SWCC College Catalog

ELE 115 BASIC ELECTRICITY (2-3 cr.)––Covers basic circuits and theory of fundamental concepts of electricity  Presents a practical approach to discussion of components and devices.  Prerequisite MTH 02 or equivalent.  Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

ELE 116 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING (2 cr.)––Studies methods and techniques used to develop an estimate for electrical construction wiring and equipment installation. Pre or Co-requisite ELE 127 or equivalent.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 127 RESIDENTIAL WIRING METHODS (2-3 cr.)   Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings.  Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

ELE 131-132 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)   Provides comprehensive study of the purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations.  Lecture 3-4 hours.

ELE 135 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE - RESIDENTIAL (3-4 cr.)   Studies purposes and interpretations of the national electrical code that deals with single and multi-family dwellings, including state and local regulations.  Lecture 2-3 hours.  Laboratory 2-4 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

ELE 136 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE - COMMERCIAL (3 cr.)   Provides comprehensive study of the purposes and interpretations of national electrical wiring methods, including state and local regulations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 137 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE - INDUSTRIAL (3 cr.)   Provides comprehensive study of the purposes and interpretations of the National Electric Code that deals primarily with industrial wiring methods, including state and local regulations.  May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 138 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW (2-3 cr.)   Covers purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code as well as  various charts, code rulings and wiring methods. Prepares the student to take the journeyman-level exam.  Lecture 2-3 hours per week.  Total 2-3 hours per week.

ELE 140 BASIC ELECTRICITY AND MACHINERY (4 cr.)   Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism, capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops.  Emphasizes test procedures and safety.   Lecture 3 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 145 TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS AND CIRCUITS (2 cr.)   Studies transformer theory, symbols, diagrams, connections, terminology and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite ELE 150 or equivalent.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 148 CONDUIT AND PIPE FITTING (2-3 cr.)-   Studies raceway design, conductor fill, layout, cutting, reaming, bending, mounting, and fitting for various conduits, fluid, and air systems.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

ELE 149 WIRING METHODS IN INDUSTRY (3-4 cr.)   Studies the fundamentals of industrial power distribution, circuits, switches, enclosures, panels, fuses, circuit breakers, transformers, and wiring methods, using various charts and tables of the National Electrical Code.  Lecture 2-3 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours.  Total 4-6 hours per week.

ELE 156 ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (3 cr.)   Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits.  May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 211-212 ELECTRICAL MACHINES I-II (4-5 cr.) (4-5 cr.)   Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Prerequisite ETR 114 or equivalent.  Lecture 3-4 hours per week.  Laboratory 3 hours per week.  Total 6-7 hours per week.

ELE 225 ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (4 cr.)––Studies components, equipment and circuits that are used to control the operation of electric  machines.   Explains  the  physical  and  operating  characteristics  of various electromagnetic, static, and programmable control devices. Investigates control schemes used to accomplish specific control objectives. Prerequisite ELE 217 or equivalent.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ELE 233-234 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER SYSTEMS I-II (3-4 cr.)(3-4 cr.)   Teaches  operating and programming  of  programmable logic controllers.  Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system.  Prerequisite ETR 156 or equivalent.  Lecture 2-3 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5-6 hours per week.

ELE 238 CONTROL CIRCUITS (3 cr.)   Deals with the principles and applications of electrical controllers which serve as an introduction to automation, devices for differentiation, integration and proportioning. Includes hardware and circuitry for AC and DC control devices as well as contactors, starters, speed controllers, time delays, limit switches, and pilot devices. Demonstrates applications in the control of industrial equipment motors, servo units, and motor-driven actuators. Prerequisite ELE 211 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 239 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS (2-3 cr.)   Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers.  Co/Prerequisite ETR 156 and ELE 211 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 3-4 hours per week.

ELE 245 INDUSTRIAL WIRING (3 cr.)   Teaches the practical applications of industrial and commercial wiring.  Includes the principles essential to the understanding of conduit applications and other raceway installations.  Includes conduit sizing, cutting, bending, and threading.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.