May 25, 2026  
2025 - 2026 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
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ELT 128 - PLC Programming and Control I


Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides an introduction to various programmatic control schemes, basic sequential control, and basic system integration. Concepts are explored and emphasized through lecture, reading, and hands-on labs. 

Prerequisite(s):   and   
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the four major components of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
  • Explain the operation of input and output modules.
  • Demonstrate the conversion from one numbering system to another.
  • Change relay ladder diagrams to PLC Ladder Logic programs.
  • Develop Ladder Logic programs using timer, counter, and program control instructions. 



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