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100 Level
Fundamentals Electrical Science Course Work was developed to assist instructors,
engineers, electricians, apprenticeship, HVAC technicians, electronic technicians, contractors,
facility operations, operators, maintenance personnel, and the technical staff with the
necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of electrical theory,
terminology, installation and application. The course includes information on alternating
current (AC) and direct current (DC) theory, power systems, circuits, motors, and
generators; AC power and reactive components; batteries; AC and DC voltage regulators;
transformers; and electrical test instruments and measuring devices. This information is
fundamental to all electrical applications and troubleshooting. It will provide personnel
with a foundation for understanding the basic operation of various types of electrical
equipment and circuits.
Perquisites:
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Technical Math or Greater
Basic Science or Greater
English 101 or equivalent
Basic Computer Skills
ET 101 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Basic Electrical Theory
Description: This module describes basic electrical concepts and introduces
electrical terminology. It contains the following topics: Atom and Its Forces,
Electrical Terminology, Units of Electrical Measurement, Methods of Producing
Voltage (Electricity), Magnetism, Magnetic Circuits, Electrical Symbols, and Metric
System and Powers of Ten.
ET 102 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Basic DC Theory
Description: This module describes the basic concepts of direct current (DC) electrical
circuits and discusses the associated terminology. It contains the following topics: DC
Sources (Batteries, DC Generator, Thermocouples, Rectifiers, Forward Bias, Reverse
Bias, Half-Wave Rectifier Circuit, Full-Wave Rectifier Circuit), DC Circuit Terminology
(Schematic Diagram, One-Line Diagram, Block Diagram, Wiring Diagram, Resistivity,
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance, Electric Circuit, Series Circuit, Parallel Circuit,
Equivalent Resistance), Basic DC Circuit Calculations (Series Resistance, Parallel
Currents, Resistance in Parallel, Simplified Formulas, Voltage Divider, Current
Division), Voltage Polarity and Current Direction (Conventional and Electron Flow,
Polarities), Kirchhoff's Laws (Kirchhoff's Laws, Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, Kirchhoff's
Current Law), DC Circuit Analysis (Loop Equations, Node Equations, Series-Parallel
Circuit Analysis, Y and Delta Network Calculation), and DC Circuit Faults (Open
Circuit (Series), Open Circuit (Parallel), Short Circuit (Series), Short Circuit
(Parallel)).
ET 103 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: DC Circuits
Description: This module introduces the rules associated with the reactive
components of inductance and capacitance and how they affect DC circuits. It
contains the following topics: Inductance (Inductors), and Capacitance (Capacitor,
Capacitance, Types of Capacitors, Capacitors in Series and Parallel, and Capacitive
Time Constant).
ET 104 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Batteries
Description: This module introduces batteries and describes the types of cells used,
circuit arrangements, and associated hazards. It contains the following topics:
Battery Terminology (Voltaic Cell, Battery, Electrode, Electrolyte, Specific Gravity,
and Ampere-Hour), Battery Theory (Batteries, Discharge and Charging of Lead-Acid
Battery), Battery Operations (Series Cells, Parallel Cells, Primary Cell, Secondary
Cells, Capacity, Internal Resistance, Shelf Life, Charge and Discharge), Types of
Batteries (Wet and Dry Cells, Carbon-Zinc Cell, Alkaline Cell, Nickel-Cadmium Cell,
Edison Cell, and Mercury Cell), and Battery Hazards (Shorted Cell, Gas Generation,
and Battery Temperature).
ET 105 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: DC Generators
Description: This module describes the types of DC generators and their application
in terms of voltage production and load characteristics. It contains the following
topics: DC Equipment Terminology (Terminal Voltage, Counter-Electromotive Force,
Applied Voltage, and Commutation), DC Equipment Construction (Armature, Rotor,
Stator, and Field), DC Generator Theory (Voltage Production, Theory of Operation,
Commutator Action, Field Excitation, Terminal Voltage, DC Generator Ratings,
Internal Losses, Copper Losses, Eddy-Current Losses, Hysteresis Losses, and
Mechanical Losses), and DC Generator Construction (Shunt-Wound DC Generators
and Series-Wound DC Generators).
ET 106 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: DC Motors
Description: This module describes the types of DC motors and includes discussions
of speed control, applications, and load characteristics. It contains the following
topics: DC Motor Theory (Inducing a Force on a Conductor, Theory of Operation,
Torque, Generator Action in a Motor, and DC Motor Speed), Types of DC Motors (DC
Motor Connections, Shunt-Wound Motor Operation, Shunt-Wound Motor
Applications, Series-Wound Motor, Series-Wound Motor Applications, and
Compounded Motor), and DC Motor Operation (Starting of DC Motors and DC Motor
Ratings).
