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PLC 1: PLC Fundamentals And Bit Based Instructions 10620164

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces PLC hardware setup, software applications and system configuration. Basic industrial control problems are solved using Bit Based Instructions. Various kinds of sensors and other input devices will be applied to the PLC. Output devices will be controlled by the PLC.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Effa	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Effa	View Rates

PLC 2: Timers, Counters And Program Control 10620165

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Incorporates PLC Timer, Counter and Program Control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Effa	View Rates

PLC 3: Data, Math, Sequencer And Shift Instructions 10620166

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Incorporates Data, Math, Sequencer and Shift Register control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Effa	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Effa	View Rates

Industry Workplace Safety 10620172

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces General Industry Safety Practices and is intended to provide an entry level worker’s general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. An OSHA 10 General Industry certification will be obtained with completion of the course. In addition, lab specific safety will be covered. OSHA has some very specific rules for receiving the certification card for OSHA 10. OSHA 10 Cards can only be issued to students in the face-to-face classes who attend every class. OSHA will not allow anyone taking this course in an online/flex format to receive a certification card. If you need the OSHA 10 card upon completion of this course, please be sure you are enrolled in the face-to-face section.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Bryan Schroder	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Bryan Schroder	View Rates

Machine Control 1: Ladder Logic Fundamentals 10620151

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces ladder logic symbols and diagrams used in industrial control circuits. Safety standards and procedures are reviewed and implemented. Discrete industrial devices are also studied including switches, relays, timers, and motor starters.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates

Machine Control 2: Motor And Actuator Control 10620152

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Develop motor and other actuator control and power circuits. The student will utilize typical industrial manufacturing controls. Basic machine sequence control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates

Machine Control 3: Sensors And Machine Safety 10620153

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces solid state motor controls and proximity and photo sensors. Machine sequence control circuits are developed using programmable logic relays (PLRs) with computer based ladder logic programming and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates

Mechanical Systems 1: Basic Machine Components 10620157

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces how machines work and basic mechanical power transmission system components.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Bryan Schroder	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Bryan Schroder	View Rates

Mechanical Systems 2: Power Transmission Systems 10620158

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Incorporates the detailed study of mechanical power transmission system components. Included are gear, belt, chain and screw drive systems. Lab experiments include the selection, installation and maintenance of mechanical power transmission components and systems.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Bryan Schroder	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Bryan Schroder	View Rates

Industrial Motors 1: Electric Motors 10620159

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates

Electromechanical Troubleshooting 10620173

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces troubleshooting methods that apply to basic motor control circuits, PLC applications, VFD applications & mechanical system applications. Troubleshooting methods are practiced using hands-on lab activities. Preventive & predictive maintenance techniques are also explored.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Matt Jacobson	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Matt Jacobson	View Rates

Industrial Motors 2: DC/AC Variable Speed Motor Drives 10620160

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces industrial motor drives including the most common types of DC and AC variable speed motor drives. Constant speed, torque and power operation modes, as well as the various solid state motor drive power control schemes and applications are discussed. Remote control and monitoring signals and system integration techniques are introduced. Labs include multiple vendor motor drive programming, connection, integration and testing as well as drive network communications, control and monitoring.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Matt Jacobson	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Matt Jacobson	View Rates