SCC Course Catalog

Electrical (ELC)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	131A	Circuit Analysis I Lab	3/1

This course provides laboratory assignments as applied to fundamental principles of DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. Upon completion, the students will gain hands-on experience by measuring voltage, current, and opposition to current flow utilizing various meters and test equipment.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: Take ELC-131

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	112	DC/AC Electricity	9/5

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	113	Residential Wiring	8/4

This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in residential electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical print reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with residential electrical installations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	117	Motors and Controls	8/4

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	118	National Electrical Code	3/2

This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	131	Circuit Analysis I	6/4

This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	213	Instrumentation	5/4

This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ELC	220	Photovoltaic System Technology	5/3

This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none