AETC 135 Controls and Instrumentation
This course will provide students with skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of control systems including: concepts, components, layout drawings, schematic drawings, software, hardware, and documentation. Topics covered are: block diagrams, open and closed loop systems, schematics, and automation. This course uses simple projects to gain basic understanding of control systems.
AETC 135Controls and Instrumentation
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I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry Technical
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will provide students with skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of control systems including: concepts, components, layout drawings, schematic drawings, software, hardware, and documentation. Topics covered are: block diagrams, open and closed loop systems, schematics, and automation. This course uses simple projects to gain basic understanding of control systems.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic electronics knowledge in class and lab activities.
- Apply knowledge of control systems in class and lab activities.
- Manipulate control systems in class and lab activities.
- Identify types and uses of sensors in class and lab activities.
- Compare sensors used in different scenarios.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Students will take both a written and hands-on approach to assess their knowledge.