ITEC 174 - Programmable Logic Controllers for Industrial Automation

Recent Professors: Travis Asher
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
Class Size: 24 students
Difficulty: 4.6Moderateout of 10
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ITEC 120 with a minimum grade of C or ITEC 270 with a minimum grade of C and faculty approval or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of ITEC 174
Transfers To: CSU
Description: The function and application of programmable logic controllers. Topics covered include bit-level instructions, timers, counters, compare instructions, PID control, data manipulation, sequencers, I/O configuration, electrical wiring of PLC hardware, memory organization, documentation, and troubleshooting. Lab exercises will provide hands-on activities with hardware and software used in the industry.
Usually Held: Thu 8:10am–11:00am, Thu 8:00am–10:50am