ELT-134: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller
- 3 Credit Hours
- Engineering Technologies Department
- Fall 2026
Course Description
This course will provide the fundamentals of a programmable logic controller (PLC). Hands-on instruction and industrial type applications of PLCs requiring relay ladder logic control and a study of automated manufacturing and the functions of PLCs in an industrial environment will be provided. Topics include components of a PLC, memory organization, discrete input/output, numbering systems, logic gates, Boolean Algebra, relay ladder logic, timers, counters, word level logic, and troubleshooting. The course includes two class hours, two laboratory hours.
Register for this CourseView Final Exam ScheduleELT-134 Sections for Fall 2026
3 Sections Offered
ELT-134, Section CC2
CRN #22286
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:20 pm |
| Laboratory | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday 7:30 pm - 9:20 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:20 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 7:30 pm - 9:20 pm |
ELT-134, Section CC1
CRN #27438
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 | Sep 14th, 2026 – Nov 27th, 2026 | Monday 8:00 am - 10:05 am |
| Laboratory | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 | Sep 14th, 2026 – Nov 27th, 2026 | Wednesday 8:00 am - 10:05 am |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 |
| Date(s) | Sep 14th, 2026 – Nov 27th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Monday 8:00 am - 10:05 am |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, Downtown Campus 6th Floor, Room 638 |
| Date(s) | Sep 14th, 2026 – Nov 27th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Wednesday 8:00 am - 10:05 am |
ELT-134, Section 105
CRN #28439
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 189 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:40 pm |
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 189 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 189 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:40 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 189 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm |