Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology (EIMT)

See explanation under the heading of Special Studies. 

This course introduces students to AC and DC electrical theory and practical concepts, including basic laws and formulas. This course includes how basic circuits are configured and the necessary materials required and the wiring of common electrical devices. Tools and test equipment requirements and simple wiring techniques will be covered.

This course is an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for branch circuit wiring. The selection and installation of materials and the methods used following NEC guidelines for common electrical circuits within the home are covered. Selection, sizing, and electrical safety requirements are explained as well as basic troubleshooting skills.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of basic and advanced residential wiring with emphasis on the National Electrical Code, energy efficiency, and the principles of residential blueprint reading.

This course is designed to provide the basic and advanced knowledge in residential wiring techniques. Laboratory exercises are designed to give students practical experience in different wiring techniques and methods.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of commercial and industrial wiring techniques with emphasis on the National Electrical Code, energy efficiency, and the principles of advanced electrical blueprint reading.

This course is designed to advance the knowledge of commercial and industrial wiring techniques with emphasis on the National Electrical Code, energy efficiency, and the principles of advanced electrical blueprint reading.

This is an introduction to motor controls and the logic sequence that they implement. The course covers how to read a ladder diagram, including component recognition, use, and application. Students will develop skills to create a computer generated control diagram from a sequence of operations and learn troubleshooting skills to diagnose basic control functions.

This course is designed to advance the student into electrical principles of direct current and alternating current equipment. Emphasis is placed on the theory, operation, control, and power generation of alternative energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, and hydro systems.

This course is designed to prepare the individual for entry into the photovoltaic field. Emphasis is on photovoltaic technology application, incorporating the electrical principles, solar radiation, load analysis, components of a system, maintenance, and types of systems. Successful completion of the course qualifies an individual to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Basic Entry Level exam.

This course is designed to advance the student in the photovoltaic field using battery technology and stand-alone systems. Emphasis is on the application of photovoltaic systems following the National Electrical Code rules. System sizing, conductor sizing, grounding, and overcurrent protection are covered.  Successful completion of the course satisfies the educational requirements for an individual to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification exam.