The Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree is a 61-62 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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FLUID POWER SYSTEMS 1: FUNDAMENTALS (10612120)

1.00

Introduces Fluid power systems used in industry. The advantages and disadvantages of fluid power compared to other power transmission systems are examined. The potential dangers are explored and the safety procedures related to fluid power are reviewed and implemented. The application of principles of fluid power transmission and the formulas used in fluid power system analysis and design are experienced in the lab. The fundamental principles, components, symbols and applications of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power applications are introduced. Basic power and control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

FLUID POWER SYSTEMS 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF PNEUMATICS (10612121)

1.00

Introduces Pneumatic fluid power systems. The characteristics and dangers of using air as a fluid power force are explored. Pneumatic system components are studied including: compressors, linear actuators, rotary actuators and pneumatic tubing. Hands-on activities using various pneumatic components are assembled in the lab.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-612-120 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS 1: FUNDAMENTALS.

INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY (10620172)

1.00

Introduces General Industry Safety Practices and is intended to provide an entry level worker’s general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. An OSHA 10 General Industry certification will be obtained with completion of the course. In addition, lab specific safety will be covered. OSHA has some very specific rules for receiving the certification card for OSHA 10. OSHA 10 Cards can only be issued to students in the face-to-face classes who attend every class. OSHA will not allow anyone taking this course in an online/flex format to receive a certification card. If you need the OSHA 10 card upon completion of this course, please be sure you are enrolled in the face-to-face section.

Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree program, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma program, Electrical Maintenance Certificate or Industrial Automation Certificate.

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • OSHA® 10 Certification

ELECTRICAL FABRICATION (10660118)

1.00

Develops the principles of electrical fabrication. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of interpreting engineering drawings, wiring machine components and troubleshooting electrical panels.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY or Dean or Associate Dean approval. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

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INTRO TO MICROCONTROLLERS (10660121)

1.00

Introduces the microcontroller, a tiny computer which uses digital inputs and outputs to control electrical/electronic circuits. A Basic Stamp microcontroller will be programmed via a USB port to a PC using a PBASIC editor program. It will then be connected to digital inputs such as switches and sensors and used to control output circuits such as LED displays, DC motors, relays, buzzers and servo motors.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, Electrical Maintenance Certificate or Industrial Automation Certificate.

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 1 - DIRECT CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (10660123)

1.00

Introduces the fundamental principles of direct current (DC) and the effects of resistance, capacitance and inductance operating within the DC electrical and magnetic fields. Circuit analysis utilizes project based labs where students experience the practical application of Ohm’s, Watt’s, Kirchhoff’s and Lenz’s laws. Learning experiences in IET 1 will be continued and expanded upon in IET 2.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY or 31-413-100 LINE ELECTRICIAN SAFETY 2 or 31-469-100 GAS UTILITY FIELD TRAINING 1 or Dean/Associate Dean approval. Condition: Accepted into Electromechanical Technology AD, Automation Systems Technology AD, Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Technician TD, Electrical Power Distribution TD, Automotive Technician TD, Gas Utility Construction & Service TD, Industrial Automation TD, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate, or with Dean/Associate Dean approval.

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 2 - ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (10660124)

1.00

Introduces the fundamental principles of alternating current (AC) and the effects of resistance, capacitance and inductance operating at 60 Hertz (Hz) single phase within the AC electrical and magnetic fields. Circuit analysis uses project based labs where students experience the practical application of Ohm’s, Watt’s, and Faraday’s laws. Learning experiences in IET 2 build upon those in IET 1 and will be continued and expanded upon in IET 3.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-660-123 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 1 - DIRECT CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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GENERAL PHYSICS 1 (10806154)

4.00

Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem-solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include unit conversion and analysis, vectors, translational and rotational kinematics, translational and rotational dynamics, heat and temperature and harmonic motion and waves.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS or 10-804-195 COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS.

