Syllabus
AMAR 1500: 90 hours
This course is competency-based, allowing you to progress at your own pace, while continually demonstrating competency through a variety of assignments and assessments. Specific requirements to successfully complete this course will be outlined in this syllabus.
Students will learn electrical symbols to read and draw electrical schematics. Students will use wiring diagrams and schematics to wire basic and advanced control circuits. Students will design, simulate, and wire circuits that include control relays, timing relays, and motor starters. Prepares students for troubleshooting electrical control systems found in manufacturing processes.
Prerequisite: AMAR 1200 Basic Electrical Theory & Wiring and AMAR 1100 Automation Technician Basics
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
The following texts and/or supplies are required for this course:
Begin the course at the Modules page and work your way down to the bottom, in order. The activities listed include videos, text, quizzes, and projects. Read each assignment description carefully. Follow the individual instructions on each graded assignment to know how to submit them. You will always submit activities through Canvas directly as a video, text, or photo submission.
ALL STUDENTS: Grades will be tracked through Canvas. We are competency-based, which means you must complete everything before a final grade will be issued and credit will be given for a class. This means the following for individual assignments in the Automated Manufacturing Department:
Students are encouraged to routinely check their rating in Canvas for their current percentage in the course (make sure you uncheck “Calculate based on graded assignments” to see the accurate percentage.
A |
93% & Above |
C |
73-76% |
A- |
90-92% |
C- |
70-72% |
B+ |
87-89% |
D+ |
67-69% |
B |
83-86% |
D |
63-66% |
B- |
80-82% |
D- |
60-62% |
C+ |
77-79% |
F |
Below 60% |