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Course Description Course Name : Programmable Logic Controllers Course Code : EEE419 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ULUS ÇEVİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, upon successful completion of this course: Comprehends the PLC architecture, Recognizes PLC programming methods, Recognizes peripheral devices, and use them, Develops algorithms, and converts them to software using the programming methods. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and its architecture. Getting students to comprehend control systems. Developing PLC programming skills. Course Contents : Introduction to PLCs. Architecture of the PLC. Elements of the control system, relays and control. Ladder diagrams. Application of PLCs in control circuits. PLC functions (timers, counters, cotrol relays). Reset in control circuits. Physical parts of the PLC, and their operations. PLC programming tools. Choosing a PLC for an application. Advanced PLC programming techniques. Speed of a PLC, and the factors affecting it. Interrupts. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom, and Laboratory.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to PLCs. Architecture of the PLC. None Lecture, Discussion 2 Elements of the control system, relays and control. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 3 PLCs and control, Ladder diagrams. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 4 Application of PLCs in control circuits. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 5 PLC functions (timers, counters, cotrol relays). Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 6 Reset in control circuits. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 7 Midterm Examination Review the previous lecture contents Written examination 8 Physical parts of the PLC, and their operations. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 9 PLC programming tools. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 10 Choosing a PLC for an application. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 11 Advanced PLC programming techniques. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 12 Speed of a PLC, and the factors affecting it. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 13 Interrupts. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory work 14 Review Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion 15 Review Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion 16/17 Final Examination Review the previous lecture contents Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  The PLC Workbook, K. Clements-Jewery, W. Jeffcoat, Prentice Hall. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 1 2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 3 3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 3 4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 5 5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 5 6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 4 7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 2 8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 5 9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 5 10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 1 11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4 12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 1 13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 1 14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 1 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 116 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.64 ECTS Credit: 5