LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

INTC, 1457, AC-DC Motor Control, 61

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name Alex Spell
Building/Office Number
Office Hours Tuesday-10:30am-11:30am 

 

Wednesday-7:30am-10:30am 

Thursday- 10:30am-11:30am 

Friday- 7:30am-9am 

 

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Tuesday-10:30am-11:30am 

Wednesday-7:30am-10:30am 

Thursday- 10:30am-11:30am 

Friday- 7:30am-9am 

 
Virtual Hours As Required 
Office Telephone (409) 883-7750
Email Address Alex.Spell@lsco.edu
Course Schedule Building: Small Electromechanical Buildi (SMM), Room: TBA, Dates: 1/20/2026 - 5/12/2026, Days: TR, Times: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Course Description INTC 1457 AC/DC Motor Control (15.0404) 4-3-4 A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment. A presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems.
Required Textbook & Materials

Amatrol LMS must be purchased through gator book pack, all our test come out of this LMS. 

 

Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO’s webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.  

 

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.  Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.   


Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:

Core Objectives


Course Level Learning Outcomes (ACGM or WECM) 

Core Objective 

 

 

Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects 

A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment. A presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems. 

Critical Thinking 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes: 
 




Course Topical Outline

Week One 

Introduction, Safety, Power, Disconnects, Types of motors, overload protection 

Week Two 

Introduction, Safety, Power, Disconnects, Types of motors, overload protection 

Week Three 

Transformers, Control ladder logic 

Week Four 

Transformers, Control ladder logic 

Week Five 

Control relays and motor starters 

Week Six 

Control relays and motor starters 

Week Seven 

Introduction to troubleshooting 

Week Eight 

Introduction to troubleshooting 

Week Nine 

Troubleshooting 

Week Ten 

Troubleshooting 

Week Eleven 

Reversing Motor Control 

Week Twelve 

Reversing Motor Control 

Week Thirteen 

Automatic input devices 

Week Fourteen 

Automatic input devices 

Week Fifteen 

Basic Timer Control 

Week Sixteen 

Basic Timer Control 




Major Assignments Schedule

Week 1-2: Introduction, Safety, Power, Disconnects, Types of motors, overload protection 

 

Syllabus Review/Introductions 

Safety- WXSA101-XX00XEN-E2 - Safety Practices and Regulations-  

1 Workplace Safety:  

Segment 1 - The Importance of Workplace Safety 

Objective 1 - Define Workplace Safety and Explain Its Importance 

Objective 2 - Describe the Importance of Safety Policies 

Objective 3 - Results of Unsafe Behavior 

Segment 2 - OSHA Regulations 

Objective 4 - Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Explain Its Purpose 

Objective 5 - Describe OSHA Regulations for General Workplace Safety 

Objective 6 - Describe OSHA Regulations regarding First Aid and Fire Safety 

Objective 7 - Describe OSHA Regulations for Personal Protective Equipment 

Objective 8 - Describe OSHA Regulations regarding Material Handling 

Objective 9 - Describe OSHA Regulations for Tools and Machines 

Objective 10 - Describe the Environmental Protection Agency and Explain Its Purpose 

Objective 11 - Describe Related Safety Agencies and Explain Their Purposes 

Segment 3 - Practicing Safety in the Workplace 

Objective 12 - Define an Injury and Identify Common Causes 

Objective 13 - Define an Accident and Identify Common Causes 

Objective 14 - Explain How to Create a Culture of Safety in the Workplace 

WXSA102-XX00XEN-E2 - Personal Protective Equipment:  

Segment 1 - Workplace PPE Requirements 

Objective 1 - Define Personal Protective Equipment 

Objective 2 - Describe an Employer's PPE Responsibilities 

Objective 3 - Identify Seven Types of Personal Protective Equipment 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Identify Hazards in the Workplace 

Objective 5 - Describe 11 Types of Hazards Found in the Workplace 

Objective 6 - Describe How to Select and Use Personal Protective Equipment 

Segment 2 - Head, Eye, and Ear Protection 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Use Head Protection PPE 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Use Eye Protection PPE 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Use Ear Protection PPE 

Segment 3 - Hand, Foot and Body Protection 

Objective 10 - Personal Protective Equipment for the Hands and Arms 

Objective 11 - Personal Protective Equipment for the Feet 

Objective 12 - Personal Protective Equipment for the Lungs 

Objective 13 - Personal Protective Equipment for the Body 

  

 WXSA103-XX00XEN-E2 - Hazardous Communication:. 

