Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division: Technology
Course Prefix and Number: ELTC 212
Course Title: Automation and Control Electronics
DATE PREPARED: August 17, 2002
DATE REVISED: December, 2009
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 12-150303
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: August 2003
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS: 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: ELTC 206 with a grade of C or better or MAIN 222 with a grade of C or better or instructor
permission. Automation and Control Electronics is the study of automating a process. The course covers
controlling motors, fluid-power systems and mechanical systems. Application of microprocessor controllers,
transducers and sensors to automate a process is studied. Laboratory experiences complement the theories
investigated.
TEXTBOOK:
Humphries, James T., Sheets, Leslie P. Industrial Electronics,4th Ed. Albany, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning,
1993.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFERABILITY:
ELTC 212 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree and not
necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation Initiative. This course may
transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation
concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Outcomes
General
Range of
Education Assessment
Outcomes Methods
1. Discuss different switching devices used in Industry.
Exams/Quizzes
2. Explain the function and operation of mechanical and solid state relays.
Labs
3. Demonstrate proper use of a transistor in a control device.
Exams/Quizzes
Labs
4. Install a three-phase motor.
Labs
5. Describe at least five types of motor controllers.
Assignment,
Labs
6. Properly interpret technical schematics and symbols associated with
automated systems.
Assignment,
Labs
7. Correctly apply a microprocessor to an analog measuring device.
Labs
8. Demonstrate proper operation and maintenance of a PLC / Microprocessor.
Labs
9. Apply automation techniques in self guided labs.
Labs
10. Control a motor using a motor controller.
Labs
11. Build a complete automated processing system using a PLC, Hydraulic or
Pneumatic systems and electrically driven equipment as a final project.
PS5
Final Project
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Microcontroller Programming
2. Analog Sensors / Measuring
3. Motor Control Identification
4. Installing a Motor Controller
5. Measuring Temperatures
6. Circuit Building
7. Troubleshooting Automated Systems
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
(To be determined by each instructor):
Exams / Quizzes
30%
Final Project
30%
Labs
30%
Assignments
10%
Grades will be based on the following scale:
90 – 100%
A
80 – 89%
B
70 – 79%
C
60 – 69%
D
Below 60%
F
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Documentation is an important part of this course. All labs are to include descriptive comments within the
write-up/answer section relating to each lab. The final project will require technical support of the constructed
project. Students will be expected to read assigned selections from the textbook.