Electrical Technology (ELTR)

ELTR1010. Direct Current Fundamentals. (3 Credits)

Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.

ELTR1020. Alternating Current Fundament.. (3 Credits)

Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.

ELTR1030. Electrical Systems Basics II. (7 Credits)

Introduces electrical theory and principles used in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring applications. Emphasis is placed in electron theory, DC and AC circuits, Ohm's law, test equipment, transformers, and electrical power systems. Topics include: electricity production, electrical formulas, test equipment, transformer fundamentals, and fundamentals of AC and DC circuits.

ELTR1060. ELCTPrints, Schematics,&Symb. (2 Credits)

Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement.

ELTR1080. Commercial Wiring I. (5 Credits)

This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: industrial safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, commercial load calculations, three-phase power systems, and fundamentals of AC motor control.

ELTR1090. Commercial Wiring II. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of the study in commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include transformer connections, an introduction to low voltage systems, conduit design and installation practices, and system design concepts.

ELTR1120. Variable Speed/Low Volt Ctrls. (2 Credits)

Introduces types of electric motor control, reduced voltage starting, and applications. Emphasis will be placed on motor types, controller types, and applications. Includes information on wye and delta motor connections; part wind, autotransformer; adjustable frequency drives and other applications; and oscilloscopes and their operation. Topics include: types of reduced voltage starting, reduced voltage motor connections, and adjustable frequency drive.

ELTR1150. Interpreting National El. Code. (5 Credits)

ELTR1180. Electrical Controls. (4 Credits)

Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, and operation, application and ladder diagrams. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls and variable speed controls.

ELTR1205. Residential Wiring I. (3 Credits)

Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials and methods, and control of luminaries and receptacle installation.

ELTR1210. Residential Wiring II. (3 Credits)

Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Topics include: single and multi-family load calculations, single and multi-family service installations, sub-panels and feeders, and specialty circuits.

ELTR1220. Industrial PLC's. (4 Credits)

Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on pic programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures. Topics include: PLC hardware and software, PLC functions and terminology, introductory numbering systems, PLC installation and set up, PLC programming basics, relay logic instructions, timers and counters, connecting field devices to I/O cards, and PLC safety procedures.

ELTR1250. Diagnostic Troubleshooting. (2 Credits)

Introduces diagnostic techniques related to electrical malfunctions. Special attention is given to use of safety precautions during troubleshooting. Topics include: problem diagnosis, advanced schematics, and sequential troubleshooting procedures.

ELTR1260. Transformers. (3 Credits)

Provides instruction in the theory and operation of specific types of transformers. Emphasis will be placed on National Electrical Code requirements related to the use of transformers. Topics include: transformer theory, types of transformers, National Electrical Code requirements, and safety precautions.

ELTR1270. Industrial Wiring Concepts. (4 Credits)

Provides instruction in industrial applications of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: rigid/IMC conduit installation, EMT conduit installation, busways installation, cable tray/wireway installation, and equipment installation (600 volts or less).

ELTR1500. Elec Syst Tech Inter/Prac. (3 Credits)

ELTR1510. Electrical Worker. (3 Credits)

ELTR1520. Grounding and Bonding. (2 Credits)

Presents the theory and practical applications for grounding and bonding systems. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: branch circuit grounding, equipment grounding/bonding, service grounding/bonding, and earth connections.

ELTR1525. Photovoltaic Systems. (5 Credits)

ELTR1530. Conduit Sizing. (2 Credits)

ELTR1540. Wire Pulling and Codes. (3 Credits)