Industrial Controls Certificate (Spring 2012)
This certificate is designed to focus on programmable logic controllers and a variety of input and output devices. The certificate is a 9-credit-hour, 3-course sequence involving both the hardware and programming aspects of controllers used in industrial processes. Lectures provide a theoretical basis and laboratory projects offer experience in controller program planning, documentation and troubleshooting.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 4720; CIP Code 47.0101)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 131 | Introduction to Sensors and Actuators | 3 |
| ELEC 133 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 6
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 165 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 133 |
Total Semester Hours: 3
Total Program Hours: 9