Industrial Electronics Technology

Courses

ILT 100: APPLIED ELECTRONIC COMPUTATION

Credits 3

This course is an applied mathematics and algebra course for students in electronics or similar programs. Topics include decimals, fractions, negative numbers, powers and roots, the metric systems, logarithms, applied trigonometry and algebra. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to perform applied mathematics calculations needed in electronics.

ILT 106: CONCEPTS OF DIRECT CURRENT

Credits 5

This course provides an advanced study of direct current (DC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety, terms and symbols, electrical theory, Ohm's Law, power law, electrical measurement, DC electrical components, series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit construction. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators, reading schematics, and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction.

ILT 107: CONCEPTS OF ALTERNATING CURRENT

Credits 5

This course provides an advanced study of alternating current (AC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety, terms and symbols, AC electrical theory, components, circuits, electrical measurement instruments, laws of AC, and methods for constructing and measuring various types of AC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises designed to analyze complex circuits, power requirements, faults, phase relationships, and power factors. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the operation of various types of test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits.

ILT 108: INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL

Credits 3

This course is an introductory study of the control devices and methods used in industry for the control and transmission of information pertaining to process variables. This study includes an introduction to instrumentation and control mathematics. This course also provides instruction in the fundamental concepts of pressure, level, flow, temperature, and analytical.

ILT 109: ELECTRICAL BLUEPRINT READING I

Credits 3

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 117: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION WIRING

Credits 3

This course provides a study of the technical skills required to safely perform electrical wiring installations. Topics include methods of wiring residential, commercial, and industrial locations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply safe wiring skills to residential, commercial and industrial applications.

ILT 118: CONSTRUCTION WIRING NEC

Credits 3

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 160: DC FUNDAMENTALS

Credits 3

This course provides a study of atomic theory, direct current (DC), properties of conductors and insulators, direct current characteristics of series, parallel, and series parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC circuits, solve for unknown circuits variables and to use basic electronic test equipment. This course also provides hands on laboratory exercises to analyze, construct, test, and troubleshoot direct current circuits. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculator and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction.

ILT 161: AC FUNDAMENTALS

Credits 3

This course provides a study of the theory of alternating current (AC). Students are prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistor, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe AC circuits and explain the function of AC such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships, and power factor. This course also provides hands on laboratory exercises to analyze alternating current using a variety of circuit configurations with resistors, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Emphasis is placed on the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits to prove the theories taught.

ILT 162: SOLID STATE FUNDAMENTALS

Credits 3

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.

ILT 163: DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS

Credits 3

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 also 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 I

Credits 1

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 166: MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS I

Credits 3

This course covers motor operation, motor types, motor components, motor feeder and branch circuits. Topics include motor protection and motor control circuits. The laboratory enables students to test motors, transformer types, and testing of input and output voltage. Upon completion, students should be able to test motors, transformer types, and testing for input and output voltage.

ILT 180: SPECIAL TOPICS

Credits 3

This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study topics of particular interest which require the application of technical knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to solve job related problems using technical skills and knowledge.

ILT 192: CO-OP IN ILT

Credits 3

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.

ILT 194: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

Credits 3

This course focuses on the use of PLCs. Topics include operations, programming procedures, fault isolation procedures, and methods of entering, executing, debugging, and changing programs. The laboratory enables students to practice operations, programming procedures, fault isolation procedures, and methods of entering, executing, debugging, and changing programs. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of operations and programming of programmable logic controllers.

ILT 195: TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES I

Credits 3

This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. The laboratory portion emphasizes 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 197: MOTOR CONTROLS I

Credits 3

This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, push-button stations, sizing of magnetic motor starters and overload protection, and complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Topics include sizing magnetic starters and overload protection, the use of push-button stations, ladder diagrams, and magnetic motor starters in control of electric motors, wye-delta starting, part start winding, resistor starting and electric starting devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using push-button stations and understand complex motor control diagrams. This is a CORE course for ELT.

ILT 216: INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

Credits 3

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

Credits 2

This lab covers the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electromechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion students should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices.

ILT 231: NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

Credits 3

This course introduces students to the National Electric Code. Emphasis is placed on locating and interpreting needed information within the NEC manual. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to locate code requirements for a specific electrical installation.

ILT 238: NETWORK CABLE - FIBER OPTIC

Credits 2

This course involves presentations, discussions and live simulations of work related experiences involved in data, voice, and video network infrastructure. Students learn to terminate, test, troubleshoot, and install various fiber optic cabling systems. This course helps students prepare for certifications as certified Network Cabling Specialists.

ILT 276: ELEMENTS OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL II

Credits 3

This course includes the advanced principals of PLC’s including hardware, programming, variable speed drives, 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.

ILT 277: ELEMENTS OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL II LAB

Credits 2

ILT 280: SPECIAL TOPICS

Credits 3

This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly-related topics of particular interest which require the application of technical knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to solve job related problems using technical skills and knowledge.

ILT 291: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Credits 3

This course provides students work experience with a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

ILT 293: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Credits 3