Control Systems - Certificate
This certificate provides a hands-on introduction to many controls concepts and systems using both labs and exercises. Students will use PLC programming skills from the Automation Fundamentals Courses to explore open and closed loop systems, discrete and analog sensors, PID control, and servo programming and applications.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $1,141, Books: $0, Supplies: $0
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
Course Descriptions
Applications and utilization of digital input and output devices through connection to and programming of PLC's. (Prerequisite: 10-664-101, Automation 2; 10-664-104, Automation 5: PLC)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringIntroduction to components and operational functions of servo systems. Control of servo systems using PLC programming. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-160, Control 1: Discrete Systems)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringCreation of PLC programming to complete basic motion tasks. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-161, Control 2: Servo Systems-Intro)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringIntroduction to components and operational functions of servo systems. Camming control of servo systems using PLC programming (Pre-requisite: 10-664-162, Control 3: Servo Motion Programming)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringRegistration control of servo systems using PLC programming. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-163, Control 4: Servo Systems Camming)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringSpecification, calibration and application of process control devices using PLC programming. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-164, Control 5: Servo System Registration)
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring