Academic Information
Contact: webmaster@isu.edu
Revised: March 2011
Energy Systems Technology and Education Center
Associate Director: Beaty
Program Coordinator and Senior Instructor: Snarr
Program Coordinator and Advanced Instructor: Larson
Program Coordinators and Instructors: Fort, Perschon, Smith
Advanced Instructor: Shepherd
Instructors: LaRose, Maclure, Pitcher, Tauscher
Instructor Assistant: Williams
One Technical Certificate, six Associate of Applied Science
Degrees,
and six Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are available.
In
response
to a
growing need for Engineering Technicians in the energy sector, the
College of
Technology at Idaho State University has established the Energy Systems
Technology and Education Center (ESTEC) on the Idaho State University
campus in
Pocatello, Idaho.
ESTEC
offers
a
unique approach to educating students by providing the specific
knowledge and
skills needed in electrical generation. The skills requirements have
been
developed in partnership with energy utilities and vendors to assure
that program
graduates enter the workforce with the precise skills required by
industry.
Students learn through traditional classroom experience as well as
through
extensive laboratory exercises. Electrical generation technologies
addressed
include nuclear, coal, gas, and renewable technologies such as
wind,
solar thermal energy, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, biomass, and
hydro.
ESTEC
is a
public/private partnership between Idaho State University, Idaho
National
Laboratory, and Partners for Prosperity. Curriculum and laboratory
resources
were developed with external funding from the US Department of Labor
and the
National Science Foundation.
The
Educational Objectives of the Energy Systems Engineering Technology
programs at
ISU reflect the application of curricular content. Graduates of the
programs in
the Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC) at Idaho
State
University are able to:
Practice
the Energy Systems Engineering Technology discipline successfully
within community accepted standards.
Provide
leadership for and communicate effectively in a team-based environment
in order to be agents of change in dynamically changing organizations.
Analyze
and design optimized solutions to systems of people, technology and
information.
Practice
teamwork and communications skills to develop a successful career.
Fulfill
professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice in energy
systems engineering, including social, environmental and economical
considerations.
Engage
in professional service, such as participation in professional society
and community service.
Engage
in life-long learning activities, such as graduate studies or
professional workshops.
Develop
a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal
goals, objectives and desires.
Students interested in
an
Energy Systems program should understand that a criminal record may
affect employability in the energy industry.
Graduates will have hands-on experience setting up and troubleshooting a variety of power generation components and systems, through knowledge of various types of electrical power generation methods and an understanding of industry health and safety practices.
Students
must have COMPASS
test scores of 45 in Algebra and 68 in English to qualify for entry
into an
Energy Systems Engineering Technology program. Acceptance into ESTEC
programs
is based upon available openings and other factors such as grade point
average
and attendance. Students wishing to enter Energy Systems
Instrumentation and Controls
and Energy Systems Electrical Engineering Technology programs are
admitted
using a competitive application process based on their first semester
grade
point average in program classes.
These
programs require students to achieve a 2.0 GPA in
departmental courses in order to advance each semester. If the student
fails to
successfully complete any math, theory, or lab course, then that course
must be
repeated and a passing grade obtained before the student can advance in
the
program. The student must exit the program and make up the deficiency
through
advisor-approved methods. The student will then be allowed to repeat
the course
at the next available program opening. Specific information is
available in the
program’s student handbook.
The
courses listed in each program will be taught in sequential
blocks of instruction. Students must register concurrently for the lab
course
associated with each theory course. For a Program Information Packet,
visit http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml,
which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course
descriptions,
lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms,
fees, and
other expenses.
For all Energy Systems Engineering Technology programs, a student who has successfully completed ESET 0141 and 0142, Applied Mathematics I and II, may enroll directly into an academic math course which requires MATH 1147 as a prerequisite.
Official articulation agreements have been established with other post-secondary and secondary schools. Where these agreements exist, the specific block of training (i.e., session/ semester/year) will be accepted as equivalent to that taught at ISU and will count equally toward graduation.
ESTEC currently offers one Technical Certificate and six Associate of Applied Science degrees that integrate the education and training required for graduates to maintain existing power plants as well as to install and test components in newly constructed facilities.
The programs include:
(4
Semesters)
Graduates will be able to (1) solve technical problems typical of those encountmered in t he energy systems electrical engineering technology dicipline by using critical thinking skills, current technology, and principles of mathematics and applied science, (2) work and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams in both industrial and academic settings, and (3) understand current professional issues and the need to uprsue lifelong learning.
Students must
register
concurrently for the lab course
associated
with each theory course.
