ELCT 100 - Introduction to Electricity
Credit(s): 3
This is an introductory class in electrical fundamentals. A practical approach will be used for the study of electricity including Ohm's Law; power; series and parallel circuits; direct and alternating current. A strong emphasis will be placed on diagrams and troubleshooting.
ELCT 102 - Electrical Fundamentals II
Credit(s): 4
This course will introduce the student to alternating current. The electrical properties and their effects on the circuit will be examined. Basic trigonometric skills will be utilized to perform calculations for analyzing various electrical circuits.
ELCT 103 - Electrical Code Study/Codeology
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of the National Electrical Code. Wiring design and protection, wiring methods and materials, and equipment for general use are covered.
ELCT 105 - Electrical Circuitry
Credit(s): 2
This is an introductory electrical course in alternating and direct current that emphasizes practical applications. Topics covered are Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, series and parallel circuits, and wiring diagrams. In addition, wire sizes and proper installation of trailer, ornamental, and outdoor lighting circuits are covered.
ELCT 110 - Basic Electricity I
Credit(s): 4
This introductory course in electrical fundamentals covers basic circuits and the theory of fundamental concepts of electricity. A practical approach will be used to introduce student to the various electrical properties and the equipment that produces those properties.
ELCT 111 - Electric Meters and Motors
Credit(s): 3
This course is a practical hands-on course using ammeters, voltmeters, watt meters, and multimeters in testing and troubleshooting electric motors, components and wiring systems. The course also includes a study of single and three-phase AC motors, their construction features and operating characteristics. This lecture/laboratory class emphasizes electric motor terminology, identification of motor types, enclosures, mounts, motor selection, connections, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting. Students are also introduced to motor loads, protection, controls, and devices used to connect motors to their loads such as pulleys, V-belts, gear boxes and couplings.
ELCT 116 - Math for Electricians
Credit(s): 2
This course presents basic mathematical topics as they relate to the electrical apprenticeship program. The topics covered are dimensional arithmetic, percents, solving single linear equations, proportions and fractional equations, basic geometry, basic right triangle and basic oblique triangle trigonometry, and sine and cosine functions.
ELCT 120 - Basic Industrial Controls
Credit(s): 2
This course covers an introduction to basic industrial control methods with programmable logic controller emphasis.The topics presented in this course provide a foundation for the further study in the industrial control branch of knowledge.
ELCT 130 - Electric Motors and Generators
Credit(s): 2
This course provides a comprehensive overview of DC and AC motor types, application, and control. Operation and construction of DC motors will include series plus shunt and compound types. AC single phase capacitor and split phase start motors plus AC three phase motors are featured. Motor construction of stators, armatures, commutators, and brushes plus motor maintenance and loading effects for optimal operation including DC compounding test is included. Basic motor control troubleshooting principles are discussed in detail, including safe and efficient use of multimeters, high voltage insulation testers, and safe voltage lockout. Students are introduced to solid state and mechanical motor control technology involving relays, silicon control relays, diodes, and solid state motor controllers. Correct safety procedures in compliance with the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E will be emphasized.
ELCT 133 - Basic Wiring
Credit(s): 3
This course is a complete residential wiring class. It covers all phases of wiring, including OCPDs, branch circuits, feeders, grounding, electrical services, and transformers, as well as wiring methods and materials.The course uses the current NEC codebook, plus updates, for every installation in a residence. A blueprint of a residential home is used as the means of relating the NEC to how a home is wired.
ELCT 137 - Electrical Drafting
Credit(s): 2
This course will have students develop techniques of communicating through the use of mechanical drawings; electrical drawings; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning drawings.Basic blueprint reading and sketching are included.
ELCT 139 - Electric Code Study - Residential
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of the current NEC requirements pertaining to residential wiring. Code calculations for single and multiple family dwellings are emphasized. Blueprint reading is included. Lab work covers actual wiring of all devices which are used in a residence. The course also covers commercial and industrial applications.
ELCT 204 - Electrical Planning and Estimating
Credit(s): 3
This course is an applied course in the planning and cost estimation of electrical installations and rehabs for both commercial and residential applications. The course will use current catalog and electrical supply information to determine rough cost estimates based on blueprint or electrical drawings, as well as using customer requirements to determine the plan and cost estimates for new and old work.
