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Electrical Technology (ELCT), Great Falls College MSU Catalog 2016-2017, 04/12/17 11:45 AM, 1
Electrical Technology
(ELCT)
Courses
ELCT 100 Introduction to Electricity
Credits: 3
Term: (F based on sufficient demand)
This is an introductory course in electrical fundamentals, including both direct
current and alternating current. Series and parallel circuits will be introduced.
There is also an introduction to the National Electric code. Students will learn
the use of multi meters and how to test amperage, voltage, and resistance
in various circuits. The course will be taught through a course-sharing
arrangement with FVCC.
ELCT 102 Electrical Fundamentals II
Credits: 4
Term: (S based on sufficient demand)
Prerequisite: ELCT 110
This course will introduce the student to alternating current and its effect on
reactive and resistive components. The electrical properties and their effects
on the circuit will be examined. Basic trigonometric skills will be utilized to
perform calculations for analyzing various electrical circuits. The course will
be taught through a course-sharing arrangement with FVCC.
ELCT 110 Basic Electricity I
Credits: 5
Term: (F based on sufficient demand)
The first three chapters of the National Electric Code (NEC) are covered
in some depth. In addition, Kirchhoff's and Ohm's laws, and induction and
capacitance are covered. The course will be taught through a course-sharing
arrangement with FVCC.
ELCT 111 Electric Meters and Motors
Credits: 3
Term: (S based on sufficient demand)
This course involves lecture and practical hands-on learning using ammeters,
voltmeters, watt meters, and multi-meters in testing and troubleshooting
electric motors, components and wiring systems. The course contains a
study of single and three phase AC motors, their construction features and
operating characteristics. The lecture and laboratory class emphasizes
electric motor terminology, identification of motor types, enclosures, mounts,
motor selection, connections, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
Students are also introduced to motor loads, protection, controls, and
devices used to connect motors to their loads such as pulleys, V-belts, gear
boxes and couplings. The course will be taught through a course-sharing
arrangement with FVCC.
ELCT 120 Basic Industrial Controls
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
This course covers an introduction to Basic Industrial Control methods. The
topics covered in this course provide a foundation for further study in the
industrial control branch of knowledge.
ELCT 130 Elec Motors and Generators
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: ETEC 101
This course covers an introduction to the terminology and basic principles
of DC and AC motors and generators. Students will study single phase and
three phase motors and generators and operational controls. Common AC
and DC power generation equipment and testing techniques will also be
covered.
ELCT 137 Electrical Drafting
Credits: 2
Term: (F based on sufficient demand)
The value of good blueprints and how they are applied to the job will be
studied. Reading and understanding symbols and the wiring system will be
emphasized. This course covers the practical applications associated with the
wiring diagrams on a blueprint. The course will be taught through a coursesharing arrangement with FVCC.
ELCT 250 Programmable Electronic Contro
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: ETEC 101
This course covers an introduction to a variety of programmable logic
controllers (PLCs). The applications, operations, and programming of PLCs
will be covered with an emphasis on programming. Computers and manual
methods will be used to program PLCs.