Electromechanical Technology (ELM)
ELM 181/281 Special Topics in Electromechanical Technology
1-3 semester hours
Prerequisite: permission of program coordinator
This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to electromechanical technology. Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s needs. (on demand)
ELM 190 Emerging Technologies, History, and Basics of Telecommunications
4 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces key events, trends, person, and terms in telecommunications history. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify key developments to telephone service, recognize key terms and acronyms, determine career opportunities and skill requirements in telecommunications design work. The student will be able to describe current state-of-the-art systems and equipment offerings, understand the impact of evolving technologies, discuss future trends, and apply design considerations to creative solutions to matching customer needs. (F, on demand)
ELM 200 Electric Circuits I
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100, appropriate score on placement test, permission of program coordinator, or equivalent
(Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
This course introduces the theories and techniques involved in electrical circuits. Topics include voltage, conventional current flow, power, resistance, conductance, and analysis. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to solve a resistive network for a single unknown circuit variable. (F, Sp, Su)
ELM 201S Electric Circuits II
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: ELM 200 or equivalent
(Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
Topics include capacitance, inductance, waveforms, phasors, impedance, and admittance. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to solve a resistive network for a single unknown circuit variable. (Sp, on demand)
ELM 202 Digital Circuits I
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
This course covers digital logic and digital networks. Topics include introductory concepts, number systems, codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, flip-flop and related devices, arithmetic operations and arithmetic networks. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to add, subtract, and multiply with digital electronic components. (F, Su)
ELM 205 Electronics I
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: ELM 201S (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
This course examines the conventional flow treatment of electronic devices and networks. Topics include semiconductor diodes, power supplies, bipolar-junction transistors, amplifiers, buffers, field-effect transistors, and thyristors. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to analyze a discrete-component electronic network. (F, on demand)
ELM 206S Electronics II
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: ELM 205 (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
Topics include analog integrated circuits, amplilfiers, buffers, filters, inverters, and oscillators. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to analyze an integrated circuit electronic network. (Sp, on demand)
ELM 210 Fluid Power I
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
This course offers an introduction into fluid power systems. Topics include hydraulic and pneumatic power, pressure, flow, speed and pressure control, relief valves, and directional control valve (DCV) applications. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to read gages, design, draw, and connect hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, measure and calculate circuit parameters, connect and operate DCVs and relief valves. (F, on demand)
ELM 215 Industrial Controls I
4 semester hours
Prerequisite: ELM 200 or equivalent
(Lec 2 hrs, Lab 4 hrs)
This course offers an introduction into electrical motor control systems and industrial wiring. Topics include transformers, ladder logic, relays, motor starters, timers and counters, blueprints, conduit selection and forming, raceways, wire sizing, termination, splicing, and installation, circuit protection, and disconnects. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to: perform lockout/tagout, connect and operate motors and control circuits, calculate transformer voltages, size, connect and operate control transformers, interpret electrical blueprints, splice, run, and terminate control wiring, bend and install conduit and wiring. (Sp, on demand)
ELM 222 Telecommunications Design
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Program coordinator approval
(Lec 3 hrs)
This course introduces the key design concepts related to outside plant engineering. Emphasis will be placed on system components and the basic steps required for the major types of OSP work assignments. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify telephone network design elements; explain network functions, feeder facilities and distribution allocation; identify system components (materials and equipment considerations); determine factors related to system growth and expansion; recognize and read work documentation (planning, records and basic plat design); define long range outside plant/distribution area planning considerations; describe project interfaces (customer, service provider, designer, constructor), and identify design considerations. (Sp, on demand)
ELM 223 Engineering Aerial, Buried and Underground Plant
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None (Lec 3 hrs)
This course prepares the learner for successful completion of aerial, buried and underground outside plant design assignments. The course will place an equal emphasis on key concepts of outside plant design and on work-related activities including familiarization with equipment, projects involving the design for new or existing facilities, and skills required for key work activities. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to make aerial, buried and underground design choices, work safely while taking field measurements, design and draw an outside plant job, and complete steps required for documentation and approval. (Sp, on demand)
ELM 225 Digital Carrier Systems
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: ELM 222, ELM 223 or equivalent
(Lec 3 hrs)
This course introduces the learner to critical factors and basic components of digital carrier systems. The course will place an equal emphasis on key concepts of DLC design and on work-related activities including familiarization with equipment, projects involving design work for new or existing facilities, and skills required for key work activities. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to identify components of digital loop carrier systems (equipment and materials), define record-keeping essential for digital systems, determine factors in digital choice, diagram simple systems, and identify system checks. (F, on demand)
ELM 226 Designing Digital Systems
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: ELM 222, ELM 223 or equivalent
(Lec 3 hrs)
This course prepares the learner for successful completion of digital carrier work assignments the course will emphasize the process required to carry out complex work assignments in the design of digital digital systems. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to determine the key design factors involved in representative work assignments, determine design and safety considerations related to digital carrier work, design and draw typical carrier jobs, and
complete steps required for documentation and approval (F, on demand)
