Electricity (ELE)

ELE 146  Electric Motor Control  (4 CR.)  
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(s) ELE 150 or equivalent  
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ELE 148  Power Distribution Systems  (3 CR.)  
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. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 150  A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals  (3 CR.)  
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 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Credit for Prior Learning available for this course. More information at https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/cpl.html.  
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ELE 189  Data Cabling Communication  (3 CR.)  
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.
Credit for Prior Learning available for this course. More information at https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/cpl.html.  
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ELE 211  Electrical Machines I  (3 CR.)  
Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s) ELE 146 and ELE 150  
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ELE 233  Programmable Logic Controller Systems I  (3 CR.)  
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 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ELE 250  Fiber Optic Technology  (3 CR.)  
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.
Prerequisite(s) ELE 150  
Credit for Prior Learning available for this course. More information at https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/cpl.html.  
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