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ELMT2381 | Cooperative Education

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 16

Lab Hours: 320

Contact Hours: 336

Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Prerequisites: GPA of 3.00 or higher

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT1321 | Intro To Electrical Safety & Tools

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 64

Description: A comprehensive overview of safety rules and regulations and the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. The student will explain electrical hazards and how to avoid them in the workplace; discuss safety issues concerning lockout/tagout procedures; and demonstrate safe work habits using common hand and power tools for electricians.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT1411 | Basic Electrical Theory

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 32

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. Students will be able to explain atomic structure and basic values such as voltage, current, resistance, and power; determine electrical values for combination circuits in direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) containing resistance, inductance, and capacitance; summarize the principles of magnetism; calculate voltage drop based on conductor length, type of material, and size; and utilize electrical measuring instruments.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: TECM 1301

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT1429 | Residential Wiring

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 32

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. Students will be able to compute the circuit sizes needed for the installation of branch circuits, feeders, and service entrance conductors; explain the proper installation of wiring devices according to electrical codes; demonstrate grounding methods; install ground fault circuits; identify residential wiring methods; and demonstrate proper safety procedures.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: TECM 1301

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT1441 | Motor Controls

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 32

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations. Students will be able to identify practical applications of jogging and plugging; describe the types of motor braking and their operating principles; explain different starting methods for large motors; and demonstrate proper troubleshooting methods on circuits using wiring and schematic diagrams.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: TECM 1301

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT1445 | Commercial Wiring

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 32

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Commercial wiring methods. Includes over-current protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety 241 procedures. Students will be able to interpret electrical blueprints/drawings; compute the circuit sizes and over-current protection needed for the installation of branch circuits, feeders, and service entrance conductors; explain the proper installation of wiring devices according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes; demonstrate grounding methods; identify commercial wiring methods including conduit bending; and demonstrate proper safety procedures.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: TECM 1301

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT2319 | Programmable Logic Controllers I

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 32

Lab Hours: 48

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls. Students will be able to identify and describe digital logic circuits and explain numbering systems; explain the operation of programmable logic controllers; convert ladder diagrams into programs; incorporate timers and counters utilizing programmable logic controllers; and execute and evaluate programs.

Prerequisites: ELPT 1411

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT2331 | AC/DC Drives

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 32

Lab Hours: 48

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Installation and maintenance of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) variable speed drives with emphasis on application, operating characteristics, and troubleshooting techniques. Students will be able to explain technical terms associated with AC and DC drive systems; differentiate between the basic types of control logic and schemes used for AC and DC speed control; compare the advantages and disadvantages of AC versus DC drive systems; program AC and DC drives for specific applications; and troubleshoot drives to board level.

Prerequisites: ELPT 1411

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT2355 | Programmable Logic Controllers II

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 32

Lab Hours: 48

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Advanced concepts in programmable logic controllers and their applications and interfacing to industrial controls. Convert ladder diagrams into programs; explain digital/analog devices used with programmable logic controllers; apply advanced programming techniques; execute and evaluate control system operation; and implement interfacing and networking schemes.

Prerequisites: Complete ELPT 2419 (Programmable Logic Controllers I) with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology

ELPT2449 | Industrial Automation

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 32

Lab Hours: 48

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Electrical control systems, applications, and interfacing utilized in industrial automation. Apply advanced programming techniques utilizing programmable logic controllers; implement digital/analog interfacing schemes; explain the operation of communication and network methods; devise control system specifications; and explain the operation and applications of distributed control systems.

Prerequisites: ELPT 2355 (Programmable Logic Controllers II) with a grade of B or higher in ELPT 2355 Programmable Logic Controllers II.

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology

ENTC2310 | Machine Design

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 32

Contact Hours: 80

Fee: Yes

Description: Design considerations for machinery. Includes selection of mechanical components and machine construction principles. Students will learn the applications and selection processes for various mechanical elements/components within basic power transmission units. Students will evaluate suitability of mechanical drive components; construct a mechanical system; establish a lubrication plan; establish a maintenance schedule; and evaluate system performance.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Business & Technology