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Basic Electrical Technician (BE11) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Standalone & Embedded in Electrical Construction Technology Diploma, Industrial Electrical Technology Diploma, and Technical Studies Degree)
Program Description:
The Basic Electrical Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides fundamental instruction in electrical construction principles and practices. Topics include safety, mathematical applications, reading and interpreting blueprints, and direct and alternating current circuits.
Entrance date: Each semester
Admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
Beginning Spring 2022 (January 2022), ALL FIRST TIME college students will be required to take the College Success (COLL 1020) course.
| Courses 13 credits | 13 |
|---|---|
| MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics. |
3 |
| IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures
Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
2 |
| ELTR 1060Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols
Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement. |
2 |
| Select one of the following Alternating Current (AC) courses | 3 |
| ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
3 |
| IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis
This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance. |
3 |
| IDFC 1012Alternating Current I
Corequisite: IDFC 1011 Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
3 |
| Select one of the following Direct Current (DC) courses | 3 |
| ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals
Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.. |
3 |
| IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis
This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series; parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. |
3 |
| IDFC 1011Direct Current I
Corequisite: MATH 1012 Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. |
3 |
Faculty
Instructor, Industrial Electrical and Electrical Construction
Carlton, Room 110
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