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• ELTC 211: National Electrical Code

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Preparation for the Masters License Examination including interpretation and application of the current release of the National Electrical Code. Covers calculations; branch and feeder circuits; service entrances; switches, switch boards and panel boards; general equipment; motor circuits, transformers, and welders. Prerequisite:    ELTC 109 or Instructor Approval
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• ELTC 222: Solar Photovoltaic Systems I

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This is an introductory course on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and components including system sizing and design for residential and light commercial projects. Other topics covered include energy conversion fundamentals, installation best practices, NEC compliance and ROI financial analysis. After completing this course, students are eligible to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Entry Level exam. Prerequisite:    EMEC 101
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• ELTC 260G: Elec Construction Practicum

  2.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Work experience at an approved electrical contracting firm providing exposure to low and mid-level positions. Writing and presenting research, and analysis of a complete electrical installation project. The tasks will be consistent with the course work of the preceding semester. Prerequisite:    Completion of First Three Semester Technical Courses in Electrical Construction Technology Degree Program
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• ELTC 265: Electrical Cabling Systems I

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course introduces students to the design, installation and application of low voltage wiring systems used in both residential and light commercial settings. National Electrical Code class 1, 2 and 3 circuits are discussed along with the applicable NEC Articles governing installation standards. Basic home computer networking protocols, security / video surveillance systems, and lighting control systems are all examined in this introductory course.
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• EMEC 101: Electrical Fundamentals

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides students a foundation covering electrical fundamentals. Students will gain knowledge in the following topics; electrical concepts, EMF, current, resistance, power, AC/DC series and parallel circuit operation and analysis, inductance, capacitance, meter usage, schematics, and circuit component operation. The students' training will be demonstrated through various hands-on labs and exercises. Math applications will be reviewed and applied solving fundamental electrical calculations. Appropriate safety standards will be followed as well as proper use of hand tools and equipment. Also available through Online Learning.
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• EMEC 102: Fundamentals of Mechanical Maintenance

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This introductory course offers discussions and hands-on training for the proper selection, safe use and care and maintenance of common tooling used in the industrial trades. Topics include introductions to shop mathematics, communication, teamwork, fastener identification, precision measurement principles and tooling, print reading, pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power, basic AC/DC electrical safety and theory, relay control, troubleshooting, discussions of mechanical fabrication using hand and power tools, PLC nomenclature, and basic OSHA safety considerations in the workplace.
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• EMEC 105: Introduction to Fluid Power

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is the study of basic fluid systems and an introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic component hardware; work, energy, and power introduced and applied to the fluid power system. This course includes hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems. Prerequisite:    MATH 022 or Appropriate Competence per Mathematics Placement Policy
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• EMEC 110: Mechanical Components

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course introduces the mechanical components and fasteners used in automated control systems. Discussions and hands-on activities include the use of hand tools, individual mechanical components and mechanical assemblies including: belts, chains, gears, gear drives, bearings, shafts, scales, seals and couplings. Prerequisite:    ENGG 117 Corequisite:    ENGG 117
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• EMEC 114: Mechanical Skills for the Trades

  2.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course offers discussion and hands-on application for the proper selection, safe use, care and maintenance of common hand and power tools used in the industrial trades. Included are discussions and hands-on practice covering basic tool identification, use, safety and maintenance. Additionally, there are discussions and hands-on practice covering basic rigging skills required for installations, rigging safety, setting or moving of industrial equipment, calculation of load, center of gravity and proper material handling, and the use of ladders and scaffolding.
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• EMEC 115: Mechanical Skills for Technician

  1.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Covers types of components and fasteners; hand tool usage; basic operation of hand power tools, measurement and layout applied to basic electromechanical projects. Only one of EMEC 110 or EMEC 115 may be applied to graduation in Electromechanical Technology. Offered spring semester only.
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