Electrical Technology

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ELTR 1004: Fundamentals of Electricity

Credit Hours 4.0
This is an elementary course designed to introduce basic electrical and electronic circuits, devices, and concepts found in residential, commercial, and/or industrial electrical and electronic systems. Laboratory exercises will include electrical and electronic connections, tool identification demonstrations, instrument usage and D.C. circuits. Lectures will cover basic electrical and electronic theory, OHM's law, conductors, electrical safety, rotating machinery and semiconductor devices. Basic components must be purchased by the student.

ELTR 1023: Basic Circuit Analysis

Credit Hours 3.0
This course is the second of two which will lay the foundation for all levels of study in the electricity/electronics field. It is designed to utilize a lecture/lab format to cover basic concepts of alternating current (AC) circuits. It is a continuation of ELTR 1004. Such topics as fundamental sine-wave analysis and measurement, electro-magnetics, AC power, inductance, capacitance, reactive circuits, impedance, resonance, and passive filters will be discussed.

ELTR 1043: Semiconductor Electronics

Credit Hours 3.0
The student will identify the materials used in semiconductors. He or she will demonstrate an understanding by explaining how electrons and holes flow in semiconductors. He or she also will describe basic amplifier configurations, explain how to bias amplifier configurations, and calculate the gain and stability for bipolar and unipolar devices. Basic components must be purchased by the student.

ELTR 1073: Hydraulic Systems

Credit Hours 3.0
This course surveys the basics of hydraulics applied in both industrial and some mobile hydraulic systems. The operation and use of components associated with hydraulic systems will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application of valves, actuators, cylinders, pumps, filters and other components common to hydraulic systems.

ELTR 1082: Pneumatics & Electro-Pneumatics

Credit Hours 2.0
This course surveys the basics of pneumatic and electro-pneumatics as they apply to industrial pneumatic systems. The operation and use of components associated with pneumatic systems will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application of valves, actuators, cylinders, compressors, filters, and other components common to pneumatic systems. Basic electrical circuits that control common industrial pneumatic circuits will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application electro-pneumatics.

ELTR 1113: Digital Fundamentals

Credit Hours 3.0
The student will employ Boolean Algebra, binary number system, and Logic Converter to solve logic problems. He or she will use the flip-flops, AND gates, OR gates, NAND gates, and NOR gates to create logic circuits. Basic components and a scientific calculator must be purchased by the student.

ELTR 1174: Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods

Credit Hours 4.0
The student will learn to read and interpret the National Electric Code text, electrical residential blueprints, wiring diagrams, and layouts. Students will wire many different residential and commercial circuits in accordance with the National Electric Code and local ordinance. Basic tools must be supplied by the student.

ELTR 1302: Electrical Installation Skills I

Credit Hours 2.0
The student will learn about and how to use basic tools, power tools and fasteners used in the electrical industries. Students will learn about tools commonly used in the electrical industry as well as how and when to select appropriate each one. Using tools safely and with the proper body mechanics will be a focus of the course.

ELTR 1402: Industrial Safety

Credit Hours 2.0
This course emphasizes OSHA workplace safety requirements, and instills proper safety practices and procedures for working in an industrial or construction environment. As the primary course content, students will have the opportunity to earn third-party certificates for OSHA 10-hour training (online); American Red Cross First Aid (face-to-face) and American Red Cross CPR (face-to-face).

ELTR 1423: Electrical/Electronic Drafting

Credit Hours 3.0
Students will draw, read, and interpret various types of diagrams and drawings used to represent electrical and electronic circuitry. Topics include board-drafting fundamentals; digital logic diagrams; relay and ladder logic diagrams; wiring diagrams; residential wiring; schematic symbols and diagrams; and printed circuit board artwork. Students will work manually on a drafting table and will engage in computer-aided drafting and computer simulation of various electrical and electronic circuits. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student`s ability to correctly understand and interpret electrical and electronic drawings and diagrams. All students will complete a project which involves drafting a proper schematic diagram, creating printed circuit board artwork, fabricating a printed circuit board, and assembling a working electronic circuit. Lab assignments require basic drafting tools.

