Course Descriptions - Electrical Technology


Electrical Technology		Course Descriptions Main Menu Degrees and Certificates Offered

ELE 127 : RESIDENTIAL WIRING METHODS

(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.

Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups. Lecture 1 hour + lab 3 hours = total 4 hours per week.

ELE 131 : NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE I

(3 credits) May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.

Provides study of the purposes and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ELE 132 : NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE II

(3 credits) May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.

Provides study of the purposes and interpretations of the National Electric Code . as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ELE 133 : PRACTICAL ELECTRICITY I

(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement. Corequisite(s): ELE 150.

Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety, and practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation including fundamentals of motors and controls. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 2 hours + lab 2 hours = total 4 hours per week.

ELE 138 : NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW I

(2 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.

Covers purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code, as well as various charts, code rulings, and wiring methods. Lecture 2 hours per week.

ELE 150 : A.C. AND D.C. CIRCUIT FUNDAMENTALS

(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement; MTH 01.

Provides an intensive study of the fundamentals of direct and alternating current, resistance, magnetism, inductance, and capacitance, with emphasis on practical applications. Focuses on electrical/machines applications. Lecture 2 hours + lab 2 hours = total 4 hours per week.

ELE 173 : COMMERCIAL WIRING METHODS

(3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 05

This course studies wiring methods and standards used for commercial buildings. The course also provides a comprehensive study of the national electrical code that deals with commercial wiring installations, including state and local regulations. Lecture: 2hours. Laboratory: 2hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

ELE 215 : ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS

(3 credits) Corequisite(s): ELE 238.

Studies electromechanical systems and components; electrical, electronic, mechanical, and optical measuring and control devices. Includes electro-mechanisms used as “building-blocks” for various electromechanical systems, synchros, resolvers, servo-motors, generators, and digital/analog convertors. Analyzes various electromechanical systems, printers, typewriters, tape punches, readers, and numerical controls. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3 hours = total 5 hours per week.

ELE 225 : ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

(4 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.

Studies components, equipment, and circuits that are used to control the operation of electrical machines. Explains the physical and operating characteristics of various electromagnetic, static, and programmable control devices. Investigates control schemes used to accomplish specific control objectives. Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours = total 6 hours per week.

ELE 238 : CONTROL CIRCUITS

(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ETR 259 and ETR 273.

Deals with the principles and applications of electrical controllers which serve as an introduction to automation devices for differentiation, integration, and proportioning. Includes hardware and circuitry for AC and DC control devices, as well as contractors, starters, speed controllers, time delays, limit switches, and pilot devices. Demonstrates applications in the control of industrial equipment motors, servo units, and motor-driven actuators. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3 hours = total 5 hours per week.

ELE 239 : PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS

(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student’s placement.

Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture 2 hours + lab 2 hours = total 4 hours per week.

ELE 240 : ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

(3 credits) Prerequisite: ELE 239

This course is an advanced course intended to further the study of Programmable Logic Controllers that was initiated in ELE 239. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.


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