Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for EET 263 Winter 2025


Course Number:
EET 263
Course Title:
PLC Fundamentals
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
40
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the implementation of programmable logic controllers (PLC). Emphasizes analysis of ladder logic used in industrial control applications. Includes an introduction to basic operation, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs, switches and relays. Recommended: EET 242. Audit available. Prerequisites: EET 221.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Implement and troubleshoot wiring PLCs to I/O devices.
  2. Analyze ladder logic.
  3. Create new PLC programs.
  4. Troubleshoot PLC programs.
  5. Apply PLCs in basic discrete control applications.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment methods may include midterm and final exams, homework, lab evaluations, and projects.