20 courses with the subject ELEC, 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.
ELEC 1110D.C. Electricity Theory and Lab3
This course covers the properties of direct current electrical systems. The course investigates the properties of electrons, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and electromagnetism. The course also instructs students on how DC voltage is produced, transmitted and used in the electrical field. Learning Outcomes Understanding the properties of voltage, current, resistance, and power- watts in DC circuits. Understanding the properties and importance of magnetism and electromagnetism in electrical systems. Applying ohms law to the electrical properties of DC circuits How to analyze, calculate, trouble-shoot, and evaluate DC circuits including series, parallel and combination DC circuits. Using electrical meters and test equipment to measure and test electrical circuits and components.
This course covers the properties of alternating current. Investigating the different types of AC voltages and how they are produced. The course also covers the different types of calculations for AC circuits including resistive, capacitive, inductive, power, three phase wye, and delta systems Learning Outcomes How to analyze, calculate, troubleshoot and evaluate A.C. circuits including series, parallel and combination. Using electrical meters, oscilloscopes, and test equipment to measure and test electrical circuits and components. Applying trigonometry to Ohm’s Law to calculate A.C. circuits. Understanding the A.C. current properties of voltage, current, resistance, induction, capacitance. Gain knowledge of three phase A.C. systems and how to calculate their different properties.
This course covers the requirements of the current National Electrical Code which governs all Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical installations. Learning Outcomes Upon competition of this course the student should have gained the knowledge on how the code book is laid out and the procedures to properly navigate the National Electrical Code Book. Using the National Electrical Code Book to analyze data and use multiple steps and how references and multiple steps may be needed to get the correct answer from a question. Identify different environments and conditions and how to apply the National Electric Code to those environments and conditions. Interpreting if exceptions to the National Electrical Codes are permissible. How to properly size conduit and conductors.
Safety in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. This course covers basic employee safety training for hazards commonly encountered on a construction site or industrial workplace. Employees can greatly reduce the chance of injury to themselves or co-workers by carefully following OSHA and general rules, and safe work practices. Learning Outcomes Summarize safety issues pertaining to ladders and stairways Recognize the importance of OSHA, OSHA Focus 4, and Minnesota’s AWAIR policies. Differentiate the correct and incorrect ways to handle hand and power-tools. Predict electrical hazards such as arc flash and electrical shock. Learn to apply proper personal protective equipment and lock out tag out. Identify the fire triangle and employ proper fire extinguishing techniques. Obtain an OSHA 10 certification by the completion of the course Identify slips, trips, fall protection and scaffolding and apply proper actions to take to avoid unsafe areas.
Construction is the systematic process of putting something together. Constructing electrical systems requires a variety of mechanical skills including, but not limited to, measuring, cutting, drilling, bending, fabricating, mounting, fastening, supporting, and terminating. These basic mechanical skills become the foundation for technical and specialized skills. As such, construction requires the efficient and safe use of numerous hand and power tools, as well as the techniques to use trade-specfic tools.In addition, electrical work is a licensed and regulated occupation. It is important that students are made aware of the laws and rules governing licensing and registration so as not to find themselves facing the consequences of working unlawfully. Learning Outcomes Understanding Minnesota’s statues and rules for employment in the electrical field Knowledge of electrical materials and their proper use and installation. Knowledge of tools used in the electrical industry and their proper use. Proper methods of splicing and termination of conductors and devices.
This course investigates blueprint reading. The course will consist of basic sketching and drawing of both 2D and 3D objects, applications of plans, use of line types, scaling, application of notes, specifications and details in print reading. Learning Outcomes Proper application of different line types and symbols. Draw three-dimensional objects from a two-dimensional drawing. Proper application of notations and specifications of a print Scale objects from print size to building size applications.
Prerequisites ELEC 1110 , ELEC 1120 , MATS 1205 This course covers the theory of semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers, digital circuits, microprocessor applications, sensors and applies the theory of both ELEC 1110 and ELEC 120 courses. Learning Outcomes Review amplifiers and how they are used in a circuit. Apply the theory of diodes to construct a D/C power supply and calculate the output. Review timing circuits and how they are used in a circuit. Draw circuits using semiconductors to build common circuits used in daily life. Identify the different digital gates and how they function. Review circuits to control an A/C sign wave to affect a desired output.
