Construction, Design & Manufacturing

Catalog Course Descriptions

160 ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 120 and 169 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 3 hours

Instruction is given on Trouble shooting and preventative maintenance of plant and production electrical systems and equipment. Topics included are maintenance of electrical circuits, lighting installations, motor control, power systems and industrial electronics.

163 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (4)

Lecture, 2.5 hours; Laboratory, 4.5 hours

This course focuses on principles and practices of electro-mechanical devices such as relays, controllers, and starters. Industrial application of control devices, circuits and maintenance are covered in this course.

167 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WIRING TECHNIQUES (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 130 and 136.

Laboratory, 9 hours

This course provided shop training in acceptable rough-in methods, emphasizing material practices and compliance with the national electrical code.

168 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING (2)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 130 and 136.

Laboratory, 6 hours

This course provides practical training in calculation and layout of interior electric wiring systems followed by practical installation including both rough-in and finish work.

169 ALTERNATING CURRENT PRACTICES (2)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 115 with a grade of "C" or better.

Laboratory, 6 hours

Principles of alternating current, installation of devices in A.C. circuits, response of circuits to A.C. excitation are covered in this course.

171 ELECTRICAL CODES AND ORDINANCES I (3) RPT1

Lecture, 3 hours

Basic electrical codes and ordinances are the focus of this course. General codes, wiring methods and fittings, and circuit requirements specified in the various ordinances are reviewed.

172 ELECTRICAL CODES AND ORDINANCES II (3) RPT1

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 171 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 3 hours

Advanced electrical codes and ordinances are discussed in this course. Code requirements on equipment installation, motor installation, various types of occupancies, and high voltage circuits are covered.

173 ELECTRICAL MATHEMATICS I (3)

Lecture, 3 hours

This course studies the mathematics of varied problems encountered in the electrical trades. The course reviews prime numbers, fractions, and decimals, powers, signed numbers, algebraic and simultaneous equations and applications involving electrical formulae.

174 ELECTRICAL MATHEMATICS II (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 119 or 173.

Lecture, 3 hours

Topics covered in this course are problems relating to A.C. power applications, use of the scientific calculator, percentage ratio and proportions, wire sizing, voltage drops, energy and efficiency calculations, trigonometric functions, phasor diagrams, A.C. single and poly-phase circuits, transformers, star and delta connections and mathematics for logic controls.

177 ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTROL I (3)

Lecture, 3 hours

This course studies basic motor control fundamentals including the basic functions of control. Magnetic principles of D.C. and A.C. motors, types of motors, motor selection fundamentals are reviewed. Topics covered also include definitions for controller components and symbols, familiarization with N.E.M.A. standards and review of one-line, wiring and schematic diagrams.

178 ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTROL II (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 177 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 3 hours

This course focuses on a brief review of material covered in Electric Motor Control I and the selection and application of D.C. and A.C. controllers with emphasis on the A.C. devices. Study areas include manual, magnetic, across-the- line starters, as well as most forms of reduced voltage starters including the auto transformer, primary resistor, star-delta, part-winding and wound rotor type reduced voltage starters. Synchronous, multi-speed starters and the many methods of decelerating and braking and static components are discussed.

181 BASIC WIRING PRACTICES (3)

Lecture, 3 hours

Electrical diagrams including fundamental, ladder, schematic, cable, and conduit are studied in this course. Topics of discussion include architectural symbols and drawings, reading plans and specifications, as well as drawing circuits and plans.

182 BASIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT PRACTICES (1)

Laboratory, 3 hours

This course provides practical shop practice in the wiring of signal, communication and control circuits. Connection of device mechanisms such as lights, buzzers and relays are specifically reviewed.

183 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WIRING (3)

Lecture, 3 hours

This course covers design and layout of residential electric wiring in accordance with code requirements and recognized good practice.

184 MOTOR CONTROL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

Lecture, 1.5 hours; Laboratory, 4.5 hours

This course reviews testing, adjusting, servicing and connecting motors, generators and associated controllers.

186 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

Lecture, 1.5 hours; Laboratory, 4.5 hours

Topics such as use of measuring instruments, connecting and testing transformer banks, and connecting and testing industrial electronic control devices are explored in this course.

187 ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS (4)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 142 or 159 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 2.5 hours; Laboratory, 4.5 hours

This course focuses on advanced programmable controller techniques including ladder logic and Boolean algebra in a hands-on laboratory environment.

188 OFFLINE PLC PROGRAMMING (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 142

Lecture, 1.5 hours; Laboratory, 4.5 hours

This course is a study of programmable controller laboratory for off line programming in a computer environment.

190 ELECTRICAL CODE CALCULATIONS (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 115

Lecture, 3 hours

This course covers calculation of wire sizes, outlet boxes, conduit fill, ampacities, voltage drop, motor circuit components, and service loads based on National Electrical Code standards.

191 ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEMS (2)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 173 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 3 hours

Instruction is given in installation of wiring systems such as non-metallic sheathed cable, armored cable, flexible metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, and PVC. Emphasis is given on National Electric Code standards.

192 RESIDENTIAL WIRING AND PRACTICES (2)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 181 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 3 hours

Instruction is given in residential wiring methods including non-metallic sheathed cable, armor cable and flexible metal conduit for outlet, appliances and lighting.

193 CONDUIT BENDING AND CALCULATIONS (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 173 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture, 1.5 hours; Laboratory, 4.5 hours

This course studies calculations involved in bending, cutting, and threading conduit operations. IMC, EMT, and rigid conduit will be sent with hand benders and hydraulic benders.

193A CONDUIT BENDING LABORATORY (1)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 173 with a grade of "C" or better.

Laboratory, 3 hours

This course involves the bending, cutting, and threading of conduit. IMC, EMT, and rigid conduit will be bent with hand, electric, and hydraulic benders.

194 DOCUMENTATION CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (2)

Lecture: 2 hours

This course presents an in-depth and hands on understanding of the documentation that controls, maintains and implements a construction project. Communication through proper paperwork enables the builder to efficiently manage and control the project.

195 GROUNDING: FUNDAMENTALS, APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICES (3)

Recommended Preparation: ECONMT 115 & 129 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture: 3 hours

This course will cover the fundamentals of electrical system grounding principles of reviewing definitions, theory, and equipment installations. Application to accepted industry practices, compliance to the National Electrical Code, review of lightning protection and electronic equipment grounding will be covered.

196 INFRASTRUCTURE WIRING PRACTICES (4)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours

This course offers instruction in the installation, termination, testing and documentations of infrastructure wiring as used in the industry today, including the following. Coaxial cable, category 3, 5, 5E (UTP) and fiber optics.

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