Southeastern Community College

P. O. Box 151 Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7141

COURSE SYLLABUS

ELC 117 Course Prefix/ Number

Motors and Controls Course Title

2 Class Hrs

6 Lab Hrs

0 Clin/ Intern Hours

4 Sem Credit Hrs

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits. GENERAL EDUCATION AT SOUTHEASTERN General education is the part of students' education that assures that all graduates with a degree or diploma receive an appropriately broad and in-depth exposure to knowledge not specifically related to a narrow field of study. General education is an essential part of all degrees and diplomas at Southeastern Community College. Each degree or diploma meets general education outcomes (competencies) at a level appropriate for that degree or diploma, either at college level, degree level, or transfer level. Almost all courses contribute in some way to students having the necessary exposure to develop competency in the general education outcomes developed by the college faculty. All courses used to assess general education outcomes are required in the specific degree or diploma. The college Catalog contains a broader discussion of general education and lists the specific outcomes students must exhibit. Learning outcomes in this course that relate to the college general education outcomes are indicated by the letters GE after the outcome. PREREQUISITIES None. COREQUISITES None.

REQUIRED TEXT See Instructors Addendum. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Identify types of rotating electrical machinery. 2. Connect and test-operate rotating electrical machinery. 3. Perform basic troubleshooting on rotating electrical machinery (GE). 4. Identify the major parts of magnetic starters. 5. Connect motors to manual and magnetic controls. 6. Layout, rough-in, trim-out, and complete basic motor control circuits (GE). 7. Connect various jogging and reversing circuit arrangements. 8. Perform basic troubleshooting on motor control circuits (GE). 9. Discuss the impact of the safe usage of electricity in a global context. COURSE OUTLINE 1. Electric motor control and configuration with safety precautions. o Motor Start Windings o Motor Run Windings o Motor Basic Grounding 2. Control circuit symbols. 3. Motor control circuits using ladder diagrams 4. Introduction to relays, contacts, and motor starters. 5. Limit switches, sensors, timer relays and switches work for you 6. Temperature and Flow sensing devices. 7. Pilot lights and alarms. 8. Sequence of motor controls. 9. Motor starters repair or rebuild 10. Forward /Reverse control. 11. MCC- Motor Control Centers 12. Troubleshooting motor and control circuits. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students will successfully fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete all labs as assigned by instructor. 2. Complete all homework, test and quizzes as assigned. 3. Take the mid-semester and final exam. GRADING CRITERIA 1. Course Effectiveness: Progress is measured by comparing the number and expected quality of required assignments to the number and quality of completed and graded assignments; the grade on each assignment will reflect the level of knowledge or skill at that point. The effectiveness of the course will be measured by showing the growth/movement

of the student from the lowest level competency to the highest, as evidenced by grades on successive assignments 2. Method of Evaluation: All assignments, (homework, quizzes are due as stated by the schedule provided by instructor). All assignments are graded on a scale of 100. The final course grade will be calculated based upon: Tests and Quizzes 25% Labs 25% Mid-Semester Exam 20% Final Exam 30% 3. Grading Scale: 100 to 93 = A 92 to 85 = B 84 to 77 = C 76 to 70 = D Below 70 = F

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STUDENT ACCESS TO INSTRUCTORS Instructors office hours will appear on an addendum to this syllabus. However, generally full-time faculty members will post office hours to inform students of their availability for interaction and academic assistance. Part-time faculty members will notify students of and provide for their availability outside of class. Students may call the College at (910) 642-7141 and speak with an instructional assistant to schedule appointments with instructors. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Southeastern Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities. Students who require reasonable accommodations for a disability should notify the instructor of the course within the first week of the semester. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS A student may be removed from class for excessive absences provided that (1) the student has previously received a warning notice about excessive absences (either oral or written), and (2) the number accumulated absences exceeds the number of credit hours of the course. Once dropped for excessive absences, a student may not be permitted to reenter the class unless written permission is given by the instructor. A student who misses class due to participation in an official college function must notify the instructor prior to the absence. (An official college function is one that has been approved by the appropriate college vice president.) Under normal circumstances, the absence should not result in the students total absences exceeding the maximum allowed by the course syllabus. If, however, the absence would result in a violation of the class attendance policy, then the student must obtain written approval from the class instructor in order to be eligible to participate in the

official college function. The instructor may have additional attendance requirements; if so, they will be attached to the general course syllabus. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES None ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Addendum will have individual or any special requirements for this class. Check with your instructor for these. Last Modified 12/08/2010