College Catalog
Circuit Analysis I, Commercial Wiring, Intro to PLC, Motors and Controls
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELC | 131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 (3-3) | Fall |
This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, 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 schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment. (2013 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELC | 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 (2-6) | Spring |
This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with commercial electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with commercial electrical installations.(2025 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELC | 128 | Intro to PLC | 3 (2-3) | AND |
This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. 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 understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs. (2013 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELC | 117 | Motors and Controls | 4 (2-6) | AND |
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 troubleshoot motors and control circuits. (2013 FA)