Motor Controls Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

IEIR-1310-020 Motor Controls

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: IEIR 1312 - minimum grade of C</p>

Course Description

General principles and fundamentals of electrical controls and control components including magnetic motor starters, troubleshooting techniques, overload protection and various protective devices, relay logic, schematics and diagrams.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
Young/Glover
Published by Sequoia
ISBN #1-885071-29-9
ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS for Integrated Systems
5th Edition
Rockis/Mazur
Published by American Technical Publishers
ISBN #978-0-8269-1226-8

Supplies

Tool kits purchased for ELPT-1311 and INMT-1305 are required plus the following:

  • Fuse Puller
  • Three Ring Binder 3/4 - 1"
  • Straight Edge
  • Colored Pencils

*Handles and shanks should be insulated when possible
Substitutions and combinations of items are up to individuals
All tools should be marked for identification!

Student Performance

Motor Controls:

  1. Analyze schematics and relay logic functions.
  2. Sketch and construct magnetic solenoid circuits as specified.
  3. Sketch, construct, operate, and troubleshoot circuit with motor, motor starter, and control devices.
  4. Sketch, construct, operate, and troubleshoot overload protection circuit to comply with all specifications.
  5. Demonstrate proper and safe troubleshooting practices.
  6. Sketch circuit and construct pushbutton and selector switches to operate as specified.
  7. Select and size relays and conductors.
  8. Demonstrate proper wiring practices.
  9. Select and size control circuit components.
  10. Select and size line voltage components.
  11. Determine proper power source.

The student will be able to troubleshoot magnetic solenoids, magnetic motor starters, overload protection devices, various industrial pushbuttons and selector switches, and analyze relay logic functions.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Cell phones and pagers WILL be silenced during scheduled class and lab times.

Drinks may be allowed during lecture portion of class at the student desks. No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab desks. No jewelry, shorts, sandals or flip-flops allowed in labs. Absolutely no horse play allowed

Notebook & Class Equipment:

Students should to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook for grading prior to the final exam. Notebook should contain handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list.

Shop Policy:

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.

Tools & Equipment:

Failure to bring needed equipment will count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.

Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

 

Amarillo College Technical Education

Code of Professional Conduct:

Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and “hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field.  The instruction, equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use.  Studying, practicing and learning are required by you.

As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.  The following rules and guidelines are to be followed by everyone.

Attendance:

Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.

Professional Attire:

Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab. Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are registered. 

Pants will be:

  • clean and well maintained
  • no large rips or tears
  • held at the waist (i.e. no sagging)
  • blue jeans or long pants  (no sweats/exercise pants)
  • have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)

You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry professional.  As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in the laboratory. 

There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises.  It is your responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.

Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation. 

Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:

You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.

Conduct:

Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.  All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment. 

There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks.

Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language.  There is to be no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone.  Any student who uses, has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for appropriate action.  This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.

Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from class and not allowed to return.  This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly enforced.  This applies to plagiarism as well.

 

Electronic Devices:

All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field.  All visual slides and materials are the property of the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.

See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.

 

Grievances:

Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor.  If you are unable to resolve differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor or the course coordinator.

 

NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation. 

Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginning of the next class.

The student's numerical course grade will be calculated according to the following:

Homework                               5%

Attendance                            25%

Course Exams                       30%

Labs                                      30%

Final Exam                             10%

The student's numerical course grade will be converted to a course letter grade according to the following scale:

A = 100 - 91, B = 90 -81, C = 80 - 71, D = 70 -61, F = 60 - 0

INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT:  As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined.  If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Attendance

Attendance:

Attendance in class is regarded as a requirement and obligation for learning. In the event you wish to drop a class please check with the registra’s office or the front desk for deadlines.

If you fail to attend regularly, and do not officially drop the course by that deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

Attendance is a core component of your grade.  Attendance is contingent upon adherence to the AC Code of Professional Conduct.  If you are found in violation of the Code of Professional Conduct in your attire, conduct or preparation you may be counted absent from class for that day.  Attendance and Professionalism are shown as Professionalism in the Grade Center.

Your attendance grade is determined as follows;

On time and ready for class = 100

Unexcused Tardy, 25 points off for that class = 75

Unexcused Early Departure, 25 points off for that class = 75

Unexcused Tardy AND Unexcused Early Departure, 50 points off for that class = 50

Absent (with or without excuse) = 0

Students absent during a chapter quiz or exam will be required to contact the instructor to schedule a makeup exam. This exam will be scheduled at an alternate time outside of the regularly scheduled class time. The makeup quiz or exam may be in essay format at a time designated by the instructor. There will be no makeup for pop-quizzes. Making up a test will be at the discretion of the instructor.

It is the responsibility of the student to gain any materials missed in class by their absence(s). In the case a student misses, the material will be found on ACConnect or your fellow students.

It is the responsibility of the student to attend scheduled open computer lab times to makeup missed computer labs due to absences.

