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Catalog Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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First Semester |
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31-660-311 |
Introduction to Electricity |
1 |
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32-660-301 |
Electronics Calculations 1 |
1 |
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31-660-312 |
DC Circuits |
1 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
3 |
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Second Semester |
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32-660-302 |
Electronic Calculations 2 |
1 |
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31-660-313 |
Introduction to Alternating Current |
1 |
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31-660-314 |
AC Circuits |
1 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
3 |
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Third Semester |
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31-660-321 |
Industrial Electronic Devices 1 |
1 |
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31-660-341 |
Introduction
to Power Systems & |
1 |
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10-103-101 |
Computer Literacy-Microsoft Windows |
1 |
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31-660-331 |
Introduction to Digital Logic |
1 |
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31-660-351 |
DC Generators & Motors |
1 |
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31-660-322 |
Industrial Electronic Devices 2 |
1 |
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31-660-352 |
AC Motors |
1 |
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31-660-353 |
AC Motor Controls |
1 |
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31-660-361 |
Industrial Control Devices |
1 |
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31-660-371 |
Industrial Maintenance Practices |
1 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
10 |
31-660-311
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY
This course is a basic introduction to electricity. Brief electrical theory and the quantities of Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power will be discussed. Ohm’s Law, Series Circuits and Multimeter usage are covered as well. The Operation of the electronics open lab and an introduction to electrical safety will also be included. Co-requisite:
32-660-301. Lecture/Lab.1 credit.
31-660-312
DC CIRCUITS
This course will concentrate on the DC characteristics of circuits and electrical components. Coverage will include parallel and series-parallel circuits, batteries, electromagnetism, inductors/coils and capacitors.Prerequisite: 31-660-311. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
31-660-313
INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATING CURRENT
This course will cover the generation of Alternating Current and Voltage. Properties of an AC waveform such as period, frequency, Peak, RMS, Average and Peak to Peak will also be included. Three-phase voltage will also be introduced. Laboratory activities using the oscilloscope/scopemeter are performed to verify theory. Prerequisite: 31-660-312. Co-requisite:32-660-302.
Lecture/Lab.1 credit.
31-660-314
AC CIRCUITS
This course covers the AC characteristics of Inductors, Transformers and Capacitors. Reactive properties and series and parallel RC, RL and RLC circuits are discussed with emphasis on operation with minimal calculations. Topics include reactance, phase angle and fundamental AC power concepts such as power triangle and power factor. Prerequisite: 31-660-313. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
31-660-321
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES 1
This course provides an introduction to semiconductor principles and operation. Diode types, characteristics and operation are presented. Methods for testing and troubleshooting are investigated. Diode applications are presented with emphasis on rectification and DC power supplies. Zener diodes and packaged linear regulators are studied and applied. Prerequisite: 31-660-314. Lecture/Lab.
1 credit.
31-660-322
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES 2
The transistor is applied as a switch and basic biasing is presented. Basic power field effect transistor function is introduced. Power control components are studied including the SCR, Triac, solid state relays and Insulted Gate Bipolar Transistors. Pulse width modulation is introduced along with application to DC motor speed control. Testing and troubleshooting are also included.Prerequisite: 31-660-321.
Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
31-660-331
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LOGIC
This course introduces digital logic. Digital
number systems and basic logic gates are covered. Emphasis is placed on providing a foundation
for the application of digital logic to the use of programmable logic
controllers.Prerequisite:32-660-301.Lecture/Lab.1 credit.
31-660-341
INTRODUCTION TO POWER SYSTEMS & CIRCUIT PROTECTION
The operation and make-up of single and three phase power distribution systems found in commercial and industrial installations are investigated. Common three phase Wye and Delta systems are emphasized.Methods of circuit protection using fuses and circuit breakers are introduced. Instruments are applied for testing and troubleshooting. Prerequisite:31-660-314. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
31-660-351
DC GENERATORS AND MOTORS
Basic
DC generator and motor concepts, emphasizing practical characteristics and construction are presented.Machine ratings, operating characteristics, measurement and testing are utilized to support the theory.Emphasis is placed on shunt and permanent magnet motors. Motor maintenance is introduced. Prerequisite:31-660-314. Lecture/Lab.
1 credit
31-660-353
AC MOTORS CONTROLS
Methods of controlling AC motors beyond simple on/off control are explored. These included reduced voltage starting methods, electronic soft starting and speed control using Adjustable Frequency Drives. Basic theory, set-up and troubleshooting are supported through hands-on activities with actual industrial equipment.Prerequisite:31-660-361. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
31-660-352
AC MOTORS
Basic
single and three phase motor concepts, emphasizing practical characteristics
and construction are presented. Machine ratings, operating characteristics, measurement and testing are utilized to support
the theory. Emphasis is placed on three phase motors and their application. Basic three phase starting and control systems are introduced along with ladder logic. Prerequisite:31-660-351.Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
31-660-361
INDUSTRAIL CONTROL DEVICES
Control
elements found in industrial systems are investigated. These include switching elements, optical and approximity sensors, control relays and timers. The function and application of these devices are studied with emphasis on troubleshooting, testing and use of control diagrams. Prerequisite:31-660-352. Lecture/Lab.1 credit.
31-660-371
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Common
practices in industrial maintenance will be explored. These would include practices for industrial wiring systems, lighting, motors, controls and mechanical components. Safe working practices are also included in this course.Prerequisite:31-660-353. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
32-660-301
ELECTRONIC CALCULATIONS 1
This is the first course in a series of three courses designed to prepare student
take basic electronics coursework.Electronic Calculations 1 starts with a review of basic math operations and covers the topics of fractions, decimal conversions, exponents, signed numbers, metric notation, square roots, evaluation of three variable expressions,
graphing, unit conversions, efficiency and percent error.Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.
32-660-302
ELECTRONIC CALCULATIONS 2
This
is the second course in a series of three. Electronic Calculation 2 continues to increase the student’s ability to solve algebraic expressions relating to electronics. Additional topics include sine wave analysis, introduction to right angle trigonometry, and the evaluation of trigonometric functions.Prerequisite: 32-660-301. Lecture/Lab.1 credit.