Required
Courses
ESET 0100 Engineering Technology Orientation 1 cr
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 cr
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Lab 5 cr
ESET 0102 Electrical Circuits II 5 cr
ESET 0102L Electrical Circuits II Lab 5 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
ESET 0212 Electrical Systems Documentation
and Standards 1 cr
ESET 0220 Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer 2 cr
ESET 0221 Boiler, Reactor, and Turbine Principles 2 cr
ESET 0222 Process Control Theory 3 cr
ESET 0226 Process Control Devices Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 0292 Electrical Engineering Technology I 7 cr
ESET 0292L Electrical Engineering Technology I Lab 5 cr
ESET 0293 Electrical Engineering Technology II 5 cr
ESET 0293L Electrical
Engineering Technology II Lab 4 cr
CHEM 1100 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
OR
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(either option satisfies a General Education Requirement)
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement and satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement)
MATH 1153 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
OR
MATH 1170 Calculus I 4 cr
(each of the 2 courses above satisfies a General Education Requirement)
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
TGE 0257 Ethical Issues in Technology 1 cr
Total: 77 cr
Graduates
will be able to: (1) solve technical problems typical of those
encountered in
the energy systems instrumentation and controls engineering technology
discipline by using critical thinking skills, current technology, and
principles of mathematics and applied science; (2) work and communicate
effectively in multidisciplinary teams in both industrial and academic
settings; and (3) understand current professional issues and the need
to pursue
lifelong learning.
Required Courses:
ESET 0100 Engineering Technology Orientation 1 cr
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 cr
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Lab 5 cr
ESET 0102 Electrical Circuits II 5 cr
ESET 0102L Electrical Circuits II Lab 5 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
ESET 0200 Applications of Electronic,
Electrical, and Power Control
Fundamentals and Safety 6 cr
ESET 0220 Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer 2 cr
ESET 0221 Boiler, Reactor and Turbine Principles 2 cr
ESET 0290 Energy Systems Theory I 8 cr
ESET 0290L Energy System Laboratory I 5 cr
ESET 0291 Energy System Theory II 8 cr
ESET 0291L Energy Systems Laboratory II 4 cr
CHEM 1100 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
OR
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(either option satisfies a General Education Requirement)
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement and satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement)
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
TGE 0257 Ethical Issues in Technology 1 cr
Total: 82 cr
Graduates will be able to: (1) solve technical problems typical of those encountered in the energy systems mechanical engineering technology discipline by using critical thinking skills, current technology, and principles of mathematics and applied science; (2) work and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams in both industrial and academic settings; and (3) understand current professional issues and the need to pursue lifelong learning.
Students must register concurrently for
the lab course
associated
with each theory course.
Required Courses:
ESET 0100 Engineering Technology Orientation 1 cr
ESET 0120 Introduction to Energy Systems 2 cr
ESET 0120L Introduction to Energy Systems Lab 1 cr
ESET 0121 Basic Electricity and Electronics 4 cr
ESET 0121L Basic Electricity and Electronics Lab 4 cr
ESET 0122 Electrical System and Motor Control Theory 2 cr
ESET 0122L Electrical System and Motor Control Lab 1 cr
ESET 0123 Mechanical Power Transmission 2 cr
ESET 0123L Mechanical Power Transmission Lab 4 cr
ESET 0124 Mechanical Systems and Machine Design 2 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
ESET 0220 Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer 2 cr
ESET 0221 Boiler, Reactor, and Turbine Principles 2 cr
ESET 0240 Pumps 3 cr
ESET 0240L Pump Applications Laboratory 3 cr
ESET 0241 Valves 3 cr
ESET 0241L Valve Application Laboratory 2 cr
ESET 0242 Process Measurement
for Mechanical Engineering Technology 2 cr
ESET 0243 Fluid and Pneumatic Power 2 cr
ESET 0243L Fluid and Pneumatic Power Lab 2 cr
ESET 0244 Rotating Equipment Maintenance 4 cr
ESET 0244L Rotating Equipment Maintenance Lab 3 cr
ESET 0245 Fundamentals of Heat Exchangers 2 cr
ESET 0246 Materials and Metallurgy 2 cr
CHEM 1100 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
OR
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(either option satisfies a General Education Requirement)
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement and satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement)
MATH 1153* Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
OR
MATH 1170 Calculus I 4 cr
(each of the 2 courses above satisfies a General Education Requirement)
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
TGE 0257 Ethical Issues in Technology 1 cr
TOTAL: 81 cr
4 Semesters
Objective:
Graduates
will be able to: (1) solve basic technical problems typical of what is
encountered when working at a nuclear power plant; (2) perform tests
and
experiments, data analysis, and report findings including
recommendations for
improvement; (3) work and communicate effectively in diverse and
multi-disciplinary teams; (4) be aware of modern professional, ethical,
and
societal issues as well as recognize the need for lifelong learning.
Students must register concurrently for the lab course
associated
with each theory course.
