Advanced Industrial Integrated Technology (AIT)

Introduces electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems used in industry. Provides theory and application of DC and AC, including three-phase power and theory and application of hydraulic and pneumatic power utilizing basic circuits. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours). (30:1 Ratio Lab).

Provides instruction in the use of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power as it applies in industry. Covers AC/DC circuit analysis, single-phase and three-phase power including hydraulic and pneumatic power and basic principles of pressure and flow. Lecture/Lab: 3 credits (67.5 contact hours).

Focuses on the installation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial systems. Emphasizes motor installation, wiring/box selection, conduit preparation and installation, hydraulic/pneumatic supply, piping, controls, and various lifting and rigging techniques. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (75 contact hours). (30:1 Ratio Lab).

Covers measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications, choice of proper instrumentation and calibration, manual and automated measurement processes. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours). (30:1 Ratio).

Presents refrigeration fundamentals and associated components for individuals interested in safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and operation of industrial refrigeration equipment who may also be seeking RETA credentialing. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls. Emphasizes electrical motor controls with starting, reversing, and stopping devices, as well as various hydraulic and pneumatic valves and speed control circuits. Prerequisite: AIT 110 or consent of instructor. Lecture/Lab: 4 credits (90 contact hours). (30:1 Ratio).

Introduces the basics of safely constructing power lines. Covers pole climbing techniques, bucket truck operation and digger/derrick operation. Provides introductory training on all power line construction tools and equipment. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 5 credit hours (225 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Emphasizes variable frequency drives, SCR speed controls, proximity sensor, hydraulic synchronization circuits, multi-pressure controls, and pneumatic logic circuits, and various flow control valves used in hydraulics and pneumatics. Prerequisite: AIT 140 or consent of instructor. Lecture/Lab: 4 credits (90 contact hours). (30: 1 Ratio).

Focuses on General Industry safety practices as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Covers PPE, hazard identification, walking and working surfaces, as well as other recognized workplace safety issues. Students will earn the OSHA 10-hour General Industry safety card upon successful completion of the course. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours).

Emphasizes project team organization. Introduces the following concepts: cycle time, production time, first pass yield, and barrier identification. Introduces quality control including understanding acceptance criteria with tolerances, data collection, and data reporting. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours). (30:1 Ratio Lab).

Focuses on maintenance techniques and procedures used with advanced and highly technical industrial machinery, including lubrication, V-belt and shaft drives, couplings, chain drives, bearings and seals, brakes and clutches, machine vibration and analysis, laser alignment, and troubleshooting techniques. Emphasizes the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours).

Introduces students to types of power plants that are tied to the electric grid other than fossil power plants. Provides overviews of nuclear, hydro, and many forms of renewable energy. Includes forms of alternative energy power plants such as solar, wind, and bio-mass power plants. Lecture: 3.0 (45 contact hours)

Introduces students to main components found within a fossil power plant. Provides in-depth study of following systems: cooling water system, steam flow system, air flow system, gas flow system, and power distribution. Provides instruction in the integration of systems within a fossil fuel power plant, and preparatory instruction for the Edison Electrical Institute Examination. Lecture: 3.0 (45 contact hours).

Offers a second level detailed presentation of primary components and systems utilized within industrial refrigeration plants for individuals interested in safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and operation of industrial refrigeration equipment who may also be seeking RETA credentialing. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers construction of power lines. Teaches framing and use of tools required in construction. Emphasizes safety in establishing a work zone and utilizing rescue techniques. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 5 credit hours (225 contact hours). Covers construction of power lines. Teaches framing and use of tools required in construction. Emphasizes safety in establishing a work zone and utilizing rescue techniques. Pre-requisite: AIT 245. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 5 credit hours (225 contact hours).

Examines fundamental architecture of programmable logic controllers as it pertains to industrial application and incorporates ladder logic principles, commonly used instruction language, editing, program navigation and program analysis. Includes the fundamentals of 6-axis robotics including manual manipulation, execution of existing robotic program file, modification of target parameters, and safety interlocks. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hour) Lab: 1 credit hour (30 contact hour)

Includes selected topics in integrated technology, due to rapidly changing technology or in response to local needs. Covers topics which may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor. May repeat course with different topics to a maximum of five credit hours. Lecture/Lab: Varies by topic.

Investigates advanced concepts in electromechanical engineering. Includes advanced concepts in fluid power, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation controls. Required for students in the Advanced Integrated Technology program who want to pursue the Bachelor of Science Electromechanical Engineering Technology transfer agreement with Murray State University. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours).

Introduces electrical power systems used in industry. Provides introductory theory and application of DC/AC circuits, control transformers, and operation of DC power supplies. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces electrical power systems used in industrial settings, including basic theory and application of alternators, electric motors, and three-phase. Integrated Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Introduces basic theory and application of hydraulic and pneumatic industrial power systems. Integrated Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the use of electrical power as it applies in industry. Includes AC/DC circuit analysis, AC power generation and three-phase distribution systems, and transformers. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credits (22.5 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the use of hydraulic and pneumatic power as it applies to industry. Includes basic principles of pressure and flow, basic hydraulic/pneumatic circuits including pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credit (45 contact hours).

Focuses on the installation of electrical industrial systems, including print reading, wiring/box selection, component installation, raceways and conduit, control wiring, and wiring techniques. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (25 contact hours).

Focuses on the installation of pneumatic industrial systems, including interpretation of drawings and diagrams, fabrication of pipe and pipefittings, pneumatic supply lines, piping safety, and pipe installation for pneumatic systems. Lecture/Lab: 1 credit (25 contact hours).

Includes motor and machine mounting, speed, torque, power measurement, and various lifting and rigging techniques. Lecture/Lab: 1 credit (25 contact hours).

Introduces measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications by examining the four main components of instrumentation: temperature, pressure, flow, and level. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credit (45.0 contact hours).

Covers measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications and introduces the concept of loop controls and the proper calibration of loops. Examines the importance of PID controllers in a control loop. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of basic electrical controls including electrical motor controls with starting, reversing, and stopping devices. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the student to pneumatic speed control circuits. Uses air pressure regulators and flow controls to obtain cylinder speeds. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Provides instruction in hydraulic speed and pressure control; includes flow control valves, metering circuits, pressure reducing valves, and sequence valves. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 credit hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for electrical systems. Emphasizes variable frequency drives, proximity sensors, SCR speed controls. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for pneumatic systems. Emphasizes pneumatic logic circuits. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for hydraulic circuits. Emphasizes hydraulic synchronization circuits and multi-pressure circuits. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Introduces quality control including understanding acceptance criteria with tolerances, data collection, and data reporting. Pre requisite: AIT 130 or Consent of Instructor. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Focuses on maintenance techniques and procedures used with advanced and highly technical industrial machinery. Pre requisite: AIT 1101 or consent of instructor. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credits (22.5 contact hours).

Focuses on maintenance techniques and procedures used with advanced and highly technical industrial machinery including v-belt and shaft drives, couplings, chain drives, bearings and seals, brakes and clutches. Pre requisite: Reading and Mathematics assessment exam scores above KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of prescribed developmental courses or consent of instructor. Lecture/Lab 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Focuses on various installation methods required for advanced and highly technical industrial equipment components. Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines fundamental architecture of programmable logic controllers as it pertains to industrial applications and incorporates ladder logic principles, commonly used instruction language, editing, program navigation and program analysis. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).

Investigates underlying principles, applications and fundamentals of 6-axis robotics including manual manipulation, execution of existing robotic program file, modification of target parameters, and safety interlocks. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credit (22.5 contact hours).