2022 - 2023 Catalog
Course Descriptions for ELPT
Course Number: ELPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1411. The student may register for either ELPT 1311 or ELPT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1411. The student may register for either ELPT 1311 or ELPT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: ELPT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: National Electrical Code I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: ELPT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: Residential Wiring
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Description: Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with as they relate to the electrical construction industry. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: Electrical Blueprint Reading
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with as they relate to the electrical construction industry. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: ELPT 1380 (3 Credit Hours) New course added September 20, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Lab required. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Lab required. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.