Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology
Course Descriptions
Elec 22—Electricity II (12)
PreReq: "C" or better in Elec 24
Basic electron theory, Ohm’s Law, batteries, electromagnetism, motors and generators, electrical conductors and wire sizes, wiring methods and materials, basic electrical system, analyzing National Electric Code, motor troubleshooting and repair, small motor circuit design, and overload protection. (6 lec hrs., 15 lab hrs., 2 lec/lab hrs.)
Elec 24—Interior Wiring (12)
Safety regulations and codes, use of hand tools and equipment, basic interior wiring for light and power, electrical plans and symbols, series and parallel circuits, electrical code interpretations, residential wiring systems and circuitry, and use of electrical test instruments. (6 lec hrs., 15 lab hrs., 2 lec/lab hrs.)
Elec 41—Alternating Current (12)
PreReq: "C" or better in Elec 22
Alternating current principles, series and parallel circuit characteristics, single-phase and three-phase services, commercial and industrial wiring systems, N.E.C. basic motor controls, testing for high grounds, insulation, light and power loads, residential wiring, evaluating installations, and basic motor controls hookups. (6 lec hrs., 15 lab hrs., 2 lec/lab hrs.)
Elec 43—Industrial Electricity (12)
PreReq: "C" or better in Elec 41
Polyphase circuits and wye and delta connections, transformers and applications, industrial and commercial blueprint reading, N.E.C. test equipment, voltage test observations, fire alarm systems, motor controls, lighting controls, and hazardous location wiring and troubleshooting electrical systems. (6 lec hrs., 15 lab hrs., 2 lec/lab hrs.)