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ELEC
22 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 1502Wiring and Materials I
This is the initial course in a series of courses designed to teach students about the tools and material that are used in the electrical industry. Through the semes- ter students will be required to complete about 40 different projects. The initial projects are designed to introduce students to the basic cutting tools that they will be required to use in the Electrical industry. How to work safe will be a priority. Students will then be asked to diagram basic circuits, and then build or construct the circuits they designed. The primary wiring method for these projects is NM cable. Advancing, students will be introduced to other wiring methods such as EMT, IMC and RMC. Student Learning Outcomes: A student successfully completing this course will: * List safety requirements of tools and material * Generate simple circuit calculations, layout and drawings. * Compile data from the National Electrical Code, and apply it to wiring projects with no National Electrical Code violations * Model professional Integrity * Perform box fill calculations on all electrical boxes used on wiring projects. * Create charts that evaluate different electrical boxes and devices used in industry. * Provide evidence of (your) ability to focus on wiring projects and to stay on task. (5 C: 2 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)
This is course is designed as a continuation of Basic Wiring and Materials I. Students will find themselves working in teams to complete between 30-40 dif- ferent labs. Some of the projects are designed as introductory, others build on initial concepts and become more complex. Skills that are evaluated tend to be hands on or the ability to work with the tools and electrical material. Students will review NM cable wiring techniques, as well as other wiring methods. Basic EMT conduit bending and calculations are introduced in this class, as well as PVC, RMC and IMC conduit types. Successful students learn the ability to focus on a project and demonstrate the ability to stay on task. Student Learning Outcomes: A student successfully completing this course will: * Examine safety requirements of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E * Create circuit calculations and layout with multiple switching and receptacle devices * Write service calculations * Build an overhead service * Compile data from the National Electrical Code and apply it to practical wir- ing projects * Model professional Integrity * Perform conduit bends and calculation to an accuracy of 1/8 * Install GFCI and AFCI equipment into circuits, and test them for accuracy. * Build circuits with alternative wiring methods (RMC, IMC, and PVC)Calcu- late conduit fill y change without notice. Page 159
This course will prepare the students to apply code to the installation of basic wiring. Make aware of laws and licensing of electricians. Use and interpret code general wiring practices. Calculate circuit loads. Calculate feeder demands, service installations, overcurrent protection, and appropriate grounding practices. Utilize tables for conductor size and other purposes. Student Learning Outcomes: * Utilize codebook and interpret code sections * Identify enforcement of the code and the laws governing the electricians * Identify minimum requirements for the installation basic circuits for lighting, equipment and feeder installations * Calculate load requirements for circuits and feeders * Use and interpret tables in the code (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This class covers NEC articles 250 thru 490. Students will identify NEC code requirements for the installation of wire, cable, conduit, and wire race ways. Students will connect boxes, switches, transformers, lighting equipment, motors, and motor controls. They will be able to identify hazardous locations. Student Learning Outcomes: * Utilize the general code requirements for building, outdoors, and underground wiring methods. * Interpret NEC code tables for the selection of conductors and wiring methods for specific applications. * Identifies and selects cable and conduit systems for specific applications. * Selects proper boxes, switches, and other devices to meet NEC code require- ments. Prerequisite(s): ELEC1510. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
ELEC 1518Applied Electrical Principles and Formulas
This course will teach students to utilize ohm’s law in the application of series, parallel, and combination circuits. Calculate voltage, current, and resistance in these applications. Apply power calculation for circuits. Utilize electrical meters. Apply resistance values in the calculation used for equipment and conductors. Describe use, application and the type of batteries. Apply magnetic principles to the operation of electrical equipment. Apply appropriate electrical formulas in the solution of electrical circuits and problems. This is a 6 hour per week lab setting and 2 hour per week in the lecture setting class that covers theory in Delmar Units 1 through 13. Student Learning Outcomes: * Evaluate electrical safety issues. * Calculate series, parallel, and combination circuits for voltage, amperage, resistance, and power. * Calculate voltage drop and select conductors in compliance with the National
ELEC 1523Drafting Blueprint Reading and Specification
This course teaches students to identify construction design of residential and commercial buildings. Application of proper symbols and layout of a workable electrical plan along with specifications will enable students to draft a complete set of construction plans including floor layout, circuit layout, and other equip- ment as required along with the support of specifications sheets and schedules. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Student Learning Outcomes: A student successfully completing this course will: * Identify electrical, plumbing, heating and general construction symbols and details * Illustrate electrical circuit layout design * Apply National Electrical Code requirements * Draft a model home using CADD Software * Perform scaling projects using an architectural scale, and using a tape measure * Review a simple scaled construction plan and then layout and square the plan in real footage. * Create window and door schedules * Analyze and contrast commercial blueprints (4 C: 4 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
