Intro to PLC Control

Get started and learn the basics of PLC programming and PLC control. You’ll gain an understanding of DC electrical circuits, and how to safely and effectively wire 24DC industrial components. After learning fundamental industrial programming concepts, you’ll program two unique Allen Bradley PLC platforms.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

General Studies (3 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• College Technical Math 1A

  10-804-113

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10804113
  • Credits: 3.00

  Topics include: solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Mathematics 1A and College Technical Mathematics 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Mathematics 1.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR MATH 10804133 - Math & Logic OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

Technical Studies (6 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Concepts of Programming for Technicians

  10-628-101

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10628101
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces students to programming fundamentals necessary in automation related careers. Students will discuss proper programming structures including flow chart and pseudocode programming. Students will create and troubleshoot programs.

• PLC 1

  10-628-151

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10628151
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)s and RSLogix 500 Programming Software. The PLC hardware will consist of Allen Bradley products. Students use the RSLogix 500 programming software to create logical solutions for real world applications. The applications will require students to create, download, and debug programs in RSLogix 500.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • ELECTRNC 30413305 - Electricity - Industrial 1

  OR ANY of the following options:

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:

  • ELECTRNC 10605130 - Digital 1

  • ELECTRNC 10609170 - Ladder Logic & Control Devices

  • ELECTRNC 10660170 - Ladder Logic & Control Devices

• PLC 2

  10-628-152

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10628152
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)s and Studio 5000 (formerly RSLogix5000) Programming Software. The PLC hardware will consist of Allen Bradley products. Students will configure Ethernet communications to connect to the Allen Bradley PLC hardware. Students will use Studio 5000 programming software to create logical solutions for real world applications. The applications will require students to create, download, and debug their programs. Students will study industrial sensors and their uses. Students will wire and test sensor operations.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:

  • ELECTRNC 10609173 - ProgrammableLogicControllers 1

  • TECINDUS 10628151 - PLC 1

• PLC 3

  10-628-153

  1Credit

  27

  27

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10628153
  • Credits: 1.00

  Continues using the Allen Bradley PLC hardware platform with Studio 5000 programming software. Introduces Analog I/O and scaling for program interfacing. Scaling with math instructions, data handling with FIFO/LIFO instructions, and sequencer SQI/SQO instructions are all introduced.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • TECINDUS 10628152 - PLC 2​

• DC Circuits 1

  10-660-110

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10660110
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces electrical safety and program procedures. The course covers Ohm's Law, power law, series circuits, and voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter applications. Number powers, electronic notations, circuit component recognition and diagrams, resistor power ratings, color code, Kirchhoff's voltage law and atomic structure are also included.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:

  • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A

  • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1

  • MATH 10804118 - Interm Algebra w Apps

  • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps

  • MATH 31804308 - Industrial Maintenance Math

• Ladder Logic & Control Devices

  10-660-170

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10660170
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces hardwired components found in industrial applications used to control simple circuits. Students will learn about switches, relays, contactors, timers, and indicator lamps. Students will use their knowledge of these devices to wire various circuits. Students will use ladder logic diagrams to interconnect and label devices to make complete circuits.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • ELECTRNC 10660110 - DC Circuits 1​