ENGI 428 CNC and Programming Logic Chips

This course introduces the fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) for machining and Programmable Logic Chips (PLC) for factory control. Specifically, the course teaches the basic elements and tools of PLC necessary to create a complete program using ladder logic common to most platforms. The CNC aspects of the course focus on setup and programming of CNC machining and turning centers to include programming these tools on a variety of brands and machines.

This course will help the student to have the tools to understand, set up, operate, and manage Computer Numerical Control (CNC) for machining and Programmable Logic Chips (PLC) tools in various industrial applications. This aligns with the student gaining broad skills to serve him/her as he/she prepares for industry work in his/her degree program. Industry automation is growing more widespread on a continual basis so understanding it well is important and it must be cybersecure.

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Course Requirements Checklist

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Discussions (8)

The student will complete 8 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 250 words. For each thread, students must support their assertions with scholarly citations in the current APA format. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 125 words. Each reply must incorporate scholarly citations in the current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbooks, the Bible, etc.

Read & Interact Assignments (24)

Throughout this course, the student will complete Read & Interact Assignments directly related to the textbook chapters covered in the assigned Modules: Weeks. These assignments will be accessed through the McGraw-Hill Connect platform. These assignments reinforce material covered during each module, particularly problem solving.

Quizzes (16)

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Quiz

The quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned Module: Week. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice questions, and have no time limit.