AETC 236 Industrial Communications

Students will understand different networking and communication methods found in industry. This will include topics from networking computer systems, IP addresses, Modbus, RS232, HART, fieldbus, and multiple other forms of industrial communication. 

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

FPTC 135 and FPTC 142

AETC 236Industrial Communications

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

FPTC 135 and FPTC 142

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will understand different networking and communication methods found in industry. This will include topics from networking computer systems, IP addresses, Modbus, RS232, HART, fieldbus, and multiple other forms of industrial communication. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Understand the theory of industrial communication.
  • Create and troubleshoot various network configurations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of networks communication and operations through labs and projects.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

A.     Internet Protocol

B.      Network levels

C.      Data Highway

D.      Modbus

E.       RS232

F.       RS485

G.      ControlNet

H.      DeviceNet

I.         Scada

J.        DCS

K.       HART

L.       Ethernet

M.    Profibus

N.      Fieldbus

O.      I/O Link

P.       USB 

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Projects and Exams