Industrial Electronic Technology

Classes

ILT 100 : Applied Electronic Computation

This course is an applied mathematics and algebra course for students in electronics or similar programs. Topics include decimals, fractions, negative numbers, powers and roots, the metric systems, logarithms, applied trigonometry and algebra. Upon completion of this course a student will be able to perform applied mathematics calculations needed in Electronics.

Credits

3

ILT 102 : Industrial Automation

This course emphasizes automated control systems. Topics include robotics, programmable logic controllers, variable-speed drives, sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system. Hands on laboratory exercises are provided to program and troubleshoot robotics, programmable logic controllers, variable-speed drives, human machine interface, hydraulic and pneumatic, and sensors on an automation system. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of automated control systems.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 106 : Concepts of Direct Current

This course provides an advanced study of direct current (DC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety, terms and symbols, electrical theory, Ohm’s law, power law, electrical measurement, DC electrical components, series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit construction. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators, reading schematics, and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction. This course may serve as a substitute core for DC Fundamentals.

Credits

5

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 107 : Concepts of Alternating Current

This course provides an advanced study of alternating current (AC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety, terms and symbols, AC electrical theory, components, circuits, electrical measurement instruments, laws of AC, and methods for constructing and measuring various types of AC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises designed to analyze complex circuits, power requirements, faults, phase relationships, and power factors. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the operation of various types of test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits. This course may serve as a substitute core for AC Fundamentals.

Credits

5

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 111 : Concepts of Solid State Electronics

This course is an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals and applications to the electronic devices. Course covers the basic operations and applications to include rectifier circuits, transistors, and thyristors. Coverage is given to safety, use, and care with hazardous materials and personal as well as material and environmental considerations. Upon completion students will be able to construct and test for proper operation of various types of solid state devices. This course may serve as a substitute core for Solid State Fundamentals for EET, ILT, and ETC disciplines.

Credits

5

ILT 112 : Concepts of Digital Electronics

This course provides instruction in digital electronics. Topics include: number systems and codes, a review of Boolean algebra, logic elements, digital circuits, programmable logic circuits, and memory and computing circuits. This course provides laboratory exercises to analyze, construct, test and troubleshoot digital circuits. This course may serve as a substitute core for Digital Fundamentals in the EET, ETC, and ILT disciplines.

Credits

5

ILT 113 : Concepts of Electronic Circuits

This course covers the commonly utilized circuits found in all areas of electronics. These include various rectifiers, filters, voltage regulating circuits, operational amplifier circuits, ICs, and oscillator circuits. Upon completion students will be able to construct and test various types of electronic circuits.

Credits

5

ILT 125 : Digital Communications

This course provides the electronics technician with sufficient background in data and digital communications to enter this rapidly expanding field. It includes telephone systems, error detection and correction, data link protocols, modems, multiple-channel systems, network architecture, fiber-optic communications, and data communications applications. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe the operation of various digital communications circuits and calculate all parameters.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 126 : Digital Communications Lab

This course provides experimentation to verify theories of digital communication. Upon completion of this course and Digital Communications, students should be able to construct various digital communications circuits and make necessary measurements and adjustments.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 129 : Personal Computer (PC) Hardware

This course covers PC Hardware terminology, component purpose, configuration, pricing and selecting components and systems, for assembling, repairing, and upgrading IBM compatible computers. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe the basic systems of a PC and be able to perform disassembly and assembly of same. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 131 : Personal Computer (PC) Problem Determination

This course will cover various hardware and software tools for diagnosing failures of personal compatible computers. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to diagnose and prescribe the repair steps for a faulty personal computer. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 135 : Local Area Networks (LANS)

This course provides the student with knowledge of planning, installation, maintenance, and administration of local area networks. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to install and setup a basic local area network.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 139 : Introduction to Robotic Programming

This course provides an introduction robotic programming. Emphasis is placed on but not limited to the following: Safety, motion programming, creating and editing programs, I/O instructions, macros, program and file storage. Upon completion the student will be able to safely perform basic functions in the work cell as well as program a robot to perform simple functions.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 148 : Automatic Controls Systems

This course emphasizes automated control systems and sub-systems. Topics include robotics, programmable hydraulics, pneumatic, microprocessor, variable-speed drives, transducers, and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principals of automated control systems. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 149 : Automatic Controls Systems Lab

