Industrial Electrical Maintenance Course Descriptions

IMC 1100 Electrical Maintenance Orient. Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introductory course in electricity that includes the basics physics and mathematics while developing structured problem-solving techniques along with basic computer skills. The primary focus is to prepare the student for following electrical maintenance courses. Topics include laws of motion, simple machines, basic thermodynamics, and the behavior of matter while reviewing algebra, simple geometry, and right angle trigonometry.


IMC 1150 DC and AC Circuits Syllabi
5 Credits 4 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A course in the basic principles of electricity. Topics include voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, and how they relate to DC and AC series, parallel and combination circuits, power factor, metering, and an introduction to transformers.

IMC 1200 Digital Principles Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introduction to components and systems used in modern electronic equipment. Topics include digital logic integrated circuits and components, applications, and system design fundamentals along with selected topics in diodes, transistors, and thyristors. Prerequisite: IMC 1155

IMC 2015 Hydraulics and Pneumatics Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This course covers fluid mechanics with emphasis on the use of hydraulics and pneumatics for power transmission and control purposes. Basic theory and application covers the relationship between fluid flow and pressure, accumulators, actuators and the control of both fluid and air.

IMC 2105 Electrical Machine/Controls Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This is an introductory course in electrical machines and transformers. Topics include DC motors and generators; single-and three-phase AC motors, alternators and synchronous motors; single- and three-phase transformers; instrument transformers and auto-transformers and their associated terminology and applications. Prerequisite: IMC 1155

IMC 2150 Control Applications Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This is an introduction to various means of controlling A.C. and D.C. machinery through the use of relays and NEMA logic. Topics also include reading electrical drawings, troubleshooting circuits and interfacing programmable controllers with relay logic. Prerequisite: IMC 1200

IMC 2205 Programmable Logic Controllers Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This is a continuation of IMC 2150. Topics include programmable controller history, application, memory organization, I/O configuration and programming, times, counter, storage registers, data transfer, data comparison, and maintenance procedures along with conversion of ladder diagrams to PLC programming. Prerequisite: IMC 2150 or consent of instructor

IMC 2255 Interpreting Tech Information Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A comprehensive course in solving calculations as specified by the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.). Includes load calculations, service equipment, disconnect means, circuit protection, sizing of conductors, over current protection, feeder bus systems, panel boards, branch circuit design and calculations. Prerequisites: IMC 2150 or consent of instructor

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