 Segment 1 - Hazardous Materials- Definitions, Uses, and Standards 

Objective 1 - Define Hazardous Materials and Describe Two Types 

Objective 2 - Describe Chemical and Biological Hazards and Give Some Examples 

Objective 3 - Describe Chemical Health-Related and Physical Hazards 

Objective 4 - Define Hazard Communication Standards 

Objective 5 - Describe Three Levels of HAZCOM Responsibility 

Segment 2 - Hazardous Communication Documents 

Objective 6 - Define a Safety Data Sheet and Explain Its Use 

Objective 7 - Explain the Importance of Chemical Container Labeling 

Objective 8 - Describe Two Hazardous Chemical Labeling Systems 

  

 WXSA104-XX00XEN-E2 - Confined Spaces: 

 Segment 1 - Confined Spaces 

Objective 1 - Define a Confined Space and Discuss Its Characteristics 

Objective 2 - Define and Provide Characteristics of a Permit-Required Confined Space 

Segment 2 - Confined Space Hazards 

Objective 3 - Describe Two Types of Confined Spaces Hazards 

Objective 4 - Describe Three Types of Atmospheric Hazards 

Objective 5 - Describe Five Physical Hazards Associated with Confined Spaces 

Segment 3 - Confined Space Requirements 

Objective 6 - Describe OSHA Requirements for a Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program 

Objective 7 - Describe the Equipment Required for Working in Confined Spaces 

Objective 8 - Describe Worker Roles and Responsibilities When Working in Confined Spaces 

 

 WXSA105-XX00XEN-E2 - Lockout/Tagout: 

Objective 1 - Define Hazardous Energy and Describe Its Associated Dangers 

Objective 2 - Describe Lockout/Tagout and Explain Its Importance 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Use LOTO to Safeguard a Machine 

Objective 4 - Describe the Requirements of a Lockout Tagout Device 

Objective 5 - Describe the Requirements of an Energy-Control (ECP) Program 

 

  

 WXSA106-XX00XEN-E2 - Accident Response: 

Segment 1 - First Aid 

Objective 1 - Define First Aid and Explain Its Role 

Objective 2 - Describe Types of Bloodborne Pathogens 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Prevent Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure 

Objective 4 - Describe the Basic Guidelines of Applying First Aid 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Apply Basic First Aid Measures 

Skill 1 - Apply Basic First Aid Measures 

Segment 2 - Accident Procedures 

Objective 6 - Describe How to Respond to a Workplace Accident 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Use an Eyewash Station 

Skill 2 - Use an Eyewash Station 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Report a Workplace Accident 

Skill 3 - Report a Workplace Accident 

 

 WXSA206-XX00XEN-E2 - Overhead Crane Safety: 

Segment 1 - Crane Components 

Objective 1 - Describe the Basic Requirements for Crane Operators 

Objective 2 - Describe an Overhead Crane and Explain Its Purpose 

Objective 3 - Describe the Three Major Components of an Overhead Crane 

Objective 4 - Describe the Components of a Hoist Motor 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Operate an Overhead Crane Control Pendant 

Objective 6 - Describe the Components of an Overhead Crane Lifting Device 

Segment 2 - Crane Inspection 

Objective 7 - Describe Daily Visual Inspections and Who Performs Them 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Inspect an Overhead Crane System's Hoist 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Inspect an Overhead Crane System's Bridge and Lifting Device 

Segment 3 - Crane Safety 

Objective 10 - Describe How to Safely Move a Load Using an Overhead Crane 

Objective 11 - Explain the Hand Signals Used When Working with Overhead Cranes 

Objective 12 - Describe How to Safely Lower and Remove a Load from an Overhead Crane 

Objective 13 - Explain Safety Rules to Follow When Operating an Overhead Crane 

 

Week 3-4Transformers, Control ladder logic 

 

VX17401-CL00JEN-E2 - Electric Motor Control: 

Segment 1 - Electrical Control System Basics 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of Three Types of Electrical Control Systems and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 2 - Describe the Three Steps of a Control Process 

Objective 3 - Describe the Function of an Indicator Lamp and Give an Application 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Pushbutton Switch and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of a Selector Switch and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Ladder Diagram Basics 