See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)
Required Courses:
ESET 0100 Engineering Technology Orientation 1 cr
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 cr
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Lab 5 cr
ESET 0102 Electrical Circuits II 5 cr
ESET 0102L Electrical Circuits II Lab 5 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
ESET 0151 Nuclear Industry Fundamental Concepts 4 cr
ESET 0151L Nuclear Industry Fundamental Concepts Lab 1 cr
ESET 0220 Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer 2 cr
ESET 0221 Boiler, Reactor and Turbine Principles 2 cr
ESET 0222 Process Control Theory 3 cr
ESET 0226 Process Control DeviceLab 1 cr
ESET 0248 Power Plant Drawings 3 cr
ESET 0249 Reactor Plant Materials 3 cr
ESET 0250 Radiation Detection and Protection 3 cr
ESET 0251 Reactor Theory, Safety and Design 3 cr
ESET 0252 Power Plant Components 3 cr
ESET 0280 Capstone/Case Studies in Nuclear Operations 2 cr
CHEM 1111,1111L General Chemistry I, and Lab 5 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication
ENGL 1102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
Requirement and satisfies a General Education Requirement)
MATH 1153 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
OR
MATH 1170 Calculus I 4 cr
(each of the 2 courses above satisfies a General Education Requirement)
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
TGE 0257 Applied Ethical Issues in Technology 1 cr
Total: (minimum): 82 cr
(2 semesters)
Objective:
Graduates
will be able to: (1) solve technical problems typical of those
encountered in
the energy systems renewable energy technology discipline by using
critical
thinking skills, current technology, and principles of mathematics and
applied
science; (2) work and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary
teams in
both industrial and academic settings; and (3) understand current
professional
issues and the need to pursue lifelong learning.
Required Courses:
Students
must register concurrently for the lab course
associated
with each theory course.
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 cr
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Lab 5 cr
ESET 0122 Electrical and Motor Controls 2 cr
ESET 0122L Electrical and Motor Control Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 0150 Wind Energy Fundamentals 2 cr
ESET 0150L Wind Energy Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 0160 Introduction to Renewable Energy 4 cr
ESET 0160L Introduction to Renewable Energy Lab 2 cr
ESET 0161 Applications of Physics
and Earth Science 3 cr
ESET 0162 Industrial Health and Safety 2 cr
ESET 0243 Fluid and Pneumatic Power 2 cr
ESET 0243L Fluid and Pneumatic Power Lab 2 cr
ESET 0246 Materials and Metallurgy 2 cr
TOTAL: 34 cr
Graduates will be able to: (1) solve technical problems typical of those encountered in the energy systems wind engineering technology discipline by using critical thinking skills, current technology, and principles of mathematics and applied science; (2) work and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams in both industrial and academic settings; and (3) understand current professional issues and the need to pursue lifelong learning.
Students must register concurrently for the lab course associated with each theory course.
See
A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15
credits)
Required Courses:
ESET 0100 Engineering Technology Orientation 2 cr
ESET 0121 Basic Electricity and Electronics 4 cr
ESET 0121L Basic Electricity and Electronics Lab 4 cr
ESET 0122 Electrical System and Motor Control Theory 2 cr
ESET 0122L Electrical System and Motor Control Lab 1 cr
ESET 0123 Mechanical Power Transmission 2 cr
ESET 0123L Mechanical Power Transmission Lab 4 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
ESET 0150 Introduction to Wind Energy Systems 2 cr
ESET 0150L Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Lab 1 cr
ESET 0212 Electrical Systems Documentation and Standards 1 cr
ESET 0231 Microcontrollers 2 cr
ESET 0231L Microcontrollers Lab 1 cr
ESET 0232 Electrical Machines 3 cr
ESET 0232L Electrical Machines Lab 3 cr
ESET 0233 Electrical Power System 3 cr
ESET 0233L Electrical Power System Lab 3 cr
ESET 0240 Pumps 3 cr
ESET 0240L Pump Applications Lab 3 cr
ESET 0243 Fluid and Pneumatic Power 2 cr
ESET 0243L Fluid and Pneumatic Power Lab 2 cr
ESET 0247 Wind Energy Control Systems 2 cr
ESET 0247L Wind Energy Control Systems Lab 1 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement and satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement)
MATH 1153 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
OR
MATH 1170 Calculus I 4 cr
(each of the 2 courses above satisfies a General Education Requirement)
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
TGE 0257 Ethical Issues in Technology 1 cr
Total 75 cr
ESET 0100 Engineering Technology Orientation 1 credit. An introduction to the opportunities and responsibilities of an engineering technician. Exposure to the various fields of technology through field trips, movies and guest lectures. Introduction to materials, techniques, and college services, which will assist the student in completing a technology program. F S
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 credits. Includes measurements and calculation of current, voltage, resistance and power in series, parallel and combination circuits with DC and AC power sources. Voltage and current in resistive-capacitive (R-C) and resistive-inductive (R-L) circuits during switch transitions, AC power circuits including reactance and transformation. Voltage and current in non-resonant and resonant AC circuits and filters. COREQ: ESET 0101L. F, S, D
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Laboratory 5 credits. Electrical circuits are analyzed, designed and constructed using various DC and AC theories and electrical quantities are measured using appropriate test equipment. COREQ: ESET 0101. F, S, D
ESET 0102 Electrical Circuits II 5 credits. Continuation of electrical circuit study introducing the fundamentals of semiconductors, amplifier theory, digital logic and logical devices. COREQ: ESET 0102L. F, S, D
ESET 0102L Electrical Circuits II Laboratory 5 credits. Laboratory applications and experiments in troubleshooting of semiconductor devices and circuits, digital logic and logic device application. COREQ: ESET 0102. F, S, D
ESET 0103 Introduction to Electronics Theory 1 credit. Fundamentals of DC electronics—soldering, DC analysis, electrical units, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel resistive circuits, and related algebraic principles. D
ESET 0103L Introduction to Electronics Lab 1 credit. Experiments in DC electronic circuits covered in ESET 0103, using electronic components, equipment, and tools. D
ESET 0104 DC Electronics Principles Theory 2
credits. Fundamentals of DC electronics—voltage
and current,
meters, network theorems, and related algebraic principles. D
ESET 0104L DC
Electronics Principles Lab 2 credits. Experiments
in DC electronic circuits analyzing voltage and current, meters, and
network
theorems. D
ESET 0105 AC
Electronics Principles Theory 4 credits. Electronics
AC fundamentals—magnetism,
ESET 0105L AC Electronics Principles Lab 2 credits. Experiments
in basic AC electronic circuits topics covered n ESET 0105, using
electronic
components, equipment, and tools to analyze current and voltage. D
ESET 0106
Electronics Principles Capstone 2-8 credits. Fundamentals of DC and AC electronics:
safety,
soldering, electrical units, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel
resistive circuits,
voltage and current, meters, network theorems, magnetism, inductors,
capacitors, and AC-DC network analysis. D
ESET 0120 Introduction to Energy Systems 2 credits. Basic terminology and functions of power generation processes, equipment, and material. Introduction to Rankin, Carnot, and Brayton cycles and principles of heat transfer and fluid flow. COREQ: ESET 0120L. F, D
ESET 0120L Introduction to Energy Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory exercises in the maintenance and function of selected power plant process equipment, primary process equipment, and their sub-components. COREQ: ESET 0120. F, D
ESET 0121 Basic Electricity and Electronics 4 credits. Fundamental principles of electricity, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws, and circuit analysis applied to DC and AC circuits. COREQ: ESET 0121L. F, D
ESET 0121L Basic Electricity and Electronics Laboratory 4 credits. Basic principles of electrical measurement and testing of DC and AC circuits. COREQ: ESET 0121. F, D
ESET 0122 Electrical Systems and Motor Control Theory 2 credits. Introduction to electrical system distribution and basic motor control including two- and three-wire control using a variety of devices and motor magnetic controllers. Control relays, time relays, solenoid valves, latching relays, and motor control centers. PREREQ: ESET 0121 and ESET 0121L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0122L. S, D
ESET 0122L Electrical Systems and Motor Control Theory Laboratory 1 credit. Applications of electrical systems and motor controls. PREREQ: ESET 0121 and ESET 0121L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0122. S, D
ESET 0123 Mechanical Power Transmission 2 credits. Bearings, belt and mechanical drives, chain and chain drives, couplings, clutches, gears, and fluids in the transmission of power used in the industrial processes. PREREQ: ESET 0121 and ESET 0121L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0123L. S, D
ESET 0123L Mechanical Power Transmission Laboratory 4 credits. The application of bearings, belt and mechanical drives, chain and chain drives, couplings, clutches, gears, and fluids in the transmission of power used in the industrial processes. PREREQ: ESET 0121 and ESET 0121L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0123. S, D
ESET 0124 Mechanical Systems and Machine Design 2 credits. Design considerations for machine elements used in mechanisms and machines, including advanced strength of materials; material selection; shaft design; selection of gear, chain, and belt drives; design and selection of bearings; design of brakes and clutches; and characteristics and selection of electric motors. PREREQ: ESET 0122. S, D
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 credits. Basic math as it applies to Electrical
Theory;
includes algebraic and trigonometric topics as they relate to DC and AC
(sine
wave) circuit analysis. D
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 credits. Continuation of ESET 0141. Selected algebraic and trigonometric topics as related to DC and AC (sine wave) circuit analysis with special emphasis on trigonometric solution and vector analysis. D
ESET 0150 Introduction to Wind Energy Systems 2 credits. Investigate how wind power works, and its reliability, economics, and environmental implications. Discussion includes turbine types, their development, and their current status. The operating experiences and economic status of the industry will be evaluated. Students will be expected to carry out research and present reports on selected turbines. COREQ: ESET 0150L. F, D
ESET 0150L Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Wind energy applications and basic operating principles. Laboratory exercises in maintenance and function of selected wind power systems and process. COREQ: ESET 0150. F, D
ESET
0151 Nuclear Industry Fundamental Concepts 4 credits. Introduces
fundamental concepts used throughout the
nuclear industry as an integral part of daily operations. Topics
include Human
Performance Enhancement (HPE) fundamentals, an introduction to the
Systematic
Approach to Training (SAT), conduct of On-The-Job training (OJT) and
Task
Performance Evaluation (TPE), Foreign Material Exclusion (FME), and an
overview
of the FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Corporation (FENOC) safety manual.
