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SST-232 Cyberphysical Automation Control I

In the first level of Cyberphysical Automation Control, students are introduced to control tools and techniques used in automation using microcontrollers, programmable logic controllers, and programmable automation controllers. Students will apply concepts and techniques to a team-based case study project to solve problems encountered in high technology businesses. The course prepares students for Automation Control II.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PHY-118, SST-174, and TECH-123

Corequisite

MAT-152 or placement into Math Level 4

Department

  • Science & Technology

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Fall
For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

SST 232: Cyberphysical Automation Control I

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

In the first level of Cyberphysical Automation Control, students are introduced to control tools and techniques used in automation using microcontrollers, programmable logic controllers, and programmable automation controllers. Students will apply concepts and techniques to a team-based case study project to solve problems encountered in high technology businesses. The course prepares students for Automation Control II.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab2
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall

Prerequisites

PHY-118, SST-174, and TECH-123

Corequisites

MAT-152 or placement into Math Level 4

First Year Experience Course

No

Capstone Course

No

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Define the automation control requirements to specify tasks to be performed.
  2. Simulate appropriate actuators and control hardware such as Microcontroller, PLC, or PAC using LabVIEW, Multisim and/or Ladder Logic software.
  3. Construct automation control systems using appropriate hardware and test.
  4. Integrate automation control solutions with documentation and presentation.

Topic Outline

  1. Microcontroller
    1. Hardware and software
  2. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
    1. Hardware and software
    2. Ladder Diagrams
  3. Programmable Automation Controller (PAC)
    1. Hardware and software
  4. Simulation of Control Hardware and Software
  5. Communication between Microcontroller, PLC, PAC and Computer
  6. Simulation of Control Hardware and Software