Certificate Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

605-118Basic Electronics with Digital2Program studentDC and AC circuit analysis from an Automation Engineering perspective. Topics covered include Ohm's Law, Watt's Law, series and parallel circuits. Fundamentals of digital circuits. Emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting and measurement of circuit parameters.

605-136Electronic Control Devices2605-107 or 605-118Electronic circuits and digital electronics from an Automation Engineering perspective. Topics covered include electronic switching and isolation devices. Emphasis will be placed on installation considerations, compatibility with other devices and troubleshooting.

620-155Industrial Electronics I2Concepts of basic industrial control electronics. Fundamentals of ladder logic and control wiring. Reading and interpreting ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams used in industry. Using Actrix Technical by Auto Desk to create ladder logic for applications. The importance of using wire numbers and wire color codes in accordance with NFPA 79 (National Fire Protection Association) standards. The students will work with and gain knowledge of the following components: transformers, power supplies, fuses, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, relays, solenoids, pressure switches, limit switches, timers, latching relays, push buttons, and selector switches.

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