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Catalog: 2010–2011 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Applied Industrial Technology (AIT)

Technology Division

AIT 101B: Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology

Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none

Explains the fundamental concepts of electricity used in many applications, especially control systems. Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws will be applied both in theory and through lab experiments. Mechanical concepts of basic levers and forces, friction and pulleys and gears are introduced, as well as their effects on a system. Covers fundamental operation of electric relay controls and explains basic logic circuits which are used to provide automated control of many types of machines. Simulated tools and test equipment are utilized.

AIT 102B: Measurement Tools and Methods

Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: none

Explains the fundamental concepts of dimensional measurement. Accuracy and tolerance will be described and applied in theory and through lab experiments. U.S. Customary Units and S.I. Metric Units are utilized both in measurement and conversion. Covers fundamental operation of dial and digital calipers.

AIT 103B: Introduction to Machine Tool Technologies

Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: none

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of using a drill press and band saw, including their parts and controls. These tools will be utilized in the manufacturing process to cut materials and countersink, counterbore, ream and tap holes. Lab experiments will be accomplished through simulated tools and test equipment.

AIT 201B: Pneumatic Power Technologies

Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none

Introduces the concepts of how to connect and operate basic pneumatic components and systems, read circuit diagrams, monitor system operation, and design circuits. Different types of actuators and values will be explained, and skills working with pneumatic schematics will be strengthened by using simulated tools and test equipment.