Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

ENV 240 CAPSTONE PROJECT
A self-study project demonstrating the educational and
personal development received at Lake Area Tech. Credit
assigned by instructor. 1 credit
EO 100 INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
This course provides an introduction to process plant
operations including ethanol plants, chemical and refinery
plants, natural gas facilities, gasification operations,
combined cycle and food processing operations. 3 credits
EO 103 FOUNDATIONS OF ENERGY OPERATIONS
A basic introduction to the field of energy operations.
3 credits
EO 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF THERMODYNAMICS
THEORY AND LAB
This course will study heat transfer, fluid flow and the
conservation of energy. Specific equipment design and
thermodynamic principles will be covered. 3 1/2 credits
EO 115 INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY
Provides an overview of the electrical power industry,
including its history, development and regulatory
environment. Students learn about the transmission of
electricity and the development of regional and national
energy grids, including changes in the regulation of the
power industry. 3 credits
EO 200 BOILER OPERATIONS
Provides a comprehensive study of industrial manufacturing
plant boilers and furnaces, and supporting auxiliary systems.
Students will study typical process plant boiler, oxidizer
and furnace types, their operation, safe firing theory,
troubleshooting techniques, and typical maintenance.
2 credits
EO 201 POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT
Covers the various types of equipment used in the production
of electricity, including pumps, valves, air compressors,
coal pulverizors, fans, cooling towers, condensers and heat
exchangers. 3 credits
EO 204 DISTILLATION AND REFINERY OPERATIONS
A comprehensive study of processes associated with refining
and petrochemical distillation. This course will also focus on
equipment designs, operation requirements and technician
responsibilities associated with the operation of typical
distillation facilities. 4 credits
EO 205 GAS TURBINES AND COMBINED CYCLE
OPERATIONS
Students will study all the elements that make up a gas
turbine and a combined cycle unit. This course also covers
the safe and efficient operation of gas turbines and heat
recovery steam generators and different applications for
combine cycle and cogeneration configerations. 4 credits
EO 206 GAS PROCESSING
A comprehensive study of the processing technologies
associated with the prodcution of natural gas and other
gases found within natural gas fields. Students will study
gas laws, molecular sturcture, process theory, terminology,
equipment and the auxilery systems which support the
production and processing of gases. 3 credits
EO 208 ETHANOL BIOFUELS PRODUCTION
Covers the design, operation, equipment and process flows
of ethanol plants and biofuels facilities including biodiesel
plants. Students will have the ability to interpret basic flow
diagrams, understand related terminology, focus on safety
considerations, typical maintenance, and startup/shutdown
procedures. 4 credits
EO 210
EO 211
EO 214
EO 215
EO 216
EST 103
EST 106
EST 109
EST 112
EST 115
EST 118
EST 121
EST 124
EST 175
EST 214
EST 216
REFRIGERATION
Provides a comprehensive study of refrigeration. 1 credit
POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION
Students will study the design and construction of large
industiral generators used in electricity production. Also
covered are the various exciter designs and operation and
the various auxilery equipment that supports generator
operation. 2 credits
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
SIMULATIONS
Students will use specifically designed computerized
software simulations to run control systems involved with
the operation of energy facilities. 3 credits
PLANT OPERATIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Students will gain the knowlege necessary to comprehend
overall power plant operations and respond to abnormal
operating conditions. Students will also participate in root
cause analysis exercises while troubleshooting different
operating scenarios. 2 credits
INTERNSHIP/CAPSTONE PROJECT
Students will participate in an on-site internship placement
in an energy production facility. 6 credits
PRINCIPLES OF DC CIRCUITS THEORY
Covers the basic principles and applications of electricity
and electronics. 2 credits
PRINCIPLES OF DC CIRCUITS LAB
Provides hands-on experience in building, testing and trouble
shoot ing DC/AC circuits. Includes basic soldering skills.
2 cred its
PRINCIPLES OF AC CIRCUITS THEORY
Covers the basic principles of AC circuits and applications.
2 credits
PRINCIPLES OF AC CIRCUITS LAB
Provides students with hands-on experience in building,
testing and troubleshooting AC circuits. 2 credits
ELECTRONICS DEVICES I THEORY
Introduces theory and applications for diodes and
transistors. This will include power supplies and transistor
amplifier circuits. 3 credits
ELECTRONICS DEVICES I LAB
Provides hands-on applications for diodes and transistors
circuits which includes power supplies and transistor
amplifier circuits. 3 credits
DIGITAL I THEORY
Introduces the principles of basic gates, numbering systems,
de cod ers, encoder and flip-flops. 3 credits
DIGITAL I LAB
Provides hands-on applications of basic gates, Boolean
algebra, decoders, encoders and flip-flops. 3 credits
BASIC MOTOR CONTROLS
This class reviews the basic concepts of motor controls
including types of motors (manual, remote, or automatic),
how to read motor control diagrams, and required hardware
for specific applications. 3 credits
DIGITAL II THEORY
Introduces the principles of counters, shift registers,
memories and arithmetic circuits. 3 credits
DIGITAL II LAB
Provides students with hands-on applications of counters,
shift registers, memories and arithmetic circuits. 3 credits
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