11 courses with the subject IST, 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.
IST 1500Theoretical Concepts of Rotating Machines3
Students engage in a comprehensive study of magnetism, magnetic induction, single phase and three phase transformers operation, theory of AC and DC motor and generator operation, and calculating line and phase values in three-phase circuits. Students examine the operational principles and characteristics of these machines through lectures and hands-on demonstrations.Course Fees: $15.00
Students identify sources of and describe safety rules, regulations, and practices related to job site hazards, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, and electrical safety. Students will be introduced to proper pre-operation check out and operation of forklift procedures. Students complete an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED course within this program. Students can earn an OSHA 10 General Industry card upon completion.Course Fees: $200.00
This course is designed for students exploring a career as a technician in the solar energy field. Students analyze the design and function of components required to convert the energy from the sun into direct current electricity. They study the design of the power electronics used to convert solar energy to match the voltage, frequency and phase required to connect to the electrical grid. In addition, students will learn the common maintenance tasks required to keep solar energy systems working at peak efficiency.
Students learn to use mathematical principles and operations in an industrial setting. Students identify, explain and demonstrate the safe handling and use of industrial hand and power tools. Students identify and explain the types of plans, prints, drawings, and specifications designed for industrial equipment and facilities.Course Fees: $75.00
Students gain an understanding of basic fluid power theory to include Pascal’s Law and Bernoulli’s principle. They apply the concepts of force, pressure and area to complete basic fluid power calculations. Students demonstrate appropriate safety practices to mitigate the hazards associated with fluid power systems. Students evaluate fluid power component construction and operation. They read and interpret complex hydrauic system schematics and diagrams. Students apply knowledge to analyze fluid power system faults and determine required maintenance practices.Course Fees: $100.00
Students apply safety regulations and standards to mechanical tasks directly related to an industrial setting. Students are trained on using precision measurement tools such as calipers, dial indicators, and micrometers. Students identify the specific characteristics of a wide range of threaded and non-threaded fasteners. Students select, install, torque, and remove fasteners using common hand tools and equipment. Students explore the design and purpose of lubrication and gain experience using common industrial tools to lubricate equipment. Students identify the various types of plain and anti-friction bearings. Students use pullers, presses, and heating to remove and install bearings. Students learn the various methods used to couple machinery and use that knowledge to install and align couplings to an electric motor.Course Fees: $50.00
Students identify and explain electrical safety rules, concepts, and operating characteristics of direct current (DC) electrical circuits. They apply this knowledge to evaluate the components of direct current electrical circuits for any required maintenance. Students also identify the operation and use of common electrical test equipment and perform circuit measurements for circuit calculation and assembly while maintaining electrical safety. Course Fees: $50.00
Students identify and explain electrical safety rules, concepts, and operating characteristics of alternating current (AC) electrical circuits and apply this knowledge to evaluate the components of the AC electrical circuits for required maintenance. Students also identify the operation and gain knowledge in the use of common electrical test equipment to interpret circuit measurements for circuit calculation and assembly while maintaining electrical safety. Course Fees: $50.00
Students engage in practical wiring exercises involving installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of electrical devices and equipment used in control systems. Students demonstrate electrical and troubleshooting safety while working on both de-energized and energized circuits up to 600 volts three-phase. Students examine electrical diagrams, design of electrical systems, and electrical safety. Course Fees: $150.00
Students explore the basic operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). They examine the hardware and software used to control automated industrial processes. Students learn how to develop basic ladder logic diagrams to perform specific operations. Students assemble, program, and operate PLCs and develop knowledge of industrial system components used in automated systems.Course Fees: $150.00
Students identify both National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) and International Electroctechnical Commission (IEC) schematic symbols related to instrumentation. Students analyze characteristics and explain the operation of instrumentation commonly used in industry. Students examine measurement variables in industrial applications. This course is a comprehensive exercise in both applied schematics as well as the overall theory and operation of instrumentation.
