CIT 102S
Introduction
to Spreadsheets
1 credit hour
Basic concepts of spreadsheet creation and use.
Using spreadsheet software students learn spreadsheet
structure, the entry of values and labels, creating formula
and function entries, file manipulation and the printing of
reports. Prerequisite:
CIT 100S.
COM 120S
Effective Communication
3 credit hours
Introduction to the contemporary communication
needs in the workplace to include: electronic presentations;
grammar review; written short reports, memos, and proposals;
planning and conducting meetings and interviews; professional
conduct; workplace considerations and communication methods
and choices. Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment score
in writing or ENG 091D. Lab fee.
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EGR
131S Industrial Safety and Troubleshooting
3 credit hours
Introduces troubleshooting of mechanical and
electrical systems. Emphasis is placed on safety and a
systematic approach. Industrial plant visits will be an
integral part of the class.
EGR
135S Mechanical Systems
3 credit hours
Examines mechanical systems used in industrial
applications. Applications of bearings, gears, belts and
pulleys, chains and sprockets, couplings, clutches and brakes
are examined. Proper lubrication and safe rigging practices
are also discussed.
EGR
225S Hydraulics and Pneumatics
2 credit hours
Study of hydraulics and pneumatics as they relate
to the operation of mechanical systems. The student will
develop hydraulic and pneumatic systems from simple to
complex. Topics include basic fluid power principles, fluid
power symbols and diagrams, actuators, control valves, fluid
preparation systems, contamination control, directional and
pressure controls. Special emphasis is given to hands-on
demonstrations, assembly, measurement and sub-system and
machine-level troubleshooting. Lab fee.
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ELT
111S DC Circuits
2 credit hours
Presents the principles of resistance,
capacitance, and inductance in direct current circuits. The
student will develop a thorough understanding of the
application of Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws and the power
formula to series, parallel circuits, and series-parallel
circuits. The use of metric prefixes, engineering notation,
and equation manipulation will be emphasized. The student will
be introduced to the use and care of digital multimeters.
Co-requisite: MTH 122S. Lab fee.
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ELT 112S AC Circuits
3 credit hours
Introduces the student
to the electrical properties of resistance, capacitance,
inductance, reactance, and impedance as applied to alternating
current circuit analysis using vector algebra. The student
will study resonance characteristics, filters, and power
relations. The design and application of electrical
measurement instruments will be presented. ELT
121S Electronic Devices
2 credit hours
Introduction to semiconductor diodes, other two
terminal devices, thyristors, transistors and field effect
transistors. Design and analysis of transistor and FET DC bias
circuitry. Operational characteristics and applications of FET
and diode switching circuitry is studied. Examine rectifier
circuits, amplifier circuits and zener voltage regulation.
Emphasis is on component testing, troubleshooting and
application of laboratory test equipment. Prerequisite ELT
111S Lab fee.
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ELT
131S Industrial Controls
3 credit hours
Examines electrical and electronic devices used in
industrial applications. A thorough treatment of sensors and
their applications is presented. Relays, contactors,
solenoids, and thyristor-based power interface devices are
studied in detail. Standard wiring practices and
troubleshooting skills are developed. Lab fee. ELT
141S Digital Electronics
3 credit hours
Examines number systems, numerical codes and
arithmetic operations peculiar to digital systems. Design and
analysis of combinational logic circuitry by application of
Boolean algebra and mapping methods are studied. Flip-flops,
counters, and various clocked circuits provide the
introduction to sequential logic circuit design. Synthesis and
analysis of state machines are presented in the context of
process control systems. Electrical and timing parameters of
digital IC devices and families are studied with emphasis on
interfacing. The student will learn how to program field
programmable devices. Prerequisite: ELT 111S. Lab fee.
ELT
151S Programmable Logic Controllers
3 credit hours
Preparation and applications of programmable
logic controllers to industrial process and manufacturing
control. Provides hands-on experience in programming and
troubleshooting. Allen-Bradley SLC 500 PLCs are used primarily
in this course. Co/prerequisite: ELT 131S. Lab fee.
