Electrical Technology

Courses

ELT 108: DC Fundamentals

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course provides a study of atomic theory, direct current (DC), properties of conductors and insulators, direct current characteristics of series, parallel, and series parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC circuits, solve for unknown circuits variables and to use basic electronic test equipment.

Prerequisites

MTH 098 or higher

Corequisites

ELT 109

ELT 109: AC Fundamentals

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course provides a study of the theory of alternating current (AC). Students are prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistor, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Upon completion, students should be able to design AC circuits and explain the function of alternating circuits such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships and power factor. This is a CORE course.

Prerequisites

MTH 098 or higher

Corequisites

ELT 108

ELT 110: Wiring Methods

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course is a study of various tasks, wiring methods, materials, and associated NEC (National Electric Code) requirements that students will be required to work with in residential and commercial wiring courses.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 108 AND ELT 109

ELT 114: Residential Wiring Methods

Credits 3
Theory Credit
2
Manipulative Laboratory
3

This course is a study of residential wiring practices and methods, the NEC requirements and residential blueprint interpretations.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 110

ELT 117: AC/DC Machines

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course covers the theory and operation of DC motors single and three phase AC motors and the labs will reinforce this knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the various types of single and three phase motors, wiring diagrams, starting devices, and practical application in lab. This is a CORE course.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 108 AND ELT 109

ELT 118: Commercial/Industrial Wiring I

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course focuses on principles and applications of commercial and industrial wiring. Topics include electrical safety practices, an overview of National Electric Code requirements as applied to commercial and industrial wiring, conduit bending, circuit design, pulling cables, transformers, switch gear, and generation principles.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 110

ELT 209: Motor Controls I

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, push-button stations, sizing of magnetic motor starters and overload protection, and complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Topics include sizing magnetic starters and overload protection, the use of push-button stations, ladder diagrams, and magnetic motor starters in control of electric motors, wyedelta starting, part start winding, resistor starting and electric starting devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using push-button stations and understand complex motor control diagrams.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 108 AND ELT 109

ELT 212: Motor Controls II

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course covers complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits and the uses of different motor starting techniques. Topics include wye-delta starting, part start winding, resistor starting and electronic starting devices. Upon completion, the students should be able to understand and interpret the more complex motor control diagrams and understand the different starting techniques of electrical motors.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 209

ELT 231: Introduction to Programmable Controllers

Credits 3
Theory Credit
2
Manipulative Laboratory
3

This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs.

Prerequisites

ELT 209 with a C or better

ELT 232: Advanced Programmable Controllers

Credits 3
Theory Credit
2
Manipulative Laboratory
3

This course includes the advanced principals of PLC’s including hardware, programming, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 231

ELT 241: National Electric Code

Credits 3
Theory Credit
3

This course introduces students to the National Electric Code. Emphasis is placed on locating and interpreting needed information within the NEC code manual. Upon completion, students should be able to locate code requirements for a specific electrical installation.

Prerequisites

A grade of C or better in ELT 108 and ELT 109