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Technical Courses & DescriptionsYou can also see our Workplace Skill Session Schedule Summer 2009ETDE 1133 - Introduction to Electrical/Electronics This course will be a general survey of the Electrical/Electronics technologies career cluster with an emphasis upon the general terminology, tools and equipment, safety procedures, and general occupational outlook. Through authentic contextual based projects this class will develop practical wiring skills, a basic understanding of series and parallel circuits, general component recognition and understanding, and basic soldering procedures. This course will serve as an introduction to industrial electrical controls. Theory/Lab. ETDE 1343 - Electrical Motors and Controls This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical motors and associated electrical controls. Topics include: ladder diagrams, schematic diagrams, contactors, motor starters, control relays, timing relays, pilot control devices, AC/DC motors and related control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, install and troubleshoot motors and associated control systems. Theory/Lab. ETDE 1373 - Digital Systems This course introduces digital logic, number systems, and circuits as they relate to computing, memory, and control systems. Topics include: numbering systems, logic gates, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, latches, decoders, multiplexers, interfaces, displays, I/O, and timing circuits. Students learn how to research and use manufacturer specification sheets. Students learn computer communication systems, communication standards, and troubleshooting. ETDE 2093 - Project Management A systems approach to planning, organizing, scheduling and con trolling projects. The behavioral and quantitative aspects of project management. Importance of working with personnel as well as technology. Project management software utilized. ETDE 2093 - Industrial Networks In this course, students learn the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation in the industrial control environment. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware (repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways), system configuration, and installation and administration of the LAN. Upon completion, students will be able to install, maintain, and manage typical industrial control networks. Theory/Lab. ETDE 2093 - Distributed Control Systems This course will cover the practical applications of distributed control systems (DCS). Included is the relationship between programmable logic controllers and the DCS. Further included is the importance of the human machine interface (HMI) and advanced control strategies. Theory/Lab. ETDE 2113 - Introduction to PLCs This is an introductory course in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input and output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection and installation of controllers, and interfacing controllers with equipment. Upon successful completion, the student should be able to install PLCs and create basic programs. Theory/Lab. ETDE 2123 - PLC Applications This is an advanced course in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their applications in industrial environments. Topics include advanced programming, networking, specialty I/O modules, reading and interpreting error codes, and troubleshooting. Upon successful completion, the student should be able to program and troubleshoot PLC systems and related control devices. Theory/Lab. ETDE 2143 - Process Measurement and Control This is an advanced course to electronic/pneumatic instrumentation devices commonly used in process measurement and control systems. Topics include electrical and mechanical transducers/transmitters used in the measurement and control of the following process variables: temperature, pressure, flow, level and position. Upon successful completion, the student should be able to design, install, maintain and calibrate process measurement and control systems. Theory/Lab. ETDE 2213 - National Electrical Codes (NEC) This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, over-current protection, materials, and other related topics. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code related to calculations. Theory. ETDE 2253 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics This course covers hydraulic principles, types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics. Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices. Covers a variety of operating principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors. Covers primary and secondary air treatment. Includes valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors. Theory/Lab. ETDG 1193 - Applied AutoCAD Each learner will produce geometric figures using basic AutoCAD drawing and editing commands, and progress to advanced AutoCAD features that enhance productivity and accuracy. Drawings will be scaled and plotted according to industry standards. All learners will use the Windows operating system to manage drawing files, and will compare their time on a project with the minimum acceptable time allotted to a practicing technician for completion of the same task. In order to improve life-long learning skills, the learner will use written or on-line resources to independently determine a solution when presented with an unknown concept. ETDG 1253 - Technical Drawing Using visualization skills and considering spatial relationships each learner will create technical drawings that include orthographic, section and auxiliary views. Complete dimensioned drawings will be created according ANSI and other industry standards. Using Microsoft software, all learners will produce a bill of material, calculate unit conversions and perform Internet research. Theory/Lab. ETDG 1333 - Residential Design The theory and preparation of construction documents for residential structures including problems in basic architectural design, space planning, materials, human factors and environmental issues related to architectural design. Generation of floor plan(s), foundation plan, exterior elevations and roof plan. Theory/Lab. |
