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Academics > All Programs > Industrial Electrical Controls
The Industrial Electrical Controls Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for and entry level position in a commercial industrial environment in which electrical controls are utilized. Emphasis is placed on electrical theory, electric motors, and programmable logic controllers.
| Course | Credit Hours |
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| MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics. Required textbooks and materials:
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3 |
| IDFC 1007 Industrial Safety Procedures Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment.Topics include:introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Required textbooks and materials:
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2 |
ELTR 1180 Electrical Controls Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, and operation, application and ladder diagrams. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls. Required textbooks and materials:
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4 |
| ELTR 1220 Industrial PLC's Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on pic programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures. Topics include: PLC hardware and software, PLC functions and terminology, introductory numbering systems, PLC installation and set up, PLC programming basics, relay logic instructions, timers and counters, connecting field devices to I/O cards, and PLC safety procedures. Required textbooks and materials:
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4 |
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ELTR 1020 Alternating Current Fundamentals Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. Required textbooks and materials:
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3 |
| IDFC 1012 Alternating Current I Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. Required textbooks and materials:
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3 |
| IDSY 1105 AC Circuit Analysis This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance. Required textbooks and materials:
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3 |
| *16 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |