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A New Course In Programmable Logic Controllers: A Project Based Approach

Author(s) -

Tim Coppinger,

Ray Bachnak

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

papers on engineering education repository (american society for engineering education)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.18260/1-2--9603

Subject(s) - project based learning , programmable logic controller , graduation (instrument) , computer science , component (thermodynamics) , engineering management , software engineering , course (navigation) , project management , systems engineering , engineering , mathematics education , operating system , mechanical engineering , physics , mathematics , thermodynamics , aerospace engineering

Group projects provide a means to teach students many of the skills they need to succeed after graduation. In fall semester 2000, we developed and taught a course in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) by employing a project-based approach using an “out-of-the-box” integrated PLC. A major goal of the project is to prepare students to apply effective problem solving techniques by addressing a reasonably complex real world problem. This paper describes the laboratory environment, discusses the project guidelines, and presents the projects implemented in fall 2000. The paper also analyzes the project-based approach and concludes that the project is an essential component of a comprehensive learning experience when teaching PLCs.

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