Chabot College
Fall 2004
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 64C
COMPUTER SYSTEMS and INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
Catalog Description:
64C – COMPUTER SYSTEMS and INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
4 units
Computer systems architecture, peripheral devices, embedded systems, networking technology
fundamentals. Industrial Control Electronics including Programmable Logic Controls.
Troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: Electronics and Computer Technology 64B. May be
offered in Distance Education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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trace timing and control signals with appropriate test equipment and schematic diagrams;
program in machine language for diagnostics purposes;
interpret manufacturers’ data sheets for microprocessor and microcomputer LSI devices;
identify digital logic elements from their schematic representations, relate them to actual
hardware components and determine proper circuit operation;
use test equipment to troubleshoot microprocessor based electronic systems.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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describe the major elements of a digital computer system;
describe the major elements of a programmable logic controller (PLC);
describe common interface techniques and devices in computer systems and PLC
systems;
use common electronic test equipment to troubleshoot the hardware of a computer
system.
Course Content:
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Interfacing a computer
Timing and control
Input and Output devices for computer systems
Troubleshooting computer systems
Systems architecture
Networking fundamentals
Embedded microprocessors
Programmable logic control systems components
Process control and instrumentation
Detection Sensors
Servomechanisms
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 64C, Page 2
Fall 2004
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Lecture/discussion
Overhead projections and/or other forms of visual aids
Instructor demonstrations of applicable laboratory techniques, including circuit testing,
signal-tracing, and related activities.
Web based delivery modules
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Program I/O peripheral device to the specifications provided by your instructor
b. Troubleshoot I/O logic using laboratory test equipment
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Laboratory experiments and the resulting written reports
c. Homework, written reports
d. Quizzes, Midterm and Final examinations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Industrial Control Electronics, Devices, Systems and Applications. Bartelt, Delmar. 2002
Special Student Materials:
None
jc 10/28/03
ET64C course outline 1003.doc