Information Package

Program of Control and Automation Technology

KKO107

PLC PROGRAMMING

Course Code
KKO107
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have general knowledge about automation systems.
  2. Recognize industrial sensors and transducers.
  3. Have knowledge about the areas where PLC is used and its purpose.
  4. Distinguish PLC programming languages.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionFundamental concepts for industrial control systems include electric motors and drives, sensors and transducers, programmable controllers, and programming methods.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Industrial Control Systems
2nd Week Control Tools in Automation Systems
3rd Week Structure and Operation of Electric Motors Used in Automation
4th Week Variable Speed Drives for Electric Motors in Automation
5th Week Sensors and Transducers (Temperature, humidity, speed sensors and transducers)
6th Week Sensors and Transducers (Vibration, acceleration, position sensors and transducers)
7th Week Sensors and Transducers (Proximity, pressure, level sensors and transducers)
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week PLCs, PLC Units, and Interface Programs
10th Week PLC Programming Methods: Programming with Ladder Diagrams
11th Week PLC Programming Methods: Programming with Ladder Diagrams
12th Week PLC Programming Methods: Programming with Instruction Lists (STL)
13th Week PLC Programming Methods: Programming with Function Plan (Logic Gate Diagram)
14th Week Timers and Counters in PLCs
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 7 2 14
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 6 3 18
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load118
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.93
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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