Course Descriptions
Introduction to AC / DC 10660116 Introduces the concepts of AC and DC power and basic circuits . Using a multimeter , students learn about voltage , current , and resistance in both AC and DC circuits . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 1 : Control Logic 10664100 Electric motor control components such as switches , relays , starters , transformers ; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 2 : Motor Control 10664101 Electric motor control components such as sensors , timers and counters . ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-100 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) Course Typically Offered : Summer 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
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
Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics 10620100 What fluid power is , differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics , implement basic pneumatic circuits , utilize schematics , apply Pascal ' s Law , define properties of fluids , implement airflow control and hydraulics cylinder circuits . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Fluids 2 : Basic Hydraulics 10620101 Hydraulic pumps , basic hydraulics actuator circuits , hydraulic schematics , apply Pascal ' s Law , summarize the effects of fluids friction , define properties of hydraulic energy , design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves . ( Pre-requisite : 10-620-100 , Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Rigging Systems 1 10620105 The basic skills of rigging , employment of hoists , slings , lifts , wire rope , and chain slings as part of rigging system . 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
Basic Mechanics 10620144 Introduction to basic mechanical devices and tools used for assembly , disassembly and adjustment . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Safety Devices and Application 10664170 Introduction to the function of commonly used machinery safety devices , wiring of these devices to complete safety circuits , overview of safety system design . ( Prerequisite : 10-664-101 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) 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
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