Industrial Electronics Courses

ELTRO 101 5 credits

Basic DC-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. Prerequisites: MATH 096 or instructor’s signature.

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 Computerized 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. Prerequisites: ELTRO 121 or instructor’s signature.

ELTRO 202 2 credits

Intro to 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 PLC’s

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 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 210.

ELTRO 221 5 credits

Graphic Interface Programs for PLC’s

Covers elements of drag-and-drop, relaxed editor, programming and using graphics for touch-screen technology, 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 223                     3 credits
Programming Software for Tag-Based PLCs
Focuses on the development, design and implementation of advanced programming ladder logic using tag-based data organization. Class focuses on the useful “tag-naming” of PLC outputs, inputs and their use in PLC logic. Tag-naming enables students to construct PLC programs that are readable and understandable by tradespersons across industry. Prerequisites: ELTRO 132

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 PLC Control 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 well as interpreting basic ladder logic instructions. Frequent hands-on practice is provided using actual electronic controls and PLC system workstations. Prerequisite: ELTRO 210.

ELTRO 240 5 credits

Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fluids, pumps, sensors, control devices, control valves, hydraulic cylinders, and receiver controllers. Includes system energy requirements, hydraulic and pneumatic logic, and the requirements and examples for interfacing into electronic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) automation controllers.

ELTRO 196/296 1-5 credits

Work Experience

Designed to provide students with on-the-job practical field experience. One credit is earned for each five hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: instructor’s permission.