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ELC 113
Residential Wiring I
2
6
4
This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electrical
installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include
NEC, electrical safety, and electrical blueprint reading; planning, layout; and
installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection;
conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able
to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with
basic electrical installations.
ELC 114
Commercial Wiring II
2
6
4
This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and
test equipment associated with electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety;
electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and
wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students
should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with electrical
installations.
ELC 115
Industrial Wiring
2
6
4
This course covers layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in industrial
facilities. Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon
completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment.
ELC 122
Industrial Wiring
2
4
4
This course introduces advanced topics in residential electrical installations including
the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Topics include NEC, special
purpose outlets, telephone and low voltage signal systems, swimming pool electrical
systems, home automation systems, standby power systems and residential utilityinteractive photovoltaic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly
install conduits, wiring, electrical distribution equipment, low voltage, standby power,
automated systems, and utility-interactive photovoltaic systems associated with
advanced residential electrical installations.
Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools,
materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course
2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit
performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to
advanced residential electrical circuits.
3. Draw, plan and interpret electrical plans and symbols used in advanced
residential applications.
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4. Identify, size, and install wiring and electrical distribution equipment and
devices associated with advanced residential electrical installations in
accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Prerequisites:
ELC 113
ELC 128
Introduction to PLC
2
3
3
This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated
applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/ output modules, power
supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of
controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLC’s
and create simple programs.
ELC 131
Circuit Analysis I
3
3
4
This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis,
measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles,
circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit
simulation software, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be
able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC
circuits; and properly use test equipment.
ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab
0
0
1
This course provides laboratory assignments as applied to fundamental principles of
DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on measurements and evaluation of electrical
components, devices and circuits. Upon completion, the students will gain hands-on
experience by measuring voltage, current, and opposition to current flow utilizing
various meters and test equipment.
Co-requisite: ELC 131
ELC 132
Electrical Drawings
1
3
2
This course introduces the technical documentation that is typically found or used in
the industrial environment. Topics include interpretation of service manuals, freehand
sketching of lines, orthographic views and dimensions, and blueprint reading. Upon
completion, students should be able to interpret technical documents and blueprints
and use basic drafting skills to prepare usable field drawings.
ELC 135
Electrical Machines I
2
2
3
This course covers magnetic circuits, transformers, DC/AC machines, and the threephase circuit fundamentals including power factor. Topics include magnetic terms and
calculations, transformer calculations based on primary or secondary equivalent
circuits, and regulation and efficiency calculations. Upon completion, students should
be able to perform regulation and efficiency calculations for DC/AC machine circuits.
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ELC 136
Electrical Machines II
3
3
4
This course covers DC/AC machine fundamentals including applications and control.
Topics include control devices, induction single and polyphase AC motors, DC motors,
stepper, and special purpose motors. Upon completion, students should be able to
perform regulation and efficiency calculations and apply motor theory to practical
control applications.
ELC 192
Selected Topics in Electrical
0
6
2
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific
program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the
program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the specific areas of study.
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