This lab emphasizes robotics, programmable hydraulics/pneumatic, microprocessors, variable-speed drives, transducers, and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principals of automated control systems. As Needed

Credits

2

ILT 160 : DC Fundamentals

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic direct current (DC) electrical principals. Topics include safety, basic atomic structure and theory, magnetism, conductors, insulators, use of Ohm’s law to solve voltage, current, and resistance, electrical sources, power, inductors, and capacitors. Students will perform lockout/tagout procedures, troubleshoot circuits and analyze series, parallel, and combination DC Circuits using the electrical laws and basic testing equipment to determine unknown electrical quantities. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 161 : AC Fundamentals

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic alternating current (AC) electrical principals. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, electrical components, basic circuits, measurement instruments, the laws of alternating current, and electrical safety with lockout procedures. Hands on laboratory exercises are provided to analyze various series, parallel, and combination alternating current circuit configurations containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Upon course completion, students will be able to describe and explain alternating current circuit fundamentals such as RLC Circuits, impedance, phase relationships, and power factors. They should also be able to perform fundamental tasks associated with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial AC systems. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 162 : Solid State Fundamentals

This course provides instruction in basic solid state theory beginning with atomic structure and including devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, amplifiers, transistors, operational amplifiers, oscillator, and power supply circuits. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of solid-state devices, proper biasing and amplifier circuit analysis and the use of test equipment of diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a typical solid-state device circuits. This course also provides the opportunity for students to apply the solid-state principals and theories learned in class in the laboratory setting. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of solid-state devices, proper biasing and amplifier circuit analysis and the use of test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair atypical solid-state device circuits. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 163 : Digital Fundamentals

This course provides instruction on basic logic gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, microprocessor/computer fundamentals, analog to digital conversion, and digital analog conversion. Emphasis is placed on number systems, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, sequential logic circuits, and typical microprocessor data manipulation and storage. This course also has an embedded lab with exercises designed to develop skills required by industry. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze digital circuits, draw timing diagrams, determine output of combinational and sequential logic circuits and diagnose and troubleshoot electronic components as well as demonstrate knowledge of microprocessor and computer circuits. CORE. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 164 : Circuit Fabrication I

This course provides instruction in fabrication of functional circuits and is an introduction to device construction and fabrication. Utilizing discrete components, students will fabricate functional circuits. Topics include soldering, cable construction, coaxial cable connection and termination, component mounting, cases, and chassis, printed circuit board design, layout, fabrication, and repair, as well as soldering techniques, care of tools, wire splicing, wire wrapping, connector maintenance, and related shop safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic circuit and project construction.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 165 : Industrial Electronic Controls I

This course provides a study of industrial electronics controls. Topics include photo-electric, temperature, gas, humidity, pressure and strain measurements for industrial instrument-tation controls and applications. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot and repair electronic control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of industrial electronics control circuits.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 168 : Hydraulics/Pneumatics

This course introduces hydraulics and pneumatics. Topics include pumps, compressors, reservoirs, valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. Drawing and interpretation of fluid power circuit diagrams and symbols is emphasized. Electronic control of hydraulic and pneumatic systems will be covered. Weekly laboratory exercises reinforce lecture content and safety principles related to working with high pressure fluids.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by college

ILT 172 : MSSC Manufacturing Processes and Production Course

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to manufacturing processes and production in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include:

  • Identify customer needs
  • Determine resources available for the production process
  • Set up equipment for the production process
  • Set team production goals
  • Make job assignments
  • Coordinate work flow with team members and other work groups
  • Communicate production and material requirements and product specifications
  • Preform and monitor the process to make the product
  • Document product and process compliance with customer requirements
  • Prepare final product for shipping or distribution

As Needed

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ILT 170 MSSC Safety Course

ILT 192 : Co-op in ILT

These courses provide students with relevant work experience in business/industry. Emphasis is placed on production in a work setting. Upon completion, students should be able to identify job responsibilities and to demonstrate skills necessary for entry level employment.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 193 : Co-op in ILT

These courses provide students with relevant work experience in business/industry. Emphasis is placed on production in a work setting. Upon completion, students should be able to identify job responsibilities and to demonstrate skills necessary for entry level employment.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 194 : Intro. To Programmable Logic Controllers

This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 195 : Troubleshooting Techniques I

This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is placed on the instrument failures and their interaction with process downtime. Upon completion, students will be able to solve problems on a process simulator or in an actual setting.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 196 : Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

This course includes the advanced principals of PLC’s including hardware, programming, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 197 : Motor Controls I

This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, sequence control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using pushbutton stations and understand complex motor control diagrams.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 198 : Electronic Circuits I

This course covers the commonly utilized circuits found in all areas of electronics. These include the various rectifier, filter, voltage regulating circuits, and linear solid-state amplifier circuits. The entire course emphasizes the typical circuits, their principles of operation, and troubleshooting defective circuits. This course has an embedded lab with laboratory exercises designed to develop the skills listed in the industry competencies.

