COURSE SYLLABUS
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
FALL 2016

Course Information

ELPT2319 Programmable Controllers – Basic PLC Training
Section 781
Class Meets Weekly:  Tuesday 6:00pm-8:50pm
Electrical Lab 201

Type of Course/Delivery Mode/Testing Requirements

Face-to-Face course: Lecture- 2 hrs/week on campus, Lab-2 hrs/week on campus
Testing conducted on campus in class or in testing lab 
CREDITS: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)

Professor Contact Information

Lanny J. Rogers					South Campus
Professor of Electrical Technology		Technology Center
Cell: (903) 815-5262				Lab 201-Office 201A
Email: rogersl@grayson.edu			1455 W Van Alstyne Parkway
Office Hours: Tues 5:00pm-9:00pm		Van Alstyne, TX 75495

Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions

No Pre-Requisites required. This course is open to all students.  However, a good understanding of electricity and motor controls is recommended.

Course Description 

Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and describe digital logic circuits and explain numbering systems; explain the operation of programmable logic controllers; convert ladder diagrams into programs; incorporate timers and counters utilizing programmable logic controllers; and execute and evaluate programs.

Required Textbooks (ISBN # included) and Materials

•	Technician’s Guide to Programmable Controllers, 6^th Edition
•	Cengage-Richard Cox
•	ISBN: 9781111544096
•	Bookstore Voucher: 
•	EPT-01; Safety Glasses and Hardhat (Required Purchase)

Supplies: Scientific calculator, Loose-leaf notebook, Highlighter pen, #2 Mechanical pencils and erasers, pens, straight edge/ruler (Architect’s scale ruler recommended) 

Methods of Evaluation

The final grade will be determined by the average of the weekly homework including quizzes, lab assignments (if applicable) and attendance. Three unit exams will be given in weeks four, eight, and twelve and one Final Exam. A letter grade will be assigned in compliance with the policy of Grayson  College as stated in the current College Catalog. The student will be evaluated by the instructors’ observation of the student in the classroom and performance in the lab. A variety of formats will be used on each exam to provide a level playing field to every student. These formats may include but are not limited to, True/False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, Matching, Short Answer, and Practical Application. Some tests may be broken down into two parts, a textbook exam and a lab assignment.  

Grading Methods 

Your will be evaluated on the following items. Point value of 0 through 100. 

55%	Assignments-Daily Projects-Lab Projects- Classroom participation-Attendance
25%      Unit Exams (3)
20% 	Final Exam **
100% 
** Final Examination is required for all students.

Grading Scale
Grade Assignment: Weighted Total (WT) | Grade
90≤WT≤100 | A
80≤WT<90 | B
70≤WT<80 | C
60≤WT<70 | D
≤WT<60 | F

Late Work Policy

Assignments will be given for homework and lab assignments with a due date.  No Late work accepted. Responsibility for work missed because of illness or school business is placed upon the student and is approved at the discretion of the Professor or Director of the program. Lab work or exam make up schedules will be at the discretion of the instructor. You are required to complete all assignments, quizzes, midterm, and the final exam to successfully complete this course. The instructor has sole discretion whether the exception is cleared and whether or not the work is acceptable. Make-up tests may be administered at the discretion of the instructor; students are expected to be present and prepared for all announced examinations.

Methods of Instruction

•	Methods of instruction include:  lecture, discussion, demonstration, field trips, student performance and research.

•	The student is required to read text assignments, perform applied arithmetic and mathematical operations, listen, participate in discussions and make oral presentations in class.
•	Instructional aides include: Related lab equipment, computer systems, multimedia instructional packages, and product cutaways, and guest industry professionals.
•	Class and lab time will be used for lecture, instructor demonstrations of all lab assignments, and self paced lab time for one on one instruction and completion of the required weekly lab assignments.

