EST129 Switchgear, Transmission, and Controls (2 Credits)
Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
The course covers low and high voltage circuit breakers and switchgear primarily from 4KV to 15KV. It shows how switchgear is basically constructed, how circuit breakers work, and general maintenance of such equipment. The basic theory of transformers and connection schemes of common types of transformers including dry and wet type distribution transformers, power transformers, and instrument transformers is explained. Control ladder and wiring diagrams with an introduction to input and output control devices, are presented and implemented in lab.
EST230 Electrical Circuits and Devices (4 Credits)
Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
This course is to provide a general understanding of electricity and the operation of electrical devices; to be able to make electrical measurements and basic calculations involving voltage, current, resistance, reactance, capacitance, and power; and to learn how to supply power to commercial equipment.
Prerequisites: MTH123 with a minimum grade of B or MTH094 with a minimum grade of B or MTH025 with a minimum grade of B or M094 with a score of 3 or M025 with a score of 3 or MTH107 with a minimum grade of D or CMPA with a score of 039 or ACUA with a score of 040 or NAAF with a score of 237 or NQAS with a score of 250 or A02 with a score of 19 or S02 with a score of 510 or ACUM with a score of 097
EST235 Power Generation & Grid Technology (3 Credits)
Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
This course encompasses power generation from creation from multiple sources (coal, nuclear, turbine, fuel cell, etc.) and various distribution technologies until it enters the home or business. Students will learn the technology of local and national transmission and distribution systems as well as bulk generation, distributed generation, microgrid and smartgrid technologies. Energy efficiency, storage, cogeneration and energy security will be studied and analyzed during this course.
Prerequisites: EST230 with a minimum grade of D