ELEC 1526Applied Electrical Principles and A.C. Fund
This course teaches students to identify differences in DC and AC circuits. Stu- dents will use formulas to calculate voltage, current, and impedance values in AC circuits. Students will implement resistive, inductive, capacitive, and combination circuits. They will explore in phase and out of phase. Leading and lagging power factor will be solved to industry standards. They will calculate mpower factor correction of equipment and feeders. Students will analyze single and three phase systems. Basic motor, generator, and transformer theory will be explored. This is a 4 hour per week lab setting and a 6 hour per week lecture setting class that cov- ers Delmar chapters 15 thru 32 and Singer units 15 thru 24. Student Learning Outcomes: * Evaluate and implement electrical safety procedures. * Calculate Ac effects on resistive, inductive, and capacitive circuits. * Apply formulas to solve AC impedance problems. * Calculate AC voltages for peak, effective, instantaneous and averages values. * Calculate volts, amps, ohms, and watts in AC circuits * Calculate power factor and correction. * Evaluate motors, generators, and transformers. * Evaluate single and three phase systems. Prerequisite(s): ELEC1518. (5 C: 2 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)
This course will teach concepts of electric baseboard and plenum heating. Students will also investigate other types of heat and air conditioning methods. Students will learn how to calculate BTUs for heating and cooling applications. Students will physically wire various forms of baseboard heating, and numerous forms of low voltage thermostat controls. Students will work with prints, heating and cooling symbols and related calculations. As students advance, they will explore concepts in off-peak heating and cooling, relationships to the grid, and the age of the smart grid. Student Learning Outcomes: * Layout electrical circuits on a print, and install heating and cooling symbols. * Calculate and layout heating and cooling systems * Identify electric heat design requirements and components * Recognize load management configurations and connections * Demonstrate skills of terminating line voltage and low voltage installations and circuits * Outline fine points about the electrical grid, off peak electrical usage and smart grid technology including solar and wind technologies Prerequisite(s): ELEC1502, ELEC1510, ELEC1522. (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course will introduce students to total quality management, team building, and networking. Students will explore their humanitarian responsibility, personal accountability, and develop their organizational and management skills. Students will be responsible for developing a working knowledge of the electrical industry, as well as a personal resume, example of cover letter, and interviewing skills. Student Learning Outcomes: * Develop team building skills. * Create working resume, cover letter, and career skills. * Practice leadership by participating in MESA or approve club. * Complete a community service project. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will receive hands-on instruction as they complete the installation of a permanent electrical service for a residential dwelling. Students will enhance their wiring skills through understanding of basic terminology for rough-in wir- ing of a residential dwelling according to industry standards. Job skills will be developed as part of this class. Student Learning Outcomes: * Develop an electrical plan for a single-family residence. * Apply electrical codes to unique applications or residential construction. * Select materials and layout for an assigned project. * Select and apply tools and equipment for an assigned project. * Validate residential projects against National Electrical Code (NEC) require- ments. * Document skill development for future employment opportunities. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will demonstrate the ability to completely install the following: electri- cal devices, light fixtures, receptacles, switches, furnace, water heater, range, an dryer. Upon completion students will be evaluated using the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) book to obtain a final residential dwelling unit inspection. Student Learning Outcomes: * Plan material and equipment to finish wiring a residential dwelling. * Install electrical fixtures. * Assess operation of all circuits. * Analyze and troubleshoot electrical circuit malfunctions. * Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements to all projects. * Configure electrical connection of household appliances and equipment. Prerequisite(s): ELEC2502. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in residential, commercial, and industrial situations. Areas to be covered, to include: wiring methods, raceways, lighting, grounding, bonding, motors, transformers, low voltage, calculations, hazardous locations, solar, wind genera- tion, NFP 70E (OSHA STANDARD) and code changes. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify technical (NEC) language and vocabulary. * Develop reading comprehension skills. * Analyze safety aspects of the NEC and NFP 70E. * Develop test taking skills in preparation for NEC exam. * Develop NEC code skills through collaborative projects. * Demonstrate the ability to recognize low voltage systems. Prerequisite(s): ELEC1515. