MECA 1250 Mechatronics Systems Operations I
Course Information
| Course Number | MECA 1250 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Mechatronics Systems Operations I |
| Description | This course will provide the student with the principles of programmable logic controllers (PLC) hardware and fundamental sequence control systems. The student will gain essential knowledge necessary to create and edit basic PLC programs that will include timers, counters and special function blocks. As well as gaining an understanding of interfacing discrete input-output (I/O). The student will also perform fundamental PLC troubleshooting procedures. Technical writing skills and safety procedures will be implemented throughout the course. (Prerequisites MECA 1122 ELECTRICITY - DEVICES AND CIRCUITS I and MECA 1125 ELECTRICITY - DEVICES AND CIRCUITS II or MECA 1120 ELECTRICITY - DEVICES AND CIRCUITS) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: MECA 1122 ELECTRICITY - DEVICES AND CIRCUITS I<br />
Prerequisite: MECA 1125 ELECTRICITY - DEVICES AND CIRCUITS II
Prerequisite: or MECA 1120 ELECTRICITY - DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe Programmable Logic Controllers
- Define Number Systems and Codes
- Apply Logical Concepts
- Explain Processors, The Power Supply System, and Programming Devices
- Clarify Memory System and Input/Output Interaction
- Identify Discrete Input/Output System
- Explain Input and Output Voltage and Current Requirements
- Identify PLC System Selection Guidelines
- Interpret Programming Languages
- Implement Programming Language to the PLC
- Describe PLC System Documentation
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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