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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ITP) Courses






ITP 105 • Unified Technical Concepts of Physics I 3 cr.

Basic applied physical science principles with emphasis upon how they relate to technical careers. Topics covered include: principles of force, work, power, resistance, rate, energy and force transducers. Prerequisite: MAT 109 or equivalent. Two lecture; two lab.

ITP 106 • Unified Technical Concepts of Physics II 3 cr.

Basic applied physical science principles most useful to students who plan to continue their study and to work as technicians in advanced technology occupations. Topics include: momentum, waves, energy conversions, transducers, radiation, optical systems and time constants. Prerequisite: ITP 105. Two lecture; two lab.

ITP 130 • Water Supply and Treatment I 6 cr.

To prepare for both Water Distribution and Water Treatment classes I and II of the state's Operator Certification License exam. Topics include: certification and legal issues, water sciences, hydraulic and math, safety, maintenance, management, processes and a specific list of other topics prioritized from recent examinations for these classes of certification. Six lecture.

ITP 131 • Water Supply and Treatment II 6 cr.

To prepare for both Water Treatment and Water Distribution class III of the state's Operator Certification License Exams. Topics of study are prioritized from recent state examinations. Six lecture.

ITP 132 • Water Supply and Treatment III 6 cr.

To prepare for both Water Treatment and Water Distribution class IV of the state's Operator Certification License Examinations. Topics of study are prioritized from recent state examinations. Six lecture.

ITP 140 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment I 6 cr.

To prepare for both Wastewater Treatment and Water Collection Systems class I and II of the state's Operator Certification License Examinations. Topics of study are prioritized from recent state examinations. Six lecture.

ITP 141 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment II 6 cr.

To prepare for both Wastewater Treatment and Water Collection Systems class III of the state's Operator Certification License Examinations. Topics are prioritized from recent state examinations. Six lecture.

ITP 142 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment III 6 cr.

To prepare for both Wastewater Treatment and Water Collection Systems class IV of the state's Operator Certification License Examinations. Topics are prioritized from recent state examinations. Six lecture.

ITP 150 • Pneumatics and Hydraulics Control Systems 3 cr.

Overview of hydraulics and pneumatics with emphasis upon practical application in technology systems. Hydraulics and pneumatics theory, system design, system components and system troubleshooting is covered. Emphasis is upon control systems. Two lecture; two lab.

ITP 160 • Robotics 3 cr.

Introductory course in the basic programming and operation of industrial robots. Topics include: robotics vocabulary, pick and place operations, positioning by written program, writing advanced multi-position programs, incorporating sensor-relative positions, multi-positioning teaching procedures, repetitive cycle program operation and sorting programs. Two lecture; two lab.

ITP 161 • Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing 3 cr.

Introductory course in computer-aided manufacturing. Topics include: Cartesian coordinate system, grid sheet drawings, CNC program authoring, Spectrum milling program, lathe grid sheet usage, G and M codes, lathe control programs, AutoSketch, Spectrum software, CNC lathe projects, CNC milling projects and CNC engraving projects. Two lecture; two lab.

ITP 200 • Systems Critical Thinking and Control 3 cr.

Integrate technology control principles from all major industrial systems in the major areas of manufacturing, construction, communications, transportation, and health care. Emphasis is on system critical thinking and programmable controllers. Prerequisite: ITP 150. Three lecture.

ITP 205 • Industrial Plant Operations 4 cr.

Introduction of the principles behind the manufacturing process, an overall perspective on plant operations and detailed knowledge of the function and operation of equipment. Topics include: industrial safety, environmental protection, operator responsibilities, industrial math, plant science, process sampling, equipment lubrication, chemistry fundamentals, process solubility, reading diagrams, instrumentation and control, portable/emergency equipment, electrical equipment, piping and auxiliaries, valves, pumps, equipment drive components, heat exchangers, fans, steam turbines and material handling. Four lecture.

ITP 209 • Industrial Computational Skills 3 cr.

Applied computational skills for those employed in the power generation industries. Topics include: whole numbers and decimals; addition/subtraction/multiplication/division; averages; conversions of fractions to decimals; conversion of decimals to fractions; transposing decimals and fractions to percentages; transposing percentages to decimals and fractions; negative powers of ten notations; positive powers of ten notations; area of various geometric shapes; volume of various materials and shapes; density of various materials and shapes; specific gravity; units of length/distance/time/speed/ volume/density; standard to metric conversions; factors; various conversions factors; dimensional problems and units of measure; dimensional problems and units of length; tables and graphs; hypotenuse of right triangles; decimal placement to ten thousandths; math and job related tasks. Three lecture.

ITP 210 • Power Principles I 6 cr.

First course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include: basic skills, industrial math, plant safety, minor maintenance, reading diagrams, and process sampling. Labs will be scheduled weekly to emphasize course material. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 211 • Power Principles II 6 cr.

Second course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include: Valves, piping and auxiliaries, pumps, compressors, distillation, and heat exchangers. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course materials. Prerequisite: ITP 210 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 212 • Power Principles III 6 cr.

Third course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include: statistical process control, chemistry, electrical systems, instrumentation and control measurement, automatic process, refrigeration, wte treatment, and wastewater treatment. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course material. Prerequisite: ITP 211 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 213 • Power Principles IV 6 cr.

Fourth course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include: furnaces, plant boilers, power plant basics, steam cycle and turbines, power plant protection systems, air and water pollution control, and trouble-shooting. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course materials. Prerequisite: ITP 212 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 220 • Instrumentation and Controls I 6 cr.