National Exams Accepted:
  • AP Physics with Electricity and Magnetism
  • AP Physics with Mechanics

COLLEGE 101 (10890165)

1.00

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

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AUTOCAD FOR TECHNICIANS (10620171)

1.00

Introduce drafting software Autocad. Learn to measure equipment, parts and rooms using various measurement devices including: tape measurers, laser distance measurement devices and dial calipers. Create drawings or layouts based on their measurements. Lab activities will include measuring various electrical components and creating an electrical panel layout, as well as measuring classrooms and creating a classroom layout.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate.

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AUTOCAD ELECTRICAL (10664101)

1.00

Introduces fundamentals with NFPA Standards the student will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software. Activities include create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, they are introduced to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY and 10-660-118 ELECTRICAL FABRICATION, or Dean or Associate Dean approval. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Automation - Control and Communication Certificate, or Dean or Associate Dean approval.

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INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS (10804118)

4.00

This course offers algebra content with applications. Topics include properties of real numbers, order of operations, algebraic solution for linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomial and rational expressions, operations with rational exponents and radicals, algebra of inverse, logarithmic and exponential functions.

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COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS (10804195)

3.00

This course covers those skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas on a baccalaureate level. Topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities (linear and nonlinear), relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities (linear and nonlinear), matrices, graphing, conic sections, sequences and series, combinatories and the binomial theorem.

Prerequisite: 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® College Algebra
  • AP Precalculus

SOLIDWORKS 1 (10606133)

1.00

Introduces the learner to basic SolidWorks commands to produce 3-dimentsional parts, assemblies and engineering drawings. The learner will master beginner level commands and have a thorough understanding of the basic operation of the software.

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • SolidWorks Certified Associate Exam CSWA

MACHINE CONTROL 1: LADDER LOGIC FUNDAMENTALS (10620151)

1.00

Introduces ladder logic symbols and diagrams used in industrial control circuits. Safety standards and procedures are reviewed and implemented. Discrete industrial devices are also studied including switches, relays, timers, and motor starters.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-660-124 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 2 - ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or Intro to Electrical Technology Certificate.

MACHINE CONTROL 2: MOTOR AND ACTUATOR CONTROL (10620152)

1.00

Develop motor and other actuator control and power circuits. The student will utilize typical industrial manufacturing controls. Basic machine sequence control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-151 MACHINE CONTROL 1: LADDER LOGIC FUNDAMENTALS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or Intro to Electrical Technology Certificate.

MACHINE CONTROL 3: SENSORS AND MACHINE SAFETY (10620153)

1.00

Introduces solid state motor controls and proximity and photo sensors. Machine sequence control circuits are developed using programmable logic relays (PLRs) with computer based ladder logic programming and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-152 MACHINE CONTROL 2: MOTOR AND ACTUATOR CONTROL. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or Intro to Electrical Technology Certificate.

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 1: BASIC MACHINE COMPONENTS (10620157)

1.00

Introduces how machines work and basic mechanical power transmission system components.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate.

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 2: POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS (10620158)

1.00

Incorporates the detailed study of mechanical power transmission system components. Included are gear, belt, chain and screw drive systems. Lab experiments include the selection, installation and maintenance of mechanical power transmission components and systems.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-157 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 1: BASIC MACHINE COMPONENTS and 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate.

INDUSTRIAL MOTORS 1: ELECTRIC MOTORS (10620159)

1.00

Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-172 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SAFETY and 10-660-124 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 2 - ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or Intro to Electrical Technology Certificate.

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 3 - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND DEVICES (10660125)

1.00

Introduces the fundamentals associated with the properties of silicon controlled devices used in industry. Both DC and AC operating characteristics will be explored as well as the application of silicon controlled devices used in industrial circuit controls. Circuit analysis utilizes project based labs where students experience the practical application of skills learned in IET 1 and 2.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-660-125 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 2 - ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (10660126)

1.00

Introduce the concepts of electrical systems including transformers, the potential dangers of electrical power and the application and safety standards related to electrical power components. Utility, industrial and alternative power generation and distribution systems are discussed. Advanced concepts including power factor correction are covered. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-660-124 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 2 - ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

COLLEGE PHYSICS 2 (10806144)

3.00

Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include periodic motion, wave motion, optics, magnetism, static electricity, DC electricity, AC electricity and electromagnetism.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-804-106 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE MATH or 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS or 10-804-195 COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS or 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (10801195)

3.00

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® College Composition
  • AP English Language & Composition

ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 (10801136)

3.00

Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® College Composition
  • AP English Language & Composition

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP (10420101)

2.00

Apply and learn operation of mills, lathes, drilling, grinding and general metal fabrication. This course is designed to give the learner the theory and hands-on training leading to the ability to work safely in a shop. Individual part fabricating and precision measurement are covered.

