Advanced Industrial Integrated Technology (AIT)

Introduces electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems used in industry. Provides theory and application of AC and DC electricity and introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

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: 1.5 credits (22.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 1.5 credits (45 contact hours).

Focuses on the installation of electrical, piping, pneumatic, and mechanical industrial systems. Emphasizes electrical wiring/box selection, conduit preparation and installation, metal and plastic piping installation, basic hand tool usage, motor mounting, and rigging techniques. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Analyzes measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications, choice of proper instrumentation and calibration, manual and automated measurement processes. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

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 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. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

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 (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 5 credit (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. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

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).

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).

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 (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 5 credits (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 theory and application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and robotics. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Applies operational programming, fault recovery, and environmental parameters required for multiple six-axis robots and peripheral components to function safely within a manufacturing cell setting. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Applies further PLC programming instructions beyond introductory level using Logix 5000 programming software and controller hardware. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Integrates advanced peripheral devices used in a complex PLC-controlled automation system. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Serves as a capstone course for the Automation Technician track in the Advanced Industrial Maintenance Technology program. Integrates previous and current program learning outcomes into a single project-based learning experience. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours).

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.

Introduces fundamentals of AC and DC electrical circuits. Provides introductory theory and application of series, parallel, and combination AC and DC circuits. Introduces circuit analysis utilizing Ohm's Law and a digital multimeter. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Introduces electrical power systems used in industrial settings, including basic theory and application of alternators, electric motors, three-phase alternating current, and direct current power. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Introduces basic theory and application of hydraulic and pneumatic industrial power systems. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the use of electrical power as it applies in industry. Includes transformers, three-phase industrial power distribution, and inductive and reactive circuit analysis. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 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: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Focuses on the installation of industrial electrical systems including, power distribution, wire selection and identification, raceway installation, sizing overcurrent protection, and wiring techniques. Lecture: 0.34 credits (5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.66 credits (20 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: 0.33 credits (5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.67 credits (20 contact hours).

Includes motor and machine mounting, speed, torque, power measurement, and various lifting and rigging techniques. Lecture: 0.33 credits (5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.67 credits (20 contact hours).

Introduces measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications by examining the four main components of instrumentation: temperature, pressure, flow, and level. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 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: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of basic electrical controls including electrical motor controls with starting, reversing, and stopping devices. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Provides instruction in pneumatic speed control circuits, utilizing air pressure regulators and flow controls to achieve desired cylinder speeds. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contacts hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides instruction in hydraulic speed and pressure control; includes flow control valves, metering circuits, pressure reducing valves, and sequence valves. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for electrical systems. Emphasizes variable frequency drives, proximity sensors, SCR speed controls. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 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).

Emphasizes project team organization. Introduces the following concepts: cycle time, production time, first pass yield, and barrier identification. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 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: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 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: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 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: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Investigates underlying principles, applications and fundamentals of 6-axis robotics including manual manipulation, execution of existing robotic program file, development of a robotic program, modification of target parameters, and safety interlocks. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).