12 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 1010Introduction to Electricity4
Introduction to Electricity is a study of DC/AC theory, ohms law, resistors, inductors, capacitors, motors, motor controllers, single phase transformers, the proper use of test equipment, conduit installation, conductor sizing and methods of connection. Strong emphasis is placed on safety to include: lock-out/tag-out procedures and proper use of GFCI devices.
DC Fundamentals requires the student to calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power of series, parallel, and combinational series-parallel circuits with DC power supplies. Students are also required to: calculate all circuit parameters, measure circuit parameters and verify the results of calculations by proper use of laboratory test equipment as well as computer applications. Students must also explain the characteristics, ratings, proper testing procedures, and connections for batteries.
AC Fundamentals emphasizes skills in selecting and using trigonometric functions to calculate values of Resistance (R), Inductance (L), and Capacitance (C) required to produce any desired voltage, current, and impedance in AC circuits. Students will also analyze R-L-C series, parallel and combination circuits and are required to verify the results of the calculations by proper use of laboratory test equipment and computer applications. Students are also required to calculate values of current and voltage for single-phase and three-phase transformers.
ELEC 1210National Electric Code Interpretations I4
National Electric Code Interpretations I is an introductory study of the minimum NEC requirements pertaining to the installation of electrical conductors and equipment. The student must calculate conductor sizes, voltage drop, box fill, overcurrent protection, and determine the type, required number and location of outlets and switches. While practicing electrical safety per NFPA 70E, students will troubleshoot and install branch circuits in a neat and workmanlike manner.
Motors, Alternators and Generators emphasizes both theory and application by requiring students to make all connections on DC generators and DC motors, three-phase and single-phase AC motors, and three-phase AC alternators. Students measure current, voltage, power and efficiency of each scenario and will be introduced to the programming, operation and control of variable frequency drives.
ELEC 2110Transformers and Power Factor Applications4
Transformers and Power Factor Applications emphasizes theory and application by requiring students to make connections on single-phase and three-phase transformers; calculate phase and line current, and phase and line voltage; and calculate efficiency, power factors of AC circuits and KVAR needed for power factor correction. Students will also calculate over current protection and conductor sizes per NEC requirements and verify transformer calculations with computer software.
Magnetic Motor Controls is a study of devices such as relays, contactors, solenoids, and motor starting methods including: full voltage starting, primary resistance starting, autotransformer starting, impedance starting, wye-delta starting, and part winding starting. Emphasis is on applications of jogging, plugging, timers, reversing starters and reduced voltage starting methods for motors. Additional emphasis is on the ability to read and draw straight line drawings for automated and complex control circuits.
ELEC 2310National Electric Code Interpretations II4
National Electric Code Interpretations II is a comprehensive study of the current NEC requirements pertaining to the installation of electrical conductors and equipment. The student will be required to calculate branch circuit, feeder, and service conductor sizes; calculate pull box and conduit fill; identify, troubleshoot, and safely install major types of electrical conductors and equipment in a neat and workmanlike manner. The installation of the major types of raceways, cables, and service equipment will be stressed.
Industrial Electronics covers the basic principles of switching transistors; silicon controlled rectifier circuits; relay and timing circuits; photoelectric devices; unijunction transistors; DIACs; TRIACs; proximity devices; and rectification of single and polyphase power. In addition to demonstrating a working knowledge of industrial electronic controls, students are required to perform all relevant calculations, measurements and verifications by the proper use of lab equipment and computer software.
Siemens PLC Programming covers the theory of operation and applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in the process industry. Students will be required to develop basic PLC ladder programs and verify their operation in a lab environment by hardwiring components to the PLC. Programming will be performed via computer software. The operation of sensors and detectors used in PLC circuits will be emphasized.
ELEC 1120 and ELEC 2210 , or instructor’s permission.
ELEC 2410Allen-Bradley PLC Programming4
Allen-Bradley PLC Programming covers the theory of operation and application of Allen-Bradley PLCs in the process industry by requiring students to develop PLC ladder programs using various instructions and mathematical functions. The application of analog circuits is also covered. Programming will be performed via computer software. Students are also required to hardwire components to the PLC and to verify the operation of their programs.
ELEC 1120 and ELEC 2210 , or instructor’s permission.
ELEC 2990Special Topics in Electrical Technology1-4
Special Topics in Electrical Technology is an in-depth examination of a selected topic in electricity and may be repeated for credit when content varies.