Credits

3

ILT 199 : MSSC Safety Course

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to safety in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include:

  • Work in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace
  • Perform safety and environmental inspections
  • Perform emergency drills and participate in emergency teams
  • Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action
  • Provide safety orientation for all employees
  • Train personnel to use equipment safely
  • Suggest process and procedures that support safety of work environment
  • Fulfill safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation and repair
  • Monitor safe equipment and operator performance
  • Utilize effective, safety-enhancing workplace practices

As Needed

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

ILT 203 : Biomedical Electronics I

This course includes the technical information necessary in learning to repair biomedical equipment. Topics include: the human body, electrodes and transducers, bioelectric amplifiers, physiological pressure measurements, and electrical and patient safety. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe the operation of various circuits and systems commonly found in biomedical equipment.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 210 : Mechatronics

This course covers the components that make up a mechatronics system. Students will learn the functions of the electrical components, electrical drives and mechanical components and the roles that they play in the system. The student is also introduced to basic PLC networking with Ethernet-type devices. Students will also be introduced to other types of networking protocols and network security. Students gain knowledge in the selection of PLC equipment used to control mechatronics systems. By understanding the complete system, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) to correct malfunctions.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 218 : Industrial Robotics Concepts

This course provides instruction in concepts and theories for the operation of robotic servo motors and power systems used with industrial robotic equipment. Emphasis is on the application of the computer to control power systems to perform work. Student competencies include understanding of the functions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power system components, ability to read and interpret circuitry for proper troubleshooting and ability to perform preventative maintenance.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 220 : Electro-Optics

This course provides a study of fiber optics principles. Topics include optical components, the physics of light, radiation measurements, fiber optic applications, light sources, optic receivers, transmitters and sensors, fiber optic systems, data transfer systems concepts, and systems troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of fiber optics.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 222 : Advanced Electronic Circuits

This course provides a study of advanced electronic circuits. Topics are designed to explain circuits using solid state devices in a variety of circuit configurations, biasing, and classes of amplifier operations. Upon completion, students will be able to design bipolar and unipolar transistors, thyristors, optoelectronics devices, and integrated circuits. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 224 : Electronic Communications

This course provides the student with knowledge in electronic circuits used in amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation communication systems. Topics include modulation and detection techniques, antennas and transmission lines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and resonance.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 225 : Electronic Communications Lab

This lab focuses on electronic circuits used in amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation communication systems. Topics include modulation and detection techniques, antennas and transmission lines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and resonance.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 237 : Network Cabling-Copper

This course involved presentations, discussions and live simulations of work related experiences involved in data, voice, and video network infrastructure. Students learn to terminate, test, troubleshoot, and install copper-based cabling systems. They learn category 5 systems, IBM Cabling systems, and coaxial systems. This course helps prepare students for certification as Network Cabling specialists. As needed.

Credits

2

ILT 240 : Sensors Technology and Applications

This course provides a study of industrial electronic sensors. Topics include, but are not limited to, photo-electric, temperature, gas and humidity, pressure and strain sensors. The lab enables students to test, and troubleshoot electronic sensors and sensor circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to select, install, test, and troubleshoot industrial electronic sensors.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

Corequisites

 As determined by college.

ILT 251 : R.F. Communications

This course provides a study of the transmission and receiving of analog communication signals that are used in radio, television, and radio frequency (R.F.) communication applications. Emphasis is placed on circuits that produce, transmit, and receive RF signals used in radio, television, and RF communication. Upon completion, students will be able to apply RF communication principles in the transmission and receiving of radio, television, and RF communication signals. As needed.

Credits

3

ILT 289 : Cooperative Education

This course provides students work experience with a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 290 : Cooperative Education

This course provides students work experience with a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 291 : Cooperative Education

This course provides students work experience with a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

ILT 292 : Cooperative Education

This course provides students work experience with a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program