NWTC College Program Guide 2023-2024 | Page 211

Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
College Technical Math 1B 10804114
Topics include : performing operations on polynomials ; solving quadratic and rational equations ; formula rearrangement ; solving systems of equations ; and oblique triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : 10-804-113 , Tech Math 1A with grade C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Automation 3 : PLC 10664102 Basic programmable logic controller programming and troubleshooting . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 4 : PLC 10664103 Troubleshooting a PLC system , applying Event Sequencing , developing PLC applications , applying timer instructions and counter instructions . ( Prerequisite : 10-664-102 , Automation 3 : PLC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 5 : PLC 10664104 Application , troubleshooting , and implementation of program control , math and data move instructions , analog I / O modules , and producing a PLC program from specification . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-664-103 , Automation 4 : PLC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Power Electronics 1 : Drives 10605157 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives ( VFD ' s ) to AC induction motors . This course concentrates on the AB PowerFlex 525 Variable Speed Drive . ( Prerequisite : 10-664-101 , Automation 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Power Electronics 2 : Drives 10605158 This course provide the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives ( VFD ' s ) to AC induction motors . This course concentrates on the ABB ACS355 Variable Speed Drive . ( Prerequisite : 10-605-157 , Power Electronics 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Mechanical Systems 1 10620121 Mechanical drive system components related to V-belt drives , chain drives , and gear drives . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Mechanical Systems 2 10620122 Mechanical drive system components related to multiple shaft drives , heavy-duty V-belt drives , synchronous belt drives , lubrication , and alignment . ( Pre-requisite : 10-620-121 , Mechanical Systems 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Pumps : Fluid Moving Devices 10620220 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , and understanding of pumps , the different classifications of pumps , the inner workings , general maintenance and pumping theory . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Power Electronics 3 : Drives 10620159 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding of peer to peer AC drive ( VFD ) control and the integration of an AC drive into a PLC control system . This integration includes both hardwired remote PLC I / O control and direct Ethernet control . Integration concentrates on the AB PF525 VFD with an AB ControlLogix PLC and peer to peer control between the AB PF525 and the ABB ACS355 VFD ' s . ( Prerequisite : 10-664-104 , Automation 5 : PLC ; 10-605-158 , Power Electronics 2 : Drives ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Power Electricity 1 : Motors 10620161 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding of : Causes and results of magnetism and magnetic fields , laws of magnetic / electric interactions , DC Series , Permanent Magnet , Shunt , and Compound motor performance and operating characteristics . ( Prerequisite : 10-660-116 , Intro to AC / DC ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Power Electricity 2 : Motors 10620162 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding of Single and 3-Phase AC Induction motor performance and operating characteristics , and Three-phase Power Systems . ( Pre-requisite : 10-620-161 , Power Electricity 1 : Motors ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Automation 6 : PLC 10664105 Programming a PLC system to operate a discrete and analog process adhering to a functional specification or timing diagram . ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-104 , Automation 5 : PLC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 8 : HMI 10664151 The functions of Human Machine Interface , Operator Interface Terminal software and generation of PLC program and screens adhering to written specification using Operator Interface Terminal and PLC software ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-105 Automation 6 : PLC ) 201