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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ELECTRICITY
ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity (2-2-3)
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non- electrical/electronic majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity (3-6-5)
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.
ELC 117 Motors and Controls (2-6-4)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics
include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and trouble- shoot motors and control circuits.
ELC 128 Introduction to PLC (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated appli-
cations. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLCs and create simple programs.
ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I (3-3-4)
This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, mea- surements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schemat- ics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
ELC 132 Electrical Drawings (1-3-2)
This course introduces the technical documentation that is typically found or used in the industrial environment. Topics include interpretation of service manuals, freehand sketching, orthographic views and dimensions, and print reading. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret technical documents and prints and use basic drafting skills to prepare usable eld drawings.
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis (3-3-4)
This course introduces DC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC principles, circuit analysis laws and theo- rems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, and analyze DC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
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