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19 courses with the subject RICT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RICT 1500DC Electronics
This is a foundational course in direct current (DC) electricity. This course is designed for students who have no previous experience with electricity. The primary goals of this course are to help students acquire a solid foundation in the theories and laws of DC electricity, and to apply their knowledge and skills through problem-solving, simulation, and practical projects. Student Learning Outcomes: * Analyze series and parallel DC circuits using Ohm's law. * Measure DC voltage, current, and resistance. * Draw and interpret basic electrical schematic diagrams. * Test DC power sources. * Select the appropriate size wire for specific applications. * Calculate power consumption and losses in basic electrical systems. * Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
RICT 1510AC Electronics Choose the above course OR the below course3
RICT1520 OSHA for Industry........................................1 Credits PHYS2300 General Physics I. .........................................4 Credits TECH1552 Basic Metal Joining and Fabrication.............2 Credits CRTK1300 Introduction to Critical Thinking..................3 Credits
The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire a fundamental knowledge of digital electronics, Boolean algebra, digital devices, analog to digi- tal conversion and digital to analog conversion, and how to apply their knowl- edge and skills through problem solving, simulation and practical projects. Student Learning Outcomes: * Draw and interpret digital logic and schematic diagrams. * Write Boolean logic statements. * Correctly fill out and interpret truth tables. * Design and build basic digital logic decision and interface circuits. * Design and build basic timing, counter circuits. * Convert between binary, octal, hexadecimal, and decimal number systems. * Use a PLD (programmable logic device) to implement a Boolean logic state- ment. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course covers the foundation of electronic communication networks and the associated wiring and equipment. Networks included are, field bus, profibus, Ethernet, and Devicenet. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify types of networks. * Differentiate various networks. * Test network cables and wiring. * Assemble network cables. * Identify components of a given network. * Utilize different measures of network security (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course is an introductory course in fluid power and control systems used in industry. The course is designed for students who have no previous experience working with fluid power. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills required to install, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic and air powered systems. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum m 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures. * Interpret and draw schematics of pneumatic and hydraulics systems. * Calculate the force of air/fluid systems will have in devices. * Perform routine maintenance of actuators, control valves, pumps and other supply equipment in fluid/air systems. * Troubleshoot common problems that occur in an air/fluid system and repair. (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills neces- sary to install and maintain a variety of motor controllers, relays and other relay logic. Students will continue into Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) motors and motor controllers used in industry. This course emphasizes mastering line diagrams and control panel wiring. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate mechanical construction of control panels. * Maintain industry-wiring standards. * Interpret AC and DC motor specifications. * Connect solid state DC drives to DC motors. * Draw and interpret electrical motor control diagrams to use in troubleshooting. * Successfully wire and connect reversing DC motor starters. * Connect and test overload protection and monitoring devices. * Perform routine maintenance of AC and DC motors. Prerequisite(s): RICT1510. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to install and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLC) in automated control systems. Students will learn to write programs to solve basic control problems, connect sensors and actuators, and configure PLCs. Student Learning Outcomes: * Maintain industry-wiring standards. * Interpret and draw basic ladder logic diagrams and programs. * Draw electrical input/output wiring diagrams. * Connect discrete input/output devices to the PLC. * Connect analog input/output devices to the PLC. * Monitor and modify PLC hardware configurations and programs. * Interpret PLC module specifications. * Troubleshoot and repair PLC control systems. * Demonstrate how to perform disaster recovery Prerequisite(s): RICT1510. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills neces- sary to install and maintain mechanical systems. Course study includes main- tenance scheduling, hand and power tools, precision measurement tools, power transmission systems, bearings, lubrications, couplings, alignment, and vibration analyzers. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures. * Identify basic mechanical drive components. * Install, adjust, and maintain belt and chain drive tensions. * Apply proper techniques for identifying and maintaining bearings. * Demonstrate mechanical troubleshooting skills. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to install and maintain various motor controllers, relays, and relay logic, as well as AC and DC motors and motor controllers used in industry. This course emphasizes incorpo- rating Programmable Logic Controllers communicating to Variable Frequency Drive controlled AC motors. Student Learning Outcomes: * Maintain industry-wiring standards. * Interpret AC and DC motor specifications. * Connect Variable Frequency AC drives to AC motors. * Draw electrical motor control diagrams based off an existing motor circuit. * Connect reversing AC motor starters. * Connect and test overload protection and monitoring devices. * Perform routine maintenance of AC motors. Prerequisite(s): RICT2510. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course teaches students a higher-level knowledge and skills required to install and maintain pumps, compressors, hoists, and rigging. Students learn all the skills required for working in industry such as pipe fitting, pipe sweating, an proper fasteners. Students become skilled using advanced predictive maintenance equipment, such as infrared thermography, and vibration analyzers. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures. * Identify major components of mechanical drive systems. * Disassemble, inspect, refurbish, and reassemble mechanical mechanisms. * Demonstrate proper rigging equipment and setup procedures for different applications. * Troubleshoot, repair, and analyze mechanical systems. Prerequisite(s): RICT2530. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student can identify the compo- nents of a vision system, install vision hardware, develop an application, program the robot, perform error recovery procedures and follow recommended safety practices. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate the ability to setup and position camera correctly. * Knowledgeable of basic vision concepts and lighting. * Calibrate a camera so that it will read material correctly. * Program a robot to respond to the results of the vision. * Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum m 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Prerequisite(s): RICT2540. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
RICT 2630Instrumentation Control and Data Analysis
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to calibrate, install, and maintain process control instruments, actuators, operator interface, and control- lers. Students practice calibrating, and installing instruments, tuning controllers, and use test equipment to analyze process control systems. Student Learning Outcomes: * Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow, and level transmitters. * Perform routine maintenance on control valves and actuators. * Interpret and draw piping and instrumentation diagrams. * Configure operator interface and data acquisition programs. * Configure and install process control loops. * Perform loop tuning on basic control loops. * Demonstrate flow loop data acquisition and correctly wire the control system. * Perform routine maintenance on instrument air systems. * Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures. Prerequisite(s): RICT2550. (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course enables the student to work as a member of a team focused on maintaining an automated manufacturing system. This capstone course draws from previous program course work which includes, not only, skills specific to Instrumentation and Process Control Technicians, but also problem solving and communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes: * Implement safety programs in an automation system. * Perform system maintenance tasks. * Identify and resolve systemic problems. * Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team. * Demonstrate effective communication skills. * Identify and apply all appropriate safety procedures. Prerequisite(s): RICT2630. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
