Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology · Courses
PE
7 courses with the subject PE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PE 101ELECTRICAL CODE I5
A study of the requirements of the National and Massachusetts Electrical Codes. The focus of study is on Chapters 1-4 of these codes. Topics include an introduction to the codes, general rules and requirements for electrical installations, wiring and protection, general wiring methods and materials, and equipment for general use in electrical installations. Included in the course is a hands-on practical application of the principles learned in lecture. During the lab experience students will be instructed in the design and configuration of common switching circuits, control circuits, and installation of electrical services while utilizing wiring methods common to residential installations. Training in the use of electrical tools, along with the testing and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits are included. Prerequisite: Must be a PE major to enroll in this class. 2026-2027 COURSE CATALOG 141
A study of the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and electrical power as applied to common DC and sinusoidal AC circuits. Topics covered are Ohm’s Law, series, parallel, and combination circuits. Other topics include magnetism, AC waveforms, inductance, capacitance, reactance, and impedance, along with phasers and RC, RL and RLC circuits. Prerequisite: Must be a PE major to enroll in this class.
A continuation of study of the National and Massachusetts Electrical Codes and the study of the fundamentals of electrical design, based on the requirements of these codes. Topics focus on Residential and Commercial applications and include Grounding and Bonding, overcurrent protection devices, services, single- and multifamily dwelling calculations, raceway and box calculations, conductor sizing and voltage drop calculations, and commercial calculations. The course includes a hands-on laboratory component where topics discussed in lecture will be explored; particular attention is paid to safety rules for working on electrical systems. Prerequisite: PE101.
A continuation of study of the National and Massachusetts Electrical Codes with emphasis on advanced topics. The focus of study is on Chapters 5-7 of these codes. Topics include the requirements for electrical installations in special occupancies such as hazardous locations, the installation requirements of special equipment such as swimming pools, and the requirements associated with special conditions such as emergency systems. Included in this course is a laboratory component that provides a practical application of the requirements of the National and Massachusetts Electrical Codes as applied to the topics discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: PE201.
*These courses count towards the 600 clock hours of classroom instruction required by the Massachusetts State Board of Electrical Examiners for partial fulfillment of the requirements for Journeyman Electrician licensure. 112 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CUMMINGS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
