Electrical Technology (ELE) at Tidewater 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 132 - National Electrical Code II
- 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 II of II.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ELE 145 - Transformer Connections and Circuits
- Studies transformer theory, symbols, diagrams, connections, terminology and troubleshooting techniques.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 150 or equivalent.2 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 149 - Wiring Methods in Industry
- Studies the fundamentals of industrial power distribution, circuits, switches, enclosures, panels, fuses, circuit breakers, transformers, and wiring methods, using various charts and tables of the National Electrical Code.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 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 174 - Fiber Optic Connections
- Introduces construction of fiber optic cable connections to a quality acceptable in the industry today. Includes types of cabling, connectors and splices, installation techniques and hardware in fiber optic systems.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 176 - Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems
- Introduces Alternative Energy with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines technology, the theory of PV technology, PV applications, solar energy terminology, system components, site analysis, PV system integration and PV system connections and small wind turbine technology site analysis.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ELE 178 - Wind Turbine Technology
- Introduces many facets of the wind industry. Introduces the history and development of the wind systems as well as the future of the wind industry as the desire for alternative energy grows. Presents the terminology used in the application of wind systems. Identifies the various types of wind energy turbines and other topics as appropriate. Includes safety training.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ELE 179 - Satellite Dish Installation
- Introduces installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of satellite dish systems. Prepares students for the Electronic Technician Association Certified Satellite installer (CSI) certification necessary to complete for entry-level positions in the satellite installation industry.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 188 - Geothermal Technology for Electricians
- Provides an introduction to the use of geothermal energy as it applies to electricians. Introduces geothermal system design installation, and maintenance. Focuses on site surveys, soil types, header design, loop types, pump sizing, flushing and purging. Introduces the feasibility of heat pump applications for local uses on an individual basis. Includes safety training.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - ELE 189 - Data Cabling Communication
- Introduces construction, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of a variety of copper cables. Prepares students for the Electronics Technician Association Data Cable Installer Certification (DCIC) necessary to compete for entry-level positions in a wide range of networking, security and video companies.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 211 - Electrical Machines I
- Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Part I of II.Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ETR 114 or equivalent.3-5 credits - ELE 217 - Electric Power Utilities
- Provides an introduction to the electric power utilities field. Examines the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ELE 229 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Systems
- Introduces techniques of troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment such as motors, relays, power distribution, lighting, solenoids, and generators. Includes hands-on lab practices to develop and perform problem solving skills, repair and preventative maintenance of various types of electrical equipment using wiring diagrams, special meters, various troubleshooting procedures and safety practices.Credit 3. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I
- Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ETR 156 and ETR 211 or equivalent.3-4 credits - ELE 234 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems II
- Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ETR 156 and ETR 211 or equivalent.3-4 credits - ELE 239 - Programmable Controllers
- Examines installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers.Lecture 1 - 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 - 4 hours per week. 2 - 3 Credits
2-3 credits - ELE 246 - Industrial Robotics Programming
- Introduces industrial robotics and their programming for repetitive manufacturing systems. Includes the design of software that ensures safe operation and programming of both on- and off-line robot operations. This course is cross-listed with IND 246. Credit will not be awarded for both.Lecture 2 hours, Lab 2 hours, Total 4 hours per week
3 credits - ELE 248 - Microcontroller Interfacing and Programming
- Explores issues and concerns related to the programming and interfacing of microcontrollers.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 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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