Electrical Systems 11 LAPS
The Electrical Systems Unit teaches the fundamentals of electrical circuits, Ohm’s Law, voltage, current, and resistance measurements, series and parallel circuits, relay control, and electrical wiring techniques. The topics included in this course are:

Basic Electrical Circuits
Electrical Measurements
Circuit Analysis
Inductance and Capacitance
Combination Circuits
Transformers
Control Logic
Sequencing Control
Timers and Advanced Systems
Electrical Wiring Techniques
Wiring System Installation

Note: the sequence of LAPS which are taken can be structured to the specific needs of the student.

Fluid Power Systems 10 LAPS
The Fluid Power Unit teaches the fundamentals of fluid systems. This includes the operation and control of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The topics included in this course are:

Hydraulic Power Systems
Basic Hydraulic Pressure and Flow
Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow
Hydraulic Speed Control
Pressure Control Circuits
Pneumatic Power Systems
Basic Pneumatic Control Circuits
Principles of Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
Pneumatic Speed Control Circuits
Pneumatic System Construction

Thermal Systems 5 LAPS
The Thermal Systems Unit includes an air conditioning/heat pump unit that features three commonly used expansion valves. This unit is equipped with an array of pressure and temperature gauges as well as flow measuring equipment. This trainer demonstrates thermodynamic heating and cooling cycles. The Thermal Systems unit includes a variety of experiments which demonstrate thermodynamic theory principles. These principles include: temperature and pressure measurement, heat and work concepts, energy, ideal gas law, equilibrium concepts, laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles and cycle efficiency. The topics included in this course are:

Introduction to Thermal Systems
Thermal Properties and Heat Transfer
Thermodynamic Laws and Properties
Refrigeration Thermodynamics
Refrigeration/Heat Pump Operation

Surveying and Mapping 4 LAPS
The Surveying and Mapping/GPS Units teaches the use of surveying equipment, mapping basics, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The unit is taught using actual surveying equipment, GPS units, written text, and laboratory activities. The topics included in this course are:

Surveying Fundamentals
Surveying Applications
Mapping
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Call 328-9274 for more information on any of these classes.