This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
285
Course Title
Industrial Truck Controls
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAEL-103 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Explains the operation of SCR solid state truck controls to industrial truck apprentices. Reviews electrical theory, DC generators and motors, batteries and battery chargers, silicon controlled rectifier theory, SCR truck control operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Basic Electrical Principles
- Batteries and chargers
- DC Motor and Generator Theory
- Symbols and Diagrams
- Relay Logic Control Circuits
- Basic SCR theory
- SCR Control Circuits
- SCR Circuit Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Describe the theory of operation of DC motors and generators.
- Describe common motor faults and then determine how to correct them.*
- Describe battery theory and the theory of operation of battery chargers.
- Explain basic SCR theory.*
- Describe the theory of operation of SCR control circuits used in industrial trucks.
- Describe the theory of operation of Relay Logic control circuits used in industrial trucks.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Tests will be given throughout the semester. Tests represent 65% of the course grade.
- A mid-term exam will be given which will represent 10% of the course grade.
- A final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade
Texts
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2023