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dot image Basic Electricity I dot image Hydraulics/Pneumatics II
dot image Tools/Adapters/Insturmentation dot image Electrical Systems II
dot image Basic Electricity II dot image Electrical Systems III
dot image Hydraulics/Pneumatics I dot image Hydraulics/Pneumatics III
dot image Troubleshooting dot image Electrical System Controls
dot image Basic Electricity I/A dot image Hydraulics/Pneumatics IV
dot image Electrical Systems I dot image Electrical Systems Analysis
dot image Basic Electronics I/B dot image Hydraulics/Pneumatics V

 

 

ELE: 115 Basic Electricity I 2 cr.
This is a course covering basic electrical terminology and symbols, Ohm's Law, Power Law, direct current, series circuits, parallel circuits, combinational circuits, inductance and magnetism. Also testing, measurements, introduction to alternating current and basic troubleshooting are covered as well. (19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) Co-requisite: ELE:124
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ELE:124 Tools/Adapters/Instrumentation 2 cr.
This course covers the safe use and care of hand tools, conduit bending and soldering, use of analog and digital meters and oscilloscopes. High voltage testing of industrial devices is also presented. (19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) Co-requisites: ELE:101, ELE:115 and ELE:131.
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ELE:131 Basic Electricity II 2 cr.
This course presents alternating current symbols and terminology, single phase power concepts, testing and measurement, capacitive and inductive loads, filters, DC motors and generators, single phase AC motors. Phase angle calculations and measurements are covered as well. (19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.)
Prerequisite: ELE:115. Co-requisite: ELE:124
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EGT:133  Hydraulics/Pneumatics I  2 cr.
This course presents the basic laws of fluid power systems and properties of fluids to explain the behavior of fluid power devices in fundamental applications. Fluid power components such as cylinders, motors, compressors, pumps, flow control valves and accumulators are studied as well as
assembled in labs. Fluid power symbols are taught through example air and hydraulic diagrams.
(19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.)
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ELE:127 Troubleshooting  1 cr.
This is a modular course that covers troubleshooting concepts in electrical, electronic, mechanical and electromechanical systems. (9.9 Lec. Hrs./19.8 Lab Hrs.) Co-requisite: ELE:103
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ELE:144 Basic Electronics I/A 1.5 cr.
This course is organized in two parts. Part one covers analog electronics, which includes semiconductor devices, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers and power supplies. Part two covers logic concepts, digital devices, gates, flip/flops, timer integrated circuits, counters, decoders and multiplexers. An introduction to microcomputer ICs is included. (19.8 Lec. Hrs./19.8 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: ELE:115 and ELE:124.
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ELE:128 Electrical Systems I 3cr.
This course covers the concepts of three-phase systems, reading of electrical motor control diagrams,
operation and maintenance of three phase motors and motor controls. Use of instruments for troubleshooting is included in lab exercises. (29.7 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: ELE:101, ELE:124 , ELE:115 or their equivalents.
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ELE:145 Basic Electronics I/B 1.5 cr.
The electronics study is organized in two parts. This part 1/B covers logic concepts, digital devices, gates, flip/flops, timer integrated circuits, counters, decoders and multiplexers. An introduction to microcomputer ICs is included. Part 1/A covers analog electronics, which includes semiconductor
devices, diodes, transistors operational amplifiers and power supplies. Students should have taken or have the equivalent to Part 1/A first. (19.8 Lec. Hrs./19.8 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: ELE:115 and ELE:124.
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EGT:134 Hydraulics/Pneumatics II 3 cr.
This course features fluid power devices in control applications. Fluid power cylinders and motors are presented in direction and speed control circuits using flow controls, direction and pressure control valves. Also pressure intensifiers, air-over-oil systems, rotary actuators and flow dividers are presented
in their applications. (39.6 Lec. Hrs./79.2 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: ELT:133
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ELE:129  Electrical Systems II  3 cr.
This course presents principles of industrial programmable controllers. Concepts of logic, timing, counting and program control are presented. Also material covering PLC hardware, programming devices, memory and wiring are also included. (29.7 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisite: ELE:115 or instructor permission.
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ELE:133 Electrical Systems III 3 cr.
This course teaches applications of industrial electronics and programmable logic controllers used to control manufacturing processes. Students perform labs on sequential logic and both open and closed loop process control systems. Interfacing and troubleshooting of electronic sensing devices and control
systems is included. (29.7 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: ELE:101, ELE:124 and ELE:129.
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EGT:135 Hydraulics/Pneumatics III 3 cr.
This course focuses on the proper selection of hydraulic and pneumatic components from guidelines provided. Students work out piping layout and sizing on example systems. Cylinders and motors are chosen from tables and charts based on criteria. Sizing of flow and pressure control devices such as pressure regulators or flow dividers as well as other components are covered. (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: EGT:134.
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ELE:134 Electrical System Controls 3 cr.
This course presents the principles of microprocessor-based controllers using the PC platform. Students learn basic microprocessor characteristics, bus structure and input/output systems. Students evaluate Industrial PCs as controllers and data acquisition tools. General concepts of networks are included.
(29.7 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisite: ELE:103 or equivalent.
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EGT:137 Hydraulics/Pneumatics IV 4 cr.
This course focuses on electrical control of fluid power circuits. Control of pressure and flow by electrical means is covered in both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Students wire circuits to control cylinder motions and pressures. Students implement both 'hardwired' and programmable logic circuits to demonstrate these principles. Hydraulic servo principles are also introduced. (39.6 Lec. Hrs./79.2 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: EGT:135.
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ELE:139 Electrical Systems Analysis 3 cr.
This course focuses on analysis of installation, safe operation and maintenance of electrical systems. Rules and guidelines governing installation and operation of systems such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) are presented where they are relevant to
electrical systems. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is also covered to include maintenance of electrically operated machines and systems. (29.7 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: ELE:101, ELE:124 and ELE:129.
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EGT:145 Hydraulics/Pneumatics V 4 cr.
This course covers three key areas of fluid power controls. Students are shown how to properly install belt, chain or direct-coupled drives that are used to power hydraulic pumps and motors. Students are then shown how to identify vibration frequencies of drive mechanisms and how to minimize their
effects. Last students disassemble, inspect and reassemble common fluid power components. (39.6 Lec. Hrs./79.2 Lab Hrs.) Prerequisites: EGT:137.
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