Course & Instructor Policies

•	Assignments, Quizzes and other papers may be submitted via Canvas if required. 
•	Class communication will utilize the course website at Canvas and the class email list included at this website. Students must access the course website at the Canvas to retrieve important information about the course, as well as email messages. This syllabus is posted on the course website at Canvas, along with the assignment due notifications, project details, and other communications. The link is https://resources.instructure.com/courses/32.
•	Students are expected become familiar with the student handbook dealing with rules and regulations.  A link to the handbook can be found in Canvas under student services.
•	Daily work can be performed individually or in a group. All tests are to done individually and no talking is allowed. At any point during class, lectures, test or labs students are encouraged to ask question about the subject being covered. 
•	Students are expected to maintain classroom decorum that includes respect for other students and the instructor, prompt and regular attendance, and an attitude that seeks to take full advantage of the educational opportunity.
•	Each student must have a current textbook as required in the course. 
•	Each student must obtain personal hand tools as required in the course. The classroom instructor will provide obtainment dates during the first class period orientation.
•	Students will not be allowed to participate in lab functions without personal hand tools and safety glasses.
•	Please program all pagers, cell phones and electric devices to the “silent” mode during class periods. If you need to make or receive an emergency call, please leave the classroom.
•	If the course allows the use of a calculator during class, lab projects, and exams, the student is responsible to bring his/her calculator. Cell phones calculators can used for none test applications.  
•	Dress code must be appropriate for the class. Students must dress in a way that clothing and accessories do not compromise their safety, and the safety of others. Proper foot wear is required in all laboratories.  Absolutely no sandals or other footwear that exposes the feet will be allowed.
•	Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom or lab. Plastic bottled water with a lid will be allowed in the classroom.
•	Smoking is allowed in designated Campus areas only.
•	Smokeless tobacco is prohibited in the Electrical Lab, Computer Labs or Classrooms. 
•	Stealing from the Electrical Lab or any student will not be tolerated. Any student caught stealing will be administratively withdrawn immediately with no exception. 
•	No tools, devices or materials will be loaned to students for outside the campus use.
•	Horseplay, practical jokes and/or any other behavior that is perceived by the instructor to be disruptive, immature and/or unsafe will result in suspension for the remainder of the day, a zero on that weeks’ lab assignment and/or possible expulsion from Electrical Program. Proper behavior is expected in all classes and laboratories. Due to the hazardous nature of your career training, safety is a priority. Foul language and horseplay are not allowed.
•	Grayson College has policies governing possession and use of narcotics, alcohol and hallucinatory drugs. These policies will be strictly enforced.

Lab Rules

•	Learn the location of your electrical panels and shut-off switches so you can quickly disconnect power in the event of an emergency. Be sure to always leave at least a 3-foot clearance around electrical panels for ready access.
•	Avoid contact with energized electrical circuits.
•	Use guarding around exposed circuits and sources of live electricity.
•	Food and drinks are not allowed in the lab.
•	Disconnect the power source before servicing or repairing electrical equipment.
•	If water or a chemical is spilled onto equipment, shut off power at the main switch or circuit breaker and unplug the equipment.
•	Repairs of high voltage or high current equipment should be performed only by trained Instructors. 
•	Inspect wiring of equipment before each use. Replace damaged or frayed electrical cords immediately.
•	Know the location and how to operate shut-off switches and/or circuit breaker panels. Use these devices to shut off equipment in the event of a fire or electrocution.
•	Limit the use of extension cords. Use only for temporary operations and then only for short periods of time. 
•	In order to prevent electric shock, workers should always make sure their skin is completely dry before working with electricity. When it is necessary to handle equipment that is plugged in, be sure hands are dry and, when possible, wear nonconductive gloves and shoes with insulated soles.
•	Live electrical parts should only be worked on by qualified, licensed personnel, and all workers should refrain from wearing jewelry around this type of equipment. Workers should also obey all posted signs and barricades in order to minimize risk of shock from contact with unsafe equipment.
•	If an individual comes in contact with a live electrical conductor, do not touch the equipment, cord or person. Disconnect the power source from the circuit breaker or pull out the plug.
Non-compliance with the above listed policies will be grounds for administrative withdrawal from the ETP Program. 

Academic Integrity 

The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic Dishonesty, any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the college’s policy on plagiarism (see GCC Student Handbook for details). Grayson County College subscribes to turnitin.com, which allows faculty to search the web and identify plagiarized material. Turning in a lab assignment that is not your work will constitute cheating. Students caught cheating will receive a zero for that assignment, assessment or test.

Class Attendance Policy

As instructor of this course, I will follow the policy of taking attendance. It is your responsibility to sign in the attendance sheet at each class meeting. Timely arrival to the class and staying in the class during 
the entire class period are required. Arriving substantially late or leaving early will count as half of an absence. Academic success is closely associated with regular classroom attendance and course participation.  All successful students, whether on campus or online, are expected to be highly self-motivated.  All students are required to participate in courses regularly and are obliged to participate in class activities and complete and submit assignments following their professors’ instructions.    More than two (2) absences are considered to be excessive. For every two (2) absences accumulated after the two allowed a letter grade will be lost; A to B, B to C, etc. After additional absences, notification by mail may be made when requested by the instructor. In addition, students’ eligibility to receive financial aid or live in a College dormitory can be affected by withdrawal from courses. When withdrawal occurs, any tuition refund would be made in accordance with state regulations. Attendance in the industry is paramount to long term, stable employment. I do not give recommendations for future employment to students with poor attendance habits (which includes tardiness).

Withdrawal from Class 

The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal from any college-level courses. These dates and times are published in that semester's schedule of classes. Administrative procedures must be followed. It is the student's responsibility to handle student initiated withdrawal requirements from any class. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend the class once you are enrolled (see GCC College Catalog for details).

Drop Rule 

Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education.” This statue was enacted by the State of Texas in spring 2007 and applies to students who enroll in a public institution of higher education as first-time freshmen in fall 2007 or later. Any course that a student drops is counted toward the six-course limit if (1) the student drops a course after census date or (2) the student is not dropping the course in order to withdraw from the institution. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to drop a course without having it counted toward this limit, but it is the responsibility of the student to establish that good cause before the drop. Students with questions should contact the Counseling Office or the Office of Admissions & Records for more information before dropping a course!

