EIAT 1233 Introduction to Solid State Electronics (1 Lec; 3 Lab; 4 Cr) This offering is designed as a foundational course for those entering electrical maintenance/engineering related fields. Basic sold state theory is studied with a focus on semiconductor material, PN junction devices, discrete and integrated semiconductor applications, schematic symbols, device testing, and proper usage of tools and test equipment.
EIAT 1243 Introduction to Digital Electronics (1 Lec; 2 Lab; 3 Cr) This offering is designed as a foundational course for those entering electrical maintenance/engineering related fields. Basic digital concepts are studied with a focus on basic logic gates, numbering systems, combinational logic circuits, circuit simplifications, integrated logic circuits, schematic symbols, device testing, and the mathematical and practical analysis of circuits from a troubleshooting perspective. Lab safety and safe, proper use of tools and test equipment is emphasized.
EIAT 1244 Industrial Pneumatics (2 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers the general fundamentals of fluid power concentrating in pneumatic theory, equipment, and systems. The course covers symbols used to identify pneumatic control devices/actuators and the interpretation/ development of schematic diagrams. The course focuses on the identification, operation, and configuration of component level devices. Application based learning is provided through lab exercises that demonstrate the operation of devices, electrical-mechanical interfacing, and the configuration of pneumatics components within industrial machine control systems.
EIAT 1251 Programmable Logic Controllers (1 Lec; 2 Lab; 3 Cr) This course is an introductory class covering the installation, operation, and programming of industrial programmable controllers (PLC’s). Lecture reviews a variety of PLC types/manufacturers and the components of PLC systems. Lab exercises provide hands-on activities demonstrating the practical use of PLC’s in industrial control.
EIAT 1253 Introduction to DC/AC Electronics (1 Lec; 3 Lab; 4 Cr) This offering is designed as a foundational course for those entering electrical maintenance/engineering related fields. Basic DC/AC theory is studied with a focus on electrical quantities, circuit components, schematic symbols, measurement, and the mathematical and practical analysis of series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits from a troubleshooting perspective. Lab safety and the safe and proper use of tools and test equipment is emphasized.
EIAT 1265 National Electrical Code (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course is an introductory course to the National Electric Code. This course covers the layout of the code book, definitions of terminology used in the code, and a review of code sections related to industrial writing. This course provides practice in locating and applying articles from the code to solve specific electrical design problems and/or calculation parameters needed for the sizing and selection of equipment and material.
EIAT 1266 Industrial Motor Control (1 Lec; 5 Lab; 6 Cr) This course covers the design, wiring, and operation of AC motor circuits from the power distribution system or course to the final control circuit and motor. You will be prepared to install, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment associated with motors and motor control. Elements include three-phase power, transformers, control devices, motor starters, motor speed control, and motors. Students should possess knowledge of basic electricity and electronic fundamentals. Prerequisites: EIAT 1233, EIAT 1243, EIAT 1253, or instructor’s consent.
EIAT 1275 Introduction to Process Control (1 Lec; 1 Lab; 2 Cr) This course is designed as an introduction to industrial process control. The course will cover basic definitions, types of control, symbols and prints, instruments used in control, and elementary control loop design. The course will identify the duties and tasks performed by instrumentation technicians. The course is a prerequisite to additional instrumentation courses offered by Mesabi Range College.
EIAT 1276 Electrical/Mechanical Tools, Equipment, and Systems (2 Lab; 2 Cr) This course is designed to familiarize the student with tools, materials, and procedures used in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Instruction includes the safe and proper application of specialized tools and test equipment used in electrical work. The student will gain a working knowledge of the specifications, applications, and standards related to material used in electrical distribution. The course examines the mechanical applications and procedures used in the installation of electrical equipment and systems.
EIAT 1295 Basic Soldering (1 Lab; 1 Cr) This offering is designed as a foundational course for those entering electrical maintenance/engineering related fields. Basic soldering concepts are studied with a focus on materials, equipment, and various soldering processes. Lab safety and the safe and proper use of tools and test equipment is emphasized.
