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LELC1230 Wiring Theory and Techniques (Commercial) (6 Credits)
This course covers commercial building wiring, blueprint reading, branch circuit installations, and service entrance installations based on the National Electrical Code. The following topics will be covered: interpretation of plans, branch circuit installations, feeder installations and calculations, service entrance calculations and installations, and low-voltage installations. (Prerequisite: LELC1220 or permission of instructor)
LELC1240 AC/DC Theory (5 Credits)
This course is designed to introduce concepts of electricity involving the behavior of both direct and alternating current circuits.
LELC1260 Residential Wiring and Electrical Blueprint Reading (3 Credits)
This course covers electrical theory, circuit analysis, techniques used in residential wiring, and reading electrical blueprints. The following topics will be covered: electrical safety, tools of the trade, blueprint reading, branch circuit calculations, load calculations, wiring devices, GFCI and AFCI, lighting circuits, types of luminaire, installation of ranges and dryers, hot water tanks, and residential services.
LELC1270 Residential Wiring and Electrical Blueprint Reading Lab (2 Credits)
This course covers the lab portion of electrical circuit analysis techniques used in residential wiring and reading electrical blueprints. The following topics will be covered: safety in the lab, proper use of tools, soldering and splicing techniques, single pole switching, duplex receptacle wiring, 3-way switching, 4-way switching, GFCI and AFCI wiring, BX, AC, and MC installations, low voltage switching, range and dryer wiring, and hot water tank wiring, and residential services (main panel) and (subpanels).
LELC1280 Fundamentals of Electrical Controls (4 Credits)
Industrial motor control fundamentals are covered, as well as the basic theory of magnetic controls, control components, pilot devices, control circuit diagrams and troubleshooting. (Prerequisite: LELC1240 or permission of instructor)
LELC1300 Rotating Machinery (4 Credits)
This course begins with magnetism and electromagnetic theory followed by the principles of operation of series, shunt and compound direct current generators and motors, manual motor starters and applications of bearings used in rotating machinery. (Prerequisite: LELC1240) (Updated for 9/2011)
LELC1410 NEC-Residential (2 Credit)
A study of NEC requirements as it applies to residential applications.
LELC1420 NEC-Multi-Family Unit (2 Credit)
A study of NEC requirements as it applies to Multi-Family Units.
LELC1430 NEC-Commercial/Industrial Applications (2 Credit)
A study of NEC requirements as it applies to commercial and industrial applications.
LELC2050 Industrial Electronics (3 Credits)
This course provides the student with a solid grounding in the operation of solid state control devices including; but not limited to, diodes, rectifiers, silicon controlled rectifiers, phototransistors and LED’s. (Prerequisite: LELC1240)
LELC2100 Introduction to Electrical Estimating and Design (3 Credits)
This course uses computer-aided programs. The following topics will be covered: introduction to estimating concepts, computeraided electrical estimating, and developing an estimate using an electrical blueprint.
LELC2150 Photovoltaics (3 Credits) (9/2011)
This course introduces the principles of photovoltaics; including the basics of safety, the electrical basics of solar PV systems, and how modules are designed and combined with other system components. Participants will learn how to decide upon the size, electrical and mechanical design of a PV system, as well as how to analyze and troubleshoot problems. The lab portion of the course will include hands-on installation of PV systems on mock roofs and ground mounts. This PV Entry Level course will not earn students an installer-in-training credential, but will serve as an important first step in preparing individuals to become highly skilled, qualified and experienced trades people in the PV industry. At the conclusion of the course, students will be eligible to take the examination for the NABCEP PV Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge. Students should have a basic understanding of electricity fundamentals before enrolling in this course. Credit will not be given for more than one of the following courses: LELC2150; LEST1500. (Prerequisite: LELC1240)
LELC2240 Wiring Theory and Techniques (Industrial) until spring 2013
(6 Credits)
Industrial building wiring, blueprint reading, transformer connections,“high-voltage” installations, motor circuit theory and lighting designs are covered, as well as interpretations of plans, transformer connections, “high-voltage” installations, motor circuit theory, and lighting designs and applications. (Prerequisites: LELC1230, LELC1260 or permission of instructor)
LELC2240 Wiring Theory and Techniques (Industrial) effective spring 2013
(4 Credits)
Industrial building wiring, blueprint reading, transformer connections,“high-voltage” installations, motor circuit theory and lighting designs are covered, as well as interpretations of plans, transformer connections, “high-voltage” installations, motor circuit theory, and lighting designs and applications. (Prerequisites: LELC1230, LELC1260 or permission of instructor) (9/2011)
LELC2280 AC Rotating Machinery (4 Credits)
Covered in this course are the design and operational characteristics of single- and three-phase alternators, principles of operation for, and loading characteristics of, single- and poly-phase AC motors. (Prerequisites: LELC1240, LELC1300, LELC2400)
LELC2300 Electrical Motor Controls (3 Credits)
The course covers control fundamentals incorporating control relays, contactors and motor starters, as well as an introduction to solid state motor controls. (Prerequisite: LELC1240 or permission of instructor)
LELC2340 Construction Site Safety (3 Credits) (9/2011)
This course provides students with training in OSHA regulations for safety and health in the construction industry, as well as safe working practices for electricians servicing electrically live installations mandated by NFPA 70E.
LELC2350 Programmable Controllers (3 Credits)
This course covers industrial programmable controllers and program writing including; but not limited to, basic relay logic programming, program control instructions, sequence instructions, data manipulation, math instructions, program editing and troubleshooting. (Prerequisites: LELC1280, LMAT1310 or permission of instructor)
LELC2400 Stationary Machinery (4 Credits)
A review of magnetism and electromagnetism and the design and operational characteristics of single-phase, three-phase and specialty transformer connections are covered in this course. (Prerequisites: LELC1240, LELC1300)
