Safety practices in the construction industry including the utilization of OSHA 30 training to recognize and mitigate common hazards in the construction trades. Topics include hazard response, utilizing basic first aid, and CPR.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Basic principles of electricity and the laws and formulas used to solve electrical problems. Study includes the principles of circuit analysis and the implementation of electrical multimeters to troubleshoot electrical machinery. Laboratory work includes connecting equipment and instruments.
5 Credits: 4 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
MTH005 or Placement by Examination
Introduction to residential wiring, plans, specifications, and codes. Theory covers procedures for wiring basic lighting and receptacle circuits, installing special purpose circuits and switching circuits, and producing accurate wiring diagrams. Blueprint reading and the understanding and utilization of the National Electrical Code (NEC) are strongly emphasized in the course. Course is complemented by lab activities in ELT115.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Introduction to residential wiring, plans, specifications, and codes. Installation assignments covering procedures for wiring basic lighting and receptacle circuits, installing special purpose circuits and switching circuits, and producing accurate wiring diagrams and materials list. Blueprint reading and the understanding and utilization of the National Electrical Code (NEC) are strongly emphasized in the course. Course complements the theory covered in ELT114.
2 Credits: 0 Lecture, 6 Lab
Introduction to residential wiring, plans, specifications, and codes. Theory and lab assignments covering procedures for wiring basic lighting and receptacle circuits, installing special purpose circuits and switching circuits, and producing accurate wiring diagrams. Blueprint reading and the understanding and utilization of the National Electrical Code (NEC) are strongly emphasized in the course.
5 Credits: 3 Lecture, 6 Lab
Corequisites:
ELT111
Introduction to basic wiring, plans, specifications, electrical installation and troubleshooting. Theory and lab assignments will relate to electrical system installation and application focusing on NFPA79, UL508A, and NFPA 70 standards.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ELT111
Theory and laboratory assignments in commercial wiring, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC) as it applies to commercial circuits. Emphasis on planning, laying out, and installing circuits and devices used in commercial buildings.
5 Credits: 3 Lecture, 6 Lab
Fundamental principles of the behavior and flow of alternating current electricity. Includes problem solving related to current, voltage, impedance, reactance, and power factor in series and parallel circuits. Familiarization with the above principles help to form a better understanding of the operating principles of alternating current (AC) motors, generators, and control equipment.
5 Credits: 4 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ELT111 and MTH124; or
ELT111 and MTH008; or
ELT111 and MTH123; or
ELT111 and MTH180; or
ELT111 and MTH181
An introduction to preparation and interpretation of residential and commercial electrical drawings, diagrams, and schematics. Provides an introduction to computer aided drawing, orthographic projection, and sectional views. Included is the interpretation of construction drawings, symbols, wiring diagrams, schedules, notation, technical information, and specifications used on drawings.
2 Credits: 1 Lecture, 3 Lab
The introduction to basic personal computer hardware, the operating system, the OSI, TCP/IP models, local area networks, basic network security and Program Logic Controller network interfacing. The essential principles of installation and configuration of both local area networks and Program Logic Controller interfacing on a local area network will be the focus of this course.
2 Credits: 1 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ELT245
Introduction to industrial three-phase electrical motor control and design of control schemes. Focus on electro-mechanical devices and related electrical power systems interfaced to control three-phase motors. Application of three-phase motor branch circuit design including control schemes, various electrical power devices, control devices, electrical power systems, electrical panel hardware, and guidelines from the National Electrical Code (NEC). Coursework includes control wire installation, troubleshooting, and logic operation of electrical motor control systems and relay ladder logic diagrams.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Study of electronic components and their application in modern control systems. Focus on the fundamentals of semiconductors with an emphasis on identification and function of various components, schematic symbols, and troubleshooting techniques. Coursework includes control systems and their integration with inputs and outputs in modern machinery.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Fundamentals of electronic devices, analog and digital circuits, and troubleshooting solid-state I/O control circuits. Practical laboratory includes construction and troubleshooting of physical and microprocessor circuits.
6 Credits: 4 Lecture, 6 Lab
Introduction to industrial wiring, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Theory and lab assignments in bus systems, unit substations, panelboards, subfeeders, conduit, and special equipment.
4 Credits: 2 Lecture, 6 Lab
Prerequisites:
ELT120
Practice in the installation of rigid conduit and other electrical wire ways. Pulling in and wiring motor controllers and other electrical equipment. Study of blueprints for large electrical construction jobs. As needed.
3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab
Prerequisites:
ELT120
Introductory course in the concepts, programming, and operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and the utilization of such controls to aid effective production and quality control processes for production-line industrial control systems. Practical application includes programming and modifying operational programs and generated control commands to ensure efficient, high-speed production.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ELT227; or
ELT234
Theory and laboratory instruction in the use and operation of electrical machinery and transformers, meters and metering methods used with this equipment, and troubleshooting procedures using schematic diagrams.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Study providing a foundation in industrial automation and control (input/output devices). Specific product experience with several I/O devices includes, but is not limited to, the use of sensors, final control elements, operator interfaces, and variable frequency drives. Study includes the principals, methods, and rationale for combining remote sensing and actuation with modern communication techniques to effectively monitor and control industrial processes. Automatic timing, control, and communications offer a challenging and accelerated opportunity that prepare the student for the needs of industry.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ELT245
Basics of AC and DC circuits, the use of electrical meters, reading electrical diagrams, electrical distribution systems in residential and commercial buildings and the installation of electrical equipment. Sections of the National Electrical Code are also studied. Hands-on work is carried out in the lab portion of the course.
5 Credits: 3 Lecture, 6 Lab
Installation and operation of residential line and low voltage controls used to control warm air heating, air conditioning, and heat pump applications. Solid state residential control systems are also covered.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ELT250
Basic control theory and control terms, hydronic heat control, electrical control systems including economizer control reset, and proportional control. The course also covers introductory pneumatic control and electronic and direct digital control of single zone systems.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ELT252
Use of transformers in industrial power supply systems, theory and operations of motors, motor drives, and the devices used to control them. An emphasis will be placed on technical report writing.
4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab
Techniques for standard construction estimating procedures from take-off to bid, in electrical construction applications. Topics introduced include preparation of the typical quantity take-off and estimated cost recording documents and techniques, as well as preparation and presentation of formal bidding document. Course work includes presentation of an actual estimate.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Fundamentals of planning, scheduling, managing an electrical business for the contractor, with emphasis on small business principles to complete projects on time and within budget. Components of Ethics, Accounting, Finance, Business & Human Resource Management and applicable software will be explored. Also included is an examination of construction management practices as applied by the electrical contractor, including the interrelationship between architects, sub-contractors, and others in the labor force.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ELT255