Ozarks Technical 
Community College

This course will provide fundamental instruction in the theory and application of electricity in industrial and institutional settings. Lecture and laboratory instruction will focus on renewable and alternative sources of energy, electrical formulas, symbols and terminology, use of basic test equipment, and basic application of electrical theory, industrial and commercial circuits, AC and DC theory and application, industrial high voltage application and industrial code requirements. 

This lecture/lab course provides comprehensive instruction in the theory and application of single and three phase motors and the related control systems used in industrial environments. The focus of this course will be on installing and maintaining electric motors, motor protection, and motor control devices/functions.

This lecture/lab course demonstrates the basic operation and maintenance of components in mechanical power transmission systems including: gearboxes, belt/pulleys, conveyors, pumps, compressors, couplings, bearings and blowers.

This lecture/lab course introduces the basic hardware and programming language of common programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial process control systems. The student will learn the proper syntax of PLC code, basic commands and the functioning of the program cycle. Programs will be written around discreet control elements. Students will learn how to use basic programming commands to perform typical industrial processes.

This course will emphasize the advanced technologies and concepts of programmable logic controllers.  Industrial sensors and their wiring that are taught include optical, inductive, capacitive, encoders, resolvers, ultrasonic, and thermocouples.  Higher level language programming of automated systems under microprocessor control is taught.  Digital bit functions, sequencers, PLC Matrix functions, PID control of processes, networking of PLCs are examined.  Use of the PLC for interfacing with robots, computer numerical control (CNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) is introduced.

Students in this course apply knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electricity, PLC programming, motors, drives, blueprint reading and safety in an industrial work cell setting. Individual and team projects will sharpen skills for work cell installation, alignment, maintenance, troubleshooting and disassembly as a series of work orders.

This course entails a supervised work experience in the major field, which provides the opportunity to make practical application of the knowledge and skills attained. An individualized instructional management plan will determine goals to be accomplished. Seminars may also be required.

This is an introductory course in research, composition, delivery, and evaluation of speeches for a variety of purposes and occasions. Students will develop skills in critical listening and analysis through small group and individual activities.

English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized.  Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques.

This course is designed to give students in technical programs a background in applied algebra and trigonometry. Topics include basic algebraic expressions, ratio and proportion, trigonometric functions, solving right and oblique triangles, linear and quadratic equations, volumes and surface areas, operations with polynomials, graphing, and number systems.

This course is designed to educate industrial maintenance technicians in the various forms of alternative and renewable energy including how to maintain and troubleshoot these systems.  Emphasis will be placed on wind and solar power but all types of alternative and renewable energy sources will be considered including bioenergy, hydroelectricity, tidal power, wave energy and geothermal energy.  Laboratory work will concentrate on building and operating photovoltaic, wind energy, and passive solar systems, then monitoring their performace.

This lecture/laboratory course provides a study of mechanical, chemical, physical properties, and structure of engineering materials with heat treating of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and an investigation of methods used to process these materials.