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ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOTIC CONTROL (10620154)

1.00

Introduces a basic understanding of a robot system. Topics studied include robot safety, controls and basic programming. The students will learn robotic program development.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-153 MACHINE CONTROL 3: SENSORS AND MACHINE SAFETY, and 10-620-164 PLC 1: PLC LADDER LOGIC AND BIT BASED INSTRUCTIONS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS 2: ROBOTIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE (10620155)

1.00

Develop a string understanding of the robot control system. Topics studied include creating and editing robot frames, branching and system IO and program control.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-154 ROBOT APPLICATIONS 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOTIC CONTROL. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

INDUSTRIAL MOTORS 2: DC/AC VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR DRIVES (10620160)

1.00

Introduces industrial motor drives including the most common types of DC and AC variable speed motor drives. Constant speed, torque and power operation modes, as well as the various solid state motor drive power control schemes and applications are discussed. Remote control and monitoring signals and system integration techniques are introduced. Labs include multiple vendor motor drive programming, connection, integration and testing as well as drive network communications, control and monitoring.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-152 MACHINE CONTROL 2: MOTOR AND ACTUATOR CONTROL. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or Intro to Electrical Technology Certificate.

SERVO SYSTEMS 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (10620161)

1.00

Applies the principles of industrial control systems. Students learn the fundamentals of operating various industrial control systems including open/closed loop servo-hydraulics and PID control systems.

Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Associate Degree or Industrial Automation Technical Diploma.

SERVO SYSTEMS 2: MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS (10620162)

1.00

Introduces the principles of motion control. Multi-axis CNC machines are operated using G-Code programming and CAM software. Servo motors, stepper motors and feedback devices are studied using hands on lab activities.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-161 SERVO SYSTEMS 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree or Industrial Automation Technical Diploma.

PLC 1: PLC FUNDAMENTALS AND BIT BASED INSTRUCTIONS (10620164)

1.00

Introduces PLC hardware setup, software applications and system configuration. Basic industrial control problems are solved using Bit Based Instructions. Various kinds of sensors and other input devices will be applied to the PLC. Output devices will be controlled by the PLC.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-153 MACHINE CONTROL 3: SENSORS AND MACHINE SAFETY. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or Intro to Electrical Technology Certificate.

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PLC 2: TIMERS, COUNTERS AND PROGRAM CONTROL (10620165)

1.00

Incorporates PLC Timer, Counter and Program Control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-164 PLC 1: PLC LADDER LOGIC AND BIT BASED INSTRUCTIONS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

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PLC 3: DATA, MATH, SEQUENCER AND SHIFT INSTRUCTIONS (10620166)

1.00

Incorporates Data, Math, Sequencer and Shift Register control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-165 PLC 2: TIMERS, COUNTERS AND MATH INSTRUCTIONS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Automation Technical Diploma or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

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ELECTROMECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING (10620173)

1.00

Introduces troubleshooting methods that apply to basic motor control circuits, PLC applications, VFD applications & mechanical system applications. Troubleshooting methods are practiced using hands-on lab activities. Preventive & predictive maintenance techniques are also explored.

