Motors and Controls

Course

Course Title

Class

Lab/ Shop

Clinical/ Co-op

Credit

ELC 117

Motors and Controls

Prerequisites: ELC 112

Corequisites: None

Effective Term: Fall 2013

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.

Competencies

·Student Learning Outcomes
·1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
·2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to control circuits.
·3. Interpret and use ladder and wiring diagrams, symbols, and schematics.
·4. Demonstrate and describe the use of relays, contactors, motor starters and pilot devices in electrical control circuits.
·5. Describe principles and operations related to electrical control circuits.
·6. Describe the concepts of rotating electrical machinery.

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

Electrical Systems Technology - Diploma (Day)
Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Fall Entry - Associate in Applied Science (Day)
Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Spring Entry - Associate in Applied Science (Day)