ET 107 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Basic AC Theory
Description: This module describes the basic concepts of alternating current (AC)
electrical circuits and discusses the associated terminology. It contains the following
topics: AC Generation (Development of a Sine-Wave Output) and AC Generation
Analysis (Effective Values, Phase Angle, Voltage Calculations, Current Calculations,
and Frequency Calculations).
ET 108 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: AC Reactive Components
Description: This module describes inductance and capacitance and their effects on
AC circuits. It contains the following topics: Inductance (Inductive Reactance, Voltage
and Current Phase Relationships in an Inductive Circuit), Capacitance (Capacitors
and Capacitive Reactance), Impedance (Impedance, Impedance in R-L Circuits,
Impedance in R-C Circuits, and Impedance in R-C-L Circuits), and Resonance
(Resonant Frequency, Series Resonance, and Parallel Resonance).
ET 109 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: AC Power
Description: This module presents power calculations for single-phase and threephase AC circuits and includes the power triangle concept. It contains the following
topics: Power Triangle (Power Triangle, Apparent Power, True Power, Reactive
Power, Total Power, Power Factor, Power in Series R-L Circuit, Power in Parallel R-L
Circuit, Power in Series R-C Circuit, Power in Parallel R-C Circuit, Power in Series RC-L Circuit, and Power in Parallel R-C-L Circuit), and Three-Phase Circuits (ThreePhase Systems, Power in Balanced 3f Loads, and Unbalanced 3f Loads).
ET 110 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: AC Generators
Description: This module describes the operating characteristics of AC generators
and includes terminology, methods of voltage production, and methods of paralleling
AC generation sources. It contains the following topics: AC Generator Components
(Field, Armature, Prime Mover, Rotor, Stator, and Slip Rings), AC Generator Theory
(Theory of Operation, Losses in an AC Generator, Hysteresis Losses, Mechanical
Losses, and Efficiency), and AC Generator Operation (Ratings, Paralleling AC
Generators, Types of AC Generators, Three-Phase AC Generators, and AC Generator
Connections).
ET 111 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Voltage Regulators
Description: This module describes the basic operation and application of voltage
regulators. It contains the following topics: Voltage Regulators (Purpose, Block
Diagram Description, Sensing Circuit, Reference Circuit, Comparison Circuit,
Amplification Circuit, Signal Output Circuit, Feedback Circuit, and Changing Output
Voltage).
ET 112 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: AC Motors I
Description: This module explains the theory of operation of AC motors and
discusses the various types of AC motors and their application. It contains the
following topics: AC Motor Theory (Principles of Operation, Rotating Field, Torque
Production, Slip, and Torque) and AC Motor Types (Induction Motor, Single-Phase AC
Induction Motors, Synchronous Motors, Starting a Synchronous Motor, and Field
Excitation).
ET 113 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Transformers
Description: This module introduces transformer theory and includes the types of
transformers, voltage/current relationships, and application. It contains the
following topics: Transformer Theory (Mutual Induction, Turns Ratio, Impedance
Ratio, Efficiency, Theory of Operation, Voltage Ratio, Current Ratio, Three-Phase
Transformer Connections, Delta Connection, Wye Connection, Combinations of Delta
and Wye Transformer Connections, Transformer Losses and Efficiency, Transformer
Operation Under No-Load, and Coil Polarity) and Transformer Types (Types of
Transformers, Distribution Transformer, Power Transformer, Control Transformer,
Auto Transformer, Isolation Transformer, Instrument Potential Transformer, and
Instrument Current Transformer).
ET 114 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Test Instruments and Measuring Devices
Description: This module describes electrical measuring and test equipment and
includes the parameters measured and the principles of operation of common
instruments. This course contains the following topics: Meter Movements
(D'Arsonval Movement, Electrodynamometer Movement, and Moving Iron Vane
Movement), Voltmeters (Voltmeters), Ammeters (Ammeters), Ohm Meters (Ohm
Meters), Wattmeters (Wattmeters, Three-Phase Wattmeter), Other Electrical
Measuring Devices (Ampere-Hour Meter, Power Factor Meter, Ground Detector, and
Synchroscope), and Test Equipment (Multimeter and Megger).
