Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Electrical Technology
The Electrical Technology Program is designed to help students acquire skills needed to become an industrial electrician or an entry level electrician/electrician’s helper. Students are also introduced to the theories and principles of the operation and installation of electrical equipment, machines, and the installation of motors, transformers, industrial controls, programmable logic controllers, and variable speed drives. Students are involved in an in-depth study of the National Electrical Code and preparation for credentialing testing. Students are required to participate in third party credentialing such as CET and third party assessments such as NOCTI prior to completion of this curriculum.
This program is designed to complement local electrical contractors’ apprenticeship training program and has a series of stackable short term certificates focused on specific skill sets an individual can earn as they progress toward an Associate degree or take in order to develop their skills in a particular area of demand.
Degrees and Certificates
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Electrical Technology, -
Stackable Short Term Certificate: Basic Electricity, Short Term Certificate -
Stackable Short Term Certificate: Commercial Industrial Wiring, Short Term Certificate -
Stackable Short Term Certificate: Industrial Instrumentation, Short Term Certificate -
Stackable Short Term Certificate: Industrial Motor Controls, Short Term Certificate -
Stackable Short Term Certificate: Solid State, Short Term Certificate
Classes
ELT 110: WIRING METHODS
This course is a study of various tasks, wiring methods, materials, and associated NEC requirements that students will be required to work with in residential and commercial wiring courses.
ELT 117: AC/DC MACHINES
This course covers the theory and operation of DC motors single and three phase AC motors and the labs will reinforce this knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the various types of single and three phase motors, wiring diagrams, starting devices, and practical application in the lab.
ELT 122: Advanced AC/DC Machines
Class Program
ELT 131: WIRING 1 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
This course teaches students the principles and applications of commercial and industrial wiring methods. Emphasis is placed on blueprint symbols, calculations and NEC code requirements as it applies to commercial and industrial wiring. Upon completion, students will be able to read electrical plans, know most electrical symbols, load calculations for commercial industrial applications, and interpret the NEC code requirements.
ELT 132: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING II
This course is a continuation of ELT 131 and is all inclusive. Including the study of branch circuits, installation requirements for services, feeders and special equipment considerations including the NEC code requirements. Emphasis is placed on load calculations, conductors, service sizing, installation requirements, NEC code requirements, transformers, lighting, HVAC and special equipment considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to know how to size complete electrical commercial/industrial systems and know the NEC requirements for each system.
ELT 206: OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS
This course provides the student with the knowledge of OSHA safety standards as required by this organization, and as it related to the job site. Emphasis is placed on overall safety practices, construction site safety practices and safety procedures required by Federal/State laws. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the requirements of OSHA as it relates to general and specific construction sites.
IET 299A: Occupational Safety Ergonomics
Class Program
IET 299B: Methods Engineering and Work Measurement
Class Program
ILT 104: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION
This course provides a study of instrumentation circuits/systems. Topics include the use of transducers, detectors, actuators, and/or other devices and equipment in industrial applications. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of instrumentation circuits and systems.
ILT 105: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTION LAB
This lab includes the use of transducers, detectors, actuators, and/or other devices and equipment in industrial applications. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of instrumentation circuits and systems.
ILT 109: ELECTRICAL BLUEPRINT READING I
This course will enable the student to obtain a working knowledge of the elements of blueprint reading; the ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawing; and the ability to visualize the entire building structure in relationship to the electrical system.
ILT 114: INSTRUMENTATION OPERATION AND CALIBRATION
The hardware used to measure and control process variables is presented. The student learns the principles of operation, servicing, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures used on mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and digital based industrial transmitters, recorders, controllers, valves, and other control devices. The course is broken down into theory and laboratory work on actual process measuring and control equipment.
ILT 115: INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
This course emphasizes the fundamentals and applications of solid state motor starters. Topics include DC drivers, AC variable frequency drives, thyristors, sequence circuits and closed loop control including PID process control. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of solid state motor starters.
ILT 118: CONSTRUCTION WIRING NEC
This course provides a study of the codes that is required to safely perform electrical wiring installations. Emphasis will be placed upon the codes that apply to residential, commercial, and industrial locations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the codes in the electrical wiring of residential, commercial and industrial applications.
ILT 139: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING
This course provides an introduction to robotic programming. Emphasis is placed on but not limited to the following: Safety, motion programming, creating and editing programs, I/O instructions, macros, program and file storage. Upon completion the student will be able to safely perform basic functions in the work cell as well as program a robot to perform simple functions.
ILT 148: AUTOMATIC CONTROLS SYSTEMS
This course emphasizes automated control systems and sub-systems. Topics include robotics, programmable hydraulic, pneumatic, microprocessor, variable-speed drives, transducers, and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of automated control systems.
Prerequisites
Instructor approval.
ILT 160: DC FUNDAMENTALS
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic direct current (DC) electrical principles. Topics include safety, basic atomic structure and theory, magnetism, conductors, insulators, use of Ohm's law to solve for voltage, current, and resistance, electrical sources, power, inductors, and capacitors. Students will perform lockout/tagout procedures, troubleshoot circuits and analyze series, parallel, and combination DC circuits using the electrical laws and basic testing equipment to determine unknown electrical quantities.