Prerequisite: 10-660-124 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH 2. Cond: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma or with Dean or Associate Dean approval.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 5 - ADVANCED ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (10660127)

1.00

Analyze advanced concepts of direct and alternating current (DC & AC) and expand the knowledge of electrical circuitry. Various equipment will be studied that converts AC to DC and also that inverts DC to AC. The effects of varying frequency on AC filter circuits will be explored through labs. The usage of various voltage regulators will be also be covered. IET 5 expands on concepts learned in IET 1, IET 2, and IET 3 and will continue to be expanded upon in IET 6.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-660-126 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 6 - ADVANCED DIGITAL CONCEPTS (10660128)

1.00

Apply advanced concepts involving digital electronics and electronic devices. Operational characteristics of advanced digital circuits will be explored and analyzed. Project based labs will allow learners to demonstrate an understanding of digital integrated circuits including combinational logic, counter circuits and storage circuits. IET 6 expands on IET 3 and IET 5.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-660-127 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 5 - ADVANCED ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (10801196)

3.00

Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects.

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INTRODUCTION TO WELDING (10442101)

1.00

Compares equipment and techniques used in the major arc welding and thermal cutting processes. Learners perform introductory level welds in the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes. Learners also perform material preparation skills including shearing, grinding and thermal cutting.

Condition: Accepted into a Welding Associate Degree program or Technical Diploma, Electromechanical Technology, Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology Associate Degree program or Automotive Technician, Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Technician or Agriculture Equipment Technician Technical Diploma, or with Dean or Associate Dean approval.

NTC Assessments Offered:
Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Youth Apprenticeship Certificate

ELECTROMECHANICAL PROJECTS (10620145)

3.00

Involves developing and designing a project as the culminating course in the Electromechanical program. By creating a fully-functional automation system, the learner will tie together all of the concepts learned in previous courses. The project will consist of a machine of the student's choosing, and it will be automatically controlled by an industrial controller or computer. Systems analysis, problem solving and group cooperation are emphasized throughout the course.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-167 PLC 4: INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING, 10-620-168 PLC 5: ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMMING, 10-620-154 ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOTIC CONTROL and 10-620-155 ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS 2: ROBOTIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate.

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SERVO SYSTEMS 3: ADVANCED POSITION CONTROL AND INTEGRATION (10620163)

1.00

Advanced servo integration is accomplished using industrial servo drives and programmable logic controllers. Servo gearing and camming is studied through hands-on activities. Learners solve real world servo related problems using advanced PLC and Servo programming.

Pre/Corequisites: 10-620-162 SERVO SYSTEMS 2: MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate.

PLC 4: ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMMING (10620167)

1.00

Introduces Advanced Instruction and Programming techniques by exploring and configuring analog and digital scaling values, data management, PLC vision and PLC Proportional Integral derivative (PID) process control. Learners will apply these PLC functions in real world industrial applications.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-166 PLC 3: DATA AND WORD BASED INSTRUCTIONS. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree or Industrial Automation Technical Diploma.

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PLC 5: INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING (10620168)

1.00

Introduces PLC networking and data base collection. Learners will explore effective network communication schemes between PLC system components. Machine and process control systems require that programmable controllers be interconnected, so that data can be passed among them easily to accomplish the control task. Learners will explore these PLC Network communications through real world examples

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-167 PLC 4: INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING. Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree or Industrial Automation Technical Diploma.

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PLC 6: PLC, PAC AND PC AUTOMATION INTEGRATION (10620169)

1.00

Introduces Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS). Learners will contrast Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and Personal Computer (PC) programming environments. Typically PLCs are suited for machine control, PACs are bettered suited for complex automation and the PC programming environment offers purpose-built Industrial PCs for manufacturing flexibility. Learners will demonstrate PC programming techniques within the LabView programming environment and practice advanced programming and troubleshooting techniques.

Pre/Corequisite: 10-620-168 PLC 5: ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMMING Condition: Enrollment in the Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree, Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, or Electrical Maintenance Certificate.

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INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES (10809172)

3.00

Introduces learners to the study of diversity from a local to a global environment using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach. Encourages self-exploration and prepares the learner to work in a diverse environment. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relationships in a multicultural context, the primary topics of race, ethnicity, age, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability and religion are explored.

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INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY (10809196)

3.00

Introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multiculturalism and the five institutions, including family, government, economics, religion and education. Other topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change, social organization and workplace issues.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® Introductory Sociology

PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS (10809199)

3.00

Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family and in society.

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INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY (10809198)

3.00

This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® Introductory Psychology
  • AP Psychology

Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

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