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COURSE NUMBER: ELEC168
COURSE TITLE:Mechatronics II (Industrial Electricity)
DIVISION:Technology
IAI CODE(S):
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:4.0
DELIVERY MODE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the common types of electrical wiring circuits used for power and control of electrical devices and motors used in advanced manufacturing. Topics covered will include electrical safety, terminology, and interpretation of electrical symbols, motor theory, motor wiring, control wiring, and ladder diagrams.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Describe the hazards associated with automated machines and determine appropriate safety methods for working around elctrical control systems.
  2. Select the proper wire, lighting apparatus, switching devices, and over current protective devices for specific installation conditions in accordance with NEC requirements.
  3. Lay out typical electrical lighting and outlet receptacle branch circuits to meet NEC and good wiring practices.
  4. Select the correct switching, over current protection, wiring method, device boxes and load devices needed to wrie up a branch electrical circuit.
  5. Properly install electrical devices and materials for a branch circuit to confomr to the NEC.
  6. Perform calculations to select and size materials for the distribution system conductors, device boxes, over current protection, conduit size, voltage drop, and motors etc.
  7. Interpret motor power and control circuits and schematic diagrams.
  8. Trace teh flow throughout a motor control systems and recommend solutions.
  9. Locate problem points in a motor control system and recommend solutions.
  10. Analyze and categorize common failures in motor control systems.
  11. Diagnose, repair, test, and return to service failed motor and motor control components.
  12. Solve mathematical problems related to motor control operations.
  13. Verbally describe and interpret data obtained from specification sheets.


TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Topical areas of study include-

  • Industrial safety
  • Electrical safety
  • Branch circuit layout
  • Electrical meter usage
  • Electrical motor principles
  • Electric motor applications
  • Motor wiring
  • Over current protection
  • Wiring materials and methods
  • National Electrical Code [NEC]
  • Tool selection and usage
  • Electrical schematic reading
  • Methods of controlling motors
  • Circuit troubleshooting


TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:

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EVALUATION:
Attendance & Participation: 10%
Homework: 20%
Final: 20%
Lab Reports: 20%
Tests: 30%

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REVISION:
Spring 2013

RECORD UPDATED:
2013-01-31 11:35:00