Objective 6 - Describe the Function of a Ladder Diagram 

Objective 7 - Describe the Function of Four Components of a Ladder Diagram 

Objective 8 - Describe Six Rules of Drawing a Ladder Diagram 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Determine the Operation of a Circuit Given a Ladder Diagram 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Logic Elements 1 

Objective 10 - List Six Elements of Control Logic 

Objective 11 - Describe the Operation of AND Logic and Give an Application 

Objective 12 - Describe the Operation of OR Logic and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Logic Elements 2 

Objective 13 - Describe the Operation of NOT Logic and Give an Application 

Objective 14 - Describe the Operation of NOR Logic and Give an Application 

Objective 15 - Describe the Operation of NAND Logic and Give an Application 

Self Review 4 

VX17401-CL00JEN-E2 - Electric Motor Control: 

3 Control Transformers: 

 Segment 1 - Introduction to Transformers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Operation of a Transformer and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 2 - Define Turns Ratio and Describe How It Is Calculated 

Skill 1 - Calculate the Turns Ratio of a Transformer 

Objective 3 - Describe How the Turns Ratio Determines the Secondary Voltage of a Transformer 

Skill 2 - Calculate the Secondary Voltage of a Transformer 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Control Transformer Operation 

Objective 4 - Describe the Functions of the Four Basic Components of an Electrical Control Circuit 

Objective 5 - Describe the Function of an Electrical Schematic Diagram 

Objective 6 - Describe the Function of a Control Transformer 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a Control Transformer and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Skill 3 - Connect and Operate a Control Transformer 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Test a Transformer 

Skill 4 - Test a Control Transformer 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Control Transformer Applications in Machine Control 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Size a Transformer 

Skill 5 - Size a Control Transformer 

Objective 10 - Describe the Operation of a Separate Control Circuit 

Self Review 3 

 

VXB227-BD00UEN-E1 - AC/DC Electrical Systems: 6 Transformers: 

Segment 1 - Introduction to Transformers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Transformer and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Operation of a Transformer and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Skill 1 - Connect and Operate a Transformer 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Calculate the Output Voltage of a Transformer 

Skill 2 - Calculate the Secondary Coil Voltage of a Transformer 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Troubleshoot a Transformer 

Skill 3 - Troubleshoot a Transformer by Measuring Continuity 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Sizing a Transformer 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Size a Transformer 

Skill 4 - Size a Transformer 

Objective 6 - Describe a Transformer's Input and Output Power Relationship and Explain Its Importance 

Activity 1 - Transformer Power Loss 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Calculate the Current Load of a Transformer 

Skill 5 - Calculate the Current Load on a Transformer 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Transformer Types 

Objective 8 - Describe the Function of Two Basic Categories of Transformers 

Objective 9 - Describe the Function of a Control Transformer 

Skill 6 - Design a Control Transformer Circuit to Provide a Given Output Voltage 

Objective 10 - Describe the Function of a Tap on the Secondary of a Transformer and Give an Application 

Activity 2 - The Distribution Transformer 

Self Review 3 

 

Week 5-6: Control relays and motor starters 

5 Control Relays and Motor Starters: Segment 1 - Control Relays 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Control Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Operation of a Control Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of Two Types of Control Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 4 - Describe How Detached Symbology Is Used to Show a Control Relay on a Ladder Diagram 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of Memory Logic and Give an Application 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Magnetic Motor Starters 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Magnetic Motor Starter 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Two-Wire Control 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a Two-Wire Motor Control Circuit and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Three-Wire Start/Stop Control 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Three-Wire Motor Control Circuit and Give an Application 

Objective 9 - Describe the Function of a Push-to-Test Pilot Light and Give an Application 

Objective 10 - Describe the Operation of a Push-to-Test Pilot Light and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4Self Review 4 

 

 

Week 7-8: Introduction to troubleshooting 

2 AC Variable Frequency Drives - Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Segment 1 - Fault Detection 

Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4Objective 1 - Describe How a Variable Frequency AC Drive Detects Faults 

Objective 2 - Describe Six Common Faults That Can Be Detected by a Variable Frequency Drive 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Troubleshooting 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Troubleshoot a Circuit That Includes a Variable Frequency AC Drive 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Clearing Faults 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Program a Variable Frequency AC Drive to Clear a Fault 

Self Review 3 

9 Troubleshooting DC Motors: Segment 1 - DC Motor Failures 

Objective 1 - Describe the Common Types of DC Electric Motor Failures 

Objective 2 - Describe Common Methods Used to Diagnose DC Motor Failures 

Skill 1 - Perform a Diagnosis of a DC Electric Motor 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Evaluate DC Electric Motor Commutator and Brush Health 

Skill 2 - Evaluate DC Electric Motor Commutator and Brush Health 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - DC Electric Motor Armature Testing 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Skill 3 - Use a Multimeter to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Skill 4 - Use a Megger to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Testing DC Motor Field Winding Failures 

Objective 6 - Describe the Common Failures of DC Motor Field Windings 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Skill 5 - Use a Multimeter to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Skill 6 - Use a Megger to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Troubleshooting DC Motors 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Troubleshoot a DC Motor Using a Troubleshooting Chart 

Skill 7 - Troubleshoot Faults in a DC Motor 

Self Review 4 

10 Troubleshooting AC Motors: Segment 1 - AC Motor Failures 

Objective 1 - Describe the Common Types of AC Electric Motor Failures 

Objective 2 - Describe Common Methods Used to Diagnose AC Motor Failures 

Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4Skill 1 - Perform a Mechanical Diagnosis of an AC Electric Motor 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Testing Single-Phase AC Motors 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Skill 2 - Use a Multimeter to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Skill 3 - Use a Megger to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test an AC Motor's Start/Run Capacitor 

Skill 4 - Use a Multimeter to Test an AC Motor's Start/Run Capacitor 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Testing Three-Phase AC Motors 

Objective 6 - Describe the Common Failures of a Three-Phase AC Motor's Stator Windings 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test a Three-Phase AC Motor's Stator Windings 

Skill 5 - Use a Multimeter to Test a Three-Phase AC Motor's Stator Windings 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test a Three-Phase AC Motor Stator Windings 

Skill 6 - Use a Megger to Test Three-Phase AC Motor Stator Windings 

Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Troubleshooting AC Motors 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Troubleshoot an AC Motor Using a Troubleshooting Chart 

Skill 7 - Troubleshoot Faults in a Single-Phase AC Motor 

Skill 8 - Troubleshoot Faults in a Three-Phase AC Motor 

Self Review 4 

 

Week 9-10: Troubleshooting 

Skills week of troubleshooting 

2 AC Variable Frequency Drives - Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Segment 1 - Fault Detection 

Objective 1 - Describe How a Variable Frequency AC Drive Detects Faults 

Objective 2 - Describe Six Common Faults That Can Be Detected by a Variable Frequency Drive 

Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Troubleshooting 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Troubleshoot a Circuit That Includes a Variable Frequency AC Drive 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Clearing Faults 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Program a Variable Frequency AC Drive to Clear a Fault 

Self Review 3 

9 Troubleshooting DC Motors: Segment 1 - DC Motor Failures 

Objective 1 - Describe the Common Types of DC Electric Motor Failures 

Objective 2 - Describe Common Methods Used to Diagnose DC Motor Failures 

Skill 1 - Perform a Diagnosis of a DC Electric Motor 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Evaluate DC Electric Motor Commutator and Brush Health 

Skill 2 - Evaluate DC Electric Motor Commutator and Brush Health 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - DC Electric Motor Armature Testing 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Skill 3 - Use a Multimeter to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Skill 4 - Use a Megger to Test a DC Electric Motor Armature 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Testing DC Motor Field Winding Failures 

Objective 6 - Describe the Common Failures of DC Motor Field Windings 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Skill 5 - Use a Multimeter to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Skill 6 - Use a Megger to Test DC Motor Field Windings 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Troubleshooting DC Motors 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Troubleshoot a DC Motor Using a Troubleshooting Chart 

Skill 7 - Troubleshoot Faults in a DC Motor 

Self Review 4 

10 Troubleshooting AC Motors: Segment 1 - AC Motor Failures 

Objective 1 - Describe the Common Types of AC Electric Motor Failures 

Objective 2 - Describe Common Methods Used to Diagnose AC Motor Failures 

Skill 1 - Perform a Mechanical Diagnosis of an AC Electric Motor 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Testing Single-Phase AC Motors 

Objective 3 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Skill 2 - Use a Multimeter to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Objective 4 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Skill 3 - Use a Megger to Test a Single-Phase AC Electric Motor 

Objective 5 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test an AC Motor's Start/Run Capacitor 

Skill 4 - Use a Multimeter to Test an AC Motor's Start/Run Capacitor 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Testing Three-Phase AC Motors 

