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 Course Description

 

ELPT 1319 Fundamentals of Electricity I. CIP 4603010008

An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current application. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 1321 Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools. CIP 4603010008

A comprehensive overview of safety rules and regulations and the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring. CIP 4603010008

Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 1341 Motor Control. CIP 4603010008

Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring. CIP 4603010008

Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 1357 Industrial Wiring. CIP 4603010008

Wiring methods used for industrial installations. Includes motor circuits, raceway and bus way installations, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2301 Journeyman Electrician Exam Review. CIP 4603010008

Preparation for journeyman electrician licensure with emphasis on calculations and the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers. CIP 4603010008

A study of the principles of operation of single and three phase motors and transformers. Topics include transformer banking, power factor correction, and protective devices. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2319 Programmable Logic Controllers I. CIP 4603010008

Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2323 Transformers. CIP 4603010008

Transformer types, construction, connections, protection, grounding and associated safety procedures. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2337 Electrical Planning and Estimating. CIP 4603010008

Planning and estimating for residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Includes a variety of electrical techniques. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution. CIP 4603010008

A study of the design, operation, and technical details of modern power distribution systems including generating equipment, transmission lines, plant distribution, and protective devices. Also includes calculations of fault current, system load analysis, rates, and power economics. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2343 Electrical Systems Design. CIP 4603010008

Skill development in the electrical design of a commercial or industrial project including layout, types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment, and all electrical calculation according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2350 Maintenance Electrician Exam Review. CIP 4603010008

General requirements and fundamentals of electrical maintenance with emphasis on wiring methods and electrical theory. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

ELPT 2355 Programmable Logic Controllers II. CIP 4603010008

Advanced concepts in programmable logic controllers and their applications and interfacing to industrial controls. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)

Prerequisite: None.

 Contacts

Tom Fowler
Division Chair
Office: H-102J
Phone: (979)  230-3284
Tom.Fowler@brazosport.edu 
 
Fanny Frausto
Office Professional
Office: H-102I
Phone: (979) 230-3248
Fanny.Frausto@brazosport.edu
 
Larry Grable 
Professor
Office: H-102D
Phone: (979) 230-3268
Larry.Grable@brazosport.edu
 

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