Courses in Engineering.
3 Semester Hours
This course is an orientation to engineering disciplines, academic success strategies, engineering design process and team projects, use of computers in problem-solving, technical report writing, presentation techniques, and internet applications.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 101.
This course provides for the use of computers as a tool for analysis, design, and simulation of engineering applications through software packages such as MATLAB and high-level programming languages such as C.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level math.
This course introduces the necessary mathematics for Electricians including: fractions, percentages, mixed numbers, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, basic trig functions, metric units, basic conversions, complex numbers, octal, binary and hex number systems, solving equations, formula manipulations, exponents, scientific notation and other concepts essential to electrical computation.
2 Semester Hours
This course is designed as an introduction to general safe workplace practices. Topics include ergonomics, lifting, handling tools and operating machines, safety apparel, and warning signs/symbols.
1 Semester Hour
This course covers the National Electric Code. Articles of coverage include: definitions, general requirements, branch circuits, feeder, and service calculations, overcurrent protection, grounding, conductors for general wiring, flexible cords, motors, motor controllers, motor circuits, hazardous locations, electric welders, interpretation of the tables, transformers, over 600 volts general and other articles necessary for the Journeyman’s licensure exam.
4 Semester Hours
Pre-requisite:EG 107 and (EG 103 or MT 123 or higher) or permission of Division Chair. Co-req: EG 103 or MT 096 or higher. This course is an introductory course to electricity. Students will be introduced to both AC and DC motors and concepts including voltage and power, measurement, inductors, capacitors, AC circuits, oscilloscopes, electron theory, meter reading, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, and Kirchoff’s voltage law.
3 Semester Hours
Processing methods used in manufacturing, relationship of metals to non-metals, mechanical properties of materials.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level math. Forces; friction, resultants, equilibrium of force system.
3 Semester Hours
Co-requisite: EG 107.
Development of rectifiers and amplifier circuits; graphical and equivalent circuit analysis of amplifiers using transistor, vacuum tubes, mosfet transistors.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 107 and (EG 103 or MT 123) or permission of Division Chair.
To provide the students with an in-depth study of D.C. and A.C. advance circuit and network analysis, troubleshooting techniques, malfunction analysis, magnetic electromagnetic and electrostatic devices, D.C. motors, generators, and control circuits.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 171.
This course provides a study of the steady-state sinusoidal response of electrical circuits using the phaser method of network analysis. This course will consider advanced sinusoidal waveforms; phase relationships; reactances; impedance; admittance and susceptance; methods of analyzing series; parallel and series/parallel A.C. circuits. Also covered are major circuit theorems; use of test equipment; malfunction analysis; troubleshooting techniques; real, apparent, and reactive power in both single and three phase systems in A.C. motors, A.C. generators and transformers.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 171.
This course is designed to provide the student with a review and enhancement of analog electronic circuits that include semi-conductor components, electron physics, diode circuits, power supplies, transistors and transistor circuits, amplifiers, regulation, filters, J.F.E.T.S. Mosfets, SCR and triac circuits, operational amplifiers, oscillators and linear integrated circuits.
3 Semester Hours
This course is an introduction to hydraulic systems. Students will examine fundamental hydraulic functions along with reservoirs, lines, fittings, couplers, seals, fluids, filters, valves, pumps, cylinders, and motors. Other topics include hydraulic circuits, diagrams, symbols, diagnosis, and testing along with general maintenance, safety, and use of accessories.
1 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 172.
This course is designed to provide the student with lab experiments, with electronic test equipment to learn advance troubleshooting techniques in D.C. circuits, A.C. circuits, analog and digital circuits.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 229.
A study of coplanar, concurrent force systems; noncoplanar, nonconcurrent force systems; truss analysis by the method of joints and the method of sections; static and kinetic friction.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 211.
A study of stress and deformation in engineering material; riveted and welded joints; thin-walled pressure vessels; torsion; centroids and moments of inertia of areas; shear and movement in beams; stress in beams; design of beams; statically indeterminate beams; combined stress; columns.
1 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EG 107 or higher. Introduction to the principles of operation of motors, generators, transformers and motor controls.
3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to prepare students for mineworker electrical certification. The course includes an introduction to National Electric Code, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and state agency requirements for electrical systems employed in the mining industry. Basic electrical principles are examined and related to mining environments.
3 Semester Hours
This is the second course to prepare students for mineworker electrical certification. It further analyzes specific techniques required by the mining laws to protect workers and equipment involved in mining power applications. Principles of three phase operation of motors, transformers, motor control, and power systems in mining applications are investigated.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 172.
Co-requisite: MT 125.
An introduction to industrial and commercial power distribution and utilization practices. The course covers: (1) types of single phase and polyphase A.C. motors; (2) transformers, including sizing, testing, and connections; (3) short circuit calculations; (4) lighting design and practices; (5) breaker and fuse sizing applications; (6) conductor insulation; (7) review of National Electronic Code; (8) industrial motor control; (9) single phase & 3-phrase A.C. power.
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair.
Present courses in Engineering which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Engineering.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 172 and EG 181.
Advanced circuit and malfunction analysis. Transistor A.C. models; small-signal analysis; multistage characteristics and response; power amplifiers; construction, characteristics, and applications of linear integrated circuits (including operational amplifiers); and the computer analysis of amplifiers are covered.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 181.
This course includes an introduction to digital techniques, semiconductor devices for digital circuits, digital logic circuits, digital integrated circuits, Boolean Algebra, flip-flops and registers, sequential logic circuits, combinational logic circuits, semiconductor memories, data conversion, and digital troubleshooting.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 181.
Co-requisite: MT 125 or higher.
Coupling networks, response analysis, noise; A.M. and F.M. transmission and reception and related circuits; introduction to transmission lines, antennas, and microwave circuits are covered.
4 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EG 290. The course include microcomputer basics, computer arithmetic, introduction to programming, 6800 microprocessor, interfacing, programming experiments, digital to analog converters, sensors and transducers, control devices and stepper motors, phase-locked loops and microprocessor applications.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EG 181.
Include optical principles, sources, displays, lightreactive devices, fiberoptics, experiments, optical energy, fiber optic light sources, fiber optic receivers, and fiber optic systems.
4 Semester Hours
This course provides the student with the fundamentals of process control, transducers, signal processing, feedback, loops, actuators, analog and digital controllers and the basic fundamentals of robotics, along with a review of the prerequisite courses. EG 290 is recommended but not required.
2 Semester Hour Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation. This course is designed to pull all aspects of the program together. Students will complete a portfolio of all work throughout the program as outlined in the assessment plan for formal evaluation. They will complete a customized project and be required to pass a comprehensive exit exam.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation.
Practical experience applying theory in an actual work environment.