work in teams and are given a working PLC system that has been programmed to do a specific function the instructor will insert a problem and ask the students troubleshoot and repair the problem. They are assessed for their ability to work effectively and professionally with others while working together to troubleshoot and repair PLCs. Exams: Exams will ask students questions similar to what they would find on an employment entrance exam regarding how to operate, troubleshoot and repair PLCs. Comprehensive Final Exam/ Final Project: Instructors have the option of assigning either a Final Project where students develop an original PLC program including a Technical Report or giving a Comprehensive Final Exam. Both assessments would include portions related to operating, troubleshooting and repairing a PLCs. Typical Programming Assignment: CSLO 1 and 2 Using the supplied BCD thumbwheels switches installed on the discrete input module, input a temperature in Fahrenheit and display the equivalent Celsius conversion on the numerical BCD LED display. Do not allow temperatures below 100 F and above 1750 F to be converted by programming the LED display to flash on and off once per second. Document each rung s function in your submitted report. Method of Evaluation/Grading A level student work is characterized by: CSLO 1 Install programmable logic controllers to standard industry practices. Correctly identifying the various input, output, control and communication modules utilized in the PLC and accurately using the configuration software to program the various modules into the PLC in lab (and project if assigned) with minimal guidance and team work that includes consistent collaboration, productive contributions, professional attitude, and appropriate workplace demeanor; and answering questions with 90% accuracy or above on exams (and final exam if assigned) related to installing programmable logic controllers to standard industry practices. CSLO 2 Write and document programmable logic controllers programs Accurately using course vocabulary notation and ladder logic rung comments that describes the operation of the program and determines that the program runs and accomplishes the specified task in lab (and project if assigned) with minimal guidance and team work that includes consistent collaboration, productive contributions, professional attitude, and appropriate workplace demeanor; and answering questions with 90% accuracy or above on homework and exams (and final exam if assigned) related to writing and documenting programmable logic controllers programs. CSLO 3 Apply modern sequential control theory to analyze, operate, troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controllers. Form Revised Page 5 of 8

6 Successfully operating, troubleshooting and repairing programmable logic controllers in lab (and project if assigned) with minimal guidance and team work that includes consistent collaboration, productive contributions, professional attitude, and appropriate workplace demeanor; and answering questions with 90% accuracy or above on homework and exams (and final exam if assigned) related to operating, troubleshooting and repairing programmable logic controllers. C level student work is characterized by: CSLO 1 Install programmable logic controllers to standard industry practices. Correctly identifying the various input, output, control and communication modules utilized in the PLC and accurately using the configuration software to program the various modules into the PLC in lab (and project if assigned) with significant guidance and team work that includes collaboration, productive contributions, professional attitude, and appropriate workplace demeanor most of the time; and answering questions with 70% to 79.9% accuracy on exams (and final exam if assigned) related to installing programmable logic controllers to standard industry practices. CSLO 2 Write and document programmable logic controllers programs Accurately using course vocabulary notation and ladder logic rung comments that describes the operation of the program and determines that the program runs and accomplishes the specified task in lab (and project if assigned) with significant guidance and team work that includes collaboration, productive contributions, professional attitude, and appropriate workplace demeanor most of the time; and answering questions with 70% to 79.9% accuracy on homework and exams (and final exam if assigned) related to writing and documenting programmable logic controllers programs. CSLO 3 Apply modern sequential control theory to analyze, operate, troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controllers. Successfully operating, troubleshooting and repairing programmable logic controllers in lab (and project if assigned) with significant guidance and team work that includes collaboration, productive contributions, professional attitude, and appropriate workplace demeanor most of the time; and answering questions with 70% to 79.9% accuracy on homework and exams (and final exam if assigned) related to operating, troubleshooting and repairing programmable logic controllers. Possible Grading Structure: 10% Homework: 35% Lab work including teamwork: 35% Exams 20% Comprehensive Final Exam/ Final Project: 100% Total CSLOs are Weighted CSLO 1 10% CSLO 2 50% CSLO 3 40% Course Content: Unit of Instruction I. Programmable Logic Controller Hardware A. Power supplies 1. Isolated Regulated AC 2. Regulated DC B. Programmable Logic Controller CPU 1. Ram Memory Form Revised Page 6 of 8

7 2. EEPROM Memory\ C. Input - Output Rack 1. Input Cards a. 120 volt AC input card b. 48 volt AC input card c. 24 volt DC input card d. Analog input card e. Digital input card 2. Output cards a. Relay closure output card b. 120 volt AC output card c. DC output Cards d. Digital output cards e. Analog output cards D. Communication 1. Data Highway 2. RS Baud Rates E. Programmers 1. Hand held line programmers 2. CRT terminal programmers 3. Computer Software programming a. Software b. Interface c. Documentation 4. ROM programmers 5. Cassette program loaders II. Programmable Logic Controller Programming Syntax A. Input Contacts 1. Examine On 2. Examine Off B. Relays 1. Internal Relays 2. External Relays 3. Latching Relays 4. Master Control Relays 5. Zone Relays C. Timers 1. On delay timers 2. Off delay timers 3. Retentive timers 4. Interruptible timers 5. Time bases 6. Maximum times 7. Cascaded timers D. Counters 1. Up counters 2. Down counters 3. Cascaded Counters 4. Maximum count E. Sequencers 1. Step base a. Time driven b. Event driven 2. Outputs a. Quantity b. Addresses Form Revised Page 7 of 8

8 c. Masks F. Bit Manipulation 1. Shift Registers 2. Preset Registers 3. Accumulator Registers 4. Block Moves 5. Logical Comparison a. Equal b. Not Equal c. Equal to or Greater Than d. Equal to or Less Than 6. Preloading Registers G. Addressing 1. Input Addresses 2. Output Addresses 3. Internal Relay Addresses 4. Register Addresses 5. Reserved Addresses 6. Rung Matrix 7. Words and bits 8. I/O Addressing 9. Contact Addressing 10. Coil Addresses H. Branching 1. Branching Inputs 2. Branching Outputs 3. Nested loops I. Math and Conversion Functions III. Memory Management and Machine Cycles IV. Forcing I/O V. Trouble shooting PLCs Instructional Methods: Lecture Lab Activity Problem-based Learning/Case Studies Collaborative Learning/Peer Review Demonstration/Modeling Role-Playing Discussion Computer Assisted Instruction Other (explain) Textbooks: Programmable Logic Controllers, Petruzella, McGwaw Hill, 4 th edition, 2011 Logic Pro 500 Simulator (download( from The Learningp.t.com Form Revised Page 8 of 8

Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565

Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 New Course OR Existing Course Instructor(s)/Author(s): Jim Lipscomb, Clayton Smith Subject Area/Course No.: COMSC-091 Units: 4 Course Name/Title: Information & Communication Technology Essentials Discipline(s):