ENGT1203 Control Systems I
Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers machine control systems, their operation, and application. Topics covered include PLC control, PC control, MMI’s, I/O systems, transducers, and system trouble shooting.  This course is based on the use of textbook study and hands-on structured labs assigned by the instructor.   (Prerequisites: MSET 1814 or equivalent, MATH 97 or equivalent) (3 Credits) (1 Lecture, 2 Lab, 0 On the Job Training.)

TEXT AND REFERENCES
1. Programmable Logic Controllers. Third Edition.
     Frank D. Petruzella ©2004 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-829852-0.
     Order Combo Package that consists of the textbook and the lab manual: ISBN: 0-07-354902-9
2. Logixpro Lab/Exercise Manual with Student CD-ROM.
     Frank D. Petruzella ©2004 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-304075-4
 3. Computer system with Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro. (School or Student supplied equipment)
4. Course Instructional Guide (Online)

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
See this link for additional course expectations.

COURSE EVALUATION
Student objectives and evaluations are translated to a percentage and the percentages to grades. A score of 70% is passing. The following percentage distribution guarantees the following grade: A:93%+, A-:90%+, B+:87%+, B:83%+, B-:80%+, C+:77%+, C:73%+, C-:70%+, F:<70%.

REQUIREMENTS
This course is lecture/lab based. The Engineering Technologies Staff will deliver the lectures, as well as supervise the lab. The student is expected to spend at least 48 hours per credit in self study with direction from instructors and/or instructional guides and testing.  This a three (3) credit course, so an average student is expected to spend approximately 144 hours completing this course, which includes lectures and lab. All lectures will be scheduled, with that schedule posted online.
It is Ridgewater College policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, services to students who have disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations can be provided after appropriate documentation has been received and reviewed by the office of Disability Services.  Contact Tammy Becker, Director of Disability Services at 320-222-6070 V/TTY to discuss your accommodation needs.  This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.   Please allow adequate time for the college to respond to your request.
Version Information:
Jan  11th, 2005 Migrating course material to online format (adb).
Aug  06th, 2005 Increased credits, book revison (adb).
Aug  22nd, 2006 Changed to ENGT (adb).
Jan  09th, 2007 Changed letter grades (adb).