ELPT 1215 Electrical Calculations I (2)
This is a WECM Course Number. Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversions, and applied geometry. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1221 Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools (2)
This is a WECM Course Number. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)
ELPT 1311 Basic Electrical Theory (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 3 Lab./1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1319 Fundamentals of Electricity I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1320 Fundamentals of Electricity II (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Introduces alternating current (AC). Includes AC voltage, frequency, mechanical and electrical degrees, waveforms, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1321 Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Safety rules and regulations. Includes the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1221. The student may register for either ELPT 1321 or ELPT 1221, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1325 National Electrical Code I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. An introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for general use; and basic calculations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ELPT 1341 Motor Control (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ELPT 1351 Electrical Machines (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Direct current (DC) motors, single-phase and polyphase alternating current (AC) motors, generators, and alternators. Emphasis on construction, characteristics, efficiencies, starting, and speed control. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
ELPT 1357 Industrial Wiring (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Wiring methods used for industrial installations. Includes motor circuits, raceway and bus way installations, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ELPT 1411 Basic Electrical Theory (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1311. The student may register for either ELPT 1411 or ELPT 1311, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 1441 Motor Control (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 2437 Electrical Planning and Estimating (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. Planning and estimating for residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Includes a variety of electrical techniques. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ELPT 2443 Electrical Systems Design (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. Electrical design of commercial and/or industrial projects including building layout, types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment, and all electrical calculations according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
