Industrial Electronics/Electricity Technology

Course Descriptions

EET 100     DC/AC Electronics     2-2-3
This course provides the fundamental principles of DC/AC electrical and electronic circuits. Emphasis will be given to both theories of electricity and electronics. Hands-on practical applications to teach basic circuits, components, and testing equipment will be used in analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. (FA)

EET 101    Industrial Electricity    3-0-3
This course includes a general review of power circuitry, terms, and electrical symbols as well as construction techniques in the use of electrical cables, conduit, and busways. Reference to the National Electric Code will be used throughout the course to provide proper safety and application techniques. The course also includes construction, control, and maintenance of AC and DC motors, generators, and transformers. Classroom projects will involve quoting and project costing using electrical supply catalogs, engineering specifications, and examples of standard operating procedures used in the industrial environment. (FA)

EET 104    Electrical Print Reading    3-0-3
Participants will learn to read and interpret electrical drawings, symbols, material specifications, and diagrams used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Topics include reading and interpreting the symbols, abbreviations, schematics, ladder logic, and control diagrams used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Basic pneumatic and hydraulic symbols and circuits will also be covered. Prerequisite: EET 100 or instructor approval. (SP)

EET 109    Solid State Electronics    2-2-3
This course is a review of solid-state theory and operation. Components studied are diodes, transistors, control devices, light-sensitive devices, op-amps, and power supplies. Emphasis will be placed on component operations and logic circuit applications. Prerequisite: EET 100. (SP)

EET 110     Digital Electronics    2-2-3
This course will provide participants with the background and fundamentals of computer logic, computer language numbering systems, and Boolean algebra. Participants will learn both theory and the practical application of circuits related to the complex circuits found in practical digital systems. Topics will include introduction to digital electronics, numbering systems, binary logic gates, encoding and decoding, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, arithmetic circuits, memories, digital systems, and connecting with analog devices, with emphasis on troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: EET 109 or instructor approval. (IN)

EET 111     Electric Motor Controls    2-2-3
Participants will learn the practical application of electrical motor control principles used for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance in an industrial setting. Topics include interpretation of electrical symbols, drawings, relay, and ladder logic diagrams; motor starters, contactors, timers, and relays; solenoids and switches; AC single- and multi-phase motors; transformers and overcurrent protection; electrical distribution and switching; and solid-state signaling and control devices. This course includes both theory and hands-on, practical lab experiences. Prerequisites: EET 100. (SP)

EET 212    Electronic Variable Speed Drives     2-2-3
In this lecture/lab course, students will learn practical information about both AC and DC variable-speed drives and solid-state controls used in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This is an advanced motor controls class that provides a more detailed look at the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AC and DC motors used in variable-speed drive applications; DC armatures; various solid-state control devices; regulatory circuits and speed-torque relationships; universal speed controls; DC variable-speed drives; and AC variable-frequency drives. Prerequisite: EET 111 or instructor approval. (FA)

EET 213    Process Control and Instrumentation    2-2-3
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of process control and instrumentation as it relates to industrial applications. Emphasis will be given to use of symbols, drawings, control, measurement, tuning, and maintenance of these systems. Hands-on experience supporting the emphasized areas will be gained via lab sessions utilizing MACC’s instrumentation and controls trainer. Prerequisite: EET 214 or instructor approval. (SP)

EET 214    Programmable Logic Controllers    2-2-3
In this lecture/lab course, participants will learn the basic concepts, capabilities, hardware and system architecture, ladder logic programming, editing, and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is on knowledge and skills required by industrial maintenance technicians in an industrial environment. Prerequisite: EET 111. (FA)

EET 216    Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers    2-2-3
This course will provide an understanding of the enhanced instructions/functionality of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Students will be introduced to the math, file, sequencer, and shift register instructions as they are applied in industrial PLC-based control systems. Also, analog input/output configuration and programming will be covered. Hands-on experience supporting these enhanced instructions/functions will be gained. Prerequisite: EET 214 or instructor approval. (SP)

EET 295    Industrial Electronics/Electricity Internship    0-(6-18)-(2-6)
This course is designed to provide students real-life work experiences through on-the-job training with a field-related cooperating employer in the student's declared major. Students will be supervised by the business/industry sponsor and report to the Director of Career and Technical Programs or assigned faculty member. The position may be paid or unpaid. Students must complete a minimum of 45 contact hours per credit hour per semester. Course is variable credits and may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Students taking this course in place of Employment Seminar must complete a short resume/interview workshop. Prerequisites: Minimum 30 credit hours in program of study, 2.5 GPA, and approval from the Dean of Career and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs. Exceptions may be considered by the Dean of Career and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs. (FA, SP, SU)

EET 299    Special Studies in Industrial Electronics/Electricity Technology    (1-6)-0-(1-6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than 6 credit hours of special studies in any one discipline. (IN)