ELEC A131 - Automation 1- Industrial Control Systems

    Recent Professors
    Wade Federer, Stephen Schulz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    18–24 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ELEC A131
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a hands-on study of the basics of industrial control systems. Students will learn how to control various processes without the use of PLCs such as temperature control, liquid level control and conveyor motor control. Students will gain proficiency drafting schematics and wiring diagrams and experience wiring control systems using terminal blocks. This course will focus on relays, motor drives (VFDs), motor contactors, photo eyes, thermocouples, and contact limit switches. Students will learn how to implement emergency stop circuitry and add safety components.
    Usually Held
    Thu 3:00pm–6:10pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm, Tue 6:00pm–9:10pm