Electricity

ELEC 115    5 credits
Applied Electricity
Introduction to applied electricity as applied to the industrial trades. Introduction to basic ohms law, (AC) alternating and (DC) direct current, transformers, motors, relays, power supplies, electrical generation and power distribution systems. Prerequisites: MATH 096 or instructor’s signature.

ELEC 125    5 credits
Wiring Diagrams and Schematics
In-depth study of ladder and pictorial wiring diagrams and schematics as applied to various industrial applications specifically in electronics, manufacturing, industrial food processing, refrigeration and industrial equipment manufacturers’ circuits. Prerequisites: ELEC 115 or instructor’s signature.

ELEC 135    3 credits
Control Fundamentals
Basic introductory course for understanding control theory and principles of automatic controls used for residential, commercial and industrial equipment. Includes application, service and installation procedures for electrical, electronic and mechanical control systems. Prerequisites: ELEC 125 or instructor’s signature.

ELEC 205    3 credits
Commercial HVAC Controls
Information for heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls used in commercial building systems. Includes information on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, basic electronic controls and associated equipment. Course work emphasizes generic approach while studying specific manufacturers’ specifications and data sheets. Prerequisite: ELEC 135.

ELEC 225    5 credits
Industrial Electricity and Controls
Review of industrial electricity to include discussion on generation, power distribution, wiring, electrical code, transformers, solid-state motor starters, AC and DC motors, power-factor correction, speed controllers, and schematics. Prerequisite: ELEC 115.