Faculty Syllabus

Course Requirements

Attendance/Participation

Attendance is very crucial and may make the difference between passing and not passing this class. Students are expected to show up to every class and be on time. More than three unexcused absences from the class may result in you being dropped from the class.

There are a number of in-class exercises and labs where working in groups is key to the successful outcome. In these settings team work, cooperation, and patience is essential for success.

Electronic Devices

Students must turn off or mute all cell phones during lab and class time. No Tablets, IPods or other MP3 type devices are allowed in class. No text messaging is allowed in class.

Food and Drinks

Food and beverage items are not allowed in the classroom nor the laboratories.

Assignments

Assignments are due per the course schedule. The specific lab assignments and homework problems due are listed in Black Board in their respective sections/folders within the Course Material section as well as the instructions for completing them. Late homework/lab assignments will not be accepted unless approved by the instructor.

Incompletes

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (incomplete) at the end of the semester only if the following conditions are satisfied:

The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstance beyond their control. The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed to earn a “C” by the end of the semester.

Arrangement for an incomplete must be made with the instructor.

A “Report of Incomplete Grade” form must be completed by the instructor and filed with the department.

To convert the incomplete “I” into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the next immediately following semester, but absolutely no later than 2 weeks prior to drop date of the that semester. Incompletes not completed by the date specified automatically become a letter grade of “F” for the course.

Grading System

Labs                            75% of final grade

Final Project               25% of final grade

Based on the total course score calculation above, your final course grade will be as follows:

90%  ≤ “A” ≤  100%

80%  ≤ “B” <  90%

70%  ≤ “C” <  80%

60%  ≤ “D” <  70%

0%    ≤ “F” <  60%

Course Material - Required (provided): Slide material and homework/lab assignments listed in Blackboard for our course.

Course Tentative Schedule

Class Begins January 20, 2026

Week 1            Module 1 Review Automation System Components

Week 2            Module 2 Review PLC Architecture and Functions

Week 3            Module 2 Review PLC Architecture and Functions

Week 4            Module 3 Review PLC programming Techniques with labs

Week 5            Module 3 Review PLC programming Techniques with labs

Week 6             Module 3 Review PLC programming Techniques with labs

Week 7             Module 3 Review PLC programming Techniques with labs

Week 8             Module 4 Introduction to HMI

Week 9             Module 5 HMI programming labs using CCW

Week 10          Module 5 HMI programming labs using CCW

Week 11          Module 5 HMI programming labs using CCW

Week 12          Module 6 Introduction to SCADA

Week 13          Module 7 HMI projects and Field trip

Week 14          Module 7 HMI projects

Week 15          Module 7 HMI projects

Week 16          Module 7 HMI projects

Class ends May 17, 2026

Course Objectives:

• Understand the architecture and application of HMI systems in automated environments.
• Develop proficiency in leading HMI software platforms.
• Design and implement visualization screens for real-time process monitoring.
• Demonstrate technical mastery through the completion of hands-on HMI/PLC projects.
• Apply PLC programming techniques to model manufacturing scenarios.

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to...

• Execute logic operations and basic Rockwell CCW programming instructions.

• Design process control functions using ladder logic diagrams.

• Interface CCW software with Allen-Bradley Micro820 hardware.

• Download, execute, and debug PLC programs on physical modules.

• Create functional HMI screens to control and monitor automated processes.

• Explain the function and industrial application of SCADA systems.

• Identify automation system components and PLC hardware architecture.

• Demonstrate technical proficiency through a completed HMI project.

There are final projects in lieu of the final exam.