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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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Total |
3 |
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Second Semester |
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32-660-351 |
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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Total |
3 |
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Third Semester |
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31-660-351 |
DC Generators & Motors |
1 |
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31-660-321 |
Industrial Electronic Devices 1 |
1 |
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31-660-341 |
Introduction to Power Systems and |
1 |
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10-103-101 |
Computer Literacy – Microsoft Windows |
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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Total |
9 |
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. Co-requisite: 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. Co-requisite: 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.
31-660-341 INTRODUCTION TO POWER SYSTEMS AND 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. Co-requisite: 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.