ELEC 135: Control Fundamentals

Class Program
Credits
5
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
092600
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Basic introductory course for understanding control theory and principles of automatic controls used for residential, commercial and industrial equipment. Includes application, service and installation procedures for electrical, electronic and mechanical control systems.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Electrical symbols and line diagrams
  2. Time delay and logic controls
  3. Input/output control devices
  4. Solid state electronic control devices
  5. Fiber-optics applications
  6. Electromechanical and solid state relays
  7. Photoelectric and proximity controls
  8. Programmable controllers
  9. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting