Programmable Logic Controllers Certificate
J. Erik Robey, BS, PE/PS, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8071
Email: robey.e@rhodesstate.edu
Office: JJC 132
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the computers used in industry to control manufacturing equipment. Students completing the Programmable Logic Controllers Certificate are able to work with a variety of PLC applications in advanced manufacturing. Students learn how to install, program, and repair PLCs, and work with the equipment those PLCs control. Students will also learn how to perform preventative maintenance.
Electronic Engineering Technology Major
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the student will be able to:
- Successfully troubleshoot and provide correct, effective solutions for programming and maintaining PLCs.
- Apply their growing set of skills to creatively solve technical problems.
- Design, program, and operate equipment safely.
- Analyze the functions of manufacturing technology.
Technical Standards
See here for details.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| SDE 1010 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| EET 1110 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| AMT 1070 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
| EET 2911 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| IMT 1911 | Technical Math I | 3 |
| AMT 1040 or MET 1000 | Blueprint Reading and Schematics or Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 2 |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EET 1330 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| EET 2920 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| EET 2030 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| CPT 1250 | Computer Applications in the Workplace | 3 |
| AMT 1020 | Preventive Maintenance | 2 |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |