Multi-Skilled Technical Career Program
Illinois Program
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
ELCTK 150 - Industrial Electricity
4 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to basic motors and motor control theory. Topics include National Electrical Code, test equipment, print reading, over current protection, magnetic and ladder devices, D.C. motors and generators, and A.C. motors and generators.
ELCTK 151 - Electrical Systems Troubleshooting
3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the methods and equipment used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems. Topics include the effective use of test equipment, various approaches to troubleshooting electrical systems, a review of electrical motor theory and preventive maintenance of electrical systems. Applicable portions of the National Electrical Code are included. Safe work habits are emphasized throughout the course.
ELCTK 215 - Programmable Controllers
4 Credit Hours
This course deals with the fundamentals of electronic control systems. The course includes fundamental digital electronics; emphasis is placed on selection and interconnection of digital integrated circuits to control robotic operations.
ELCTS 131 - Introduction to Basic Electricity
2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the student the basic computational and laboratory skills needed for further study in electronics. The student will develop the necessary skills while learning the fundamental principles and terminology of the fields of electricity and electronics.
ELCTS 132 - Service Electronics - D.C. Circuits
2 Credit Hours
This course lays the foundation for all of electronics with the study of Ohm's Law and its application to D.C. circuits. Major topics include Ohm's Law, series circuits, parallel circuits, combination circuits, Kirchoff's Laws, and power relationships. Major emphasis is placed on hands-on laboratory experimentation.
ELCTS 133 - Service Electronics - A.C. Circuits
2 Credit Hours
This course builds on the foundation established in D.C. circuits, and includes the analysis and application of A.C. circuits. Topics include alternating current and voltage, capacitance, inductance, series, parallel and complex circuits as well as phasor concepts applied to A.C. circuits. Three phase industrial power is also introduced in this principles course.
MACTR 110 - Print Reading - Mechanical
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with manufacturing and engineering processes and materials through the study of mechanical blueprint reading. Drawings studied include: orthographic projection, sections, auxiliary views, sub- and assembly-prints. Emphasis is placed on processing requirements to attain part-function and tolerances specified. Problems which will enable students to develop an understanding of commonly accepted industrial, design, and machining standards and practices will be assigned.
MAT 104 - Elementary Algebra
5 Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed for the student with less than one year of credit in high school algebra or for the student who needs a review of elementary algebra. It is considered equivalent to the standard first-year course in algebra.
MECTK 149 - Basic Power Transmission
2 Credit Hours
This course is the first of a three-course sequence. Basic Power Transmission provides the student with basic knowledge and hands-on experience of mechanical systems used by industry. Students will become proficient in mechanical areas including: component and shaft alignment, pillow block bearings, v-belt and chain drives, couplings, and spurt gears. Students will also be instructed in the proper and safe use of tools. The other two courses in this sequence are MECTK 150 and 151.
MECTK 150 - Mechanical Systems I
2 Credit Hours
This course is the second of a three-course sequence. Mechanical Systems I provides the student with basic knowledge and hands-on experience of mechanical systems used by industry. Students will become proficient in mechanical areas including: component and shaft alignment, bearings, v-belt and chain drives, couplings, and spur gears. Students will also be instructed in the proper and safe use of tools. The other two courses in this sequence are MECTK 149 and 151.
MECTK 151 - Mechanical Systems II
2 Credit Hours
This course is the third of a three-course sequence. Mechanical Systems II provides the student with knowledge and hands-on experience of mechanical systems used by industry. Students will become proficient in mechanical areas including precision bearing installation, setting thrust bearing pre-load, packing and seals, crankcases, and way scraping.
MECTK 152 - Industrial Rigging
2 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to working within an industrial facility. Content includes topics on: chains and hoists, rigging, layout and fabrication, and machine setup. Structured laboratory experiences provide the maintenance mechanic student with industrial experiences. OSHA regulations will be reviewed and followed.
MECTK 231 - Industrial Fluid Power
3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the basic components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and how they are combined to build circuits for machine tools and mobile equipment. Emphasis is on reading and understanding fluid power circuit diagrams. Laboratory experiments allow discovery of power management and motion control strategies currently used on machinery. Control strategies in laboratory experiments include pressure, relay logic, and programmable controller. Content of the course is modeled after the content of the Fluid Power Society certification test for hydraulics technician.
MECTK 252 - Advanced Troubleshooting
3 Credit Hours
This course was designed to bring the maintenance mechanic student into an environment parallel to industry. The student will work in a team for solving mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and components found in industry. The maintenance mechanic student will troubleshoot a complete system.
MATCR 121 – Machine Tool Operation I
3 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course to acquaint the student with the professions of precision machinist, die maker, and mold maker in various metal-working manufacturing industries.
PD-ATS – Professional Development
Students do not receive college credits for this course. This training will better prepare the student for a professional career. Some of the topics covered in this class include safety training, CMMS systems, service quality, 6 Sigma, lean manufacturing and root cause analysis.
