Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2017-2018 [Archived Catalog]
Programs and Courses - Industrial Automation Technology
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Industrial Technology
Associate of Applied Science
CETT 1303 - DC Circuits
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohms law, Kirchhoff’s laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 15.1201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
CETT 1305 - AC Circuits
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasers, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 15.1201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
CETT 1329 - Solid State Devices
A study of diodes, transistor characteristics and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.1201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
CETT 1415 - Digital Applications
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Investigation of combinational and sequential logic elements and circuits with emphasis on design and troubleshooting of combinational and sequential circuits.
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 15.1201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
ELMT 1301 - Programmable Logic Controllers
Prerequisites: CETT 1303
An introduction to programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including basic concepts, programming, applications, troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0403
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
ELMT 1305 - Basic Fluid Power
Basic fluid power course covering vacuum systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, and basic electrical and manual controls.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0403
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
ELMT 2239 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including concepts of programming, industrial applications, troubleshooting ladder logic, and interfacing to equipment.
Semester Hours: (2-1-4)
CIP: 15.0403
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
ELMT 2333 - Industrial Electronics
Prerequisites: ELMT 1301, INTC 1357
Devices, circuits, and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer equipment. Includes presentation of programming schemes.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0403
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
ELMT 2339 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
Prerequisites: ELMT 1301
Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including concepts of programming, industrial applications, troubleshooting ladder logic, and interfacing to equipment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0403
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
ELMT 2341 - Electromechanical Systems
Prerequisites: ELMT 1301, INTC 1357
Application of electromechanical systems. Emphasizes programmable control devices and solid state systems.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0403
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
IEIR 1343 - Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance and repair of power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt, and chain drives with emphasis on both plain and anti-friction bearings. Introduces theory of various types of pumps and compressors. Laboratory activities include maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures used on common process pumps and compressors.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 47.0105
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
INCR 1302 - Physics of Instrumentation
An introduction to simple control loops. Introduction to pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters and the various transducers used in the detection of changes in process variables.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
INMT 1319 - Manufacturing Processes
This course is an exploration of the methods used in manufacturing and the materials upon which these processes are used. The theory and application of processes used on metallic and non-metallic materials including metal forming, welding, machining, heat treating, plating, casting, and injection molding are studied. The student will recommend appropriate assembly and fabrication guidelines as well as formulate recommendations for process control systems.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420 , MATH 0320
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 15.0613
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
INMT 1343 - Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Computer-assisted applications in integrating engineering graphics and manufacturing. Emphasis on the conversion of a working drawings using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and related input and output devices translating into machine codes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0613
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
INTC 1355 - Unit Operations
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Automatic control requirements of industrial processes. Includes fluid flow and material transport, distillation, and extraction. Also covers control system design and control loop adjustments and analysis.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
INTC 1357 - AC/DC Motor Control
Prerequisites: CETT 1305 or CETT 1302 or CETT 1409
A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment; a presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
INTC 2333 - Instrumentation Systems Installation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Synthesis, application, and integration of instrument installation components. Includes a comprehensive final project.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
INTC 2336 - Distributed Control and Programmable Logic
An overview of distributed control systems including configuration of programmable logic controllers, smart transmitters, and field communicators. Functions of digital systems in a process control environment.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
MCHN 1320 - Precision Tools and Measurement
An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Emphasis on the identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade. Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0305 , MATH 0305
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 48.0501
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
MCHN 1338 - Basic Machine Shop I
A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student begins by using basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 48.0501
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
MCHN 1426 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Special Program Tuition: $100
A study of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software which is used to develop applications for manufacturing. Emphasis on tool geometry, tool selection, and the tool library.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0305 , MATH 0305
Semester Hours: (4-2-4)
CIP: 48.0501
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
MCHN 2266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: MATH 0305
Semester Hours: (2-0-20)
CIP: 48.0501
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
MCHN 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (3-0-21)
CIP: 48.0501
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
QCTC 1243 - Quality Assurance
Principles and applications designed to introduce quality assurance.
Semester Hours: (2-2-1)
CIP: 15.0702
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
RBTC 1305 - Robotic Fundamentals
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
An introduction to flexible automation. Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 15.0405
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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