Instrumentation and Control

Instrumentation and control courses support the Nuclear Technology program. Instrumentation and control requires highly skilled people who understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in the installation, operation and maintenance of instrumentation, and process control systems.

Courses

IC 201: Instrumentation I [RE]

Credits 5

The first of three courses focused on the in-depth knowledge required for specific jobs tailored to the instrumentation and control maintenance discipline. It builds upon the general and system component knowledge gained in the first level of the program. Both generic and plant specific equipment are included in the instruction.

Prerequisite

Completion of ELT l54 with a 0.7 or higher. It is also recommended that students complete NT 170 prior to enrollment.

IC 202: Instrumentation II [RE]

Credits 5

The second of three courses focused on the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to maintain instrumentation in a nuclear power plant. Includes training on specific components of the power plant.

Prerequisite

Completion of IC 201 with a 0.7 or higher.

IC 203: Instrumentation III [RE]

Credits 5

The third of three courses focused on the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to maintain instrumentation in a nuclear power plant. Includes training on specific components of the power plant.

Prerequisite

Completion of IC 202 with a 0.7 or higher.

IC 230: PLC Programming & Computer Interfacing [RE]

Credits 5

Designed to prepare the instrumentation maintenance technician to program, trouble shoot, and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and computer interfaces associated with the nuclear power plant.

Prerequisite

Completion of ELT 171 with a 0.7 or higher.

IC 250: Instrumentation & Control for Operators [RE]

Credits 5

Basic introduction to instrumentation and control processes for operators. Topics include basic control circuits, pneumatic devices, sensors, and hydraulic controls.

Prerequisite

Completion of NT 111 with a 0.7 or higher, and either ELT 111 or ELT 124 with a 0.7 or higher.

IC 260: Process Instrumentation [RE]

Credits 5

Topics build upon basic instrumentation knowledge and skills in previous course. Focus is on developing the knowledge and skills related to valve operations and components associated with strainers and filters.

Prerequisite

Completion of IC 250 with a 0.7 or higher.