Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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COMPUTER HARDWARE
Designed to familiarize students with all aspects of computer
hardware. 3 credits
CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN AND LAYOUT
This course will focus on the design and production of
circuit boards. The student will design a circuit, transfer
their design to software and produce a working circuit board.
Each project will be as unique as the individual designing
it. 3 credits
MICROCONTROLLERS BS2
This course is designed to provide students with an
introduction to micro controller programming and
interfacing using a basic stamp module. The basic stamp
module will allow students to explore interfacing with
outside devices to control lights, motion, sensors, and any
number of other devices. 4 credits
ELECTRONIC DEVICES II
Introduces theory and applications for JFETS, MOSFETS,
thyristors and differential amplifiers. 4 credits
REWORK, REPAIR AND SURFACE MOUNT
SOLDERING
Introduces assembly, rework and repair of through-hole
and surface mount devices using the latest techniques and
equipment. 2 credits
FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY PRODUCTION
AND DISTRIBUTION
This course will help the student gain a strong knowledge
of various energy sources and technologies through study
and discussions on conventional, alternative, and emerging
sources of energy. 2 1/2 credits
OSHA/SAFETY
This course will cover OSHA laws, rules and regulations for
the industrial construction industry. Possible hazards in the
work place. Preventive measures that can be taken to insure
your safety, and the safety of those around you. 1/2 credit
TORQUE CERTIFICATIONS
Torque certification is necessary for a variety of industries
such as wind power, automotive repair, and manufacturing.
This course will instruct on torque techniques, bolting
applications, and tool set-up. All certifications are
implemented by Snap-On, Inc and are obtained from
schools which are authorized as Sanp-On Certification
Training Centers. 1/2 credit
PLANT BLUEPRINTS AND DRAWING
Covers hydraulic principles, types of hydraulic fluids and
their characteristics and maintenance basics. 1 1/2 credits
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Students will learn how to do precision measuring, basic
milling and turning theory, blue print reading, pedestal
grinder use, basic hand tools usage and basic turning and
milling operations. 4 credits
INTERPRETING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
This course is developed around the latest technology
standards accepted throughout industry and will cover
the theory and practical applications students need to
communicate technical concepts in an international
marketplace. Starting with the basics, each topic being
introduced will build on knowledge from the last. An
understanding of these topics is developed through the
use of practical exercises focusing on the new information.
1 1/2 credits
BASIC VALVES
Students will learn about the different types, styles, sizes,
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and shapes of valves used in an industrial plant. Different
design functions and the proper use of the valve’s intended
services will also be covered. 1/2 credit
MANLIFT AND FORKLIFT OPERATION
This course will teach safe operations of both forklift and
manlifts. Students will gain understanding and practical
experience with the different types of lifts used in the
industrial fields. 1 credit
PIPE AND STAINLESS STEEL WELDING
Students will learn pipe and stainless steel welding positions
and welding procedures including shielded metal arc
welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and gas metal arc welding,
definitions, and related information. 3 credits
PROCESS BOILERS
This course covers boiler operation and maintenance. Students
will also receive a basic understanding of thermodynamics.
2 credits
MECHANICAL DRIVES AND PUMPS
Students will receive instruction on mechanical drive
systems and pumps and gain an understanding of how the
two components work together and how they are utilized in
the energy industry. 3 credits
BASIC PIPE FITTING
This course covers the basics in piping systems, the different
types of materials used and their application. The student
will also learn to take measurements, figure cut lengths, cut
and prep pipe, fabricate fittings, and layout and cut various
pipe intersections. 3 credits
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING
AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES
This course provides students with an overview of the
electrical power industry, including its history, development
and regulatory environment. Students will learn about
the transmission of electricity and the development of
regional and national energy grids, including changes in the
regulation of the power industry. 2 credits
HYDRAULICS THEORY AND MAINTENANCE
This course will cover the topic of science and engineering
dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids and the
discipline of fluid power including concepts such as pipe
flow, design, fluidics and fluid control circuitry, pumps,
turbines, hydropower and fluid dynamics. 1 credit
FLUID POWER
Students will study the technology that deals with the
generation, control and transmission of pressurized fluids.
2 credits
BASIC MOTOR CONTROLS
This course will provide the student with practical information
on commonly encountered motor controls used in industry.
Construction and theory of operation are covered in detail.
3 credits
INTERNSHIP (300 hours)
Work-based learning. With instructor approval, students
are placed in an energy related career field which allows the
opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom.
5 credits
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
This course provides a comprehensive look and study
of instrumentation components, control theory, control
systems and typical controllers associated with the operation
of energy facilities. 3 credits
TURBINE THEORY AND MAINTENANCE
Students will be introduced to the aspects of the industry