Financial Aid 

Effective July 1, 2000 students receiving Title IV funds (Pell, Federal Grants, and Student Loans), who subsequently withdraw from classes, will be required to return a portion of the federal financial aid received. Only the percentage of aid earned (determined by the percentage of time attended) will be eligible for retention on the student’s behalf. Any aid that is not earned must be returned to its source. If there is a student account balance resulting from these adjustments, the student is responsible for payment. Additional Federal Laws regarding Title IV funds were implemented in 2011 and 2012. These new rules may have a significant impact on you education funding. Further details regarding these new rules can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid.

Disability Services 

The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in room SC 115 in the Student Success Center. The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is: Jeffrey Hodge (903) 463-8751 (voice or TTY) hodgej@grayson.edu.  If you anticipate issues related to the format or requirements of this course, please meet with the Coordinator of Disability Services. The Coordinator is available to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the course. If you determine that formal, disability-related accommodations are necessary, it is very important that you be registered with Disability Services to notify them of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations. Disability Services can then plan how best to coordinate your accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty members to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the professor after class or during office hours.

Grayson College is not responsible for illness/injury that occurs during the normal course of classroom/lab/clinical experiences.
	
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor. Students are required to read the chapters as listed and responsible to know their contents even if not covered in the weekly lecture.

Grayson College campus-wide student policies may be found in each Canvas course shell under the menu item “Student Services”.

Grayson College has policies governing possession and use of narcotics, alcohol and hallucinatory drugs. These policies will be strictly enforced.

In case of inclement weather, emergency closings, or other unforeseen disruptions to scheduled classes, student must log onto their Canvas accounts for directions on where or how to continue their coursework.

Grayson College campus-wide student policies may be found on our Current Student Page on our website: http://grayson.edu/current-students/index.html

TITLE IX 

GC policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation and protected veterans status. Furthermore, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual misconduct: sexual violence (sexual assault, rape), sexual harassment and retaliation. For more information on Title IX, please contact:

Dr. Regina Organ, Title IX Coordinator (903-463-8714)
Dr. Dava Washburn, Title IX Coordinator (903-463-8634)
Dr. Kim Williams, Title IX Deputy Coordinator- South Campus (903) 415-2506
Mr. Mike McBrayer, Title IX Deputy Coordinator (903) 463-8753
Ms. Marilyn Power, Title IX Deputy Coordinator (903) 463-8625
Website: http://www.grayson.edu/campus-life/campus-police/title-ix-policies.html
GC Police Department: (903) 463-8777- Main Campus) (903) 415-2501 - South Campus)
GC Counseling Center: (903) 463-8730    For Any On-campus Emergencies: 911

Topic Outline-ELPT2319 Programmable Controllers – Basic PLC Training
Week | Date | Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines

1

8-23-16

Introductions, Syllabus, Lab Rules
Chapter 1  What is a Programmable Logic Controller
Chapter 2  Understanding the Inputs & Outputs (I/O)
Homework:  Review Questions on Page 9 and Pages 42 - 43

2

8-30-16

Chapter 3  The Processor Unit (CPU)
Chapter 4  Memory Organization
Homework:  Review Questions on Pages 59 - 60 and Pages 96 - 97

3 | 9-06-16 | Lab Practice and Review for Exam #1

4

9-13-16

EXAM #1    Chapters  1, 2, 3, & 4
Lab Practice if Needed

5

9-20-16

Chapter 6   Understanding & Using Ladder Diagrams
Lab Practice with Ladder Diagrams
Homework:  Review Questions on Pages 136 - 137

6

9-27-16

Chapter 7 – Relay Type Instructions
Lab Practice with Ladder Diagrams and I/O Instructions
Homework:  Review Questions on Pages 154 - 155

7

10-04-16

Lab Practice and Review for Exam #2
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8

10-11-16

EXAM #2    Chapters 6 & 7
Lab Practice if Needed

9

10-18-16

Chapter 8 & 9 – Programming a PLC & Programming Considerations
Homework:  Review Questions on Page 191 and Pages 205 - 206

10 | 10-25-16 | Lab Practice – Programming a PLC.
11 | 11-01-16 | Lab Practice – Programming a PLC and Review for Exam #3

12

11-08-16

EXAM #3  Chapters 8 & 9
Lab Practice if Needed

13

11-15-16

Chapter 10 – Program Control Instructions
Chapter 11 – Programming Timers
Chapter 12 – Programming Counters
Homework:  Chapter Review Questions on Pages 216; and Pages 233 – 234; and Pages 246 - 247

14 | 11-22-16 | Lab Practice – Using Timers & Counters; and Troubleshooting PLCs
15 | 11-29-16 | Lab Practice – Troubleshooting PLCs; and Review for Final Exam.
16 | 12-06-16 | FINAL EXAM # 4   Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12