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10 courses with the subject EL, 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.

EL 101FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This course is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental skills associated with all other electrical courses. Topics will include: safety, basic tools, special tools, equipment, and an introduction to simple AC and DC circuits.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None
EL 103N PRINT READING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This course focuses on the essential print-reading skills needed to safely install and troubleshoot common residential, commercial, industrial, and HVAC electrical systems. Topics to be discussed are print-reading fundamentals, symbols, print elements, and construction documentation.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None
EL 104NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE4.0

50 Hours - 12 Weeks This is an introductory course designed for students with little or no knowledge of the electrical code. Students will study the structure and scope of the National Electrical Code and learn how to locate often used code sections: Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, and wire and conduit sizing.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL101, EL102-Co-requisite: None
EL 201RESIDENTIAL WIRING6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This is an introductory course on residential wiring methods which will include practical application and hands-on implementation of code requirements. 61

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 101, EL 102 - Co-requisite: None
EL 202MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks The focus of this course is on the installation of different motor control circuit and devices. Emphasis will be placed in developing the students’ ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits along with Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical control devices.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 101, EL 102 - Co-requisite: None
EL 204EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING3.0

50 Hours - 12 Weeks This course introduces the student to maintenance and troubleshooting techniques, used in manuals, test equipment, and inspection/repairs of the equipment.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 202 - Co-requisite: None
EL 205COMMERCIAL WIRING6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This is an introductory course on commercial wiring methods. The student will be able to read commercial blueprints and apply the National Electrical Code to commercial wiring systems. Students will also receive training in conduit bending and conduit runs for circuits.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 104, EL 201 - Co-requisite: None
EL 206PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS3.0

50 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will cover the use of programmable logic controllers in modern electrical settings. Also, the operating principles of PLC’s and practice in programming, installation, and maintenance of PLCs will be studied.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 202 - Co-requisite: None
EL 208MOTOR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING3.0

50 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will focus on the principles and practices of electrical motor repair. Also, the course will cover the topics of disassembly/assembly and preventative maintenance of common electrical motors.

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 202 - Co-requisite: None
EL 210ALTERNATIVE ENERGY5.0

– 70 Hours – 12 Weeks This course provides an introduction to energy systems and renewable energy resources, with a scientific examination of the energy field and an emphasis on alternate energy sources and their technology and application. The class will explore society's present needs and future energy demands, and then focus on alternate, renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass (conversions), wind power, geothermal and hydro. Energy conservation methods will also be emphasized. ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION (EC)

Subject
EL
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu

Source: Penn Commercial Business/Technical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59