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Mechatronics
  

  • INDT 1100 - Concepts of Electronics I

    3 credit(s)
    Part one of a survey course covering the electronics field. The student will gain an understanding of foundational electrical principles, perform basic analyses and calculations with direct current, and understand safe practices using a VOM meter. 0
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1120 - Concepts of Electronics II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    The second course in the study of electronics principles following Concepts of Electronics I. The student will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of alternating current, oscilloscope training and practice, inductive and capacitive effects in series and parallel resonance circuits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1170 - Fluid Power Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    A study of fundamental principles of fluid power systems. The student will become familiar with various system components and their function in circuits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1180 - Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems

    3 credit(s)
    Covers the maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment for persons with no prior training or experience.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1190 - Fluid Power Systems

    2 credit(s)
    Provides an understanding of fluid power systems technology. This is a continuation of INDT 1170 to provide a broader understanding of fluid power.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1200 - Introduction to Programmable Controls

    3 credit(s)
    Fundamental concepts of programmable controls; hardware identification and application; circuit design and utilization of diagrams; system testing and construction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1220 - Control Systems

    5 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    A variety of control circuits and electrical systems presented in both theory and practical laboratory applications.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1240 - Transformer & Rotating Machines

    4 credit(s)
    Covers the construction, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of transformers and motors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1300 - AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:  
    Students will learn to use many of the electrical drawing creation tools in AutoCAD Electrical. Students will create schematic drawings, panel drawings, and PLC/IO circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1350 - Climbing Safety

    1 credit(s)
    Introduces the student to the climbing safety aspects of working as a wind technician. Topics include fall restraint and safety regulations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1770 - Fundamentals of Renewable Energy

    2 credit(s)
    An overview of alternative energy systems, sources, and solutions. Solar, wind, geothermal, fuel cells, and combined heat and power systems will be introduced.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 1800 - Introduction to Instrumentation

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the trade, terminology, and basic principles of instrumentation. Included are job descriptions, working conditions, and safety considerations for those employed in the field of industrial instrumentation, and an overview of measurement devices, control devices, and control loops, including P&ID symbols and loop sheets.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2060 - Control Logix I

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:    
    The exploration of Distributive I/O using the Control Logix Platform and the Logix 5000 Software. This is a tag based system that allows for the utilization of multiple racks and processors across the networks utilized in industry. A discussion of instructions, communication, ownership, produced and consumed tags, and redundant processors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  

  • INDT 2170 - Capstone Processes

    3 credit(s)
    Problem identification design of production process, selection of product or component parts for manufacture; develop manufacturing and inspection procedures; cost estimation, equipment selection, and product implementation.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2220 - Advanced Control Systems

    5 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:  
    Covers a variety of advanced control circuits and electrical systems presented in both theory and practical laboratory applications.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2240 - Programmable Automation Controls

    3 credit(s)
    A study of fundamental principles of Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC). The student will become familiar with the programming standard IEC 61131-3 with multiple programming language styles, analog input and output hardware, PIP function and network technology.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2250 - Human Interface to a Machine World

    3 credit(s)
    Provides a discussion and practical application with the HMI software and HMI hardware involved in allowing machine operators to control and gather data from machines.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2300 - Fundamentals of Instrumentation

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): INDT 1100 - Concepts of Electronics I  
    The study of the measurement and control of process variables to include the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of sensors, transducers, control elements and other devices used in process control. Emphasis on the calibration of equipment used to measure flow rate, pressure, temperature, and level.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  

  • INDT 2330 - Plant Design & Process Control

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: INDT 1200 - Introduction to Programmable Controls  and INDT 2300 - Fundamentals of Instrumentation 
    Introduction to process plant layout and piping design, chemical processing methods, and process and instrumentation diagrams. Philosophy and application of distributed control systems. Includes hardware, firmware, software, configuration, communications, and networking systems required to implement a distributed control strategy.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2340 - Control Valve Selection & Sizing

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): INDT 1100 - Concepts of Electronics I  
    Theory of control valves covering types and characteristics of control valves; proper sizing for high pressure drops; selection of actuators; installation and maintenance procedures.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2360 - Applications of Instrumentation

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: INDT 2320 - Communications & Networking  
    Advanced troubleshooting and problem identification within a process environment; selection of materials; installation, maintenance, inspection procedures; cost estimation, equipment selection, and corrective action implementation.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2410 - Applications of Industrial Sensors

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): INDT 1100 - Concepts of Electronics I  
    An advanced course designed to inform students of the theory and applications of many sensing devices commonly used in industrial automated or instrumentation environments. Students will learn the function as all as the application of common types of discrete operating proximity sensors including optical, inductive, capacitive and ultrasonic sensing devices. Students will also learn the function and application of their analog counterparts used for precise distance and displacement measurements. Applications for force and air pressure sensing devices are covered as well.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2600 - Wind Energy Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):    
    An overview of the principles, terminology, and economics of the wind energy industry. The course introduces the student to the complex issues involved in designing, siting and operating wind power systems. Residential and utility scale wind power systems will be explored.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2620 - Wind Turbines I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):  
    Students will develop skills in the operation and troubleshooting of utility sized wind turbines. Upon completion of this course students will be able to operate and control a utility class wind turbine.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • INDT 2640 - Wind Turbines II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):  
    Students needing to develop skills in the operation, commission and troubleshooting utility grade wind turbines. Students completing this course will be prepared to perform the duties of a wind turbine maintenance technician.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0