ENGT2203 Control Systems II
Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers machine control systems, their operation, and application. This course builds on the knowledge learned in IMT 1203 Control Systems I. Students use this knowledge to program, run and troubleshoot machine problems.Topics covered include PC components, PC control, PLC control, MMI’s, I/O systems, transducers, and system trouble shooting.  This course is based on the use of textbook study and hands-on structured labs assigned by the instructor.   (Prerequisites: ENGT 1203 or equivalent, Math 97 or equivalent) (3 Credits) (1 Lecture, 2 Lab, 0 On the Job Training.)

TEXT AND REFERENCES
1. Upgrading and Reparing PCs . 17th Edition.
     Scott Mueller ©2005 Que Publishing. ISBN: 0-07-354902-9.

2. Programmable Logic Controllers. Third Edition.
     Frank D. Petruzella ©2004 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-829852-0.
     Order Combo Package that consists of the textbook and the lab manual: ISBN: 0-07-354902-9

3. Computer system with Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro. (School or Student supplied equipment)
4. Course Instructional Guide (Online)

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
See this link for additional course expectations.

COURSE EVALUATION
Student objectives and evaluations are translated to a percentage and the percentages to grades. A score of 70% is passing. The following percentage distribution guarantees the following grade: A:93%+, A-:90%+, B+:87%+, B:83%+, B-:80%+, C+:77%+, C:73%+, C-:70%+, F:<70%.

REQUIREMENTS
This course is lecture/lab based. The IMT Staff will deliver the lectures, as well as supervise the lab. The student is expected to spend at least 48 hours per credit in self study with direction from instructors and/or instructional guides and testing.  This a three (3) credit course, so an average student is expected to spend approximately 144 hours completing this course, which includes lectures and lab. All lectures will be scheduled, with that schedule posted online.
It is Ridgewater College policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, services to students who have disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations can be provided after appropriate documentation has been received and reviewed by the office of Disability Services.  Contact Tammy Becker, Director of Disability Services at 320-222-6070 V/TTY to discuss your accommodation needs.  This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.   Please allow adequate time for the college to respond to your request.
Version Information:
Aug 22th, 2005 Original course material (adb).
Aug 06th, 2006 Increased credits, book revison (adb).
Jan 09th, 2007 Changed to ENGT. Grade letter change (adb).