ITI-111 IT Essentials for MFG

3 Credit hours - 2 Lecture, 1 Lab

Prerequisite(s): None

Note: Required for the AAS in Automation & Robotics degree and is a related elective for the CT.MEC, AAS.MEC, CT.MFG, and AAS.MFG.

Course Rationale: Industry 4.0 requires a more robust understanding with regards to manufacturing Networking requirements than ever before. Student will greatly benefit from having basic Networking knowledge from a manufacturing perspective. Students will benefit from this course by Understanding practical network concerns, being able to identify some of the technologies used to make industrial networks function correctly, being able to differentiate between network topologies, develop the understanding to explain how Ethernet communication protocols work, and be able to identify common network architecture levels.

Catalog Description:

The IT Essentials for Manufacturing course describes common ways networks are used for manufacturing. It also describes practical network concerns and identifies some of the technology used to make industrial networks function correctly.

Course Objectives

1. Students will gain an understanding of the various required components of an industrial network, the mechanisms required for network integration of manufacturing equipment, ability to differentiate between various Interfacing requirements, be able to distinguish between the various types of network cable, acquire an understanding of wireless networks, gain an understanding of workcell control and sequential control, and gain an understanding to be able to compare and contrast common operator interfaces and common industrial networks.

Core Outcomes

Test Out Requirements