IET 420 - Fundamentals of Control Systems Technology

    Recent Professors
    W. O'Neil
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    26 students
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of IET 420
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers the fundamental knowledge and practical skills on a broad basis of industrial control systems. Students learn the competencies necessary to wire, program / configure, and maintain standard industry controls and instrumentation. Control systems include servo robotics, move functions, and basic programming instruction. Includes instruction on the following concepts of process control: calibration, piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) basics, project start-up, loop checking, evaluation of loop performance, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) and International Society of Automation (ISA) standards. Students perform wiring of closed and open-loop systems for flow, level, and pressure using a variety of wiring diagrams. Smart devices and digital controllers, as well as the calculation and configuration of smart transmitters, are covered.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 6:00pm–8:05pm, Tue Thu 8:15pm–9:05pm