Prerequisites ELEC 1110 , ELEC 1120 , MATS 1205 This course proves the theories of ELEC 1110 and ELEC 1120 by connecting, testing, and analyzing semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers. digital circuits, microprocessor applications, and sensors. Learning Outcomes Connect semiconductor circuits to control A/C sign wave. Connect circuits from a drawing to convert A/C electricity to D/C electricity and measure its output. Construct amplifier circuits and calculate its actual amount of amplification. Test logic gates and build circuits using digital logic gates. Build timing circuits and measure their delay. Build everyday circuits like a thermostat, timer, photo eye, and an amplifier.
ELEC 1230Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Theory3
Prerequisites ELEC 1130 , ELEC 1139 This course covers material and design of residential wiring, wiring methods, fastening devices, sizing of boxes, wire and over current devices. Including branch circuit requirements and the application of the NEC for a dwelling unit and the use andapplication of blueprint. Learning Outcomes Apply use of the NEC for the wiring of a dwelling unit. Draw circuits for proper switching of lighting and receptacles from multiple locations. Layout light, switches, and receptacles for a dwelling unit. Design NEC compliant circuits. Calculate circuit components for a motor circuit. Choosing correct boxes wire size and over current devices for a circuit.
ELEC 1240Construction Skills and Introduction to Wiring Lab6
Prerequisites ELEC 1130 , ELEC 1137 , ELEC 1139 This course covers lab experiences in material and design of residential wiring, wiring methods, selection of proper fastening devices, sizing of wiring boxes, branch circuit requirements, and use of blueprints. Learning Outcomes Choose what box orientation is the most efficient layout for the construction wiring. Employ knowledge of overcurrent protection devices, correctly sized boxes, and correct wiring methods to different residential environments. Gain the knowledge and skill to use hand tools and operate power tools in the electrical field. Gain knowledge on how to illustrate wiring diagrams and schematics. Apply the proper use of personal protective equipment. Knowledge of electrical and tool safety and how to apply that knowledge in the lab area and to construction sites. Operate tools used for residential wiring Practice techniques of terminating conductors to devices in lab area. Recognize that wiring performed in the lab is comparable to how their own home is wired. Apply the guidelines of the National Electrical Code to perform proper and correct wiring methods in different aspect of a residential dwelling.
Prerequisites ELEC 1120 , ELEC 1130 , ELEC 1240 This course will consist of technical instruction and assessment of knowledge related to installation and operation of electrical switch boards, distribution boards, circuit breakers, disconnects, and industrial control panels. Students will receiveinstruction on basic and circuits, single and three phase motors, and transformers. Students will also study different single and three phase motor starting techniques, using soft starts and variable frequency drives. Students will study the NationalElectrical Code requirements governing the installation of electrical equipment. Learning Outcomes Calculate the primary and secondary currents of a transformer. Demonstrate how to properly troubleshoot a motor control circuit using an electrical wire diagram. Calculate the primary and secondary currents in a single and three phase power system Calculate primary and secondary overcurrent protection. Demonstrate how to calculate motor circuit conductors, motor overloads, and overcurrent protection based off voltage, horsepower, motor nameplate data and the National Electrical Code. Demonstrate proper lockout and tagout techniques as well as proper use of personal protective equipment. Demonstrate the proper use of an electrical multi-meter in testing for voltage, conductivity, and amperage within a circuit. Demonstrate how to properly wire the primary and secondary sides of a transformer.
Prerequisites ELEC 1120 , ELEC 1130 , ELEC 1240 This course will consist of clearly directed lab exercises with the expectation of exact results, performance evaluations and related assignments. Students will have an opportunity to connect, troubleshoot, and operate both basic and complex controlcircuits, connect and operate single-phase and three-phase motors, across-the-line motor controllers, reduced-voltage starters, and variable frequency drives. In addition, students will connect and operate single-phase and three-phase transformers, atotransformers, and other electrical equipment and apparatus. The supporting technical information will be provided through a parallel theory course. Learning Outcomes Recognize and select devices required to meet different methods of controlling load. Identify hazards of common apparatus systems and apply safety procedures to mitigate risks. Apply appropriate grounding and boarding to NEC standards. Demonstrate ability to control apparatus and achieve the desired operation. Connect, operate, and troubleshoot a variety of apparatus to NEC standards.