COREQ:
ESET 0151L. F
ESET 0151L
Nuclear Industry Fundamental Concepts Lab 1 credit. Laboratory
applications of nuclear industry operations. It includes OSHA
compliance
courses required by nuclear facilities. COREQ: ESET 0151. F
ESET 0160 Introduction to Renewable Energy 4 credits. An exploration of the technologies of renewable energy, emphasizing physical principles and practical applications of wind, solar, and biomass forms of energy production. COREQ: ESET 0160L. D
ESET 0160L
Introduction to Renewable Energy Lab 2 credits. Application of
principles and practical applications of wind, solar, and biomass forms
of
energy production. COREQ: ESET 0160. D
ESET 0161
Applications of Physics and Earth Science 3 credits. Concepts
and
applications of physics and earth science addressing the function of
mechanics,
heat, wave motion, electricity, magnetism, light and the dynamic
aspects of
weather and climate from global to local scales with emphasis on how
these
affect energy production and use. D
ESET 0162 Industrial Health and Safety 2 credits. An overview of legislation, worker’s compensation, hazard recognition, and safety planning. Includes basic engineering solutions. Addresses employee safety training requirements, recordkeeping, safety inspections, and program planning in the construction industry. Includes First Aid training and responder certification. D
ESET 0200 Applications of Electronic, Electrical, and Power Systems Control Fundamentals and Safety 6 credits. Overview and application of electronic sensors, thyristor power control circuits, and networks. Electrical motor control, relays, timers, PLCs, and computer software used to design and verify motor control circuits. Basic process control print reading and device calibration methods. Includes troubleshooting techniques and safety practices. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, AND ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. Su, D
ESET 0201 Electronics for Instrumentation and Control 2 credits. Electronic theory and laboratory addressing the components, functions and configurations of power, multistage differential and operational amplifiers, oscillators, thyristors, power control and regulation circuits, sensors, and networks. Laboratory-based learning experiences strengthen principles. PREREQ: Electronics Core courses or permission of instructor. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. Su, D
ESET 0202 Introduction to Fiber and Electro-Optics 2 credits. Fundamental physics of fiber/electro-optics, electro-optical spectrum, EO detectors, and arrays, IR sources, IR optical systems, light transmission/propagation, nonlinear optics, laser bandwidth, power supplies, optical fibers, fiber installation, testing, and maintenance. Lecture/Laboratory. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. Su, D
ESET 0203 Fundamentals of Electrical Generation 2 credits. Introduction to generator and prime mover principles covering major sources of utility generation. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0204 Process Control Devices 2 credits. Electronic control device theory and laboratory including sensors, device communication, controller fundamentals, control loops and loop tuning, device and system calibration and diagnostics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and refrigeration control. PREREQ: ESEET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. Su, D
ESET 0205 Fundamentals of Control Logic 2 credits. Introduction to control logic, relay logic principles, electronics in logic, logic and control drawings, fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and electrical automation concepts. Lecture/Laboratory. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. Su, D
ESET 0206 Health and Safety in Power Generation 1 credit. Regulatory and practical considerations of occupational health and safety associated with working with power generation systems. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. Su, D
ESET 0210 Principles of Power Generating Systems 2 credits. Transmission lines, generator and transformer characteristics, and fault detection and correction. Emphasis on circuit performance addressing voltage regulation, power factor, and protection devices. Lecture/Laboratory. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0211 Sensors and Control Devices 2 credits. Theory and application of control devices, sensors, timers, relays. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0212 Electrical Systems Documentation and Standards 1 credit. Introduction to print reading, technical specifications, print annotation, report writing and electrical codes. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0213 Motors, Generators and Industrial Electrical Systems 2 credits. The construction, design aspects and theory of operation of DC, single and poly-phase motors, variable frequency motor control, electrical switch-boards and electrical distribution systems. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0214 Motor Control Laboratory 1 credit. Applications of AC and DC motor control theory and motor protection systems. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0215 Controller Laboratory 1 credit. Applications of Programmable Logic Controls and DCS including I-O configuration, Ladder logic design and function block use. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0216 Sensors and Control Device Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory applications of sensors (including photoelectric and proximity types), relay and timer circuits, and application of automation devices. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0217 Motor, Generator and Electrical Systems Laboratory 2 credits. Installation, setup, control, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AC and DC motors, electrical device installations and industrial safety and proper tool usage. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0218 Discrete Control Systems 2 credits. Discrete control concepts of power system operation including motor operated valve control, turbine sequencing and electrical system protection. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0220 Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer 2 credits. Introduction to the Rankin, Carnot, and Brayton cycles. Includes principles of heat transfer and fluid flow and thermodynamic principles. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. F, D
