MATC 2025-26 Catalog

ELCTEC – EMS

basic first 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 modification of 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 ELECTY-322. ELECTY-324 Credits: 4 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 be 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, or be an electrician currently working in the field. 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 floor, plumbing,

ELCTEC-192

Credits: 2

ELECTY-310

Credits: 2

Fluid Power Students are introduced to symbology, diagram logic, operation and application of various hydraulic/pneumatic devices used on an automated machine or automated process as they apply to electronic technology. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELCTEC-140 or ELCTEC-119. ELCTEC-195 Credits: 4 Motor Controls This course covers the operational characteristics of DC and AC motors and generators, motor drives, transformers, PLC integration, and servo drives with particular emphasis on applications. A short study of renewable energy systems is included. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELCTEC-111. ELCTEC-196 Credits: 3 PLC Systems Basic This course is a study of programmable controllers. The history and principles of operation and the installation, programming and maintenance of the programmable controller are covered in lecture, demonstration and laboratory exercises. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELCTEC-110 and ELCTEC-130. ELCTEC-198 Credits: 3 PLC Systems Advanced This course is a study of advanced programmable controller concepts. The advanced features and instructions of the programmable controller are covered in lecture, demonstration and laboratory exercises. The student applies these concepts to interface the PLC to HMI equipment, robots, VFD motor controls and various communication protocols. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELCTEC-196. ELCTEC-199 Credits: 3 Automated Systems Built upon knowledge of machinery and control fundamentals from previous courses, the student will develop a systems approach to the control of manufacturing operations and industrial process. Systems are analyzed using block diagrams with programmable controllers and robotics incorporated into the systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete ELCTEC-195 and ELCTEC-196. Completion of or currently enrolled in ELCTEC-192. ELECTY – Electricity (Department 413) ELECTY-308 Credits: 2 Basic Skills for Electrical Wiring Students learn the basic skills and basic code rules used in the electrical trade. Several of these skills are developed by repetition while wiring practical lighting control circuits. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Electricity (31-413 1) or Manufacturing Maintenance (32-462-1) programs. Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-392 or ELECTY-390.

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): Must be admitted to the Electricity program (31-413-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-308. 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 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 mocks-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 (31-413-2). ELECTY-319 Credits: 4

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