Wind Turbines in a field of sunflowers are maintained and repaired by graduates on Northeastern's Wind Technology program.
Area of Study

Wind Energy Technology

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Industrial Control

TOTAL CREDITS
10
CIP:
150499
BANNER:
WIE4
Certificate

This certificate is designed to provide students the necessary skills to safely work in an industrial or commercial facility. The students will also have the ability to install, integrate, and program industrial automation equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).

Program Requirements

Total Credits 10
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
EIC220EIC2320
Industrial Electrical Controls I 4

Studies the application of electrical and electromechanical sensing/control devices; heating, ventilating and air conditioning applications; motor control, conveyor drives and other industrial applications. Students design control systems to meet assigned conditions, use principles of relay logic to prepare correct ladder diagrams and wire up, test and trouble-shoot their systems in the laboratory. The course stresses accuracy, safety and National Electric Code requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELT1206 or EIC1201 with a "C" grade or better. (1-5)

ELT258ELT2358
Programmable Logic Controllers 3

Covers the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes history, terminology, typical applications, hardware, and software. Incorporates lab and project activities that address operating, monitoring, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELT1206 or EIC1201 AND ELT2252 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)

ELT259ELT2359
Advanced Programmable Logic Control 3

Serves as the second in a two course sequence and covers advanced topics and applications for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes advanced programming, diagnostics, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), introduction to automation networking, and system integration. Incorporates lab and project activities that address designing, operating, monitoring, programming, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELT2358 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)

Degree & Certificate Options

Industrial Automation

Associate of Applied Science
60 Credits

Wind Technician

Certificate
42 Credits

Industrial Safety

Certificate
5 Credits

Industrial Maintenance

Certificate
11 Credits

Industrial Electricity

Certificate
10 Credits

Industrial Control

Certificate
10 Credits

Faculty

Charles Guernsey
Renewable Energy Faculty
970-521-6740
Applied Technology Campus
Charles Guernsey
Charles Guernsey
Renewable Energy Faculty
970-521-6740
Applied Technology Campus
Charles Guernsey
Jason Winter
Industrial Automation Faculty
970-521-6737
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Winter
Jason Winter
Industrial Automation Faculty
970-521-6737
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Winter

Staff

Dena Kerker Brunelle
Administrative Assistant II-Applied Technology Campus
970-521-6739
Applied Technology Campus