Electrical Technology (ELTC)
ELTC 107 Electrical Wiring I (Cr2)(1.5:1)
Practices of electrical wiring with a focus on residential single and multi-family dwellings; project planning, materials calculation, and NEC-based installation and wiring practices. Formerly ELTC 807. Prereq. - EMEC 101.
ELTC 109 Electrical Wiring II (Cr3)(3:1)
Practices of electrical wiring with a focus on commercial buildings; project planning, materials calculation, and NEC-based installation and wiring practices. Formerly ELTC 809. Coreq. - ELTC 107.
ELTC 110 Electrical Construction Technology I (Cr6)(4:5)
An introduction to electrical construction for the apprentice. Covers electrical fundamentals of circuit operation, electrical/electronic devices, calculations for series/parallel circuits, single-phase three wire systems, overcurrent and ground fault devices, electrical generation, print reading and introduction to the National Electrical Code. Emphasis on worker safety and proper tool usage.
ELTC 120 Electrical Construction Technology II (Cr6)(4:5)
Covers guidelines to interpret the NEC, using multimeters and oscilloscopes, three-phase circuits, DC and AC generators, capacitors, diodes and rectifiers, analysis and layout of residential circuits, and advanced conduit bending. Prereq. - ELTC 110.
ELTC 211 National Electrical Code (Cr4)(4:0)
Preparation for the Masters License Examination including interpretation and application of the current release of the National Electrical Code. Covers calculations; branch and feeder circuits; service entrances; switches, switch boards and panel boards; general equipment; motor circuits, transformers, and welders. Prereq. - ELTC 109 or permission of instructor.
ELTC 230 Electrical Construction Technology III (Cr6)(4:5)
Covers the basic application of mathematical analysis to solve AC/DC circuit problems, series and parallel resonance, control print reading, basic discrete solid state devices with amplifier and control applications, grounding and bonding equipment and systems, and overcurrent protection devices. Prereq. - ELTC 120.
ELTC 240 Electrical Construction Technology IV (Cr6)(4:5)
Covers lightning protection, introduction to optoelectronics, AC and DC motor construction, operation and installation, AC and DC motor controls, drives and clutches, introduction to Boolean algebra, logic gates and digital circuits, AC and DC drives, PLC basics, air conditioning and refrigeration basics, and conductor and motor sizing. Prereq. - ELTC 230.
ELTC 250 Electrical Construction Technology V (Cr6)(4:5)
Covers operating principles and maintenance of alarm systems, instrumentation, instrumentation control devices, and security systems; installation of telephone and cable wiring; fundamentals of solar power systems; locating cable faults; high voltage testing; NEC calculations and competency examination preparation. Prereq. - ELTC240.
ELTC 260 Electrical Construction Practicum (Cr2)(2:0)
Work experience at an approved electrical contracting firm providing exposure to low and mid-level positions. Writing and presenting research, and analysis of a complete electrical installation project. The tasks will be consistent with the course work of the preceding semester. Prereq. - completion of the first three semester technical courses in the Electrical Construction Technology degree program.
ELTC 265 Electrical Cabling Systems I (Cr3)(2:2)
Covers operating principles, installation and maintenance of home automation controls, communication systems, entertainment systems, security, and lighting systems; installation of fiber optics and basic networking.
