X311 111 Applied Theory I: DC Concepts - 90 Hours 7.5 quarter credits
Introduction to DC theory as a prerequisite for subsequent electrical theory classes as well as essential information on electrical safety. This course introduces the effects of DC voltage, current and power in resistive circuits including series, parallel, and series-parallel networks with emphasis on Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, and voltage divider and current divider rules. Circuit analysis includes source conversion, mesh analysis, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Practical lab exercises incorporate standard test equipment, classroom theory, troubleshooting skills, and electrical safety.
- Teacher: Chris Davis
- Teacher: Timothy Gault
- Teacher: Gary Smith II
X31 212 Applied Theory III: Polyphase Systems and Controls 100 Hours 8 quarter credits
This course continues AC theory concepts including resonance, filters, AC power, polyphase systems and transformers. Information on motor controls begins with the principles and applications of DC and AC generators and motors and continues with examples of DC and AC electromechanical controls including schematic symbols, wiring and schematic diagrams, relays and contactors, motor overload devices, time delay circuitry, reduced voltage starting methods, and deceleration methods. The student learns the most effective methods and strategies used to troubleshoot complex electromechanical control systems through hands on laboratory exercises emphasizing electrical safety, electromechanical circuit design and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites: X31 111 and X31 112.
- Teacher: Chris Davis
- Teacher: Timothy Gault
- Teacher: Gary Smith II
X31 214 Programmable Logic Controllers 45 Hours, 3 quarter credits
The course begins with an introduction to digital electronics including numbering systems, gate logic and combinational logic then continuing with applications of digital electronics including encoders, decoders, flip-flops and counters.
The course continues with programming, hook-up and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Specific training on ladder logic diagrams, input/output instructions, internal relays, timers, counters, compare and math functions, control instructions, sequencers, retrofitting, and program design using the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 PLC and Rockwell Software RSLogix 500 Programming Software.
Prerequisite: X31 212
- Teacher: Chris Davis
- Teacher: Timothy Gault
- Teacher: Gary Smith II