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. 
 
	
		
			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
		
			{D7A8FC71-978F-4003-9933-512C476323B2}
		
	 
		
			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
		
	 
		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