Introduces the concept of looking at a current outdated automation process or future automation process and understanding how to correctly specify the hardware components that will be used to update the machine or process with today’s automation technology. The concept of creating and writing a project proposal will also be covered.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECTROM 10620168 - PLC 5: Industrial Networking] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automation - Control and Communication, Automation Systems Technology, Electromechanical Technology]

Notes

This course is offered as self-paced learning. Lectures will be offered online. Projects will be completed in the AME lab at the Wausau Campus Room I104. This lab is open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am-4:00PM, Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. For questions, contact Steve Wittenberg, academic advisor.

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