Solve technical problems typical of those encountered in the industrial automation discipline by using critical thinking skills, current technology, and practical use of trade equipment.
Work and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams in an industrial setting.
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with technical standards and codes
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate safe work practices.
Work and communicate effectively in a diverse team environment.
Utilize test equipment to troubleshoot discipline related circuits.
Analyze single phase alternating current (AC), three phase AC, and direct current (DC) electrical circuits.
Create and interpret discipline-specific technical documentation.
Construct and troubleshoot circuits for motor controls and associated devices.
Design and troubleshoot control systems consisting of Programmable Logic controllers (PLC) / Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and associated Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
Install and troubleshoot electrical AC and DC motors and variable frequency drives for operation within an architecture.
Utilize the fundamentals of networks and digital communications to troubleshoot distributed plant automation and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Configure and troubleshoot process instrumentation systems.
Troubleshoot and optimize process control loops.
Use the fundamentals of pump and valve operation to troubleshoot final element issues.
Demonstrate knowledge of motor monitoring equipment and switchgear.