ET 115 Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Title: Electrical Distribution Systems
Description: This module describes basic electrical distribution systems and
includes characteristics of system design to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
It contains the following topics: System Components and Protection Devices (Single
[One-Line] Diagram, Commercial or Utility Power, Diesel Power, Failure-Free
Power, Neutral Grounding, Voltage Class, Protective Relays, Overlapping Protective
Zones, and Fuses), Circuit Breakers (Introduction, Low-Voltage Air Circuit Breakers,
High-Voltage Circuit Breakers, and Circuit Breaker Control), Motor Controllers
(Motor Controllers, Manual Controllers, Magnetic Controller, Motor Controller
Types and Operations), Wiring Schemes and Grounding (Introduction, Terminology,
Single-Phase Power, Three-Phase Wiring Schemes, 3-Wire-Three-Phase Delta
System, 4-Wire-Three-Phase Delta System, and 4-Wire-Three-Phase Wye System).
ET 116 - Basic Electrical Theory
Title: Basic Electrical Theory as Applied to Standards
Description: This is a basic electrical theory review for those who need to interpret
electrical codes and standards. This is a refresher course only and is required to
meet the Qualified Electrical Worker Certification program for those already
established in the electrical industry.
200 Level
WM 201 - Wiring Methods I
Title: Understanding Wiring Methods
Description; Basic concepts of wiring methods which includes connections, wire
pulling, ampacity of conductors in a raceway, box and trough. Conduit and cable
installation, location, support and application.
Wm 202- Wiring Methods II Residential
Title: residential
Description: Circuitry – 3-way, 4-way switches, ground fault and arc fault;
Overcurrent Protection - circuit breakers, fuses; Wiring Methods – NM Cable, SE
cables, box applications, panel board wiring, grounding, service entrance
requirements, feeder circuits, swimming pools, spa and hot tubs.
WM 203- Wiring Methods II Commercial
Title: commercial
Description– Understanding Circuitry – Receptacles, Appliance and lighting; Branch
and Feeder Circuits; Blue Print Reading, Overcurrent Protection, circuit breaker,
overcurrent, overloads, ground faults and short circuits; Grounding - equipment,
service, feeder and branch circuits; Service Entrance Requirements and
Applications; Wiring Methods – Raceways, panel boards, special applications;
Emergency Power – generators; Transformers, HVAC systems
WM 204 - Wiring Methods III Industrial
Title: industrial
Description- Blue Print Reading – site works, symbols, site work and specifications;
Wiring Methods – bus duct, panel boards, switchgear, motor control centers; Motors
and Motor Controls- application, installation, schematics, wiring diagrams, drives,
and PLC’s; Power Distribution – Three Phase Systems, Power Factor, Co-generation;
HVAC systems, Hazardous Locations
GRND 207- Grounding and Bonding
Title: Understanding Grounding and Bonding
Description: Purpose of Grounding and Bonding. How to apply principles of
grounding and bonding to installation and troubleshooting. This course covers the
basic principles of grounding, bonding, shielding, and their use in protecting the
electrical worker and others associated with the operation, installation, and
construction of equipment. It defines the different types of grounding and how it is
applied to real world applications. It deals with objective currents and how to
handle them in relation to sensitive electronic equipment.
MTR 209 – Motors II
Title: Motors II
Description: Basic principles of motor operation and construction. How to properly
apply nameplate information. Different type motors and applications, Installation
MTRC 210 - Motor Controls I
Title: Motor Controls I
Description: This course covers the basic principles of motor controls and how they
apply to component operation and application to motor controls. Special emphasis
is placed on internal operation of components, starters and relays. How to read and
design schematics and wiring diagrams information is given.
MTRC 212 – Drives
Title: Drives
Description: This course addresses theory and operation of a drive. Understand the
concepts of force inertia, speed and torque; work and power; describe the
relationship between voltage, hertz, to work, and current; understand PWM
operation.
PC 214 Process Controls - PLC I
Title: PLC I
Description- Basic Language and programing theory; Identify the major components
of a PLC and describe functions; Conversions, discrete inputs and outputs, basic
ladder logic, operation of timers and counters.
PC 215 future course
Title:
Description- future course
PC 216 Process Controls – Semiconductors
Title: Semiconductors
Description- How semiconductors are used in process controls, how the
components work.
PC 217 Process Controls – Instrumentation I
Title: Instrumentation I
Description: how the instrumentation devices work in the process, operation,
installation and troubleshooting.
STND 210 Code and Power Calculations
Title: Code and Power Calculations
Description: AC power calculations; conduit size, ampacity, conductor sizing,
conduit fill, box fill, cable tray size, and general electrical calculations.