ELTR 1503: Survey of Renewable Energy

Credit Hours 3.0
This course examines the rapidly spreading use of renewable energy technology through exploration of environmental and energy sustainability, current social and technological issues. Scientific concepts of inertia, force, power, energy, solar astronomy and the basic laws of thermodynamics will be explored and explained. An examination of energy conservation, energy conversion-efficiency, and common renewable energy sources such as Solar-Thermal; Solar-Photovoltaic; Wind Energy; Hydro-Power will be discussed. Other topics such as alternative means of space heating, water heating, and alternative transportation technologies will be included.

ELTR 2074: DC & AC Rotating Machines

Credit Hours 4.0
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the operation and characteristics of various electric generators, alternators, motors, drive-train components, electronic motor drives, and simple motion control systems. Students will install and operate various kinds of motors, testing them for speed, torque, and efficiency. Basic motor-circuit troubleshooting will be emphasized. This course also explores pulse-width modulated motor-speed control, stepper motors, and servo motors and control systems. Motor and generator related projects may be employed as time permits.

ELTR 2082: Microcomputer Systems

Credit Hours 2.0
Students will assemble and test an IBM clone microcomputer. Included in the system will be the case, power supply, motherboard, monitor, floppy drive, hard drive, and all required cards and other equipment. Students will discuss the function of each of the above and be required to properly install and perform functional tests on the equipment.

ELTR 2162: Selected Studies I

Credit Hours 2.0
Students will investigate the characteristics and operation of individual electronic devices and/or systems. This may include lasers, fiber optics, phase-locked-loops, active filers, microprocessors, microcomputer hardware and software, and others. A formal paper will be required upon completion of this course.

ELTR 2182: Special Projects I

Credit Hours 2.0
Students will investigate the characteristics and operation of electronic devices and/or systems. Students will construct a personally funded project. The project along with a formal paper will be required upon completion of this course.

ELTR 2302: Electronics/Electrical Internship

Credit Hours 2.0
Students will apply electronic knowledge in a cooperating business under the supervision of a training sponsor and the program coordinator. A work log will be kept, and a summary paper will be required upon completion of the experience.

ELTR 2303: Electrical Installation Skills II

Credit Hours 3.0
The student will learn common installation practices for industrial and commercial electrical circuits, including how and when to use the appropriate tools and materials. Students will wire both industrial power circuits and control circuits following blueprints and electrical schematics. Using tools safely and with the proper body mechanics will be a focus of the course.

ELTR 2314: Introduction to Solar-Thermal Technology

Credit Hours 4.0
This course explores the use of Solar-Thermal technology for space heating and water heating. Students will be given theory and hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing and maintaining solar-thermal heating systems. Basic hand tools must be supplied by the students.

ELTR 2324: Introduction to Small-Wind Technology

Credit Hours 4.0
This course explores the design, installation and use of Small-Wind Electrical Generator Systems for consumer and commercial applications. Students will be given theory and hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing and maintaining small-wind electrical generating systems. Basic hand tools must be supplied by the students.

ELTR 2334: Intro to Solar-Photovoltaic Tech

Credit Hours 4.0
This course explores the design, installation and use of Solar-Photovoltaic power systems for consumer and commercial applications. Students will be given theory and hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing and maintaining solar-photovoltaic electrical generating systems. Basic hand tools must be supplied by the students. An overall goal of this course is to prepare the student for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar PV Entry Level Exam and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Certificate Exam for Solar-PV Site Assessment.

ELTR 2343: Advanced Photovoltaic Installation

Credit Hours 3.0
This course focuses on the design of various types of National Electric Code compliant photovoltaic systems (solar electric) as well as the installation of photovoltaic systems using industry accepted best practices.

ELTR 2353: Solar Operations & Maintenance

Credit Hours 3.0
This course will train students to safely and effectively perform tasks to assess performance of existing solar electric systems, commission systems and the use of troubleshooting skills to determine under performance. Students will learn techniques in the use of analytical tools such as meters, I-V tracers, IR cameras, and insulation meters. In addition, students learn procedures for documentation of work and budget development.

