Jul 24, 2025  
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Course/Program Inventory

IMM 2031 - Intro to PLCS



Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the function and use of programmable logic controllers.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the differences between discrete parts manufacturing and process manufacturing.
  2. Define and describe the different programmable controllers.
  3. Describe how programmable controllers are selected and configured.
  4. Describe the power supply of a programmable controller.
  5. Describe the input/output (I/O) sections of a programmable controller.
  6. Define and describe the processor sections of a programmable controller.
  7. Describe the programming section and describe programming devices, symbols and languages.
  8. Describe how to develop a typical program for a controller.
  9. List and describe the status and fault indicators included in programmable controllers.
  10. Describe the force and disable commands.
  11. Explain how programmable controllers are used within a network.
  12. Explain how programmable timers work.
  13. List and describe different programmable controller applications.
  14. Describe programmable controller circuits.
  15. Explain how to troubleshoot input modules and devices.
  16. Explain how to troubleshoot output modules and devices.