Objective 6 - Describe the Common Failures of a Three-Phase AC Motor's Stator Windings 

Objective 7 - Describe How to Use a Multimeter to Test a Three-Phase AC Motor's Stator Windings 

Skill 5 - Use a Multimeter to Test a Three-Phase AC Motor's Stator Windings 

Objective 8 - Describe How to Use a Megger to Test a Three-Phase AC Motor Stator Windings 

Skill 6 - Use a Megger to Test Three-Phase AC Motor Stator Windings 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Troubleshooting AC Motors 

Objective 9 - Describe How to Troubleshoot an AC Motor Using a Troubleshooting Chart 

Skill 7 - Troubleshoot Faults in a Single-Phase AC Motor 

Skill 8 - Troubleshoot Faults in a Three-Phase AC Motor 

Self Review 4 

 

 

Week 11-12: Reversing Motor Control 

VX17401-CL00JEN-E2 - Electric Motor Control 

6 Reversing Motor Control: Segment 1 - Manual Motor Reversing 

Objective 1 - State the NEMA and IEC Standard for Reversing the Rotation of a Three-Phase Motor 

Objective 2 - List Two Common Control Methods Used to Reverse a Three-Phase Motor 

Objective 3 - Describe the Function and Operation of a Drum Switch 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Reversing Magnetic Motor Starter 

Objective 4 - Describe the Function and Operation of a Reversing Magnetic Motor Starter 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Interlocking for Reversing Motor Control 

Objective 5 - Describe the Function of Interlocking Control and Give an Application 

Objective 6 - Describe Three Interlocking Methods Used in Reversing Motor Control 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Modes of Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Function of Manual and Automatic Modes and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of Two Types of Motor Jogging Circuits 

Self Review 4 

Segment 5 - H-O-A Control 

Objective 9 - Describe the Operation of a Hand-Off-Automatic Motor Control Circuit 

Self Review 5 

 

 

Week 13-14: Automatic input devices 

WX11134-XB00UEN-E1 - Electric Motor Control 

7 Automatic Input Devices 1: Segment 1 - Limit Switches 

Objective 1 - Describe the Functions of Four Types of Automatic Input Devices and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 2 - Describe the Operation of a Limit Switch and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Float Switches 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of a Float Switch and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Pump Control Circuit 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - Pressure Switches 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of a Pressure Switch and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Sequence Control 

Objective 6 - Describe the Function of a Sequence Control Circuit and Give an Application 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a Sequence Control 

Self Review 4 

 

 

Week 15-16: Basic Timer Control 

WX11134-XB00UEN-E1 - Electric Motor Control 

8 Basic Timer Control: Segment 1 - On-Delay Timers 

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Time-Delay Relay and Give an Application 

Objective 2 - Describe the Function of Two Types of Timer Relays and Give an Application of Each 

Objective 3 - Describe the Operation of an On-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 4 - Describe the Operation of a Timer Relay in an Unloaded Motor Start Circuit 

Self Review 1 

Segment 2 - Off-Delay Timers 

Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of an Off-Delay Timer Relay and Give Its Schematic Symbol 

Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Time-Delay Relay in Time-Driven Sequencing 

Self Review 2 

Segment 3 - One-Shot Timer Operation 

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of a One-Shot Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 3 

Segment 4 - Repeat Cycle Timer Operation 

Objective 8 - Describe the Operation of a Repeat Cycle Timer and Give an Application 

Self Review 4 




Final Exam Date

April 20, 2026 - 8:00 AM   Through  April 25, 2026 - 5:00 PM


COURSE POLICIES

Academic Honesty

Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty.

Incidents of academic dishonesty are a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course, provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct, including academic dishonesty.


Electronic Communication

LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.

LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.  



Attendance Requirements

Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.

Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.

Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.

Attendance Requirements- You will arrive 5 minutes before class begins, unless you cannot make it email me before class to be considered present. You are tardy to class if you are on time for example: class starts at 12 pm, you should be in class at 11:55 to be considered present and on time.  Throughout the semester times may change due to my schedule and the many job duties I have here at the college. 

For class you will arrive in pants and clean shirt. We have industry partners in these buildings all the time and are potentially looking for new candidates for hire on the spot. First impressions are important. 

 

Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun “attending” and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as “not attending” a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.  
 
Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance. 

 

Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.   




