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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the issues related to completing electrical work on old houses, as well as doing troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on residential buildings. Students learn how to rewire different areas of old houses properly, with minimal damage to the building, as well as wire major house additions. Additionally, students learn how to troubleshoot electrical problems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify issues involved in completing work on old house wiring; Evaluate electrical circuits in older homes; Perform basic circuit checks for shorts, opens, and ground faults; Perform continuity and resistance checks on relay coils and contacts, overloads, fuses, circuit breakers, switches, and other control circuit components; Wire and troubleshoot basic electrical control circuits to develop a logical, systematic approach to troubleshooting.
Prerequisite:
ELT 116
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3.00 Credits
Smart Home Systems is an introductory course on the principles, installation, and operation of wired and wireless residential electrical and electronic systems. The student will apply those lessons on a mock-up house. The student will then program various switches, outlets, thermostats, cameras, door locks, and other smart house devices. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Install a smart home system in a mock residential setting; Lay out, install, and program various smart switches, outlets, and other smart house devices; Determine how smart home devices reduce energy consumption; Integrate smart home devices with voice-control assistance.
Prerequisite:
ELT 116
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1.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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2.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110, ELT 112, ELT 114, ELT 116, ELT 118, ELT 206, and ELT 208
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3.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth comprehension of commercial wiring. It includes the understanding of electrical power needs and distribution requirements for a typical commercial facility. The course stresses the application of main power components to support calculations necessary to have a safe and efficient commercial installation. Students will become knowledgeable of wiring for special circuits, appliances and loads such as, but not limited to, refrigeration, HVAC, food preparation apparatus and associated loads relative to various types of commercial wiring. The course will include requirements for a thorough study of commercial service entrance equipment from the utility company's service drop to the building's main switchboard. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the application of commercial building plans and specifications and interpret electrical symbols; Compute the correct service entrance feeder size, number of circuits and identify the criteria for selecting the appropriate service equipment; Comprehend installation requirements for commercial wiring; Demonstrate an understanding of the common techniques to determine whether a circuit has a short circuit, a ground fault or an open circuit and trouble shoot common residential electrical system problems; Draw basic Wye and Delta transformer diagrams and make connections; Identify and comprehend entrance grounding requirements; Determine the preferred and required minimum size conductors for lighting, appliances and general purpose branch circuits; Compute the lighting watts per square foot for a commercial building; Identify types of lighting fixtures used; Demonstrate the correct connections for wiring a low-voltage remote control system; Identify the different types of emergency power systems and all the sub-components and site requirements; Demonstrate knowledge of transformers, disconnecting devices, service entrances and metering configuration in a commercial building; Determine the proper raceway type and size dependent on conductors to be installed and box size for approved box fill; Describe both Wye and Delta connected three-phase services; Calculate loads for single-phase and three-phase branch circuits; Calculate loads for a retail store, office building, both single and multi-family dwellings, restaurant and other institutional projects.
Prerequisite:
ELT 102
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4.00 Credits
This course will include heavy coverage in the areas of transformer selection and installation, AC circuits, AC motor control, industrial lighting and electric heat. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the effect of high- and low-power factors on alternating current circuits; Cite the methods for producing single and multi phase voltages; State the construction and operating characteristics of transformers, illustrating the various types of transformer connections and discussing the results of these connections; Detail the construction of various AC motors; Demonstrate a knowledge of the construction and operation of various types of motorcontrollers and protective devices; Determine the amount of light required for various areas and types of work; Lay out and select the correct lighting fixtures for various areas; Explain the operation of electronic motor controls.
Prerequisite:
ELT 201
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introduction to various electrical systems and devices used in a manufacturing/commercial facilities environment. Students will learn how to identify the function of electrical components, to include relays, sensors, switching/other devices and circuits. Instruction will include the theory and use of electrical instruments, to install and make repairs as well as identify, troubleshoot isolate and remedy problems. Emphasis will be placed on electric motors and motor controls. Topics of instruction will cover installation of electrical conduit, wiring, motors and other devices. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the terminology associated with common/basic electrical systems and devices; Describe the operational characteristics and applications of various sensing devices; Identify and describe the function of basic control circuits/components; Contrast electrical starting and braking methods; Compare wound rotor, synchronous and consequent pole motors; Conduct job planning routines for various electrical component and system installations/repairs/replacements; Determine sizes and install electrical conduit, boxes, wiring, etc; with regard for engineered work plans and appropriate standards; Install motor controls and motors; Discuss and troubleshoot sensing devices and circuits, to include ground faults; Determine a methodology for troubleshooting various distribution and control circuits; Troubleshoot variable frequency AC motor drives.
Prerequisite:
(MAT 050, ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075), TCC 111, TEL 101, and IST 101) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is intended to acquaint students in a hands-on mode with the basic skills and knowledge of programmable logic controllers, with respect to Industrial Systems. Students will learn to interpret electrical and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) input/output diagrams and ladder logic. In addition, they will become acquainted with PLC functions, components, circuitry, testing of PLC programs and troubleshooting a PLC system. This course is recommended for students with little or no programmable logic controller experience. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss terminology associated with PLCs; Describe the function, uses, and operation of a PLC; Define the function and operation of input/output diagrams and system networks; Interpret ladder logic to determine the functions of mechanical equipment; Discuss event driven sequencing as it relates to the input and output terminals of the PLC; Compare the operations of a PLC to manual and automatic control devices; Decipher which inputs and outputs are controlling internal counters and math functions; Interface wiring ladder logic diagrams with controller equipment; List the functions and types of timer instructions and give applications; Diagnose a PLC program, as it relates to a mechanical environment; Use PLC diagnostic equipment; Diagnose a motor control program in both manual and automatic modes; Analyze the consequences of changing a PLC program on the system being controlled; Identify the function and operation of a program interlock and give an application; Troubleshoot various levels of PLC systems to include up and down counter, timer and branching instructions.
Prerequisite:
New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of commercial wiring. It includes the understanding of electrical power needs and distribution requirements for a typical commercial facility. The course stresses the application of main power components to support calculations necessary to have a safe and efficient commercial installation. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the application of commercial building plans and specifications and interpret electrical symbols; Demonstrate an understanding of installation requirements for commercial wiring; Compute the lighting watts per square foot for a commercial building; Identify types of lighting fixtures used in commercial work; Demonstrate knowledge of transformers, disconnecting devices, service entrances and metering configuration in a commercial building; Calculate loads for a retail store, office building, and both single and multi-family residences.
Prerequisite:
ELT 116
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