AC/DC electricity and its characteristics. A study of the basic components used in various electrical systems.
 

Basic wiring systems used in commercial and industrial fields as well as related code construction regulations. Calculation of motor branch circuits, feeder circuits, feeder taps, feeder and branch circuit protection is introduced. Motor overload protection and wiring methods are discussed. Equipment design and the use of electrical equipment are explored.
 

Electrical blueprints. Current flow through circuits are studied using wiring diagrams and cable overlays. Work continues on wiring projects in ECM 151 and ECM 157.
 

Home electrical systems using state and national wiring codes and regulations.
 

Formulas used in conduit bending. Application of the formulas is used with electrical metallic tubing (EMT) hand benders. Then the different types of conduit bends are installed on practice surfaces.
 

AC/DC electricity behavior. Practical applications of AC/DC electricity are studied. Experiments to prove the theories of electricity are utilized. A practical wiring lab is developed. Basic wiring systems within the lab and in the MTI construction sites are completed.
 

Continuation of ECM 151. Basic wiring practices and methods used in residential settings are introduced. Also studied are different electrical heat and basic control systems for motors. Lab wiring and new residential wiring are completed. Systems studied in ECM 122 are utilized in lab. Safe electrical practices in the electrical industry are taught.
 

Practice and certification in first aid and CPR.
 

A practical hands-on course using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and multimeters in testing and troubleshooting electric motors, components, and wiring systems. A study of single and three-phase AC motors, their construction features and operating characterics. This lecture/lab class emphasizes electric motor terminology, identification of motor types, enclosures, mounts, motor selection, connections, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting.
 

High voltage systems, transformers and their connections. The relationship between the primary and secondary sides of transformers are studied along with equipment selection and utilization.
 

Continuation of ECM 122. Commercial and industrial installations are presented along with code-related regulations.
 

Electronic circuits and the operation of electronic components. Diodes, SCRs, triacs, JFETs, MOSFETs, UJTs, and industrial electronic devices are studied. Electronic controls are introduced.
 

Fiber optics used in many applications. Selection of fiber optic cable, installation, splicing, termination and testing are taught.
 

Continuation of ECM 149. Practical wiring applications of commercial and industrial are presented. All types of conduit bending are taught including hydraulic bending. An advanced level of industrial conduit bending is demonstrated.
 

Mechanical and electromagnetic control systems for AC/DC systems. Pilot devices, starting equipment, and relays used in control systems are introduced.
 

Continuation of ECM 252. Applications of control devices are reviewed. Photoelectric controls, logic modules, sequential motor starting, troubleshooting, acceleration, and deceleration methods are studied.
 

Experimental use of apparatus studied in ECM 252 and ECM 202. Projects range from basic circuitry to advanced circuits utilizing timing devices.
 

Continuation of ECM 255. Higher level experiments and practical applications of advanced industrial control circuitry are presented utilizing lab experiments and control equipment studied in ECM 253.
 

Programmable logic control systems for the control of electrical components and equipment. Projects using solid state devices in commercial and industrial applications are completed.
 

Identification of transmission mediums (UTP, STP, COAX, FIBER, etc.). Voice and data information systems are reviewed. ANSI/EIA/TIA standards; the proper terminate, splicing, and testing of Category 5 and fiber optic cable are studied.
 

Continuation of ECM 259. More capabilities and applications of solid state control systems are integrated with text and lab projects. Logic networks solving typical industrial control problems are developed and programmed into a variety of controllers.