Advanced Industrial Integrated Technology (AIT)

Covers the installation of industrial electrical and pneumatic systems, including electrical safety, power distribution, wire selection, raceway installation, overcurrent protection, and wiring techniques. Focuses on pneumatic system installation, including interpreting drawings, fabricating pipes and fittings, and installing supply lines and piping. Introduces the proper use of hand tools, motor and machine mounting, print reading, and lifting and rigging techniques. Lecture: 1 credit (15 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 Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) credentialing. Lecture: 3 credits (45 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).

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).

Covers industrial equipment lubrication procedures, preventative maintenance concepts, and the identification, application, and assembly of fasteners and fluid fittings. Addresses components used in advanced manufacturing equipment, including the installation of drive systems, bearings, gaskets, and seals, while introducing predictive maintenance techniques to minimize production interruptions. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Provides instruction on the 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).

Applies operational programming, fault recovery, and environmental parameters required for multiple 6-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).

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, including fluid power safety. 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 to 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, electrical safety, 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 an introduction to the proper selection and use of basic hand tools, drilling, tapping, motor and machine mounting, print reading, 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).

Introduces applications of basic electrical control of three-phase motors including starting, stopping, and reversing. Includes electrical schematic reading and control panel wiring. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Provides instruction in pneumatic speed and pressure control; includes identification and application of flow control valves, metering circuits, pressure reducing valves, and sequence valves. 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 application of advanced industrial motor control. Emphasizes the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, troubleshooting techniques, and control panel building using a given electrical schematic. 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: 0.5 credit (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for hydraulic circuits. Emphasizes hydraulic synchronization circuits and multi-pressure circuits. Lecture: 0.5 credit (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).

Covers the various components found in a lean-driven production system. Introduces the tools used to implement, maintain, and continuously improve a lean production process. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Introduces the concepts of quality control including statistical process control (SPC), sampling, probability, reliability, and control charts. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Focuses on industrial equipment lubrication procedures and techniques. Introduces concepts of preventative maintenance. Includes fastener and fluid fitting identification, application, and assembly. Lecture: 05 credit (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).

Focuses on components used on advanced manufacturing equipment. Includes identification and installation of drive belts, drive chains, shafts, couplings, and gearboxes. Introduces bearing identification and application, gaskets, and seals. Lecture: 0.5 credit (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 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 (PLCs) as they pertain to industrial applications and incorporates ladder logic principles, commonly used program instructions, 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).