STND 211 Understanding Overcurrent Protection
Title: Overcurrent Protection
Description: fuse and circuit breaker sizing and application; Ground fault circuit
interrupter's and arc fault interrupter's; understanding short-circuit analysis;
understanding ground faults
STND 212 General Wire Sizing
Title: General Wire Sizing
Description: specialized course
STND 213 Wire Sizing Transformers
Title: How To Size Wire To Transformers
Description: understanding how to properly size wire to transform loads and
applications
STND 215 Wire Sizing Motors
Title: How To Size Wire Motors
Description: sizing wire to single motor loads and multi-motor loads
STND 220 Residential Calculations
Title: Residential Calculations
Description: calculations to properly size service entrance panels, feeder panels, and
branch circuits
STND 230 Commercial Calculations
Title: Commercial Calculations
Description: calculations to properly size service entrance panels, feeder panels, and
branch circuits
STND 240 Industrial Calculations
Title: Industrial Calculations
Description calculations to properly size service entrance panels, feeder panels, and
branch circuits including specialty circuits and industrial machines
STND 250 Motor Calculations
Title: Motor Calculations
Description: sizing motor loads, conductor loads, overcurrent protection and
specialty applications
STND 260 Grounding Calculations
Title: Grounding Calculations
Description: Information is given to calculate size of grounding electrode
conductors, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers and main bonding
jumpers.
STND 270 Transformer Calculations
Title: Transformer Calculations
Description: Information is given to calculate conductor size and overcurrent
protection size for transformers.
STND 280 Generator Calculations
Title: Generator Calculations
Description: Information is given to calculate conductor size and overcurrent
protection size for generators.
STND 290 Welder Calculations
Title: Welder Calculations
Description: Information is given to calculate conductor size and overcurrent
protection size for welders.
300 Level
MTR 309 Motor III
Title: Motor III
Description: Student will learn about the torque and speed relationship.
Information is given to troubleshoot different type motors and advanced
troubleshooting
MTRC 311 Motor Controls II
Title: Motor Controls II
Description: transforming schematics and wiring diagrams, troubleshooting
techniques
PC 315 Process Controls – PLC II
Title: PLC II
Description-Programing in any language, Designing the system, troubleshooting
PC 318 Process Controls – Instrumentation II
Title: Instrumentation II
Description: application and troubleshooting
400 Level
GRND 401 Grounding Resistances and Fault Protection
Title: Grounding Resistances and Fault Protection
Description: This course covers the understanding the relationship of ground
resistance to fault current and how to measure ground resistance.
GRND 402 Understanding Grounding, Bonding and Shielding
Title: Understanding Grounding, Bonding and Shielding
Description: This course covers the relationship of grounding to bonding and
shielding. A special emphasis is placed the relationship of grounding, bonding and
shielding to sensitive electronic equipment.
GRND 403 Shielding of Power Systems and Sensitive Electronic Equipment
Title: Shielding of Power Systems and Sensitive Electronic Equipment
Description: understanding how shielding is misapplied and also protects sensitive
electronic equipment.
GRND 404 future course
Title:
Description: future course
GRND 405 Grounding Bonding and Shielding of Instrumentation
Title: Grounding Bonding and Shielding of Instrumentation
Description: understanding how to properly apply and connect shielding to
instrumentation
ROBO 410 – future course
Title:
Description
STND 406 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Title: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Description: understanding the purpose and principles of code, how to find code
references quickly
STND 407 NFPA 70 E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Title: NFPA 70 E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Description: The purpose of this course is to help workers avoid shock, fire and arc
flash hazards, and to meet the requirements (based on definitions and
interpretations given in the NFPA and OSHA standards) of a qualified person.
STND 409 – Industrial Machines NFPA 79
Title: Industrial Machines NFPA 79
Description: This course has proven to be a valuable tool for those who work with
industrial machines and control panels. It answers several questions for
maintenance and construction personnel. Issues such as identification and control
panel requirements for conductors, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding,
shielding, disconnects, interlocks and differential system voltages are covered in
this course. Each course relates to an electrical safety hazard applied to warn the
electrical worker that a potential electrical hazard exists. This course makes the
worker aware of deficiencies that should be corrected immediately.
STND 410 OSHA below 600 Volts
Title: OSHA below 600 Volts
Description: In this course the participant will be exposed to the basic tenets of the
OSHA electrical requirements. A checklist will be given, similar to those used by
OSHA compliance officers. Details of how to recognize and handle below 600 V
electrical hazards are explained and applied to real world applications. Case studies
with proven applications to electrical hazards are explained. Topics covered include
OSHA requirements for wiring methods, grounding, overcurrent protection,
identification requirements and hazardous locations.
STND 411 OSHA above 600 Volts
Title: OSHA above 600 Volts
Description: In this course, the participant is given detailed information on how to
handle above 600 Volts of electrical hazards. It includes theory, grounding,
overcurrent protection, particular wiring methods and PPE to protect the worker.
This course also covers particular case studies and wiring methods that have proven
to protect electrical workers. It also reveals and helps the worker to recognize
potential electrical hazards.