Information Package / Course Catalogue
Course Code
Course Type
Couse Group
Education Language
Work Placement
Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 0
Lab: 0
ECTS
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yılmaz KALKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the basic connections of PLC
2.To use of PLC components and input and output modules
3.Ability to write PLC programs, explain their meaning, and find errors
4.Ability to use Human Machine Interface with PLC, Ability to design a user interface
5.Ability to design and operate a physical system with PLC
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Learn everything about PLC programming: Practical lessons on Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLC with real world examples, Avinash Malekar, 2021
2.Learn Basic Plc Programming with Mitsubishi Q-Series: Intermediate level using GX Works 2 software PLC Simulation MX OPC Server and Factory I/O, Daryl Glover
3.Basic Plc Programming For Beginners (Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2), Williams Robertson
4.PLC Programlama ve S7- 300/ 400 , Yavuz Eminoğlu, Birsen Yayınevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
PLC Input/Output Units, Review of programming methods.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Mitsubishi PLC introduction, GTWorks3, GTWorks3 programs
Week 3 - Theoretical
PLC basic cable connections and terminals, PLC power connection
Week 4 - Theoretical
PLC and computer connection via Ethernet and USB, system settings
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction of Human Machine Interface unit and connection with PLC, communication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reading PLC inputs, memory access, arithmetic operations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading PLC outputs, relay usage, normally open, normally closed contacts
Week 8 - Theoretical
PLC-HMI, User interface design
Week 9 - Theoretical
PLC-HMI, traffic light design
Week 10 - Theoretical
Motor Speed control
Week 11 - Theoretical
PLC-PLC Communication
Week 12 - Theoretical
PLC-microcontroller Communication
Week 13 - Theoretical
Motion module usage
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%2
Assignment5%8
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment52220
Individual Work64660
Midterm Examination110515
Final Examination1203050
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)201
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026