Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology

This course covers investigation of direct current and its behavior in series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits; measuring devices and components; and electromagnetism.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers investigation of alternating current and its behavior in resistive and reactive series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits; use of test instrumentation; electromagnetic induction; and resonation.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class. Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class.

This course covers the requirements of the National Electrical Code.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course investigates blueprint reading for electricians. This course consist of basic sketching and drawing techniques, applications of plans, scales and scaling applications, symbology, and print reading.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. Minnesota State Board of Electricity requires 95% attendance.

A course for students enrolling in the Electrical Construction program. After a brief review of fractions, decimals, percents, and proportions, students will apply significant figures and engineering notation in applying Ohm's law, basic formulas of series and parallel circuits, the theorem of superposition, and Norton's and Thevenin's theorems. Students will further solve simultaneous equations and apply Kirchhoff's laws to series, parallel, and complex circuits. Trigonometry, vectors, and AC wave analysis are also introduced. NOTE TO ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS: This course does NOT fulfill the union requirement of a year of high school algebra. Students looking to fulfill this requirement should enroll in MATS0305.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATS0305 or satisfactory score on math entrance exam. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers.

Prerequisites: Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course covers the theory of semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers, digital circuits, microprocessor applications, sensors, and signal coupling materials/devices.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, MATS1205. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers connecting, testing, and analyzing semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers, digital circuits, microprocessor applications, sensors, and signal coupling materials/devices.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers material and design of residential wiring, wiring methods, selection of proper fastening devices, sizing of wire and boxes, branch circuit requirements and use of blueprints.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, MATS1205. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions, and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers lab experiences in material and design of residential wiring, wiring methods, selection of proper fastening devices, sizing of wire and boxes, branch circuit requirements, and use of blueprints.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, ELEC1130. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   6.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course covers the principles of direct current motors, single- and three-phase motors and transformers, and proper use of meters and test equipment.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, MATS1205. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers analysis and troubleshooting of direct current motors, single-and three-phase motors, transformers, and proper use of meters and test equipment.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, MATS1205. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   6.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers theory of logic applications; connecting, programming, and operating programmable logic controllers; and AC and DC electronic drives.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, ELEC1211, ELEC1221.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers analysis and troubleshooting of logic applications; connecting, programming and operating programmable logic controllers; AC and DC electronic drives; and motor controls.

Prerequisites: ELEC1110, ELEC1120, ELEC1211, ELEC1221.

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course covers continued requirements of the National Electrical Code.

Prerequisites: ELEC1130. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers analysis and troubleshooting of logic controllers, AC and DC electronic drives, energy management systems, heating and cooling systems, fire alarm and security systems, and integrated voice/video/data and infrared systems.

Prerequisites: ELEC2130, ELEC2140. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions, and demonstrations. There will be required hoemwork assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers analysis and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers, AC and DC electronic drives, energy management systems, heating and cooling systems, fire alarm and security systems, and integrated voice/video/data and infrared systems.

Prerequisites: ELEC2130, ELEC2140. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   4.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the use of materials and design of industrial wiring, industrial tools and equipment, service equipment, and maintenance technology.

Prerequisites: ELEC1230, ELEC1240

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the use of materials and design of commercial wiring, commercial tools and equipment, service equipment, and maintenance technology.

Prerequisites: ELEC1230, ELEC1240

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussions and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the use of materials and design of materials and equipment for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Prerequisites: ELEC1230, ELEC1240

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to study outside of the classroom, take an active part in discussionsa and demonstrations. There will be required homework assignments to be turned in on solving problems and applications. Attendance is critical in this class.

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