Calendar

This calendar is the desired pace of the class. If it becomes necessary to speed up or slow down, then the calendar will be altered at the instructors discretion.
Class Schedule

Day 1

Topic of the Day:

  1. Meet and Greet
  2. Syllabus Review
  3. Lab – Meter Usage What do you Know?
  4. Review Basic Terminology
  5. Meter Usage and Safety

Homework:

  1. Read Chapters 2 and 5
  2. Work problems
  3. LAB REPORT

Day 2

Topic of the Day:

  1. Weekly Quiz
  2. Discuss Chapters 2 and 5
  3. Start Drawing Simple Diagrams
  4. Lab – Draw diagram of project wired by instructor

Homework:

  1. Read Chapters 6, 7, and 8
  2. Draw Diagram Assigned
  3. LAB REPORT

Day 3

Topic of the Day:

  1. Discuss Chapters 6,7, and 8
  2. Lab – Wire relays

Homework:

  1. Read Chapters 12
  2. Do assigned drawing of relay circuits
  3. LAB REPORT

Day 4

Topic of the Day:

  1. Weekly Quiz
  2. Discuss Chapter 12
  3. Lab – Tear down motor starter and re-assemble
  4. Draw diagram of the motor starter and all the parts

Homework:

  1. Draw assigned circuits
  2. Be prepared to wire circuits to motor starter next class
  3. LAB REPORT

Day 5

Topic of the Day:

  1. Lab – Wiring motor starters

Homework:

  1. Read Chapter 11
  2. Draw Diagram Assigned
  3. LAB REPORT

Day 6

Topic of the Day:

  1. Weekly Quiz
  2. Lab – Start-Stop w/memory

Homework:

  1. LAB REPORT

Day 7

Topic of the Day:

  1. Lab – HOA/Thermostat/Jog
  2. Review

Homework:

  1. LAB REPORT

Day 8

Topic of the Day:

  1. Mid Term Exam – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE (There will be a hands-on portion to the test. BRING YOUR TOOLS.)

Homework:

  1. Read Chapter 15
  2. Do assigned work

Day 9

Topic of the Day:

  1. Go over Mid Term
  2. Lab – Wire reversing motor circuit

Homework:

  1. Read Chapter 16
  2. Do wiring diagram of the reversing motor circuits
  3. LAB REPORT

Day 10

Topic of the Day:

  1. Weekly Quiz
  2. Discuss timers
  3. Lab – Wire timer circuits

Homework:

  1. LAB REPORT

Day 11

Topic of the Day:

  1. Lab – Do multiple circuits as assigned in class

Homework:

  1. Read Chapter 26
  2. LAB REPORT

Day 12

Topic of the Day:

  1. Weekly Quiz
  2. Discuss Chapter 26
  3. Lab – Start wiring circuits

Homework:

  1. Work on Motor Drive circuits
  2. LAB REPORT

Day 13

Topic of the Day:

  1. Lab – Continue motor drive circuits

Homework:

  1. LAB REPORT

Day 14

Topic of the Day:

  1. Weekly Quiz
  2. Lab – Continue motor drive circuits

Homework:

  1. LAB REPORT

Day 15

Topic of the Day:

  1. Review for final

Homework:

  1. Study everything

Day 16

Topic of the Day:

  1. Final Exam – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE (There will be a hands-on portion to the test. BRING YOUR TOOLS.)

Please understand that this calendar is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. The possibility of speeding up or slowing down is dependent on the student’s mastery of competencies as the class progresses.

Additional Information

Conduct:

  1. The main thing to remember is to respect each other.​
  2. Cell phones are to be silenced during class as well as in the labs. Texting, gaming, taking non-emergency calls, and etc is not permitted. Students who choose not to follow this rule will have the option of surrendering their phone to me for the class or leaving the class for the day.
  3. It is permissible to bring in food or drinks into the class room. No food or drinks are allowed in the labs or computer labs. If a student does not pick up and properly dispose of food wrappers, cans, and bottles, then the food and drink privilege will be revoked for all students.
  4. No smoking in the building. There is an area north of the class room that you may smoke during breaks. Use the ash trays and do not throw butts or trash on the grounds or parking lot.
  5. No chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, sunflower seeds, or anything else that requires a spit cup.
  6. During class lecture I encourage open discussion; however, when a student asks a direct question to me, I need everyone else to be quite and let me respond. After I have answered the question, anyone wanting to add to or question the answer is welcome to jump in. This fair to all students and will prevent confusion as to what is the proper answer.
  7. Please be considerate of other classes going on in the building and keep your voices down when you are in the hallways during break.
  8. Anyone that causes a disruption will be asked to leave the class.
  9. Bring text book and tools to class every session.
  10. When in the labs, work on your own assigned project at your assigned station. This is not play time or visitation time.
  11. Each student is responsible for clean up of their work area and general clean up of the entire lab and class area.
  12. Infractions of any of the above will result in grade reduction for the day and/or disciplinary action.

Syllabus Created on:

03/05/18 6:41 AM

Last Edited on:

03/17/18 7:50 PM