MH 140 - Motor Control

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the student fundamental topics in electrical control, motors, and motor drives used in commercial and industrial applications. It will introduce students to a variety of motor types, including Direct Current (DC) motors, single-phase and three-phase Alternating Current (AC) motors, motor drives and control applications. This course will focus on both theory and hands-on practical applications.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

analyze and compare the operation of DC machine theory, single-phase and three-phase AC motors;
explain motor control circuits, sequence of operations and their functions performed;
discuss the requirements of the National Electric Code as relevant to the safe installation and operation of motors and motor control circuits;
perform troubleshooting of basic motor and motor circuits; and
design a Final Project with a presentation.