MEC 110 - Motors & Controls

3 Credit(s)

Explores theory and application of AC and DC motors including how different types of motors operate and how electronic motor control systems are designed and can be used to improve efficiency in a wide range of applications.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier I
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will identify and apply the principles of magnetism, and the electrical and mechanical concepts associate with motors and generators.
CLO 2) Students will describe DC motors construction and classification by identification and description of the major components
CLO 3) Students will describe ac motor construction and classification by identification and description of the major components.
CLO 4) Students will identify the types of starters, solenoids, relays, timers, and switches that comprise a motor control circuit.
CLO 5) Students will write a ladder diagram and schematic diagram for the starting of both AC and DC motors.
CLO 6) Students will distinguish the differences and understand the application of wound-field DC motor control, brushless DC motor control, stepper motor control, induction AC motor control, synchronous AC motor control, and PLC/digital motor control.