ESET 0221 Boiler, Reactor, and Turbine Principles 2 credits. Survey of various boiler types and principles of combustion, overview of reactor principles and steam generation, turbine types and principles of operation. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESEET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0222 Process Control Theory 3 credits. Electronic instruments-sensors, indicators, transmitters, computing relays, electro-optics, electronic controllers, ratio control, cascade control, recorders, analytical equipment, troubleshooting. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, ESET 0102L, and ESET 0226, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0223 Digital Control Theory 2 credits. Digital systems, digital control, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog interfacing, signal conditioning, programmable controllers, computer application. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0224 Measurement Theory 2 credits. Calibration calculations, pressure scales, level considerations, specific gravity, elevation suppression, closed and open systems, temperature scales, thermocouple and RTD values, bulb and capillary devices, heat transfer, flow with square root linearization, gas flow measurement calculations, mass flow, humidity measurements, pH measurements. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0225 Instrument Calibration Laboratory 1 credit. Use of test equipment, power supplies, current and volt measurements, use of oscilloscope, capacitor checker, decade box, Wheatstone bridge, transmitter simulator, manometers, pressure calibration devices. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0226 Process Control Devices Laboratory 1 credit. Set up, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic sensors, indicators, transmitters, relays recorders, and controllers, transmission with twisted pair, fiber optics, smart systems, and analytical equipment. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0222. S, D
ESET 0227 Digital Control Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Computer and programmable controller interfacing with transmitters and final elements, PID loops, auto tuning, set up to complete control loops, computer graphics. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0228 Measurements Laboratory 1 credit. Calibration of transmitters, simulation of process variables, temperature, pressure, level flow, and humidity control loops. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. S, D
ESET 0230 Communication Circuits 2 credits. Communication and various types of data and information transfer circuits. Analysis of the various types of communication available, and their principles of operation. COREQ: ESET 0230L. F, D
ESET 0230L Communications Circuits Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory applications and explorations of various communication circuit types. Includes installation and maintenance considerations of the various types of communication available. COREQ: ESET 0230. F, D
ESET 0231 Microcontrollers 2 credits. Principles of motor controls, microcontroller, and programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, including I/O devices and integration of process control principles. COREQ: ESET 0231L. F, D
ESET 0231L Microcontrollers Laboratory 1 credit. Applications of motor controls, microcontroller and programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, including I/O device connections and interface to final elements of process control systems. COREQ: ESET 0231. F, D
ESET 0232 Electrical Machines 3 credits. Energy storage, transfer, and conversion, force and emf production, coupled circuit analysis of systems with both electrical and mechanical inputs. Applications to electric motors and generators and other electromechanical transducers. COREQ: ESET 0232L. F, D
ESET 0232L Electrical Machines Laboratory 3 credits. Laboratory applications of electrical machines including, testing, evaluation and industry best practices for installation and troubleshooting. COREQ: ESET 0232. F, D
ESET 0233 Electrical Power Systems 3 credits. The electric power industry, operation of power systems, load flow, fault calculations, economic dispatch and general technical problems of electric power networks. COREQ: ESET 0233L. S, D
ESET 0233L Electrical Power Systems Laboratory 3 credits. Applications and laboratory studies of power network principles, equipment application and device evaluation. COREQ: ESET 0233. S, D
ESET 0235 Power Electronic Circuits 2 credits. Electronic theory addressing power electronic components, functions and configurations of power, multistage differential and operational amplifiers, oscillators, thyristors, power control and regulation circuits, sensors and networks. COREQ: ESET 0235L. S, D
ESET 0235L Power Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 credit. Electronic laboratory addressing the components, functions and configurations of power, multistage differential and operational amplifiers, oscillators, thyristors, power control and regulation circuits, sensors and networks. COREQ: ESET 0235. S, D
ESET 0240 Pumps 3 credits. Introductory hydraulic engineering concepts that pertain to centrifugal pumps, including pump seals, packing techniques, and bearings. Operation and maintenance of various industrial pump types. Emphasis on centrifugal pump maintenance and repair. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and ESET 0123L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0240L. F, D
