CIT 110S Personal Computer Applications
3 credit hours
  Exploration of the desktop personal computer with an emphasis on the practical application of software. The course covers the uses of word processing, spreadsheet, database management and graphics applications software. Prerequisite: CIT 100S or satisfactory computer assessment score. Recommended preparation: OSA 100S or typing speed of 15 wpm. 

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 110S   Print Reading and Sketching
Introduction to various types of engineering drawings. Recognition of electrical symbols, mechanical symbols, and welding symbols is developed. Skill in freehand drawing of 3 dimensional objects is developed. Rendering of orthographic projections as well as auxiliary views, sectioning, oblique views and isometric views is practiced. Standard practices of scale and dimensioning are applied.

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.

EGR 231S Machine Reliability
2 credit hours
   Introduces equipment reliability utilizing Periodic, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance and why PM programs are successful or fail. Topics include the creation of useful PM procedures, predictive maintenance basics and advanced analysis methods to identify symptoms prior to a problem occurring, implementation and/or modification of a working program, and the pitfalls inherent in such an undertaking. The concepts of functionality, trending and engineering limits are introduced, as well as the need for detection, analysis, and correction in forming a continuous cycle of equipment health monitoring. Prerequisites: EGR 131S and EGR 135S.

EGR 235 Applied Industrial Troubleshooting
3 credit hours
   Capstone course for the Industrial Systems program, presenting a systematic approach to improving efficiency and effectiveness through improved troubleshooting/problem solving capabilities. Students will separate ‘cause’ from ‘effect’ to eliminate or minimize repeat failures and pinpoint prevention opportunities for policy, procedure, and practices improvement. The analysis methods presented will provide insight into the nature of causal systems, ways to measure and compare causal systems, the governing principles of causal systems, and a visibility of the internal opportunities for organizations to control those systems. Students will be given an industrial troubleshooting project and report on its outcome. Prerequisites: EGR 225S, ELT 151S, MET 114S. Corequisite: EGR 231S. 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. 

ELT 112S AC Circuits
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
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.

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
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 complex programmable logic devices.

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.

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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
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.
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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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MFG 114S Survey of Manufacturing Processes
Detailed overview of manufacturing processes including metrology, materials, heat-treating, machine tool operations, metal forming, welding processes and castings. Lab provides practical experience in metrology, machining practices, and welding processes.
 
MTH 123S Trigonometry
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.

Edison Community College Course Syllabi Online

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