Study of theory and laboratory experiments in direct current simple and complex circuits as well as networks. Concepts covered include voltage, current, resistance, conductance and power. Topics studied are: Ohms Law. Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits, Complex Circuits and Network Theorems.

Application of concepts introduced in ELEC 105.

Introduction to safety and hazards and applications of electricity related to technical fields. Topics include variables, parameters, quantities, relationships, units, electrical theory, introduction to electrical circuits, series, parallel, series-parallel circuits and electrical drawings.

This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of process control and instrumentation, focusing on the interpretation of diagrams, fundamental process mathematics, various types of instrumentation for measuring and controlling flow, pressure, temperature and level, and understanding flow characteristics in different operating conditions. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills essential for careers in process engineering and industrial automation.

Intermediate applications for AC/DC circuits and electrical symbols. Students will learn concepts of 3 phase systems, magnetism and electromagnetism, electric motors, control circuits and transformers. Students will learn safe work practices for electricity.

This is an intermediate level course which provides a comprehensive overview of the advanced electrical systems, focusing on instrumentation design, electric machines and drives, industrial control systems, metal conduit and bending, calibration and an introduction to the National Electric Code. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills essential for careers in process engineering and industrial automation.

This course introduces students to the electrical trade through knowledge competencies and performance tasks. Topics include: hand bending, electrical theory, electrical test equipment, raceways, boxes and fittings, conductors, and residential, commercial and industrial wiring.

This course is a continuation of ELEC 115 with students expanding their knowledge competencies and performance capabilities within the electrical trade. Topics include: alternating current, motors, grounding, conductor installations, cable tray and electric lighting.

This course is a continuation of ELEC 116 with students continuing to expand their knowledge competencies and performance capabilities within the electrical trade. Topics include: load calculations, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, and transformers.

This course is a continuation of ELEC 117 with students continuing to expand their knowledge competencies and performance capabilities within the electrical trade. Topics include: lighting applications, heat/freeze protection, motor maintenance, and high-voltage terminations/splices.

Theory and laboratory experiments in the area of alternating current in resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits. Topics covered are: Sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal waveforms, current voltage relationship in RC, RL, and RLC circuits, power factor, phase angle phasor diagram and network analysis.

Application of concepts introduced in ELEC 120.

Concepts covered include atomic structures, P-type and N- type materials, rectification, voltage regulation, signal processing, amplification, filters, harmonic distortion, power supplies, transistor operation, thyristor applications and LEDs. Laboratory experiments are used to verify the topics covered in lecture.

Continuation in the study of analog devices and their behavior in circuits. Devices studied include: Junction field effect transistors (FET), thyristors, SCRS, and UJTS. Topics covered include: JFET amplifier analog switches, frequency response of bipolar and field effect transistor amplifiers, and positive and negative feedback. Laboratory exercises will be used in most of the classroom instruction.

Industrial, commercial and residential electrical wiring, safety code, motor starters and controllers.

Application of concepts introduced in ELEC 133.

This is a review course for West Virginia Electrician Apprentice exam. Exams dates are scheduled through the State Fire Marshal's office. The first four chapters of the National Electric Code are reviewed.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced electrical technologies and their application in process control systems within various industrial settings. Students will delve into the principles of modern electrical systems, focusing on their integration with sophisticated process control strategies to optimize industrial operations.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced concepts and applications related to alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems. Students will engage with complex theories and practical applications of AC/DC technologies, including power conversion, power quality and system integration.

This course offers an advanced study of instrumentation and control systems, focusing on the design, analysis and implementation of sophisticated measurement and control strategies in industrial processes. Students will explore the principles and applications of advanced sensors, actuators and control algorithms used in complex systems across various industries, including manufacturing, energy and automation.

Topics include: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and applications, variable frequency motor drives, robotics, power generation, distribution and transformation, motor and generator theory and telemetry. Laboratory exercises are included in this course.

A continuation of ELEC 220, topics include Advanced Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and applications, variable frequency motor drives, robotics, discrete control systems and programming.

The analysis of digital logic circuits and systems with the help of truth table diagrams, numbering systems, Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh maps. Devices studied include: inverters, logic gates, memory, arithmetic and numbering circuits, AND Gates, OR Gates, NAND and NOR Gates, Exclusive OR and Exclusive NOR Gates. Systems studied include: Half and Full Adders, Encoders, and Decoders Code Converters, Multiplexers, Analog/Digital and Digital/Analog conversion.

Course discusses the theory of operation and application of various state-of-the-art technologies as they apply to modern technological fields. Communications, automation, controls, sustainability and current innovations are examined.

This course serves as a culmination of the Engineering Technology - Electronics option AAS degree program. A project is designed and completed that demonstrates competencies and skills learned within the ELEC courses of the program.

Theory and applications of direct and alternating current motors and generators; armature winding, field winding, induced voltage, types of AC, DC machines, parallel operation, speed regulation, power factor, efficiency and losses.

An overview of computer hardware, I/O, operating systems, communications, routing, addressing, telemetry devices and networking.

Students are placed on job sites to perform as electrical apprentices to demonstrate competencies and performance tasks. Work includes: hand bending, electrical theory, electrical test equipment, raceways, boxes and fittings, conductors, residential, commercial and industrial wiring.

An overview of semiconductors, signal processing, amplification, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps, truth tables, logic gates, memory, encoders, decoders, analog/ digital and digital/analog conversions.

Course serves as a culmination of the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) certificate program. A project is designed and completed that demonstrates competencies and skills learned within the Multi-Craft Technology (MTEC) and E&I courses of the program. NCCER Examinations are prepared for and taken.

Cooperative work experience placements must be approved by the academic division.

Advanced theory and application of voltage regulation, signal processing, amplification, filters, harmonic distortion, power supplies, transistor operation, thyristor applications and LEDs. Laboratory experiments are used to verify the topics covered in lecture.

Topics include advanced topics in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and applications, variable frequency motor drives, robotics, power generation, distribution and transformation, motor and generator theory and telemetry. Advanced projects and laboratory exercises are included in this course.

Advanced applications of logic gates, memory, arithmetic and numbering circuits, encoders and decoders, CPUs, storage media and A/D and D/A conversion.