ELTR - Electrical and Electronics

This is an introductory electrical course containing fundamental electrical principles and practices. Ohm's law, electrical circuit construction and operation, familiarization with electrical tools and fabrication, and electrical components and their applications will be studied as they pertain to industrial use.

This course is designed to teach the student to be proficient with word processing, presentations, and Web publishing software. Students will be creating, editing and merging documents with word processing and Web publishing software. Students will be designing Web pages while integrating documents between word processing and presentation software packages. All students will take the Microsoft Word MOUS certification upon completion of this course.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field with spreadsheet and database knowledge. Students will learn to use spreadsheet and database software to create, modify, save and transfer documents. Students will be introduced to time management and e-mail software.

This lecture course introduces a student to the theories, principles, and laws of static and dynamic electricity. Direct and alternating current circuits are studied utilizing the related trade mathematics covering topics such as Ohm's law, resistance, power, inductance, and capacitance. Major emphasis is placed on applying trade related mathematics and analytical reasoning to troubleshooting series, parallel and compound circuits. National Electrical Code requirements and proper techniques for soldering/terminating conductors are covered. Students will learn to interpret and draw electrical schematics and wiring diagrams relating to low voltage signal circuits. The National Electrical Code and its application to residential branch circuit requirements and non-metallic wiring methods as well as correct electrical and component terminology is introduced.

Students will apply techniques learned in theory required to make proper terminations and soldered splices. Alternating and direct current circuits are constructed and students will analyze and confirm electrical principles and applicable laws. Emphasis is placed on safety, craftsmanship, correct, and accurate laboratory test procedures using appropriate test equipment such as Volt- Ohm-Millampere Meters (VOM). Schematic drawings are required for each circuit and outside of lab, report and analysis writing is necessary.

This course is designed to give new Substation Relay Technicians the skills required to perform the necessary maintenance & testing to maintain electric system protection schemes. The necessary identification and usage of specialized tools, test equipment and calibration methods required to relay technicians are taught. Students also will learn to read and interpret substation blueprints and equipment manuals.

The class lectures focus on motor control theory. The following control circuits are discussed: hand/automatic sequencing, interlocking, timing circuits, forward/reverse. The control circuits consist of: AC motors, motor starters, contractors, solenoids, relays, push buttons, and limit switches. This is a seven and one-half (7 1/2) week course.

ELTR 2123 are investigated by the students. Students learn the techniques necessary to troubleshoot digital equipment. Students build digital sequential circuit using the theory and digital components taught in lecture. This is a seven and one-half (7 1/2) week course.

Understanding and interpretation of the National Electrical Code requirements for residential branch circuits are covered in detail. Practical considerations for the economic and adequate distribution of electrical energy are discussed, as well as the adequacy of circuit design. Reading and interpreting loor plan drawings as they relate to all trades is taught. Power calculations along with all N.E.C. and utility company requirements for the installation of any type of residential service are covered. Conduit wiring methods are covered as well as all related National Electrical Code requirements. Substantial time is spent performing the mathematical calculations utilized for designing, laying out and bending conduit. Students are required to perform all tasks in a neat craftsman-like manner. Emphasis is placed on the reasoning of why workman-ship is important.

The lab emphasizes the application of the complete wiring system used for residential applications. Students will be required to complete several types of services, such as riser, mast, conduit and cable installations. Students will complete their freshman capstone project, which requires each student to redraw a two story residential home to scale. They will then perform the design work and layout all of the wiring required by the National Electrical Code and ensuring that it will meet the minimum adequacy requirements of a prospective homeowner. Students will then complete a spreadsheet containing all the components with their complete descriptions that are necessary to complete the Capstone project. Schematic and wiring diagrams are required for each circuit and outside of lab, report and analysis writing is necessary.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field with introductory digital electronic skills. Students will use different number systems, construct digital gate circuits, interfaces, display circuits, flip-flops, encoders, decoders, counters, and connections with analog devices. Other items include applied mathematics and using test equipment.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field with introductory wireless communication skills. Students will apply entry-level skills of how to evaluate, measure and troubleshoot wireless applications. Other items include applied mathematics and using test equipment.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer repair technician.  Students will apply the principles of building and troubleshooting, and maintaining computer systems.  Students will also learn basic operating system installation, maintenance, customization, along with hardware driver matching and installation.

