Electromechanical Technology (ELM)

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to electromechanical technology. Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s needs.

This course provides an in-depth study of direct current (DC) electronic theory. Topics include atomic theory, magnetism, properties of conductors and insulators, and characteristics of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC circuits, solve for unknown circuit variables and to use basic electronic test equipment. This course also provides hands on laboratory exercises to analyze, construct, test, and troubleshoot DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculator and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction.

This course provides an in-depth study of alternating current (AC) electronic theory. Students are prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistors, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Topics include electrical safety and lockout procedures, specific AC theory functions such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships, and power factor. Students will be able to define terms, identify waveforms, solve complex mathematical problems, construct circuits, explain circuit characteristics, identify components, and make accurate circuit measurements using appropriate measurement instruments. They should also be able to perform fundamental tasks associated with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial AC systems.

This course covers digital logic and digital networks. Topics include introductory concepts, number systems, codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, flip-flop and related devices, arithmetic operations and arithmetic networks. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to add, subtract, and multiply with digital electronic components.

This course examines the conventional flow treatment of electronic devices and networks. Topics include semiconductor diodes, power supplies, bipolar-junction transistors, amplifiers, buffers, field-effect transistors, and thyristors. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to analyze a discrete-component electronic network.

Topics include analog integrated circuits, amplifiers, buffers, filters, inverters, and oscillators. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to analyze an integrated circuit electronic network.

This course offers an introduction into fluid power systems. Topics include hydraulic and pneumatic power, pressure, flow, speed and pressure control, relief valves, and directional control valve (DCV) applications. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to read gages, design, draw, and connect hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, measure and calculate circuit parameters, connect and operate DCVs and relief valves.

This course offers an introduction into pumps and piping systems. Topics include various types of pumps, pump analysis (power, efficiency, characteristics) pump selection and maintenance, metal, plastic, and threaded piping systems, hoses, valves, regulators, strainers, and filters. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to: select, install, and start up various types of pumps, measure and calculate pump parameters and performance, disassemble and inspect pumps, size and select pipes, thread metal pipes, read and interpret piping schematics, assemble piping systems, select, size, and repair valves and regulators.

This course offers an introduction into electrical motor control systems and industrial wiring. Topics include transformers, ladder logic, relays, motor starters, timers and counters, blueprints, conduit selection and forming, raceways, wire sizing, termination, splicing, and installation, circuit protection, and disconnects. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to: perform lockout/tagout, connect and operate motors and control circuits, calculate transformer voltages, size, connect and operate control transformers, interpret electrical blueprints, splice, run, and terminate control wiring, bend and install conduit and wiring.

This course provides specialized instruction for various areas related to electromechanical technology. Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s needs.