15 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 128Electrical Circuits3
An introduction to electric circuit fundamentals, including Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Law. Students analyze serial, parallel and combinations of circuits using circuits theorems, Thevinin, Norton and superposition. Introduction to AC circuits is included using simulation and hands-on laboratories.
MATH 93 Beginning Algebra or MATH 131 - College Algebra or higher (except MATH 140 - Statistics ); or Math placement code 41.01
ELEC 129Digital Logic3
Binary number systems and codes, fundamentals of Boolean Algebra, algebra simplifications; BCD, ASCII and parity codes. Basic gates and OR, invert, NAND, NOR and XOR, XNOR Comparators; flip flops: Sequential circuits; parallel adders; Counter Design; registers, decoders, encoders, Multiplexers and Demultiplexers. Emphasis on Integrated circuits.
This course provides the electrical power student the capability to work with power circuits using electrical analysis methods and simulation and analysis tools. Topics include phasor analysis, three-phase circuits, real, reactive, and apparent power analysis, symmetrical components, and transformer action. An introduction to electronic devices as applied to power circuits is included. Emphasis is on SCR and TRIAC devices on three-phase circuits and applications.
Alternating current circuits and different waveforms are analyzed: Sine/usoidal, exponential, rectangular, square, triangular and mixed waveforms. Average and effective values are calculated. Complex number algebra is used. Impedance, reactance, conductance, admittance and reactance concepts are studied. The laws of circuit analysis are applied to AC excitation. RL, RC, RLC circuits are studied; simulation and hands-on laboratories to illustrate theory.
Provides a basic knowledge of electronics using semi-conductor devices. A wide range of practical applications is studied. Experiments use discrete and integrated circuits. Basic circuit configuration using diodes, transistors, optical devices and operational amplifiers are studied. The course discusses trouble shooting techniques that are applicable to electronic circuits.
High School Algebra or MATH 93 Beginning Algebra .
ELEC 204Electrical Machinery3
Electromagnetic induction; characteristics and analysis of DC generators and motors, shunt series, and compound efficiency i voltage regulation; torque; speed regulation starting a DC motor; standards and rating; polyphase system; characteristics and analysis of the alternator; synchronous impedance, power factor, correction, and applications. Different motor designs are presented.
This is a course on electronic measurement and control techniques that are PC and processor based. An introduction to various sensors is given with associated electronic interfacing. Data acquisition methods are studied with PC monitoring and control software used. An introduction to programmable logic controllers is given with ladder logic programming. Control systems are studied and applications given to utility systems and supporting subsystems.
This course covers the theory and design of a photovoltaic system primarily for residences. The operation of subsystem components is explained, including PV modules, charge controllers/inverters, and battery systems. Methods of electrical interconnection, disconnects, over-current protection and grounding for following NEC codes are outlined. Solar radiation, system sizing, mechanical integration topics are included. Hands-on installation training using industry equipment is utilized.
This course introduces microprocessor architectures and microcomputer systems including memory type and organization. Topics include: buses architecture, serial/parallel I/O systems, memory systems, instruction set, timing operation, programming, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze programs and trouble-shoot basic microprocessor circuits.
Discussion of transients in electrical systems, first, second, and higher order systems; constant, exponential, sinusoidal, and multiple excitations; Introductory and intermediate circuit concepts reviewed. Computer solutions to problems illustrated. Time constants and transient intervals investigated. RC, RL, LC, RLC circuits analyzed and laboratory experiments performed. Complete electrical systems with multiple switching analyzed.
Provides a basic knowledge of electrical distribution system principle and construction of a transformer. Losses, efficiency and transformer rating. Study method of control, electro-mechanical control, solid state control and microprocessor control. Basic concept of programmable controller and applications.
Covers several integrated circuit operations, including operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, phototransistors and selected IC devices. The course includes summing amplifiers, Opamp applications. The course includes trouble shooting, analog circuits, analog-digital and digital-analog conversions.
Review of diodes and transistors. Diode clipping and clamping. Small signal amplifiers using math models. Cascaded amplifiers, large signal analysis, class A, B amplifiers, FET amplifiers. Study of high, low and band pass filters. Laboratory experimentations.
Special projects, independent study or technical paper in electrical technology. Supervised, evaluated, and adapted to the needs and interests of the especially qualified electrical technology student. Content and evaluation determined by the faculty sponsor, chairperson, and members of the Electrical Technology Department.
This course covers the basics for and understanding of communications systems and circuits. Circuit components include filters, amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, phase locked loops and analog/digital converters. Various analog and digital modulation and multiplexing techniques are presented with emphasis on current technologies. System comparisons using information capacity relations , signal quality, as well as modulation and multiplexing methods are studied using time and frequency domain concepts. Wired and wireless data networks are studied (including LAN and WAN networks using the OSI model functionality) and explored using current networking devices.
