Academic Catalog

Electronics (ELEC)

ELEC-110 BASIC ELECTRICITY 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
Introduction to fundamentals necessary to be safe and competent when working with electricity. Topics include basic electrical circuits, electrical math, testing devices, wiring techniques, and safety. All modules must be completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA . *4 credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Fee: $0.00 
ELEC-111 INTRODUCTION TO AC/DC CIRCUITS 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
Introduction to AC and DC circuitry. Students will design, draw, build, test, and troubleshoot AC/DC circuits. All modules must be completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. *4 credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Requisite(s): Must complete ELEC-110 
Fee: $0.00 
ELEC-116 RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGY 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
Introduction to the general information for residential electrical installations. Topics include switching circuits, electric symbols, conductor sizing, low-voltage wiring, GFCI's, AFCI's, residential NEC codes, grounding, bonding, fuses, and short circuit calculations. All modules must be completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. *4 credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Requisite(s): Students must successfully complete ELEC-119. 
Fee: $10.00 
ELEC-117 INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
An introduction to the basic components for commercial and industrial wiring systems. Topics include general wiring fundamentals, including wire, raceway, and box-sizing, circuits, service and feeder calculations, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motor circuits, and transformers. All modules must be completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA unless otherwise stated for credit to be awarded. *4 credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Requisite(s): Students must successfully complete ELEC-110, ELEC-111 and ELEC-119. 
Fee: $10.00 
ELEC-119 INTRO TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and how it is used in health care, hazardous locations, and general industry. Electrical standards are explained, and students are taught how to locate information in the NFPA 70-National Electrical Code. All modules must be completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. *4 credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Requisite(s): Must take ELEC-110 concurrently. 
Fee: $0.00 
ELEC-120 ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS I 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
Introduces the fundamental concepts of motor controls used in electrical systems. Topics include motor devices and symbols, manual controls, transformers, ladder logic, timers, counters, and advanced troubleshooting. Students shall draw, build, and troubleshoot motor control circuits. All modules must be completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. *4 credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Requisite(s): Must complete ELEC-119; 
Fee: $10.00 
ELEC-122 INTRODUCTION TO MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS 
4 credit hours6 contact hours (2 Lecture/4 Lab Hours Per Week) 
Introduction to the basic components of wiring distribution systems. Topics include transformers, generators, AC and DC motors. All modules must be completed with a 2.0 GPA minimum competency level. *4credit hours/6 billed contact hours*
Requisite(s): Must complete ELEC-119 
Fee: $10.00