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3.00 Credits
This course is a comprehensive introduction to Sustainable Electrical energy sources and their control systems. Topics include photovoltaic, solar thermal systems, green buildings, hydrogen fuel-cells, wind power, nuclear energy and hydroelectric. This course will compare and contrast existing and potential alternative energy sources, storage techniques and the systems to control them using new and traditional energy generation methods and by reviewing typical energy consumption patterns. Key concepts, terminology, definitions, and nomenclature common to all energy systems are introduced. Students may take the course as an elective in electronics technology, design technology, industrial technology, mechanical engineering technology, and other related technologies.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of industrial controls as it relates to a computer control systems, process control and industrial networking. Covers the principles of control systems as applied to a production system to achieve automation. PLC¿s will be covered as the mainstay of industrial computer control. Troubleshooting of production control systems are covered.
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3.00 Credits
Serves as an introduction to the field of industrial controls. Students will learn the principles of control systems and how they are applied to a production system to achieve automation. Systems included in the courses are stepper motors, programmable logic controllers, microprocessors, instruments with feedback systems, terminal panel, and remote. Emphasis is placed on programmable logic controllers, safety and the local area network. Structured text programming will be introduced.
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4.00 Credits
AC circuits, including the j operator, phasors, reactance, and impedance are studied. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied and used in the study of topics such as passive filters, IC filters, amplifiers, resonant circuits, single phase and three phase circuits. Computer aided analysis of circuits is used.
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3.00 Credits
Studies basics of controls related to industrial electronics. Includes basic and pilot control devices such as circuit layouts, industrial schematics, reduced voltage starters, multi-speed controllers, and solid-state controls. Covers transformer hook-ups and circuit protection.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a system view of manufacturing and automated production emphasizing the devices used in control and measurements. Areas covered include pressure, strain, force, flow, and level considerations. Principles of process control are introduced, incorporating the usage of probes, sensors, transducers, and various final control devices. Computer software, hardware, and interfacing are examined in regards to data acquisition, manufacturing control, and summarization of industrial data.
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3.00 Credits
Offers study of medical electronics equipment, including ECG, EEG, defibrillators, heart monitors and other monitoring and respiratory equipment.
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3.00 Credits
Studies medical support systems including x-ray equipment, respirators and analyzers, and their maintenance. Studies medical ultrasound, electro surgery units and mechanical recorders. Prepares students for licensing and certification
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3.00 Credits
Continues the study of bipolar transistors with additional circuit configurations including the emitter follower and the Darlington. Studies power amplifiers, amplifier classifications, unipolar transistors, and thyristors. Includes discreet FETs, SCRS, UJTs, oscillators, linear regulated power supplies, and switching regulators. Discusses frequency effects and response of amplifiers.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to microcontroller hardware and software, focusing on embedded control applications. Interconnections of components, peripheral devices, bus timing relationships, structured C-language programming, debugging, input/output techniques, and use of PC-based software development tools are studied.
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