Electrical and Industrial Automation Technology
Scott R. Norcia
Email: s.norcia@mr.mnscu.edu
Office Number: (218)744-7518
Semester: Spring

COURSE SYLLABUS

EIAT 2245

INDUSTRIAL PC APPLICATIONS

(3 Credits)
Revised 2/12/01

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This offering is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of industrial personal computer based applications. PC based applications related to industrial controls will be studied with an emphasis on project/device documentation, data management and SCADA. Lab safety and the safe and proper use of tools and test equipment is emphasized. (3 cr. 1 lec/2 lab) Prerequisites: CSCI 1455 & ACT 2255, or instructor’s consent

COURSE FOCUS:
This course will focus on student understanding of the basics of industrial control based PC applications through lecture and hands-on lab exercises, with a particular emphasis on systems integration.

TEXT and REFERENCES:

MATERIALS:
None

COURSE GOALS:
The following list of course goals will be addressed:

1. demonstrate THE SAFE AND PROPER USE OF TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
2. explain COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS
3. explain COMPUTER HARDWARE
4. explain FILE MANAGEMENT
5. explain SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT
6. examine SOFTWARE INSTALLATION/SETUP
7. explain PC BASED vs TRADITIONAL CONTROL
8. explain PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
9. examine PROJECT DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES
10. explain SCADA
11. examine SCADA
12. examine PC BASED CONFIGURATION/TROUBLESHOOTING OF FIELD INSTRUMENTATION

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Following the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Understand the current role of PCs in industrial automation.
2. Install software.
3. Manage data files.
4. Use current software to document projects.
5. Utilize current software to configure, troubleshoot and document field devices.
6. Integrate SCADA systems with industrial control devices.
7. Troubleshoot PC software/hardware problems.
8. Observe proper safety procedures.
9. Work cooperatively.
10. Apply critical thinking skills.
    

STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS:
Each student is expected to complete assignments on time. Each student is expected to spend 2 hours of outside study for each lecture hour and 1 hour of outside study for each lab hour. Attendance is crucial in this class. Performance objectives will be completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

COURSE EVALUATION:
Performance objectives will be met and evaluated through examinations (30% of final grade), lab and homework assignments (50% of final grade), and class participation (20% of final grade). Performance will be evaluated on a points basis. A minimum passing grade will be 73%. The points will be translated to a letter grade as follows: A = 100-94%, B = 93-87%, C = 86-80%, D = 79-73%, F = 72% and below.

PARTICIPATION POLICY:
Twenty percent of the final semester grade in each course will be based on participation. At the discretion of each instructor, points will be awarded for student participation in lecture and lab sessions for each course. Participation will be assessed equally for all students. The same grading scale used to evaluate academic performance for a course will apply to the participation portion of your grade for that course.

COURSE SCHEDULE:
The class will meet as scheduled

NOTES:
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College is committed to the continuous improvement of student academic achievement. The College undertakes assessment of its academic programs and courses to assure that student learning is not only occurring but improving. Further, classroom assessment by individual instructors discovers what is working in the particular classroom to facilitate learning. At each of these levels of academic achievement – classroom, course and program – you, the student, will be asked to participate to enable the college to improve its product, which is your learning. Assessment is a means to evaluate the learning process and is separate from the grading process. Your participation will be solicited and appreciated.