Electrical Technology (ELE) at Germanna Community College
Distance Learning
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- ELE 127 - Residential Wiring Methods
- Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups.Lecture 1-2 hour. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ELE 131 - National Electrical Code I
- Provides comprehensive study of the purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Part I of II.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ELE 134 - Practical Electricity II
- Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 146 - Electric Motor Control
- Studies solid state devices with application and emphasis toward control of power. Includes diodes, SCR's, photoelectric controls, timing, circuits, voltage regulation and three phase rectifiers.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 150 or equivalent.4 credits - ELE 148 - Power Distribution Systems
- Introduces transmission and distribution of electrical power. Includes application of transformers, distribution and over-current protection devices, substations, switchboards, feeders, bus-ways, motor control centers, generators, motors, and troubleshooting techniques associated with these systems and devices.Credits 3. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals
- Provides an intensive study of the fundamentals of direct and alternating current, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance, with emphasis on practical applications. Focuses on electrical/machines applications.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ELE 159 - Electrical Motors
- Teaches practical applications and fundamentals of A.C. and D.C. machines. Includes the concepts of magnetism and generators used in electrical motor applications.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 173 - Commercial Wiring Methods
- Covers electrical wiring methods and standards used for commercial buildings and provides a comprehensive study of the national electrical code that deals with commercial wiring installations including state and local regulations. Includes building wiring as well as the wiring of electrical equipment and appliances in a commercial environment.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 177 - Photovoltaic Energy Systems
- teaches techniques for conduct site surveys, installing system components, installing inverters and performing system sizing and system maintenance. Introduces different battery configurations, and charge controllers. Introduces safety, system design and layout, National Electric Code, Component Selection, wiring and installation techniques.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - ELE 245 - Industrial Wiring
- Teaches the practical applications of industrial and commercial wiring. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of conduit applications and other raceway installations. Includes conduit sizing, cutting, bending, and threading.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 250 - Fiber Optics Technology
- Introduces testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fiber optic systems. Prepares students for the Electronics Technician Association Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certification necessary to compete for technician level positions in a wide range of networking, security and video companies,Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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