First course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of Instrumentation and Control. Topics include: plant and personal safety; computational skills; soldering skills; process control instrumentation; electronic circuits; direct circuits; alternating circuits; semi-conductors; calibration and repair of plant electronic systems. Six lecture; two lab.

ITP 221 • Instrumentation and Controls II 6 cr.

Second course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of Instrumentation and Control. Topics include: digital electronics; microprocessors; prints and drawings; process control field devices; instrumentation measurement applications; control instrumentation; pneumatic controllers and transmitters; final control loops; and calibrate, repair or replace I and C devices. Prerequisite: ITP 220 or instructor permission. Six lecture; one lab.

ITP 222 • Instrumentation and Controls III 6 cr.

Third course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of Instrumentation and Control. Topics include: programmable logic controllers; instrumentation measurement applications; control instrumentation; calibrate/repair of electronic controllers; calibrate/repair pneumatic controllers; calibrate/repair electronic transducers; calibrate/repair pneumatic transducers; and calibrate/repair indication switches. Prerequisite: ITP 221 or instructor permission. Four lecture; four lab.

ITP 223 • Instrumentation and Control IV 6 cr.

Fourth course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of power production. Topics include: final control; IE CEM (Continuous Emission Monitoring) system; calibrating/modifying control loops; calibrating/repairing % of oxygen monitors; calibrating/repairing opacity monitors; calibrating/repairing SO2 analyzers; and calibrating/repairing NOX analyzers. Prerequisite: ITP 222 or instructor permission. Four lecture; four lab.

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ITP 230 • Mechanical Maintenance I 6 cr.

First course in a series of four developing a knowledge base of the fundamental skills required of certified industrial maintenance technicians. Topics include: Introduction to basics, electrical basics, rigging, bearings, seals, shaft alignment,and gears. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course material. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 231 • Mechanical Maintenance II 6 cr.

Second course in a series of four developing a knowledge base of critical skills required of certified Industrial Maintenance Technicians. Topics include: basic gas welding, basic arc welding, electrical theory, electrical diagrams, DC Motors, three-phase motors, Introduction to the NEC, electric motors, and pipes and valves. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize the course material. Prerequisite: ITP 230 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 232 • Mechanical Maintenance III 6 cr.

Third course in a series of four developing a knowledge base of the fundamental skills required of industrial maintenance technicians. Topics include: electrical theory, pipes and valves, centrifugal pumps, vibration analysis, circuit breakers, electrical maintenance, and battery systems. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course materials. Prerequisite: ITP 231 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 233 • Mechanical Maintenance IV 6 cr.

Fourth course in a series of four developing a knowledge base of the fundamental skills required of certified industrial maintenance technicians. Topics include: hydraulics, compressors--reciprocating and centrifugal, waste water, plant water systems, and pumps. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course materials. Prerequisite: ITP 232 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.

ITP 240 • Heat Rate Improvement 3 cr.

The principles of efficient power plant operation. Topics include: introduction to heat rate improvement; principles of heat transfer; power plant thermodynamics; cycle efficiency; analysis of boiler efficiency; air heaters and preheaters; windboxes/burners/furnaces; superheaters/reheaters/economizer; efficient boiler operation; boiler instruments and control; turbine efficiency; condenser efficiency; feed water heater efficiency; efficient pump operation. Three lecture.

ITP 250 • Electrical Maintenance I 6 cr.

First course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical maintenance. Topics include: plant and personal safety; computational skills; prints drawings; troubleshooting electrical circuits; layout and install terminal and control boxes; electrical grounding systems; Cadweld welds; electrical conduit; national electrical code; direct current; alternating current; and freeze protection. Six lecture; four lab.

ITP 251 • Electrical Maintenance II 6 cr.

Second course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical maintenance. Topics include: locating electrical system grounds; storage batteries and chargers; troubleshoot DC circuits; single and three-phase circuits; electrical control devices; splices and terminations; use of high and low voltage gloves; AC test equipment; plant lighting system repair; transformers; welders; and troubleshooting and repair. Prerequisite: ITP 250 or instructor permission. Six lecture; four lab.

ITP 252 • Electrical Maintenance III 6 cr.

Third course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of power production. Topics include: plant electrical systems; motors and generators; limit torque valves; bearing maintenance and lubrication; rigging and lifting practices; precision measurement; National Electrical Code; electrical maintenance on soot blowers; motors and associate circuits; cranes and hoists; rotary car dumpers; motor operated valves; plant elevators and manlifts; circuit breakers; and switchgears. Prerequisite: ITP 251 or instructor permission. Four lecture; four lab.

ITP 253 • Electrical Maintenance IV 6 cr.

Fourth course in a sequence of four developing knowledge of the fundamentals of power production. Topics include: Carrier's general training curriculum; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning; plant electrical systems; semi-conductors; electronic circuits; plant communications equipment; and plant fire systems. Prerequisite: ITP 252 or instructor permission. Four lecture; four lab.

Special Note: ITP 250 through 253-numbered courses are primarily offered in-house at area industries. Public students seeking such employment are encouraged to take the ITP core requirement courses, core elective courses and other ITP elective courses that relate to the desired employment.

ITP 268 • Programmable Logic Controllers 6 cr.

Training unit designed to familiarize students with basic operation and components of programmable logic controllers(PLCs). Topics include Programmable Controllers 1-4. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course material. Prerequisite: ITP 210-213 or instructor permission. Six lecture; three lab.