EIAT 2235 Industrial Data Communications (1 Lec; 2 Lab; 3 Cr) This offering is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of industrial data transmission. Basic standards and protocols will be studied with an emphasis on Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, and Fieldbus. Lab safety and the safe and proper use of tools and test equipment is emphasized. Prerequisite: CSCI 1455 or equivalent, or instructor’s consent.
EIAT 2245 Industrial PC Applications (1 Lec; 2 Lab; 3 Cr) This offering is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of industrial personal computer based applications. PC based applications related to industrial controls will be studied with an emphasis on project/device documentation, data management, and SCADA. Lab safety and the safe and proper use of tools and test equipment is emphasized. Prerequisites: CSCI 1455 and EIAT 1251, or instructor’s consent
EIAT 2265 Electrical Control of Machines (1 Lec; 1 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers the integration of sensors, motion control equipment, and programmable controllers used in modern control systems. The course includes the expanding use of drive systems for positioning and movement of mechanical systems and hardware. The course also includes the application of controller I/O interfacing to fluid power and electrical-mechanical devices. Topics covered will include machine power control, control systems configuration, and machine environments utilized in complex control situations. Prerequisites: EIAT 1251, EIAT 1266, and EIAT 1244, or instructor’s consent
EIAT 2266 Temperature, Strain, and Analytical Instruments (1 Lec; 2 Lab; 3 Cr) This course is designed to encompass three independent areas of instrumentation, utilizing measurement methods that are similar in design and theory. The course covers the terminology, methods, and application of temperature, strain, and analytical measurement. The course provides the knowledge and skills required for operational understanding, proper installation, and accurate calibration of the primary elements and transducers used in these measurement areas. Prerequisites: EIAT 1233, EIAT 1243, EIAT 1253, & EIAT 1275, or instructor’s consent
EIAT 2267 Pressure, Flow, and Level Instruments (1 Lec; 2 Lab; 3 Cr) This course is designed to encompass three related areas of industrial instrumentation measurement. The course covers the terminology, mathematical relationships, and physical properties involved with the measurement of pressure, level, and flow. The course provides the knowledge and skills required for operational understanding, proper installation, and accurate calibration of the primary elements and transducers used in these measurement areas. Prerequisites: EIAT 1233, EIAT 1243, EIAT 1253, and EIAT 1275, or instructor’s consent
EIAT 2275 Robotic Work Cells (2 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers basic industrial robotic principles through applied theory and practical lab applications. The course will cover the individual components and system interfacing it takes to make up a total robotic work cell. The construction, programming, and operation involved with industrial robots is presented through hands-on exercises. Lab exercises will require integrating pneumatic and NC robots, position sensing, and motion control into work cells overseen by programmable logic controllers. Application of work cell equipment will require in-depth review of manufacturer’s operating manuals and documentation.
EIAT 2276 Automated Industrial Control (4 lab; 4 Cr) This course covers advanced automated control for medium and large industrial manufacturing and process control systems. The topic areas include PC and PLC control system hardware/software, communication links and SCADA (HMI and MMI) interfaces. The course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the application and configuration required to interface industrial control software to machine and process hardware. Components of lab assignments include working with digital and analog I/O, high level control language, process PID control, motion control, documentation, diagnostics, and plant-wide communication capabilities. The student should have previous experience with Windows NT and Programmable Controls. The labs will include robot work cells and/or process control applications. Prerequisites: EIAT 1251, EIAT 1266, EIAT 1275, and CSCI 1455, or instructor’s consent
EIAT 2277 Controllers and Control Loops (1 Lec; 1 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers the core of industrial process control, control loops, and controllers. The course defines the components, configuration, installation, and I/O calibration of control loops. Analysis of control modes and algorithms for PID control are studied and practiced in a lecture/lab environment. Control mode design and system architecture completes the study. Prerequisites: EIAT 1233, EIAT 1243, EIAT 1253, and EIAT 1275, or instructor’s consent
EIAT 2295 Computer Aided Design (2 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting. Basic drawing commands are covered and understanding is reinforced through hands-on drawing exercises. The content will be focused on drawing electronic, electrical, loop sheets, and P&ID diagrams. The proper procedures for file management and printing/plotting of completed work is also covered.