EEM 251 - Programmable Controllers

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to programmable control systems with emphasis on basic programming techniques. A variety of input/output devices and their applications are covered.

Prerequisite(s): Take EEM 151.

Course Topics:

Safety
History of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Overview of a PLC System
Intro to Programming Languages/Software
Manipulating Field Devices with a PLC

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
CAMIT Basic Toolkit which is normally purchased for EEM 117.

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Implement AND, OR, or NOT logic to solve a problem.
Translate gate logic into ladder logic.
Describe digital and analog inputs and outputs.
Identify the connections to a PLC using electrical prints, electrical diagrams, or field wiring diagrams..
Design and implement ladder logic program utilizing the applicable software.
Identify in a PLC environment data types of bits, nibbles, byes, and words.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
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Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021