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218 ELC119 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Concepts of Electricity and Electronics Introduction to theory and principles of electric circuits, magnetism and electromagnetism including basic motors, transformers and generators. Use of basic measuring instruments. Overview of Ohm's and Kirchhoff's Laws and electronics in the modern world. Prerequisites: None. ELC120 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Solid State Fundamentals Theory of operation of semi-conductor devices, component and system construction, operation, installation, and service. Specific and practical applications in relations to temperature, light, speed and pressure control as used in industry today. Includes amplifiers, power supplies, integrated circuits, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) drives, fiber optics, and safety. Prerequisites: None. ELC123 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 3 Periods Residential Electrical Wiring and Codes Analysis and interpretation of residential drawings, local codes and specific sections of the National Electrical Code. Including needed materials derived f rom plans and specifications and the proper procedures for wiring a residence and other special locations. Areas of focus include circuits, conductors, switches, outlets, heating, security, and communication systems. Prerequisites: None. ELC124 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Industrial Electrical Wiring and Codes Industrial electrical power techniques of low, medium and high voltage systems. Selection of electrical distribution components, single and three phase systems, one-line diagrams, motors, transformers, protective devices, power factor, demand factor, conductor selection, system planning, grounding and energy management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ELC123, or permission of Instructor, or admission to Electric League of Arizona program. ELC125 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 3 Periods Commercial Electrical Wiring and Codes Commercial electrical power distribution techniques of low voltage (under 600 volt) systems. Selection of electrical distribution components, single and three systems, one-line diagrams and conductor selection. System grounding, planning and over current protection. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ELC123, or permission of Instructor, or admission to Electric League of Arizona program. ELC144 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 3 Periods Basic Automated Systems Using Programmable Controllers Principles of automated control systems. Principles and application of programmable controllers, control functions, hardware, logic, programming, documentation, troubleshooting, start-up, maintenance and operation. Commercial and industrial control applications. Introduction to commercial programmable controllers. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ELC120, or permission of Instructor, or admission to Electric League of Arizona program. ELC160 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Applied Electrical Codes I Analysis of diagrams and application of current code interpretations. Includes local exceptions and practices. Review of the National Electrical Code (NEC) related to definitions, installations, wiring and protection, wiring methods, materials, and equipment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ELC119 or permission of Instructor. ELC161 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Applied Electrical Codes II National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for hazardous locations, special use and occupancies. Commercial, industrial and service locations. Fiber optics, communications and other state-of-the- art applications. Local inspection practices and requirements. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ELC160 or permission of Instructor. Course Listings 2021-2022

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