MATC 2024-25 Catalog

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basic fi rst responder and CPR training are included. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic program (31-413-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-319. ELECTY-322 Credits: 5 Electrical Power Distribution 2A This course is a continuation of Electrical Power Distribution 1 with emphasis on modi fi cationof existing installations and live work. The student reads maps and system plans. Maintaining systems clearance and the use of chain saws are covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-319. ELECTY-323 Credits: 4 Electrical Power Distribution 2B This course is a continuation of ELECTY-322 and features underground (URD) and street lighting systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete Electrical Principles and Applied Math 2 This course continues and concludes the study of DC circuits. This is followed by an introduction to trigonometry with applications to AC circuits and devices. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic program (31-413-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-323. ELECTY-328 Credits: 2 Electric Motor Control Wiring Motor control diagrams are analyzed. Shop jobs are applied to control circuits. Motor control wiring skills are developed. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-392, ELECTY-308 and ELECTY-340. ELECTY-340 Credits: 2 Electrical Code Fundamentals 1 A study is made of the code rules used most frequently by practicing electricians so that students may acquire a working knowledge of those rules. Methods for locating topics in the NEC are studied. The learner performs various types of calculations. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Electricity program (31-413-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-392 or ELECTY-390 and ELECTY-391, or an electrician with a working knowledge of electricity. ELECTY-341 Credits: 1 Electrical Code Fundamentals 2 The learner will perform a comprehensive review of the NEC® and Wisconsin SPS 316 and will further develop skill in code interpretations and code calculations, as applied to all phases of electrical work. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-340 or other code-related experience; electricians currently working in the fi eld. ELECTY-378 Credits: 1 Construction Blueprint Reading Students study the various types of drawings used in building construction. The reading and interpretation of not only the electrical plan, but also the structural, plot fl oor, plumbing, sheet metal, and other plans are presented. ELECTY-322. ELECTY-324 Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Electricity program (31-413-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-308. ELECTY-382 Credits: 1 Electrical Equipment Circuit Analysis The circuits, materials and installation of electrical equipment for residential heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems are studied. Various wiring diagrams are converted to practical installation layouts. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-392 or ELECTY-391. ELECTY-384 Credits: 1 Electrical Design and Estimating The student will draw on their knowledge from previous wiring courses to design and estimate several typical residential installations. Municipal electrical licensing requirements and applicable code articles are studied. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-310 and ELECTY-312. ELECTY-386 Credits: 2 Solid State Devices This course presents a comprehensive overview of solid state devices. Emphasis is on the practical applications of solid state power control. All lectures are backed up by a lab to assure understanding of concepts. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-392 or ELECTY-391. ELECTY-390 Credits: 3 Principles of Electricity 1 This introductory course in DC/AC fundamentals offers hands-on experience in both the theoretical and practical phases of electricity. Developing skills and techniques associated with electrical circuits and test equipment will be emphasized. ELECTY-391 Credits: 2 Principles of Electricity 2 This course is a continuation of Principles of Electricity 1. It provides a more in-depth study of DC/AC circuits with special emphasis on reactive circuits and power factor. In combination, the ELECTY-390 and ELECTY-391 course sequence equates in content to the fi ve credit ELECTY-392 course. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-390. ELECTY-392 Credits: 5 Principles of Electricity This course presents the fundamentals of direct and alternating current circuits. Various topics such as electrical instruments, electrical test procedures, and electrical symbols are covered. Lectures are reinforced by lab experiments. Required math topics are presented during the course. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Electricity program (31-413-1). ELECTY-394 Credits: 4 Electrical Apparatus This course covers the construction and principles of operation of transformers and both DC and AC motors and generators. Lab experiments are designed to verify operational characteristics by testing the various types of electrical apparatus. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-392 or ELECTY-391.

ELECTY-310

Credits: 2

Cable Wiring Trade skills are developed through installing, connecting and controlling the common types of lighting circuits using metal-clad and nonmetallic sheathed cable. The work consists of practical shop jobs. Application of electrical code rules pertaining to concealed wiring is part of each job. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-308. Must be admitted to Electricity program (31-413-1). ELECTY-312 Credits: 2 Electrical Raceway Installation Training is given in the use of hand benders. Mechanical benders, hydraulic benders and wire pulling techniques are covered. The bending skills are utilized by doing several typical conduit installation jobs. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Electricity program (31-413-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-308. ELECTY-314 Credits: 1 Electrical Service Installation Practical experience is provided in wiring, installing and connecting the various types of services for lighting, heating and power. A study is made of single-phase and three-phase service requirements and code rules applicable to service installations. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-392, ELECTY-308 and ELECTY-340. ELECTY-318 Credits: 5 Electrical Power Distribution 1A This course is an introduction to electrical power distribution systems. Emphasis is on the setting and securing of poles, mounting equipment on the poles and the stringing of power lines. Students work on in-class mock-ups and on real-height, outdoor setups. Safety is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic program (31-413-2). ELECTY-319 Credits: 4 Electrical Power Distribution 1B This course is an introduction to electrical power distribution systems. Emphasis is on the setting and securing of poles, mounting equipment on the poles, and the stringing of power lines. Students work on in-class mock-ups and on real height, outdoor setups. Safety is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELECTY-318. ELECTY-320 Credits: 4 Electrical Principles and Applied Math 1 An introduction to basic electrical principles includes a review of arithmetic and the basics of algebra, which are applied to the solution of electrical problems. The course provides an introduction to DC circuits. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Electrical Power Distribution/ Line Mechanic program (31-413-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-319. ELECTY-321 Credits: 2 Line Mechanic Rescue and Safety Instruction in pole-top rescue, safety, accident prevention and analysis, electrical shock treatment and accident reporting. Standardized

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