27 courses with the subject CONE, 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.
This course provides students with an understanding of occupational safety practices, basic requirements, purpose and enforcement of general safety rules. This course meets the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry standards for the Construction Electricity program. Prerequisite(s): None
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This course provides students with an introduction to electrical material used in industry and also the National Electrical Code. The student develops basic skills and understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) book and how it applies to electrical applications in the field. Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides a fundamental technical understanding of residential wiring. In addition, basic wiring skills for residential occupancies will be practiced in lab settings for residential occupancies applying National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Prerequisite(s): Corequisites: CONE1100, HPER1410
This course provides the student with an understanding of complex RLC circuits, single-phase and three-phase transformer connections and calculations. Prerequisite(s): CONE1102
This course provides a fundamental understanding of AC and DC motor generator theory and basic skills. This course includes types, construction, operation, installation, and maintenance of AC and DC motors and generators. Prerequisite(s): CONE1100, HPER1410
This course provides students with expanded technical understanding and skills necessary for residential wiring. Students will be provided with experience for installations common to residential structures including general receptacles, lighting and designated circuit layout and installation. Prerequisite(s): CONE1107
Numerous applications and skills will be developed in this course including bending, threading, and installation of various types of conduit. This course also provides a review of the operation and safety of both hand and power tools used in the construction electricity field. Prerequisite(s): CONE1100
This course covers requirements and installation of service entrance equipment. Topics included are service materials, installation procedures, meters, service and conduit sizes, panel types, bonding, grounding and overcurrent protection. Prerequisite(s): Corequisites: CONE1100, CONE1104
Student will read commercial blueprints with an emphasis on electrical circuitry including lighting, power, service, feeders, and special systems. The course also introduces the student to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) drawings. Prerequisite(s): CONE1124
This course provides students with an introduction to electrical material used in industry. Students develop basic skills and understanding of the material and how it applies to electrical applications in the field. Prerequisite(s):
This course provides students with a working knowledge of residential blueprints and specifications. Students gain an understanding of blueprints, then interprets and applies this knowledge to the electrical industry. Prerequisite(s): None
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This course introduces basic electric heating, gas, oil, and heat pump and cooling system installation and control. Topics included are installing wiring for heating and air conditioning systems, replacing controls, measuring instruments, and schematic interpretation. Prerequisite(s): CONE1107, CONE1116, or instructor approval.
This course examines the material and design aspects of commercial wiring. Topics included are raceways, boxes, design requirements for conduit layouts, circuit overcurrent protection and lighting. Prerequisite(s): CONE1100, CONE1104, CONE1122.
This course provides an understanding of motor control symbols, line diagrams, contractors, starters, and operating circuits. Lab procedures demonstrate components, circuitry, and operation learned in theory. Measured data is recorded and interpreted. Prerequisite(s): CONE1108, CONE1110
This course covers the theory, operation, installation, hardware, software, and practical applications of the programmable logic controllers. Basic PLC programming techniques for counters, timers, and sequencers will be presented. Prerequisite(s): CONE1112, or instructor approval.
This course provides application of basic theory and operation to electronic motor control including semi- conductor, rectifiers, regulators, and amplifiers. Prerequisite(s): CONE1100, CONE1108
This course covers materials and design aspects of commercial wiring, in particular, lighting and fuse applications. Topics included are lighting and lamp installation and selection, fuse selection, special outlets, load schedule, short circuit calculations and emergency illumination. Prerequisite(s): CONE1100. Corequisite: CONE2205
This course covers the installation methods and materials used in industrial wiring. Topics included are transformers, busways, motor installation, industrial metering, overcurrent system coordination, ground detection, grounding systems, power factor correction, surge protection, distribution, special systems, and industrial hazardous locations. It also covers the study of the National Electrical Code relating to these topics. Prerequisite(s): CONE1100, CONE2114
This course provides an advanced understanding of circuits controlling motors. Topics include jogging, braking, plugging, reduced voltage starting, phase loss protection, latching relays, time delay relays, and safety requirements. Lab procedures demonstrate components, circuitry, and operation learned in theory. Measured data is recorded and interpreted. Prerequisite(s): CONE2206 CONE 2225 Transformers 2 cr 0/2/0 This course covers the concepts of transformer operation. Single-phase and three-phase (polyphase) transformer operation and installation methods are explored. Included in the course are the following topics: transformer operation, transformation relationships, transformer losses, transformer types, transformer testing, series and parallel operation, connections, instrument transformers, and maintenance procedures. National Electrical Code requirements for transformer installations are applied. Prerequisite(s): CONE1108 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 86
This course provides an understanding of load management control for power company off-peak systems. Time clock, radio, ripple and demand controller wiring is covered. Prerequisite(s): CONE1107, CONE1108
This course provides students with an understanding of installation procedures and National Electrical Code requirements for coax, telephone, fire alarm, security, fiber optic, cat 4, cat 5, and other low-voltage wiring systems. Prerequisite(s): None
This course applies the principles of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to job specific situations. Prerequisite(s): CONE1104, CONE2114
The student works with an advisor and instructor to develop a contract with specific goals in areas deemed applicable to the construction electricity industry and the students' career plans. This opportunity may be limited by conditions such as instructor/lab/material availability. Prerequisite(s): 12 CONE credits
Source: Northland Community and Technical College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
