ENGT 111 - Motor Control Applications

Description:ENGT 111 is a practical, hands-on class, centered on the study and application of controls and systems in the industrial environment. This course includes a study of Programmable Logic Controllers, reduced voltage starting techniques, variable speed drives, soft starters, single-phase motors, three-phase theory and applications, solid-state controls, photo switches, proximity switches, horsepower and torque calculations, motor performance and testing, and motor applications. Quizzes will be given regularly and will include lab activities. Selected lab activities will be taken for grades. The course emphasizes the on-the-job knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot and maintain modern industrial control systems. Safe work habits are emphasized throughout the course.
Credit hours:3-3-4
Prerequisite(s):ENGT 101
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable
Other information:formerly ELTRN 113
Offered:Spring

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NumberTitleHours
ENGT 100Industrial Processes3-0-3
ENGT 101Motor Control Fundamentals3-3-4
ENGT 102Blueprint Reading3-0-3
ENGT 103Fluid Power Fundamentals2-2-3
ENGT 104CNC Fundamentals2-2-3
ENGT 105Occupational Safety3-0-3
ENGT 111Motor Control Applications3-3-4
ENGT 120Process Control Fundamentals2-2-3
ENGT 130Power Transmission Fundamentals3-2-4
ENGT 150Machining Fundamentals1-2-2
ENGT 151Cutting & Workholding1-2-2
ENGT 160Metrology1-2-2
ENGT 200Industrial Materials3-0-3
ENGT 210PLC Fundamentals3-2-4
ENGT 211PLC Applications2-2-3
ENGT 212Motor Control Systems3-3-4
ENGT 213Robotic Fundamentals2-2-3
ENGT 214Motion Control Applications2-2-3
ENGT 215Motion Control Systems2-2-3
ENGT 220Process Control Applications2-2-3
ENGT 230Power Transmission Applications2-2-3
ENGT 231Piping Fundamentals1-2-2
ENGT 232Rigging & Cranes1-2-2
ENGT 233Lubrication Systems1-2-2
ENGT 234Pump Applications1-2-2
ENGT 235Industrial Machinery Repair1-2-2
ENGT 240Hydraulic Applications2-2-3
ENGT 241Pneumatic Applications2-2-3
ENGT 242Fluid Power Systems2-2-3
ENGT 250CNC Turning2-2-3
ENGT 251CNC Milling2-2-3
ENGT 252CAM Applications2-2-3
ENGT 260Quality Fundamentals2-2-3
ENGT 290Work Experience Practicum & Seminar1-10-3
ENGT 295Workplace Simulation & Project1-10-3
ENGT 299Systems Integration1-4-3