ILT 161: AC FUNDAMENTALS
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic alternating current (AC) electrical principles. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, electrical components, basic circuits, measurement instruments, the laws of alternating current, and electrical safety with lockout procedures. Hands on laboratory exercises are provided to analyze various series, parallel, and combination alternating current circuit configurations containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Upon course completion, students will be able to describe and explain alternating current circuit fundamentals such as RLC circuits, impedance, phase relationships, and power factors. They should also be able to perform fundamental tasks associated with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial AC systems.
ILT 162: SOLID STATE FUNDAMENTALS
This course provides instruction in basic solid state theory beginning with atomic structure and including devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, amplifiers, thyristors, operational amplifiers, oscillator and power supply circuits. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of solid-state devices, proper biasing and amplifier circuit analysis and the use of test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair typical solid-state device circuits. This course also provides the opportunity for students to apply the solid-state principles and theories learned in class in the laboratory setting. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of solid-state devices, proper biasing and amplifier circuit analysis and the use of test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair typical solid-state device circuits.
ILT 163: DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS
This course provides instruction on basic logic gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, microprocessor/ computer fundamentals, analog to digital conversion, and digital analog conversion. Emphasis is placed on number systems, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, sequential logic circuits, and typical microprocessor data manipulation and storage. This course has an embedded lab with exercises designed to develop skills required by industry. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze digital circuits, draw timing diagrams, determine output of combinational and sequential logic circuits and diagnose and troubleshoot electronic components as well as demonstrate knowledge of microprocessor and computer circuits.
ILT 164: CIRCUIT FABRICATION
This course provides instruction in fabrication of functional circuits and is an introduction to device construction and fabrication. Utilizing discrete components, students will fabricate functional circuits. Topics include soldering, cable construction, coaxial cable connection and termination, component mounting cases, and chassis, printed circuit board design, layout, fabrication, and repair, as well as soldering techniques, care of tools, wire splicing, wire wrapping, connector maintenance, and related shop safety. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to perform basic circuit and project construction.
ILT 165: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS I
This course provides a study of industrial electronics controls. Topics include photoelectric, temperature, gas and humidity, pressure and strain measurements for industrial instrumentation controls and applications. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot and repair electronic control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of industrial electronics control circuits.
ILT 166: MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS I
This course covers motor operation, motor types, motor components, motor feeder and branch circuits. Topics include motor protection and motor control circuits. Upon lab completion, students should be able to test motors, transformer types, and test for input and output voltage.
ILT 167: AC/DC MACHINERY AND CONTROLS I
This course provides the student with knowledge in AC/DC machinery and controls. Topics include characteristics and operating principles of the different types of AC/DC generators and motors, manual and automatic starters and controllers. The lab enables students to be tested, troubleshoot and repair AC/DC machinery and controls. Upon completion, the student will be able to apply practical skills in AC/DC machinery.
ILT 169: HYDRAULICS/ PNEUMATICS
This course provides an introduction to hydraulics/pneumatics. Topics include hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors work and system components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors work and system components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. Upon completion, students will be able to apply principles of hydraulics/ pneumatics.
ILT 192: CO-OP IN ILT
These courses provide students with relevant work experience in business/industry. Emphasis is placed on production in a work setting. Upon completion, students should be able to identify job responsibilities and to demonstrate skills necessary for entry level employment.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
ILT 194: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs.
ILT 196: ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
This course includes the advanced principles of PLC's including hardware, programming, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.
Prerequisites
As required by program.
ILT 198: ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS I
This course covers the commonly utilized circuits found in all areas of electronics. These include the various rectifier, filter, voltage regulating circuits, and linear solid-state amplifier circuits. The entire course emphasizes the typical circuits, their principles of operation, and troubleshooting defective circuits. This course has an embedded lab with laboratory exercises designed to develop the skills listed in the industry competencies.
ILT 209: MOTOR CONTROLS I
This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using pushbutton stations and understand complex motor control diagrams.
ILT 210: MECHATRONICS
This course covers the components that make up a mechatronics system. Students will learn the functions of the electrical components, electrical drives and mechanical components and the roles that they play in the system. The student is also introduced to basic PLC networking with Ethernet-type devices. Students will also be introduced to other types of networking protocols and network security. Students gain knowledge in the selection of PLC equipment used to control mechatronics systems. By understanding the complete system, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) to correct malfunctions.
ILT 211: TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES
This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is placed on instrument failures and their interaction with process down-time. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems on a process simulator or in an actual setting.
ILT 216: INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
This course covers principles of electro-mechanical devices. Topics include the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices.
ILT 217: INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS LAB
This lab covers the principles, concepts and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices.
ILT 218: INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS CONCEPTS
This course provides instruction in concepts and theories for the operation of robotic servo motors and power systems used with industrial robotic equipment. Emphasis is on the application of the computer to control power systems to perform work. Student competencies include understanding of the functions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power system components, ability to ready and interpret circuitry for proper troubleshooting, and ability to perform preventative maintenance.
ILT 231: National Electric Code
This course introduces students to the National Electric Code. Emphasis is placed on locating and interpreting needed information within the NEC code manual. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to locate code requirements for a specific electrical installation.
ILT 240: SENSORS TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS
This course provides a study of industrial electronic sensors. Topics include, but are not limited to, photo-electric, temperature, gas and humidity, pressure and strain sensors. The lab enables students to test and troubleshoot electronic sensors and sensor circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to select, install, test and troubleshoot industrial electronic sensors.
ILT 263: CERTIFICATION PREP LAB
This course prepares students to sit for industry certification examinations and is to be taken in the final semester of the program. The course may be repeated to prepare students for different certification examinations as determined by the college.