ESET 0240L Pump Applications Laboratory 3 credits. Applications in the installation, testing, and maintenance of various pump types. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and ESET 0123L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0240. F, D
ESET 0241 Valves 4 credits. Introduction to basic construction, components, materials, and function of valve types common to power generation systems. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and ESET 0123L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0241L. F, D
ESET 0241L Valve Applications Lab 2 credits. Applications of valve installation and maintenance including valve disassembly, reassembly, maintenance, and quality control practices. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and ESET 0123L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0241. F, D
ESET 0242 Process Measurements for Mechanical Engineering 2 credits. Principles of temperature, pressure, strain, flow, force, and vibration measurements. Techniques of computerized data acquisition and reduction. Lecture plus laboratory work in selected topics. F, D
ESET 0243 Fluid and Pneumatic Power 2 credits. Review fluid and pneumatic power mechanics with an emphasis on symbology, circuit operation and design, pneumatic and hydraulic component operation, and terminology. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and ESET 0123L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0243L. S, D
ESET 0243L Fluid and Pneumatic Power Laboratory 2 credits. Applications of fluid and pneumatic power mechanics with an emphasis on symbology, circuit operation and design, pneumatic and hydraulic component operation, and terminology. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and ESET 0123L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0243. S, D
ESET 0244 Rotating Equipment Maintenance 4 credits. Predictive maintenance techniques as a tool for prolonging equipment life and preventing problems. Includes vibration, lubricant and trend analysis techniques for extending bearing life. Machine, shaft, and gear alignment practices and methods as a procedure to extend the life of bearings, couplings, seals, and to reduce vibration in equipment, components and gears. PREREQ: ESET 0123 and 0124. COREQ: ESET 0244L. S, D
ESET 0244L Machine Alignment 3 credits. Applications and use of tools and equipment used in the alignment process. Includes use of dial indicators and electronic and laser measuring devices. PREREQ: ESET 0124 or permission of instructor. S
ESET 0245 Fundamentals of Heat Exchangers 2 credits. Introduces construction of various heat exchanger types and their operation. Includes flow patters, temperature profiles, and analysis techniques to determine performance and efficiency. S, D
ESET 0246 Materials and Metallurgy 2 credits. Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory emphasizing the practical approach to basic principles of materials and metallurgical science, including behavior of materials under various conditions. S, D
ESET 0247 Wind Energy Control Systems 2 credits. Measurement and control of mechanical and electrical systems, techniques of computerized data acquisition and reduction, electrical interconnection issues, technical challenges, safety issues, and metering associated with renewable resource generation. Discussion of operation, dispatch, and control of wind systems, and their management and planning. PREREQ: ESET 0231 and ESET 0231L or permission of Instructor. COREQ: ESET 0247L. S, D
ESET 0247L Wind Energy Control Systems Laboratory 1 credit. Applications measurement and control of mechanical and electrical systems used in wind energy. PREREQ: ESET 0231 and ESET 0231L or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0247. S, D
ESET 0248 Power
Plant Drawings 3 credits. Covers the use of and relationship
among typical drawings found at a nuclear power plant. Topics include
using
mechanical, electrical, and isometric drawings; the information
contained in
the lead sheet of a set of drawings; the use of notes and legends;
standard
symbology used in engineering drawings; and the use of various types of
drawings together in order to perform work, locate components, or use
for other
typical applications. PREREQ: ESET 0151
and ESET 0151L. F
ESET 0249 Reactor
Plant Materials 3 credits. Provides an understanding of the
various materials used in the operation of a nuclear power plant.
Topics
include phase equilibria of materials, mechanical properties and
behavior of
materials, environmental effects on materials, and nuclear specific
topics such
as fuel pellets, fuel rod cladding, control rods, radiation effects on
materials, enrichment of radioactive isotopes, and fuel pellet
fabrication. PREREQ: ESET 0151 and ESET
0151L. F
ESET 0250 Radiation
Detection and Protection 3 credits. The theory,
application, detection, and shielding of the various types of
radiation.
Includes detection devices such as typical survey meters, core power
detectors,
and personnel monitoring devices. Discussion of how exposure to
radiation can
be minimized and the biological impact of radiation. PREREQ: ESET 0151
and ESET
0151L. F
ESET 0251 Reactor
Theory, Safety and Design 3 credits. Provides an
understanding of the principles of reactor theory, including the
fission
process; the neutron life cycle; the concepts of subcritical
multiplication,
criticality and reactivity; thermal limits and their importance to
operation;
the functions and construction of fission product barriers; the
practical
application of the concepts of defense in depth and redundancy; and the
roles
of the various employees in reactor safety. PREREQ: ESET 0248, ESET
0249, and
ESET 0250. S
ESET 0256
Internship 1-8 credits.