Prerequisites ELEC 1220 Course work includes the technical information supporting a parallel lab course. Students will learn RS Logix 500 and RS logix 5000 software to create, edit, and operate control programs for the micrologix and compactlogix family of processors. Students will also learn the factory talk view software to create application for the Allen Bradley family of operator interface terminals. In addition, students will study basic instrumentation and networking strategies associated with automation technolgies. Learning Outcomes Explain the difference between a fixed I/O and modular style PLC. Convert conventional relay logic to PLC logic using electrical wiring diagrams. Demonstrate how to configure the driver necessary to communicate and go online with a PLC. Apply troubleshooting techniques and knowledge of PLC operation to determine the cause of fault within a program. Convert relay ladder schematics to ladder logic programs and Boolean equations. Explain how PLC logic is used to replace conventional relay logic. Demonstrate proper grounding techniques for equipment and shielded instrumentation cables. Explain how an operator interface terminal is used to read and write information to a PLC.
Prerequisites ELEC 1220 This course will consist of directed lab exercises with the expectation of correct program operation of a PLC. Students will learn RS Logix 500 and RS logix 5000 software to create, edit, and operate control programs for the micrologix and compactlogix family of processors. Students will also learn the factory talk view software to create application for the Allen Bradley family of operator interface terminals. In addition, students will study basic instrumentation and networking strategies assoiated with automation technologies. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how to configure the drivers necessary to communicate with a PLC. Describe the difference between a TON, TOF and RTO timer instruction and use them correctly in a program. Gain experience implementing industry controls using a micrologix or compactlogix PLC. Explain what a narrative description is and how it can be used to develop a PLC program. Describe the range of timers used in the micrologix and compact logix processors Describe the procedure to commission a PLC installation. Demonstrate how to create a tag data base for the compact logix processor.
Prerequisites ELEC 1130 This course covers continued requirements of the National Electrical Code. Learning Outcomes Understand grounding and bonding requirements. Know the requirements of conductors and cables for electrical installments. Know the requirements of installing wiring materials. Understand the process on how to calculate multi family dwelling and commercial services.
Learning Outcomes Apply National Electrical Code. Describe data and alarm systems. Apply electrical theory. Describe lighting and HVAC systems. Understand grounding and bonding requirements.
ELEC 2230Electrical / Electronic Controls and Systems Lab4
Prerequisites ELEC 1240 This course covers the analysis and troubleshooting of energy management, heating and cooling systems, fire alarm, security, and lighting control systems. It will cover and familiarize students with voice, video, data, and fiber systems. Learning Outcomes Identify appropriate wiring method for fire alarm, security, and energy management systems. Troubleshoot defective electrical equipment. Select and install a variety of building automation equipment. Connect control equipment to meet desired control schemes.
ELEC 2241Industrial and Maintenance Wiring Theory and Lab3
Prerequisites ELEC 1240 This course covers the use of materials and design of industrial wiring, service equipment, and industrial tools. Learning Outcomes Install conductors, pipes and cables. Apply the National Electrical Code Install overcurrent protection. Apply testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits. Install motor control units.
Prerequisites ELEC 1240 This course covers the use of materials and design of commercial wiring, commercial tools and equipment, service equipment, and maintenance technology. Learning Outcomes Install typical wiring method used in commercial buildings. Calculate electrical loads and short circuits. Understand emergency back-up systems. Recall building plans and interpret electrical blueprints. Determine and coordinate correct over current protection
ELEC 2260Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Wiring Theory and Lab3
Prerequisites ELEC 1120 , ELEC 1110 This course covers the electrical and equipment installation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning for residential, commercial, and industry buildings. Learning Outcomes Apply testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits. Understand Electrical Controls Apply the National Electrical Code. Understand Motor control units. Apply electrical theory.
