ELTRO 101 5 credits DC Electronics I Introductory direct current (DC) electronics course covering fundamental theory, multi-meter usage, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, voltage and current laws, series/parallel combination circuits, DC metering, semi-conductors and instrumentation. Lab section provides hands-on exercises to reinforce principles and applications to test and troubleshoot circuits.
Prerequisite: MATH 096 or instructor's signature
ELTRO 102 1 credit Industrial Safety Introductory course to prepare students for OSHA-based industrial safety to emphasize accident prevention, including electrical safety, lockout-tagout procedures, proper electrical meter practices, ladder usage, fire suppression equipment and techniques and confined-space entry requirements.
ELTRO 121 5 credits Digital Electronics A comprehensive focus on the concepts, terminology, components and circuits that combine to form the basic digital electronic system. Includes digital number systems, gates, inverters, Boolean algebra, flip-flops, registers, timers and counters. Hands-on lab exercises include experiments building logic gate circuits and working with related digital circuits. Prerequisites: ELTRO 101 or instructor's signature.
ELTRO 132 5 credits Intro to Comp. Controls and PLCs Introduction to principles of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Includes practical lab work on industrial PLC controls. Basic ladder logic programming skills and installation methods will be introduced. Students experiment with a real PLC controller/simulator and mechanically controlled systems with physical inputs and outputs to reinforce concepts.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 121 or instructor’s signature
ELTRO 138 3 credits Instrumentation Sensors and Transmitters Focus on the theory of operation, calibration and troubleshooting of common temperature, pressure, level, and flow sensors and transmitters. Class exercises will include experiments with pneumatic, electronic and smart transmitters.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 121
ELTRO 196 5 credits Work Experience
ELTRO 197 5 credits Special Topics
ELTRO 202 2 credits Introduction to the National Electric Code (NEC) Covers the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Through classroom lecture and class discussion, the student develops knowledge and comprehension of the code sections and relevant industrial electronics and electricity applications.
ELTRO 210 5 credits Programming Software for PLCs Course focuses on the development, design and implementation of advanced programming ladder logic software and subroutines to perform industrial control processes and applications. Data organization, file management, relay instructions, comparisons, sequencers and PID control will be introduced and applied through hands-on exercises.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 138
ELTRO 215 5 credits Electronic Communications Theory and practice of wireless electronic communications systems. Principles of radio frequency transmission including transistor amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, modulation, antennas and propagation. FCC regulations and radio licensing requirements will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 101, 101L
ELTRO 218 3 credits Fiber-optics Fundamentals Instruction on the fundamentals of fiber-optic principles and applications. Course will include fiber-optic safety precautions, reflection and refraction, propagation of a fiber-optic light wave, attenuation of a fiber signal, fiber-optic cable construction and selecting the right fiber, and the fiber-optic distribution hardware.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 138.
ELTRO 220 3 credits Control Devices and Motor Drives The theory of operation, calibration and troubleshooting of common control valves, actuators and motor drives, including electronic variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs).
Prerequisite: ELTRO 138.
ELTRO 221 4 credits Graphic Interface Programs for PLCs Covers all the elements of drag-and-drop, the relaxed editor and how to program symbolically for reusable ladder development. Includes use of software to create powerful 32-bit human machine interface (HMI/MMI) technologies, object-oriented animated graphics, and enhanced trending, alarming, derived tag creation and event detection.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 210.
ELTRO 228 3 credits Connecting Fiber-optics Circuits Instruction on the identification of fiber-optic connectors, including 3M connectorization, hot melt, crimplok, epoxy (ST and SC), testing connections with a light source and power meter, siemon connectorization, and anaerobic adhesives.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 218.
ELTRO 230 5 credits Programmable Logic Controller Networks Introduces the many communications networks for online communications, including Serial, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and Ethernet networks. The student will also use network technology to multicast input devices, share data between controllers and control remote I/O.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 220.
ELTRO 231 5 credits Troubleshooting Electronic Systems Students will learn procedures for isolating and safely correcting problems in an industrial electricity/electronics system. Includes editing, uploading, downloading, saving and restoring PLC programs, as wellas interpreting basic ladder logic instructions. Frequent hands-on practice is provided using actual electronic controls and PLC system workstations.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 210.
ELTRO 234 3 credits Wireless Controls Theory and practice of wireless electronic control and communication systems. Principles of radio frequency transmission for applications such as remote PLC monitoring, control and data acquisition. Wireless communication protocols such as Zigbee, Bluetooth and Blackberry will be discussed. FCC regulations and licensing requirements will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 101 or instructor’s signature
ELTRO 235 5 credits Introduction to Comp. Controls and Programmable Logic Controllers Focuses on the principles of how programmable logic controllers (PLCs) work and offers practical installation information. Using basic programming skills and installation methods introduced during the course, the student will convert a normal mechanically controlled system to PLC control.
Prerequisite: ELTRO 121 or instructor's signature.
ELTRO 239 3 credits Hydraulics and Pneumatics Introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fluids, pumps, sensors, control devices, control valves, hydraulic cylinders, and receivercontrollers. Includes system engergy requirements, hydraulic and pneumatic logic, and the requirements and examples for interfacing into electronic Programmable Logic Controllers(PLC) automation controllers.
ELTRO 240 5 credits Ind Hydraul/Pneum
ELTRO 296 5 credits Work Experience Designed to provide students with on-the-job practical field experience. One credit for each five hours of work experience per week.
