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http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Electrical Technology 155 Prerequisite Completion If a course is listed as a prerequisite for another course, that prerequisite course must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to enroll in the next course. According to the California Education Code [55200 (d)] a satisfactory grade is a grade of A, B, C or CR". Electrical Technology Courses ELEC 110 *FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY (formerly TECH 120) 4 units 6 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Basic concepts of electricity with emphasis on the fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism, and the practical application of those laws. Experimental verification of these laws with laboratory practice to support the theory. Students will be provided a foundation in electricity for vocational areas including: electronics, electrical, auto, appliance repair, refrigeration and air conditioning. (AVC) ELEC 115 *ELECTRICAL CODES AND ORDINANCES 4 units 4 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of ELEC 110 (formerly TECH 120) or concurrent enrollment. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Familiarization with the electrical codes used in California including technical requirements, governing bodies and enforcement. A residential setting will be used to teach code requirements. The class will cover 50 percent of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and will build on the students foundation of knowledge and skills to maintain or modify the electrical system in a residence. Close adherence to the NEC will be observed, resulting in safe wiring practices. Basic formulas necessary to understand electrical theory and applications are presented as they are needed throughout the class. (AVC) (R1) ELEC 120 *RESIDENTIAL WIRING 4 units 4 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of ELEC 110 (formerly TECH 120) or concurrent enrollment. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Build a foundation of knowledge and skills needed to maintain or modify the electrical system in a residence. Close adherence to the National Electrical Code will be observed, resulting in safe wiring practices. Ability to secure permits and pass electrical inspection will be observed by the instructor. Basic formulas necessary to understand electrical theory and applications are presented as they are needed throughout the class. (AVC) ELEC 140 *COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL WIRING AND CABLING 4 units 6 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Course Prerequisite: Completion of ELEC 115 or concurrent enrollment. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Build on the students knowledge of electrical theory and wiring practices to install, repair and maintain electrical circuits in a commercial/industrial set- ting. Construction activities will cover: tool identification and use, material identification, blueprint/symbol iden- tification, conduit bending, wire pulling, rigging and electrical test instruments. Close attention will be paid to the National Electrical Code requirements with emphasis on installation of electrical equipment and controls. Records of amps, volts, and watts will be kept. Students will be instructed on how to use this information for optimum utilization of power in the commercial/industrial setting. Formulas necessary to understand the electrical theory and applications will be presented as they are needed throughout the class. (AVC) ELEC 150 *ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 4 units 6 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Course Prerequisite: Completion of ELEC 115. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Progress from basic electrical diagram symbols and processes to advanced machinery troubleshooting in an indus- trial plant. CAL-OSHA requirements to prevent hazards from electrical shock, moving machinery and stored energy will be taught then implemented in a lab setting. The interaction between electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and controls will be taught in a variety of lecture and lab settings using a variety of meters. The student will gain knowledge by developing a preventive maintenance program designed to reduce downtime and minimize production loss. (AVC) ELEC 160 *FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTOR CONTROL 4 units 6 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Course Prerequisite: Completion of ELEC 110. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Build on the students knowledge of electrical theory and apply this knowl- edge to electrical motor control. Close attention paid to the National Electrical Code requirements and NEMA require- ments. Emphasis placed on installation, maintenance and modification of motor control, presented in a present-day setting.

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