Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT)
Provides basic instruction needed for student to weld using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and Oxy-Fuel processes. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides application of basic welding skills used in SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and Oxy-Fuel. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Introduces the theory of electricity and magnetism and the relationship of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. Develops an understanding of alternating and direct current fundamentals. Applies formulas to analyze the operation of AC and DC circuits. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Verifies knowledge of basic theory by making measurements in working AC and DC circuits. Provides for the construction of various types of circuits and the measurement of their parameters. Stresses the use of test equipment, safety, and troubleshooting. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Includes fundamental machining operations necessary for the success of Maintenance Technicians in the field who are required to be proficient in basic machining operations. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).
Includes the application of fundamental machining operations necessary for the success of Maintenance Technicians in the field who are required to be proficient in basic machining operations. Laboratory: 5 credits (150 contact hours).
Students will learn the basic principles needed for the proper maintenance of AC and DC motors. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides practical experience in the construction, operation and maintenance of AC motors and alternators and DC motors and generators. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Instructs the students in the basic concepts of a safety culture and hazard prediction training. Introduces the fundamental 5S process, the Toyota Production System for Maintenance, the Toyota Problem Solving method, the Toyota Drive and Dedication model, and the Toyota Maintenance Reliability Process and Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis. Lecture: 5.0 credits (75 contact hours).
Introduces the fundamental principles of fluid power, mechanical systems, and the relationship between voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. Presents a broad range of technical information used in industry today by technicians, mechanics, and maintenance personnel. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides laboratory experiences for constructing and adjusting basic fluid power circuits, installing and adjusting mechanical drive components, and taking measurements in operational AC and DC electrical circuits. Stresses the use of common hand tools, test instruments, safety, and troubleshooting. Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
Introduces the student to maintenance techniques and procedures used to maintain industrial equipment. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides the student with lab experience in the maintenance of industrial equipment. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Introduces students to basic FANUC robotics programming as well as providing introductory operational skills needed in an industrial environment. Integrated Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Integrated Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
Introduces students to basic KUKA robotic programming as well as providing introductory operational skills needed in an industrial environment. Integrated Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Integrated Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
Introduces students to basic YASKAWA/MOTOMAN robotic programming as well as providing introductory operational skills needed in an industrial environment. Integrated Lecture 1.0 credit hour (15 contact hours). Integrated Lab 1.0 credit hour (30 contact hours).
Provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Practicum do not receive compensation. Practicum: 1-8 credits (75-600 contact hours).
Provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objective. Students participating in the Co-op Education program receive compensation for their work. Co-op: 1 - 8 credits (75-600 contact hours).
Provides the industrial maintenance student an introduction to the theory of robots including applications, basic programming, components, industrial robotic safety standards, industrial robots classifications, key programming techniques, robotic motion concepts, and terminology. Instructs students on the concepts of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques required for a robot and their backup systems and recovery procedures. Provides the opportunity for the industrial maintenance student to develop, set up, and integrate work cells into manufacturing systems at a beginning level. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours).
Addresses the common symbols used in motor control circuits, the fundamentals of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, the principles of relays, motor starters, switches, pilot devices, sensing devices, and indicator lights, and introduces the different types and operations of basic motor control circuits. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Includes an application of common symbols used in motor control circuits, fundamentals of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, principles of relays, motor starters, switches, pilot devices, sensing devices, indicator lights, and the different types and operations of basic motor control circuits. Laboratory: 2.0 credits (60 contact hours).
Provides advanced study of motor controls in industry. Addresses open and closed loop control systems, servo motors, encoders, AC and DC motors and industry standard color coding. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).
Provides advanced study of motor controls in industry. Addresses open and closed loop control systems, servo motors, encoders, AC and DC motors and industry standard color coding. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 hours).
This course includes the theory of programmable logic controllers to include installation, programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting of industrial PLC's.
Addresses the diversity of PLC control devices and applications used in industry today. Safety and electrical lockouts are also included. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Addresses the diversity of control devices and applications used in industry today with safety and electrical lockouts included. The basic theory of programmable logic controllers is also included. Lecture: 6 credits (90 contact hours).
