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Course Descriptions - Kankakee Community College

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circuitry. Topics include board-drafting fundamentals; digital<br />

logic diagrams; relay and ladder logic diagrams; wiring diagrams;<br />

residential wiring; schematic symbols and diagrams; and<br />

printed circuit board artwork. Students will work manually on<br />

a drafting table and will engage in computer-aided drafting and<br />

computer simulation of various electrical and electronic circuits.<br />

Emphasis will be placed on developing the student’s ability to<br />

correctly understand and interpret electrical and electronic drawings<br />

and diagrams. All students will complete a project which<br />

involves drafting a proper schematic diagram, creating printed<br />

circuit board artwork, fabricating a printed circuit board, and<br />

assembling a working electronic circuit. Lab assignments require<br />

basic drafting tools.<br />

ELTR 2074 - DC & AC Rotating Machines 2.5/3 (4)<br />

Prerequisite: ELTR 1064. This course will provide the student<br />

with a basic understanding of the operation and characteristics<br />

of various electric generators, alternators, motors, drive-train<br />

components, electronic motor drives, and simple motion control<br />

systems. Students will install and operate various kinds of motors,<br />

testing them for speed, torque, and efficiency. Basic motor-circuit<br />

troubleshooting will be emphasized. This course also explores<br />

pulse-width modulated motor-speed control, stepper motors, and<br />

servo motors and control systems. Motor and generator related<br />

projects may be employed as time permits.<br />

ELTR 2162 - Selected Studies I<br />

(Based on demand) 1.5/1 (2)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 1044 or equivalent and consent of instructor.<br />

Students will investigate the characteristics and operation of<br />

individual electronic devices and/or systems. This may include<br />

lasers, fiber optics, phase-locked-loops, active filers, microprocessors,<br />

microcomputer hardware and software, and others. A formal<br />

paper will be required upon completion of this course.<br />

ELTR 2172 - Selected Studies II<br />

(Based on demand) 1.5/1 (2)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 2162 and consent of instructor. This course<br />

is a continuation of ELTR 2162 - Selected Studies I.<br />

ELTR 2182 - Special Projects I<br />

(Based on demand) 1.5/1 (2)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 1044 or equivalent and consent of instructor.<br />

Students will investigate the characteristics and operation<br />

of electronic devices and/or systems. Students will construct a<br />

personally funded project. The project along with a formal paper<br />

will be required upon completion of this course.<br />

ELTR 2192 - Special Projects II<br />

(Based on demand) 1.5/1 (2)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 2182 and consent of instructor. This course<br />

is a continuation of ELTR 2182 - Special Projects I.<br />

ELTR 2302 - Electronics/Electrical Internship<br />

(By student request) 0/10 (2)<br />

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit<br />

hours of ELTR courses and approval of the program coordinator.<br />

Students will apply electronic knowledge in a cooperating business<br />

under the supervision of a training sponsor and the program<br />

coordinator. A work log will be kept, and a summary paper will<br />

be required upon completion of the experience.<br />

ELTR 2314 - Intro to Solar-Thermal Technology 2.5/3 (4)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 1223, ELTR1064, and ELTR 1034. This<br />

course explores the use of Solar-Thermal technology for space<br />

heating and water heating. Students will be given theory and<br />

hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing and maintaining solarthermal<br />

heating systems. Basic hand tools must be supplied by the<br />

students. An overall goal of this course is to prepare the student<br />

for the NABCEP Solar-Thermal pre-certification exam.<br />

ELTR 2324 - Intro to Small-Wind Energy Tech 2.5/3 (4)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 1223, ELTR 1064, ELTR 1174, ELTR<br />

2074, and ELTR 2414. This course explores the design, installation<br />

and use of Small-Wind Electrical Generator Systems for<br />

consumer and commercial applications. Students will be given<br />

theory and hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing and maintaining<br />

small-wind electrical generating systems. Basic hand<br />

tools must be supplied by the students. An overall goal of this<br />

course is to prepare the student for the NABCEP Small-Wind<br />

pre-certification exam.<br />

ELTR 2334 - Intro to Solar-Photovoltaic Tech 2.5/3 (4)<br />

Prerequisites: ELTR 1223 and ELTR 1064. This course explores<br />

the design, installation and use of Solar-Photovoltaic power systems<br />

for consumer and commercial applications. Students will<br />

be given theory and hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing<br />

and maintaining solar-photovoltaic electrical generating systems.<br />

Basic hand tools must be supplied by the students. An overall<br />

goal of this course is to prepare the student for the NABCEP<br />

solar-photovoltaic pre-certification exam.<br />

ELTR 2414 - Industrial Motor Control 2.5/3 (4)<br />

Prerequisite: ELTR 1064. The purpose and function of AC and<br />

DC motor controls are covered in this course. By using motor<br />

control symbols and line diagrams, students will install and<br />

troubleshoot various industrial control circuits found in a modern<br />

industrial setting. Basic tools must be supplied by the student.<br />

ELTR 2444 - Industrial Programmable Controllers<br />

& Robotics 2.5/3 (4)<br />

Prerequisite: ELTR 2414. This course is designed for users of<br />

industrial programmable controllers who want to become familiar<br />

with basic programming skills and for electricians and<br />

technicians responsible for the programming and operation of a<br />

programmable controller. The course is structured for maximum<br />

hands-on programming as well as program development and<br />

debugging time. Lecture topics include PC terminology, system<br />

hardware, input/output modules, CRT, chassis and power supply,<br />

and other peripheral devices. Students taking this course should<br />

be familiar with relay logic and motor control diagrams and<br />

ladder diagrams and have a working knowledge of all industrial<br />

electrical control symbols.<br />

ELTR 2472 - In-Plant Training<br />

(By student request) 0/10 (2)<br />

Two credit hours will be granted to a student for 2,000 hours<br />

of work experience. The student must be enrolled in the Industrial<br />

Electrical Technology program and be or have been<br />

employed in the electrical field. Written verification from the<br />

employer must be provided to the division chairperson. The<br />

student will prepare a paper documenting the various skills<br />

and professional benefits obtained from his or her experiences<br />

during the 2,000 hours. This paper will describe duties performed,<br />

equipment operation training, various job sites, any<br />

skilled performance tests taken, any training or instruction given,<br />

and all electrical installations made. This paper will be evaluated<br />

by the department staff.<br />

2010-11 catalog • www.kcc.edu<br />

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