The course covers basic electricity and electronics (analog and digital) and electronic components (transistors, op-amps, SCR's). Electromechanical principles are introduced involving sensors and transducers used in production processes. Programming using the Arduino software and microcontroller is introduced. The basics of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) using Relay Ladder Logic programming is covered. Students use both hardware and software covered in the lecture portion of the course in the laboratory session.