Use of the UNIX/Linux operating system to install and configure file systems and core operating system components. Students will use commands to set up and maintain the UNIX/Linux operating system.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer repair technician. Students study the microprocessor-based computer's system, history, and structure. Motherboards, CPUs, memory, storage devices, communication devices, peripherals, input devices, printers, scanners, Web cameras, power systems, and monitors are studied as well. Students continue to prepare to take the Computer Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) A+ Core Certification Exam.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment as a computer repair technician. Students learn the internal workings of Microsoft Operating Systems including DOS, Windows 9X, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Customer service, ethics of a technician's responsibility for customer's data and diagnosis of operating systems are also studied. Students continue to prepare to take the Computer Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) A+ Operating System Certification Exam.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer repair technician. Students will install, maintain and configure Microsoft Operating Systems. Students will work with various lab computers and configurations throughout the course. Students continue to prepare to take the Computer Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) A+ Operating System Certification Exam.

To provide instruction in the applied mathematics, analysis of circuits, design, and troubleshooting of various types of electrical power systems. Included in this instruction will be the application of learned skills required to design and install electrical raceway systems. Lab gives the opportunity to develop manipulative skills for electrical installations as well as the construction and systems analysis of both single and three-phase power circuits. Hands-on training will provide a "realistic" approach in the performances of lab projects to enable the student to become proficient in this area of trade.

This course presents related theory, components, and various devices used in the numerous types of magnetic controls of motors. The student will be introduced to the basic circuits and then progress to the more advanced circuits of alternating, sequencing, latching, and time delay operations of motor controls. Starting with the “basics” of motor control, this lab will include many progressive projects leading the student toward a inal result of total automation of a system using magnetic controls and time delay relays. The mechanics of overload relays, proper selection of starter sizes and heater elements, to name a few, will also be studied by the student in these lab projects. This is a seven and one-half (7 1/2) week course.

This lab prepares the student to enter employment as a computer repair technician.  Students will perform advanced Windows operating system configuration and maintenance, and will perform maintenance on advanced hardware such as laptops, portable devices, and modern video formats and connectors.  Other activities will focus on security issues, customer service and communication techniques, and more in depth knowledge of Windows 2000/XP/VISTA, TCP/IP, and wireless networks.  The student should be able to pass the CompTIA A+ certification after this course.

This course is designed to prepare the students to enter the employment field as a computer network technician. Students will learn the history and theory of network topologies including star, token ring, bus, and mesh topologies. Other fields of study will include network wiring using thicknet, thinnet, UTP, and fiber optic technology including proper use of tools and mounting hardware. This course will continue to prepare the student to take Computer Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) Network + Certification Exam. Industry Association's (CompTIA) Network + Certification Exam.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer network technician. Students build and perform analysis on various network topologies including star, token ring, bus, and mesh topologies. Students use test equipment to troubleshoot and repair computer networks. Students work with thicknet, thinnet, UTP, and fiber optic cabling using proper tools and mounting hardware. This course continues to prepare the student to take Computer Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) Network + Certification Exam.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer network technician. Students learn the history and theory of network protocols and network management concepts along with network troubleshooting using network management software. Other topics of study include network communication, switching, routing, firewalls, VLAN technology and WAN communication. This course continues to prepare the student to take Computer Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) Network + Certification Exam.

This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer network technician. Students will apply the theory of network protocols and network management concepts to various network topologies. Students will also troubleshoot networks using network management software. Other topics of study will include network communication, switching, routing, VLAN technology and WAN communication. Students will continue to work with Cisco Academy online courses. This course will help prepare the student to take the Computer Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) Network + Certification Exam.

This course presents the evolution, principles and analysis programmable logic control operations as well as the various "online" applications of programmable controllers used in modern industries. Special emphasis is placed on trouble- shooting techniques, terminations of inputs and outputs, and proper maintenance of at least two different makes of programmable controllers. The lab will start with the "basics" of PLC and its programming, leading the student toward a final result of total PLC control of a system using programmable controllers, magnetic controls, solid state controls and smart devices such as serve linear actuators.

A presentation of various special systems relating to the fire alarms, HVAC control systems, emergency systems, and lighting systems used by the industrial and commercial sectors. Laboratory projects of special systems such as fire alarms and basic electrical control systems for heating and air conditioning, along with lighting control systems, emergency power systems, and special wiring needs of hazardous locations will be performed by the student during the course. All practical hands-on training will simulate as closely as possible the real nature of field wiring and the techniques that are employed. This is a seven and one-half (7 1/2) week course.