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will analyze advanced electrical concepts as they pertain to the National PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Electric Code (NEC) and the NFP 70E (OSHA STANDARD). Students will also develop skills required to take the State Electrical exam. Student Learning Outcomes: * Apply NEC calculations. * Determine the safety aspects of the NEC and the NFP 70E. * Organize thought patterns by using the index and glossary of the NEC. * Use occupational specific technical vocabulary as defined in the NEC. * Perform calculations per NEC from Blueprint information. Prerequisite(s): ELEC2510. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will read and interpret prints, develop procedures for installing wiring and control systems in commercial buildings, and determine pipe fill, box fill, voltage drop, ampacities, and de-rating of conductors. Additionally, students will develop pipe bending skills through lab projects in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) with ½ inch and ¾ inch conduit. Metal Clad (MC) cable lab projects will enhance students’ knowledge of other commercial wiring installations. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate conduit bending skills to industry standards. * Explain National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for commercial instal- lations. * Install lighting solutions according to manufacturer’s specifications. * Interpret prints to follow distinct installation instructions. * Select and apply tools and equipment for commercial projects. Prerequisite(s): ELEC1506, ELEC1518. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
The students will study the basic concepts of incandescent, fluorescent, high- intensity-discharge lamps, compact fluorescent, light emitting diode and mercury vapor light fixtures. The operation, troubleshooting, repair, and layout of lighting systems and efficient usage will be emphasized in this course. Student Learning Outcomes: * Recommend lighting solutions to meet customer needs. * Troubleshoot lighting problems and the techniques to solve problems. * Interpret NEC code as it applies to lighting systems. * Analyze industry trends related to lighting systems. d * Examine disposal as it applies to lighting systems. Prerequisite(s): ELEC1506, ELEC1518. (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Students will study the design, construction, and operation of various electric motor types. This includes lab time on single-phase and three-phase motors. Students will examine the basic design and construction of control equipment for single-phase and three-phase motors. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate appropriate safety practices in the completion of lab projects. * Analyze the basis of electro-magnets and the rotating magnetic field. * Draw schematic diagrams of various motors. * Describe the principles of operation of various motors. * Troubleshoot single-phase and three-phase motors. Prerequisite(s): ELEC1526. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Students will complete their advancement in motor control with the ability to draw, read, and safely execute the wiring of a motor control circuit through the use of a complex motor control diagram. The students will also demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems that occur in motor control circuits. Student Learning Outcomes: * Draw single phase and three phase motor control systems. * Install single phase and three phase motor control systems. * Troubleshoot single phase and three phase motor control systems. * Interpret complex motor control diagrams. Prerequisite(s): ELEC2522. (4 C: 1 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other) y change without notice. Page 161
ELEC 2532Solid State Devices and Programable Logic Controllers
This course will enable students to analyze solid state devices and applications. Students will assemble solid state devices using diodes, rectifiers, filters, and transistors. In this course, students will develop basic skills in monitoring motor control situations with Program Logic Controllers (PLC's) . Students will write PLC logic, program, and wire PLCs. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate approved safety practice in all lab projects. * Analyze solid state devices. * Identify solid state device applications in industry. * Interpret one lines and program various PLC's. * Outline operating procedure of PLC's. * Evaluate variable frequency driver controls and circuits. Prerequisite(s): ELEC2522. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Suggested Technical Studies Semester II ELEC2540 Low Voltage Systems................................................ 1 ELEC1506 Wiring and Materials II............................................. 5 EMSC1420 AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid. ........................ 1
This course will introduce students to low voltage/limited energy electrical circuits. These include, but are not limited to Telecommunications, Coax cable, networking, Class 2 and 3 circuits, fiber optic systems, security systems, and fire alarm systems. Students will learn proper cable installation and termination skills. Students will analyze problems and solutions to electromagnetic interfer- ence and other forms of electrical noise. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify computer networking devices * Demonstrate cable termination techniques * Evaluate fiber optic cable applications * Identify problems and cures of electromagnetic interference * Describe various coaxial and communication cable installations * Design a cabling architecture * Test and troubleshoot system problems * Wire a security and/or a fire alarm system (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other) PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum m 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College