ELCT 205 - Electrical Design and Lighting
Credit(s): 3
This is a class discussion course dealing with electrical material and equipment sizing, layout and application, applicable wiring codes, regulations and rules and characteristics of common electrical distribution systems as used in industrial plants and commercial building locations. Included is a study of short-circuit current, current limiting and coordination, power factor correction and electrical rates. This course includes the study of modern illumination principles, calculation procedures and equipment for lighting installations. Also included are discussions of building construction, heat loss calculations and electric heating equipment selection.
ELCT 210 - Advanced Current Theory
Credit(s): 5
This course is a study of three-phase alternating current circuits and single and three-phase transformers and machines. The theory and operation of three-phase wye and delta circuits and the relationship of voltage, current and power in these circuits. The use of phasor algebra in the solution of alternating current problems is stressed as are the characteristics and use of electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and watt meters. Students learn the theory and operation of transformers with single and three-phase connections and are introduced to alternating current machines.
ELCT 211 - AC Measurements
Credit(s): 3
This lecture/lab course consists of a series of experiments to investigate the characteristics of single-phase and three-phase electrical circuits. The connections and testing of transformers in both single-phase and three-phase configurations are stressed. Students also learn the operation of three-phase motors from conventional sources and phase converters with an emphasis on efficiency, operating characteristics and connections.
ELCT 225 - Transformers
Credit(s): 2
This course presents students with the basic construction, operation, and maintenance principles of single-phase and three-phase transformers. Transformer construction, including core types, coil wiring ratios, tank dynamics, and cooling features involving details of magnetism, induction, and flux density will be presented. This course introduces transformer types: auto tap changer, isolation, and step up/step down, reactor, buck-boost, and current transformers; transformer operating principles featuring transformer electromagnetic coupling; transformer maintenance testing of power factor, impedance, power loss (watts loss), oil, and turns ratio. The destructive effects of harmonic distortion, improper cooling, overloading, and improper transformer connecting are highlighted along with a basic introduction to power generation and short circuit analysis. Practical information of NEMA and ANSI standards on insulation materials and safety will be featured.
ELCT 233 - Commercial Wiring Lab
Credit(s): 2
This course is an extension of ELCT 133with lectures emphasizing commercial wiring methods. Students will perform laboratory work consisting of actual installation of various raceways, as well as connecting of special equipment used in commercial and industrial applications, all in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
ELCT 236 - Conduit, Raceways, and Code Calculations Lab
Credit(s): 2
This course includes laboratory work with Code application relating to conduit bending, as well as National Electrical Code calculations for wire and cable installation. Students will perform lab work consisting of actual installation of conduit, wire and cable.
ELCT 239 - Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals
Credit(s): 2
This course is a combination lecture/lab series of grounding theory, as well as characteristics of grounded and non-grounded systems. Labs include proper grounding practices, various grounding applications, tools and materials usage and methods of compressions and exothermic application and installations.
ELCT 241 - Electric Motor Controls
Credit(s): 3
This course is a lecture/lab course oriented to the study of electromechanical control system concepts. Experiments are designed to illustrate the principles, applications, connection and installation procedures of electrical controllers. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis and development of control circuits.
ELCT 247 - Medium and High Voltage
Credit(s): 3
This course is a lecture/lab course which covers medium and high voltage electrical theory, conductors, insulators, overcurrent devices, testing, termination, safety precautions and safety equipment.
ELCT 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the concepts involved with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The applications, operations, and programming of PLCs will be covered with an emphasis on programming.
ELCT 251 - Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the new career opportunities in the exploding green market of photovoltaic systems. Students learn to construct, install, and control a working photovoltaic system. This course focuses on grid-direct photovoltaic systems, but covers material crucial to understanding all types of systems. In addition, the economics and viability of photovoltaic as compared to other energy systems will be studied.
ELCT 255 - Journeyman Electrician's Exam Preparation
Credit(s): 1
This course will prepare students to successfully take the electrical journeyman licensing examination. There will be a review of topics that were covered in previous courses in the apprentice curriculum. Practice exams will be introduced and discussed with the purpose of assisting students in understanding how questions are worded, and how to best study for the journeyman examination.
