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  • ELT 200: Commercial Wiring

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides an in-depth comprehension of commercial wiring. It includes the understanding of electrical power needs and distribution requirements for a typical commercial facility. The course stresses the application of main power components to support calculations necessary to have a safe and efficient commercial installation. Students will become knowledgeable of wiring for special circuits, appliances and loads such as, but not limited to, refrigeration, HVAC, food preparation apparatus and associated loads relative to various types of commercial wiring. The course will include requirements for a thorough study of commercial service entrance equipment from the utility company's service drop to the building's main switchboard. Prerequisite:    ELT 102
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  • ELT 202: Industrial Electric II

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will include heavy coverage in the areas of transformer selection and installation, AC circuits, AC motor control, industrial lighting and electric heat. Prerequisite:    ELT 201
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  • ELT 203: Industrial Electrical Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides the student with an introduction to various electrical systems and devices used in a manufacturing/commercial facilities environment. Students will learn how to identify the function of electrical components, to include relays, sensors, switching/other devices and circuits. Instruction will include the theory and use of electrical instruments, to install and make repairs as well as identify, troubleshoot isolate and remedy problems. Emphasis will be placed on electric motors and motor controls. Topics of instruction will cover installation of electrical conduit, wiring, motors and other devices. Prerequisite:    (MAT 050, ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075), TCC 111, TEL 101, and IST 101) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • ELT 204: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This introductory course is intended to acquaint students in a hands-on mode with the basic skills and knowledge of programmable logic controllers, with respect to Industrial Systems. Students will learn to interpret electrical and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) input/output diagrams and ladder logic. In addition, they will become acquainted with PLC functions, components, circuitry, testing of PLC programs and troubleshooting a PLC system. This course is recommended for students with little or no programmable logic controller experience. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • ELT 206: Commercial Wire

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides an overview of commercial wiring. It includes the understanding of electrical power needs and distribution requirements for a typical commercial facility. The course stresses the application of main power components to support calculations necessary to have a safe and efficient commercial installation. Prerequisite:    ELT 116
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  • ELT 208: Solar Photovoltaic System Design and Installation

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This International Renewable Energy Council (IREC) focused course is designed to introduce students to grid tied photovoltaic (PV) systems. In this course, students will learn the benefits of a grid tied system and the positive impact on the environment these systems can have. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the basic knowledge and understanding in design and installation of residential and commercial buildings. This course is patterned after the Job Task Analysis set by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry-Level Solar PV exam and also fulfills the prerequisite of related experience and education required to sit for the industry certification. The certification is not included in the course. NOTE: Alternative Pre-requsite Certified Electrical License Prerequisite:    ELT 112 and ELT 116
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  • EMER 105: Incident Management

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the Incident Command-Unified Command Structure. Additionally, a look at incident management from various perspectives such as local fire departments, industrial settings, the Oklahoma City bombing, and others will be discussed. The student will work in an interactive program to prepare for future roles and responsibilities as those charged with a management role in incident command, control or mitigation. Moreover, the student will learn from the experiences of others, sharpening their understanding and skills relative to the dimensions of emergency incident management. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • EMER 110: Emergency Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will introduce the student to the concepts of Emergency and Crisis Planning. The course provides an overview of the entire concept of planning as an activity to anticipate, prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from any incident. Through a dynamic process, the course will break down the planning process into understandable parts such as hazard analysis, resource assessment, plan development, coordination with others, and plan implementation training and education. In addition, the student will work in an interactive program to establish a planning process for their company or municipality. The student will learn from the experiences and circumstances of others while sharpening their understanding and skills relative to the dimensions of Emergency Planning and Management. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • EMER 120: Leadership and Influence

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will provide the student with an overview of the theories and concepts of leadership development. The course will examine leadership from a value (core values) approach, systems (chain of command) approach, a functional approach, and a skills approach (motivation, supervision, and communications). In addition, the student will study the process approach by looking at leadership as a process of influencing an organization/group to achieve goals. Prerequisite:    EMER 105 or EMS 204
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  • EMER 130: Search and Rescue

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will provide the student with the knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities and the equipment needed by those involved in search and rescue efforts. The course also provides the student with practical exercises and search missions where they are required to utilize the proper equipment. The contents of the course include topics in three major areas: survival, support, and search and rescue. Additionally, the student is provided with an excellent opportunity to discuss and investigate the role of search and rescue in relation to incident management as well as the roles and responsibilities of search and rescue leaders. Students will learn from the experiences of others to sharpen their understanding and skills relative to search and rescue. Prerequisite:    EMER 105 or EMS 204
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