AETC 172 Industrial Electronics
This course covers training in the fundamentals of electrical and electronic theory and operating principles and their application to a typical manufacturing and food or beverage processing facility. The student will learn about and interact with devices, circuits, and systems used in automated manufacturing or process control. The course will include basics of AC/DC electrical controls along with power systems including 3 phase and motor control.
AETC 172Industrial Electronics
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I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This course covers training in the fundamentals of electrical and electronic theory and operating principles and their application to a typical manufacturing and food or beverage processing facility. The student will learn about and interact with devices, circuits, and systems used in automated manufacturing or process control. The course will include basics of AC/DC electrical controls along with power systems including 3 phase and motor control.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proper safety practices during class and project activities.
- Analyze electrical and electronic systems during class and project activities.
- Demonstrate testing and troubleshooting different circuits using electronic test equipment with projects and labs.
- Demonstrate the relationships between current, voltage, and power during lab activities.
- Create schematics during class and lab activities.
- Compare motor wiring and operation with projects and lab activities.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Hands-on wiring projects, motor presentation, and final project/exam