Make-up Work Policy

If class is missed, any work will be done on the student’s behalf and must be turned on a date that is discussed with the student. Some assignments are hands on and if time permits the student can make up the assignment if time is available in class. 


Classroom Etiquette


Exam Policy

There is no makeup exam date. Once that date is set it will not be changed, unless unforeseen circumstances make you physically unavailable to show up and take the Exam. 

 




Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Student Handbook. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)


Expected Time Requirement for this Course

For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.


Grading and Evaluation Method

A = 90 - 100% 

B = 80 - 89 

C = 70 - 79 

D = 60 - 69 

F = below 60 
Identify the final grading scale. Include the value for each exam, quiz, work assignment, or paper. 



Instructor Response Time

The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.


Participation Requirements

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR PANTS AND A NICE SHIRT WHEN IN CLASS. We have industry partners always on campus and are potentially hiring students when they are here. First impressions are a top priority. 
 


Attendance 
To prepare students for a successful transition into the workforce, the LSCO Technical 
Programs will maintain high standards for attendance and punctuality. 
Students will wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate shirts will be worn because the student 
is held to a higher standard. Industry partners will be in and around campus so the student 
should look their best at all times while in class. 
• To be counted present, a student will be present at his or her work area 5 minutes 
prior to the start of class and dressed in the appropriate attire. 
• If you show up to class pass the start time you are tardy, 10 minutes pass the start 
time you are absent. 
• If enrolled in the LSCO/FAME PROGRAM, students are responsible for attending class 
on all days that LSCO holds class. 
• School related absences must be communicated in advance, in writing, 
confirmed, and approved by the Program Director. 
• Students are expected to be present and on time for class and remain until they are 
dismissed. 
• If a student is removed from class for any reason, the student will be counted absent. 
• Students should visit the restroom prior to class, not during class. 
• A student who has accrued more than three absences in a sixteen-week course (two 
for an eight-week course) has not met the minimum requirements of the program. 
Four tardies equal one absence. Therefore 10% will be deducted from each absence 
and 3% for each tardy up to three absences, then 4% thereafter. 
• If minimum requirements are not met the employer will be notified and future 
employment and continuance in the program will be decided by the GTFAME board 
and the employer. 

Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Catalog, Class Attendance.) 





Review of Test Grades

Example: If the student has an issue with his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade.  


Student's Responsibility

This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.


Syllabus Content

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.


Textbook and Required Materials Access

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES

Mental Health Resources

TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare’s providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at timelycare.com/LSCO.


Advocacy Information

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.


Equal Opportunity to Educational Programs

Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, student activities or employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393.


Title IX of the Education Amendments

LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Gentry, at Rebecca.Gentry@lsco.edu.


Blackboard Resources

LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu and Password. For help in identifying your Username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.


Career Coach

Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.

Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO's Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.


Gator Assistance Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.

Visit https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.


OASIS (formerly) Gator Success Center

Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.


Library Services

Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library's current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.


Student with Disabilities

Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.

Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393 or visit the Advising Office. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.

Students with questions about the accommodations they receive in class should contact their instructor or the Accessibility Coordinator.


Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.

Visit https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.


INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange's classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.


Civility

Please be considerate of other classmates' feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.

The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.


Contingency Plans

Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and Success Center.


Credit Transfer

Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability. Refer to the LSCO Catalog for details on how to handle and resolve transfer disputes with public institutions of higher education in Texas.


Criminal Background Policy

LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.


Drops and Withdrawals

Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.


Grade of "Incomplete"

The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed at least 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student's LSCO email.

Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.


Grade Appeals (Complaints Related to Earned Grades)

Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.

An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process outlined below. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.

Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.


Institutional Educational Goals

Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:

  1. Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
  2. Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
  3. Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
  4. Teamwork (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
  5. Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
  6. Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
  7. Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.

MyGator and Log-In Credentials

Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.


Policies and Procedures

LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, LSCO Faculty Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.


Prohibited Items in the Classroom

No food or tobacco (including smokeless) products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.


Student Complaints (excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)

Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX

LSCO believes that all matters involving a staff member (non-instructor) OR an instructor are best resolved directly with the employee. Should it not be resolved at that level, access and complete the Student Complaint Intake form within five (5) business days from the date of the offense. The Student Complaint Intake Form can be found in any of these locations:



After a student completes the Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process.

Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.


Student Complaints (involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)

Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX:

Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations:



After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed.

Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.


Student Privacy

The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO's statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO's Catalog. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook.