Advanced PLC - Certificate
This certificate provides a hands-on experience with PLC programming, Human Machine Interface design, and PLC networking. Students are strongly recommended to have completed the Automation Fundamentals coursework prior to enrolling in this certificate.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $705, Books: $126, 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
Programming a PLC system to operate a discrete and analog process adhering to a functional specification or timing diagram. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-104, Automation 5: PLC)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThe functions of Human Machine Interface, Operator Interface Terminal software and generation of PLC program and screens adhering to written specification using Operator Interface Terminal and PLC software. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-105, Automation 6: PLC; Pre-requisite does not apply to the Cybersecurity Considerations for Industrial Controls Certificate)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringAdvanced functions of Operator Interface Terminals, differentiation between Human Machine Interface and Operator Interface Terminal, basic setup, generation of PLC program, tags, and screen objects for Human Machine Interface system. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-151, Automation 8: HMI)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringIndustrial networks used in today's manufacturing environment and their foundation, proper system hardware of an industrial network installation, and use of an industrial network to communicate data via Industrial Ethernet. (Corequisite: 10-664-105, Automation 6)
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring