EMMT 1540 - Ladder Diagrams

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Electrical Maintenance

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

1 Credit(s)
A study of the practical knowledge required to maintain and troubleshoot industrial control equipment properly by locating and properly identifying the nature and magnitude of a fault or error. This involves the understanding of electrical components, their symbols, and their relationships. Emphasis is placed on reading and understanding elementary ladder logic circuit diagrams based upon electrical standards, and above all else, promoting safety. UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMMT 1010

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify control components by their schematic symbols.	Weeks 1-11 – Lab exercises, quizzes, midterm and final.
2. Identify logic circuits as a Boolean function.	Weeks 1-3 Lab exercises, quizzes, midterm and final.
3. Install, test and troubleshoot various industrial control circuits using Ladder Diagram schematics.	Weeks 2 – 15 Lab exercises, quizzes, midterm and final.
4. Classify input devices as to their environmental control function, temperature, pressure, motion, flow, or light.	Weeks 2 – 15 Lab exercises, quizzes, midterm and final.
5. Identify logical control functions, such as latches, interlocks, timing, counting, or sequential using ladder diagrams.	Weeks 2 – 15 Lab exercises, quizzes, midterm and final.
6. Describe in detail the types of documentation used on a ladder diagram, such as, contact references, dashed and solid lines, component lettering, page references, and tables.	Weeks 2 – 15 Lab exercises, quizzes, midterm and final.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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