Verifies knowledge of basic theory by making measurements in working AC and DC circuits. Various types of circuits are constructed and their parameters measured. The use of test equipment, safety, and troubleshooting are stressed. This lab course also provides practical experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of AC and DC motors. Prerequisite: [(IMT 110 and 111) or (IMT 130 and 131) with a grade of C or greater] or Consent of Instructor. Corequisite: IMT 240 or Consent of Instuctor. Laboratory: 4 credits (120 contact hours).
Integrates the student's accumulative knowledge from the IMT 150 and IMT 151 courses. Emphasizes troubleshooting techniques and applied machine repair situations that require the student to apply learned skills from all areas of the curriculum. Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours).
Complements IMT 250 and consists of advanced, specific and assigned machine repair tasks. Laboratory: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours).
Includes the fundamental concepts and machining operations needed by the industrial maintenance technician to be proficient in the field of stamping press and die maintenance. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours), Lab: 5 credits (150 contact hours).
Covers advanced theory programmable logic controllers to include designing applications, programming, interfacing and troubleshooting of industrial PLCs. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides practical applications of the theory in IMT 280 to include installation, programming, interfacing and troubleshooting of industrial PLCs. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Covers the use of the four main Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming languages specified in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61131-3 international standard: Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart. Discusses a variety of PLC networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
Serves as the capstone course for the Industrial Maintenance Technology degree program. Integrates prior learning outcomes into a single integrated learning experience. Includes preparation for an exit exam that all program graduates must take. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).
Provides an opportunity to develop advanced skills in topics related to industrial maintenance. Laboratory: 1-3 credits (30-90 contact hours).
Provides basic instruction needed for student to weld using Oxy-Fuel. Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Provides basic instruction needed for student to weld using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Provides instruction of setup and use of GMAW (MIG welding) equipment. Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Provides instruction of setup and use of GTAW (TIG welding) equipment. Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Provides application of welding safety and use of oxy-fuel cutting equipment. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Provides application of setup and use of SMAW (stick welding) equipment. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Provides application of setup and use of GMAW (MIG welding) equipment. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Provides application of setup and use of GTAW (TIG welding) equipment. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Includes fundamental machining operations necessary for the success of Maintenance Technicians in the field who are required to be proficient in basic machining operations. Lecture: 0.2 credit (3 contact hours).
Introduces vertical and horizontal bandsaw operations including the selection of feeds and speeds as well as blade welding. Lecture: 0.1 credit (1.5 contact hours).
Introduces drill press operations including the selection of feeds and speeds, layout, drill bit selection and sharpening, and precision drilling operations. Lecture: 0.3 credit (4.5 contact hours).
Introduces lathe operations including lathe components, grinding tool bits, the selection of feeds and speeds, turning operations, and threading. Lecture: 0.8 credit (12 contact hours).
Introduces milling and surface grinding operations including vise alignment, tramming, selection of feeds and speeds, form tools, dressing grinding wheels. Lecture: 0.6 credit (9 contact hours).
Includes the application of fundamental machining operations necessary for the success of Maintenance Technicians in the field who are required to be proficient in basic machining operations. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces vertical and horizontal bandsaw operations including the selection of feeds and speeds as well as blade welding. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces drill press operations including the selection of feeds and speeds, layout, drill bit selection and sharpening, and precision drilling operations. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces lathe operations including lathe components, grinding tool bits, the selection of feeds and speeds, turning operations, and threading. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Introduces milling and surface grinding operations including vise alignment, tramming, selection of feeds and speeds, form tools, dressing grinding wheels. Laboratory: 1.5 credit (45 contact hours).
Introduces the importance of cultivating daily safe work habits and the predictable negative results of not being safety conscious in the work place. Instructs the students in basic safety culture and prepares them to participate in, conduct, and lead safety walk-throughs. Introduces the student to Kiken Yoshi Training (KYT) or Hazard Prediction Training. Prepares the student to conduct risk assessment activities, construct safety boards, and formulate individual safety commitments. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces the fundamental 5S process involving the five step progression described by the Japanese words Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke. Instructs the students in the sequence involving classifying and sorting, ordering and aligning, cleaning and sweeping up, standardizing, and developing a process of sustainable practice in the workplace. Fosters the development of a workplace organization in which safety and efficiency are always paramount. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).