ELTR 2414: Industrial Motor Control

Credit Hours 4.0
The purpose and function of AC and DC motor controls is covered in this course. By using motor control symbols and line diagrams, students will install and troubleshoot various industrial control circuits found in a modern industrial setting. Students will be required to earn third-party certification for Arc Flash Safety. Basic tools must be supplied by the students.

ELTR 2444: Programmable Controllers

Credit Hours 4.0
This course is for electricians, technicians and users of industrial programmable controllers (PLCs) to become familiar with basic programming installation, maintenance and operation of programmable logic controllers. The emphasis will be hands-on training in programming, program development, delogging, wiring and operation.

ELTR 2454: Industrial Instrumentation

Credit Hours 4.0
This course gives students the basic understanding of pressure, level, temperature, flow and analytical instrumentation. Sensors, transmitters, recorders, controllers, their selection, calibration, installation, repair, and troubleshooting will be explored. Position measurement sensors and their applications will also be covered. Control systems documentation including piping and instrumentation diagrams and loop diagrams will be taught. Instrumentation and process control systems safety aspects will be emphasized. The student will set up and operate various process control instruments and analyze their performance.

ELTR 2464: Process Control

Credit Hours 4.0
This course gives students the basic understanding of process control and elements of feedback control loop. Control valves, their selection, calibration, installation, and repair will be explored. Various control strategies including on-off, proportional (P), proportional-integral (PI), and proportional-integral-derivative (PID) will be covered. Different methods of controller tuning will be practiced. Advanced control strategies such as cascade, ratio and feedforward will also be covered. Methods of signal transmission in process control loops will be taught. Students will set up and operate various process control loops and analyze their performance. All laboratory experiments including control loops configuration, controllers tuning, process graphics (HMI) design, and loops operation, will be conducted using Rockwell PlantPAx Process Automation System and CompactLogix controllers.

ELTR 2472: In-Plant Training

Credit Hours 2.0
Two credit hours will be granted to a student for 2,000 hours of work experience. The student must be enrolled in the Industrial Electrical Technology program and be or have been employed in the electrical field. Written verification from the employer must be provided to the dean. The student will prepare a paper documenting the various skills and professional benefits obtained from his or her experiences during the 2,000 hours. This paper will describe duties performed, equipment operation training, various job sites, any skilled performance tests taken, any training or instruction given and all electrical installations made. This paper will be evaluated by the program staff.

ELTR 2474: Advanced Programmable Controllers

Credit Hours 4.0
This course will provide students with an understanding of the operation and development of tag based industrial program controllers, HMI development, and industrial networking system design and implementation. Students will build an industrial network connecting many different industrial components. Students will program standard industrial equipment and will develop process graphics to control and monitor the equipment.

ELTR 2482: Advanced Programmable Controllers II

Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.

Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.

Credit Hours 2.0
This course will provide students with an understanding of the operation and development of Seimens or other industrial based program controllers, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) development, and industrial networking system design and implementation. Students will program standard industrial equipment and will develop process graphics to control and monitor the equipment.

ELTR 2492: Advanced Variable Frequency Drives

Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.

Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.

Credit Hours 2.0
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to programming Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), focusing on their operation, configuration, and applications in industrial motor. Students will learn how to program via software to regulate motor speed, torque, and many other settings. The course covers essential programming parameters, troubleshooting techniques, and integration with automation systems such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). They will gain hands-on experience in configuring acceleration and deceleration rates, setting up communication protocols, and diagnosing common faults. Additionally, the course will emphasize safety procedures and best practices for maintaining and troubleshooting VFDs in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently program and adjust VFD settings for various applications, ensuring optimal performance.

ELTR 2493: Introduction to Robotics

Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.

Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.

Credit Hours 3.0
This course will provide procedures for creating a Handling PRO virtual workcell. When completed, the workcell created will contain a FANUC (Fuji Automatic Numerical Control) robot with end-of-arm tooling, one or more fixtures for holding a part and a robot TPP (Teach Pendant Programming) which moves the part from one fixture to the other.