On-the-job placement providing work experience for persons
ESET 0270 Foundations and Principles of Robotic
Operation 2 credits. Mechanics of robotic
manipulator/control systems, programming of robot actions, application
and
troubleshooting techniques of solid-state devices used in logic
controlled
systems. Principles of industrial measurement/control, robotics,
machine
language, and A-D/D-A conversion. D
ESET 0271 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications
Systems I 7 credits. Addresses
the specific needs of individuals for theoretical study of
radio frequency/telecommunications circuits, RF wideband and narrow
band
amplifiers, electronic switching/programming and digital data
communications
systems that utilizes laboratory information from ESET 0272. RF/
Telecommunications test equipment, radio frequency generation,
reception,
amplification, modulation, and radiation at appropriate intervals
through the
HF, VHF, UHF and SHF radio frequency spectrum. D
ESET 0272 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications I
Laboratory 7 credits. Practical application of radio
frequency/telecommunications circuits, RF wideband and narrow band
amplifiers,
electronic switching/programming and digital data communications that
utilizes
theory studied in ESET 0271. RF/telecommunication test equipment, radio
frequency generation, reception, amplification, modulation and
radiation at
appropriate intervals through the HF, VHF, UHF and SHF radio frequency
spectrum. D
ESET 0273 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications
Systems II 6 credits. Theoretical application of radio
frequency/telecommunications circuits, electronic switching/programming
and
digital data communications utilizing laboratory/experiments developed
in ESET
0274. RF/telecommunication test equipment, mobile telephone, carrier
fundamentals, repeater systems, fiber optic principles, microwave,
antennas and
transmission line system concepts are emphasized. D
ESET 0274 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications
Laboratory II 3 credits. Practical application of radio
frequency/telecommunications utilizing ESET 0273 Radio
Frequency/Telecommunications Systems II.
RF/Telecommunication test equipment, mobile telephone carrier
fundamentals,
repeater systems, fiber optic principles, microwave, antennas, and
transmission
line systems concepts are emphasized. D
ESET 0275 Radio Frequency/Telecommunications
Laboratory III 3 credits. Continuation of ESET 0274.
D
ESET 0276 Coop 1-4 credits. Students pursue on-the-job training in the electronic information systems industry which satisfies competencies in lieu of radio frequency/telecommunications lab. A Coop agreement must be signed by all parties involved, i.e. student, instructor, and employer. D
ESET 0280 Capstone and Case Studies in Nuclear Engineering Technology 2 credits. An examination of case studies from the nuclear power industry and from other industries. Discussion of precursors to poor decision making and how the proper use of human performance enhancement (HPE) and event free tools can minimize the risks of accidents. PREREQ: ESET 0248, ESET 0249, and ESET 0250. S
ESET 0290 Energy Systems Theory I 8 credits. Theory in application of energy systems control devices, sensors, timers, relays, programmable controllers, electrical code, print reading, single phase, split phase, three phase and variable frequency motor control, and interfacing with devices used in automated electrical power generation facilities. COREQ: ESET 0290L. F, D
ESET 0290L Energy Systems Laboratory I 5 credits. Experiments in motor control circuits, relay and ladder logic circuits, computer interfacing with programmable controllers, transformers, timers, sensors, variable frequency controllers, thyristor circuits, troubleshooting electrical devices, and adapting relay logic circuits to programmable controllers. COREQ: ESET 0290. F, D
ESET 0291 Energy Systems Theory II 8 credits. Theory in the application of Energy Systems control devices that measure and control pressure, temperature, level, flow, humidity, PH, viscosity, velocity, volume, density, conductivity and composition; instruction in calibration and test procedures used to install, maintain, and troubleshoot components common to industrial facilities. COREQ: ESET 0291L. S, D
ESET 0291L Energy Systems Laboratory II 4 credits. Application of Energy Systems control devices including: calibration of transmitters, recorders, indicators, and controllers. Interfacing pneumatic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, programmable controllers, and computer devices. PID control loop tuning, installation and troubleshooting of working systems. COREQ: ESET 0291. S, D
ESET 0292 Electrical Engineering Technology I 7 credits.
Theory
involving communication and various data and information transfer
circuits, principles of motor controls,
microcontroller and programmable logic controller (PLC)
programming, and electrical machines including energy storage,
transfer, and conversion applicable to electric motors, generators, and
other electromechanical transducers. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET
0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of
instructor. COREQ: ESET 0202L. F, D
ESET 0292L Electrical Engineering Technology I Laboratory 5 credits. Lab involving communication and various data and information transfer circuits, principles of motor control, microcontroller and programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, and electrical machines including energy storage, transfer, and conversion applicable to electric motors, generators, and other electromechanical transducers. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0292. F, D
ESET 0293 Electrical Engineering Technology II 5 credits. Electric power industry theory addressing generation, operations, and distribution of power systems including electronic components, functions, and configurations of power, amplifiers, oscillators, thyristors, power control and regulation circuits, sensors, and networks. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0293L. S, D
ESET 0293L Electrical Engineering Technology II Laboratory 4 credits. Electric power generation lab, electric power distribution lab, and electric power industry lab addressing operations of power systems including electronic components, functions, and configurations of power, amplifiers, oscillators, thyristors, power control and regulation circuits, sensors and networks. PREREQ: ESET 0141, ESET 0142, ESET 0101, ESET 0101L, ESET 0102, and ESET 0102L, or permission of instructor. COREQ: ESET 0293. S, D
ESET 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor. May be repeated. Graded S/U or may be letter graded. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, D
ESET 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum. May be repeated. Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, D
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