ELT
221S Electronic Circuits
3 credit hours
Examines electronic subsystems that are the basis of
all electronic systems and builds upon the electronic devices
and circuits presented in ELT121S.
Operational amplifiers (op-amps), filter circuits,
oscillators, power and instrumentation amplifiers,
proportional integral derivative (PID) control, power
supplies, data conversion, optoelectronics, transducers, and
actuators are presented.
The design, construction, testing and troubleshooting
of these systems is emphasized. Prerequisite ELT121S.
Lab fee.
ELT 231S Electrical Power and Control
A study of the principles of design, construction, operation,
operational characteristics and selection of single and
polyphase AC and DC rotating machinery. Circuitry and
procedures for effecting speed control, motor starting,
stopping, and jogging are studied together with electrical
power wiring, switching and safety considerations.
Prerequisite: MTH 123S, ELT 121S, and ELT 131S. Lab fee.
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ELT
233S Servo Systems and Robotics
3 credit hours
Examines the use of servo motor systems and robot
systems in manufacturing automation. Criteria are developed
for determining when automation is warranted. Students program
and troubleshoot modern industrial robots and servo motor
controllers to perform tasks such as pick and place, and
welding applications. Lab fee.
ELT250R Electronics Project I
3 credit hours
Part 1 of the Capstone courses for Electronics Engineering
Technology programs. Real world electronics project, utilizing
the knowledge and experience gained in previous electronics
courses. Involves designing complete project including a
timeline for completion of capstone project; utilizing
Microsoft Project. After completion of this course, components
will be assembled into a final project, with a formal
presentation and report at the end of the project in the
Capstone course.
ELT
251S Advanced
Programmable Logic Controllers
3 credit hours
Presents advanced topics in programmable logic
controllers (PLC), including indirect addressing, human
machine interfaces (HMI), PLC networks, analog I/O and barcode
systems. Industry standard Allen Bradley SLC500 processors are
utilized. Programming of both touch screen interfaces and
software interfaces is covered. Prerequisite ELT151S. Lab fee.
ELT 255L
Controls
Project
3 credit hours
Capstone course for Control Systems program,
presenting a hardware and software product or a hardware and
software solution to a specific problem. Emphasis in this
course is on electronics, control systems, programmable logic
controllers, hydraulics and pneumatics, servo systems,
robotics, and mechanical systems. Students will work in small
teams to produce a working control system. Prerequisite ELT
233S and ELT251S. Co-requisite ELT231S. Lab fee.
ENG 121S
Composition I
3 credit hours
Involves writing based on the study of logic,
primary research techniques, and the student's own personal
experiences. Such writings may include explanation,
commentary, interpretation, analysis, and review. All
writing will stress standard English, organization and style.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment scores in reading and
writing or ENG 091D and ENG 093D. Lab fee.
ENG 125S
Technical Writing
3 credit hours
Introduces students to writing technical reports,
including instructions, mechanical descriptions, lab reports,
resumes, process reports, trip reports, investigation reports
and graphics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment
scores in reading and writing or ENG 091D and ENG 093D.
Lab fee.
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MTH
122S College Algebra
5 credit hours
Comprehensive college algebra course designed to
provide a basis for continued study in mathematics or
application fields. Topics include: functions and
relations and their graphs; algebraic operations on functions;
theory of polynomial equations; analysis of rational
functions; exponential and logarithmic relationships; systems
of equations and inequalities, and conics. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory math assessment score and three years of college
preparatory mathematics or a grad of "C" or better
in MTH 099D.
MTH
123S Trigonometry
3 credit hours
Part of an algebra-trigonometry sequence. Topics
include basic trigonometric ratios; radians as an angle
measure; trigonometric functions and their graphs;
trigonometric identities; trigonometric description of complex
numbers and roots and powers of real and complex numbers. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory math assessment score and three years of college
preparatory mathematics or a grade of "C" or better
in MTH 099D.
Edison Community College Course Syllabi Online
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