Instructs the student in the concepts of value-added product, maintenance value-added product, value-added work and necessary work. Explains the process of how Toyota earns profit. Demonstrates the Toyota Production System for Maintenance using the House framework. Describes and explains the three Ms and the seven Mudas and their relationship to maintenance and production. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces the Toyota Business Practice model, the 8 step Toyota Problem Solving method, and the 10 part Toyota Drive and Dedication model. Instructs the students to clarify the problem, break it down to analyze it, set achievable targets, analyze the root cause, develop countermeasures, evaluate results and the process, standardize the results, and learn from failures. Fosters the development of a customer first philosophy involving all the stakeholders. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces the Toyota Maintenance Reliability training. Describes the difference between corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance. Breaks down proactive maintenance and the underlying tools and constituent processes. Instructs the students in the various individual units in a system and the steps in evaluating failure mode risks and countermeasures. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours).
Addresses the diversity of motor starters, control devices, and circuitry. Introduces the different types and operations of basic control circuits while reinforcing the common symbols used in motor control circuits as well as interpreting and drawing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).
Addresses the diversity of motor starters, control devices, and circuitry. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Provides the lab component for IMT 2221. Covers open and closed loop systems and how they relate to servo and motor encoders. Lecture: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours)
Provides the lab component for IMT 2222. Covers industry standards related to color coding of industrial wiring control cabinets. Provides for troubleshooting techniques using electrical hand tools and developing and interpreting troubleshooting flow charts to determine phase failure and voltage drops. Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours)
Provides the lab component for IMT 2223. Covers how to properly evaluate maintenance procedures used for installation of AC and DC motors, proper start up and shut down of electrical systems and fault recovery. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
Addresses the basics of stamping dies including the production of dies, die safety, rigging and setup of dies, die bolting and clamping, and OSHA die identification. Lecture: 0.3 credits (4.5 contact hours), Lab: 0.2 credits (6 contact hours).
Addresses various stamping die processes such as bending, forming, drawing, squeezing, and coining. Lecture: 1.3 (Contact Hours 36).
Addresses the characteristics of various tool and die steels, the properties of low carbon steels and cast iron, and die surface coatings and treatments. Lecture: 0.1 credits(1.5 Contact Hours), Lab: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).
Addresses pads and strippers, spring selection, and the characteristics of nitrogen die pressure systems. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours).
Addresses the process for die repair decisions, basic considerations needed when repairing dies, and the control of bend by adjusting pad pressure. Lecture: 1.3. (Contact Hours 34.5).
Addresses the repair of dies including good grinding practice, repairing worn edges, performing shimming of die components, repairing forming ribs and embossments, performing electrical and welding repairs, performing hand finishing, and explaining the repair of nitrogen pressure systems. Lecture: 0.1 credits (1.5 contact hours), Lab: 1.5 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides an overview of Programmable Controllers, their hardware and functions. Lecture: 0.75 credit. (11.25 contact hours).
Provides an overview in programming Programmable Logic Controller Timers and Counters. Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Includes different numbering systems, their transfer from one location to another, comparing, manipulation and common math instructions used in PLC. Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Provides an understanding of control instructions, sequencers, shift registers, troubleshooting, and forcing inputs and outputs. Lecture: 0.75 credit (11.25 contact hours).
Provides hands-on experience in programming and addressing basic instructions, internal relays, and latching relays. Includes changing modes of operation. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Provides practical experience in programming Programmable Logic Controller Timers and Counters. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Convert numbers systems, perform data manipulation, transfer, and comparison on the numbers as well as program math instructions. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).
Covers program control instructions, sequencers, and shift registers. Includes troubleshooting PLC issues and using the forcing command. Laboratory: 0.5 credit (15 contact hours).