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To view LCCC credit course descriptions, please select your area of interest below:
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ELCT
111
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ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I
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3
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This course is an introduction to electricity and electronics. The topics included are electric current; voltage; resistance; series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits; as well as magnetism, capacitors, inductors, and transformers. The course also contains an introduction to alternating current and a laboratory section that emphasizes the practical aspects of circuit's construction and electrical measurement devices. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN5)
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Prerequisites:
MATH 110
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MTHM 033
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ELCT
112
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ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS II
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4
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The course is a continuation of Electrical Circuits I, with the emphasis on network analysis techniques and alternating current principles. The circuit analysis techniques that are studied include: branch current method, nodal analysis, superposition, as well as Thevenin & Norton equivalent circuits. The concepts of maximum power transfer; series, parallel, and series-parallel reactive circuits; resonance, passive filters, pulse response of reactive circuits, and three-phase power systems are also covered. Laboratory required. (Aspecial fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 111
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ELEC 111
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ELCT
115
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FABRICATION PROCESS FOR ELECTRONICS
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2
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This course is designed to introduce electronic technicians to the skills and techniques used in the design process, fabrication and packaging of electronic equipment. Topics covered include: safety procedures, simple hand tool usage, parts recognition, printed circuit board layout and fabrication, types of wiring and connectors, soldering and desoldering of components and documentation used in the electronic industry. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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ELCT
121
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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
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4
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The course serves as an introduction to basicdigital electronic concepts. Topics included are number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, flip flops, counters, registers, memories, and an introduction to microprocessors. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 111
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ELEC 111
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ELCT
122
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INTRO MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SYS
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4
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The course presents the theory construction methods, terminology and application of this emerging field. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) is the integration of mechanical elements, sensors, actuators, and electronics on a very small scale. Topics include: MEMS applications in sensing physical phenomena, applications to biological processes, and DMDs Digital Mirror Devices used in communications and internet applications. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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ELCT
192
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ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION
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3
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This course covers electrical power transmission and distribution systems, wiring practices, electrical equipment installations and the National Electrical Code in the area of industrial applications. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)
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ELCT
193
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ELECTRICITY FOR NON-ELECTRICAL TRAD
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2
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This course is designed as an introduction to DC and AC circuits and magnetism for non-electrical trades. Topics covered include resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, motors and electrical power generation.
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ELCT
211
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ELECTRICAL POWER AND DEVICES
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4
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This course is an introduction to electricalpower and motor control devices, applications and related circuitry. Topics include AC and DC motors with industrial control applications as well as the installation and programming of variable frequency drives. The laboratory includes hands-on construction and trouble shooting of practical motor control circuits. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 112
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ELEC 112
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Divisional approval required
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ELCT
221
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MICROCONTROLLERS
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4
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Topics in this course include microprocessor/microcontroller architecture, instruction sets, software development, interrupt handling,interfacing techniques and hardware used in control applications designed with microprocessor/microcontrollers. Laboratory required.(A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 121
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ELEC 121
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ELCT
222
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ADVANCE MICROCONTROLLER APPLICATION
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4
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Topics in this course include a short reviewof microcontroller architecture and instruction sets. Software development using C, a high level language is applied to interrupt handling, interfacing techniques and driver development for hardware used in microcomputer applications. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)
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ELCT
227
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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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2
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This course covers a major subset of the knowledge and skills required for a technician working in the field of electrical power distribution, including the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on commercial and industrial applications. (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 112
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ELEC 112
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ELCT
228
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SWITCHGEAR, TRANSFORMERS & CONTROLS
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3
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This course covers a major subset of the knowledge and skills required for a technician working in the field of electrical power distribution, including: theory and operation of low and high voltage circuit breakers and switch gear; transformers; transformer connectionmethods; ladder logic; wiring diagrams, and input and output control devices. The laboratory includes hands-on construction and trouble shooting of practical industrial control circuits. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 112
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ELEC 112
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ELCT
229
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TRANSMISSION & DIST/ELECTRIC POWER
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3
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This course covers a major subset of the knowledge and skills required for a technician working in the field of electrical power distribution, including: theory, operation, and analysis of power transmission systems, power distribution systems, and the components used in these systems. The laboratory includes field trips to appropriate electrical installations, as well as problem solving sessions. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 112
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ELEC 112
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ELCT
231
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES I
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4
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This course is an introduction to the theory, operation, and practical applications of solid state devices. Topics include diodes, transistors, rectification circuits, power supplies, amplifier configurations, and thyristors. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 111
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ELEC 111
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ELCT
232
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES II
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4
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This course is a continuation of ELCT 231 and includes further studies in solid state devices and integrated circuits. Topics include field effect transistors, (FET's), MOSFETS, operational amplifiers and their applications, tuned amplifiers, oscillators, solid state switching circuits, timers, and voltage regulation. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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Prerequisites:
ELCT 231
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ELEC 122
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ELCT
241
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COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS
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4
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The course presents the basic principles, circuits, and building blocks used in electronic communication systems. Topics include: noise, AM & FM modulation, radio receivers, transmitters, wave propagation, transmission lines, antennas, microwave concepts, and satellite communications. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1)
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ELCT
287
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WORK-BASED LEARNING I
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1
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This course provides supervised work experience with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Course will be graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisites: A student must be pursuing an approved program at LCCC, have completed 15 semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in the discipline of placement, have minimum GPA of 2.5 in the discipline and a 2.0 overall GPA; and have divisional approval.
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ELCT
288
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WORK-BASED LEARNING II
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1
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This course provides supervised work experience building on experience in Work-Based Learning I with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Course will be graded on the S/U basis.
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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ELCT 287
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ELCT
289
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WORK-BASED LEARNING III
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1
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This course provides supervised work experience building on experience in Work-Based Learning II with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Course will be graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisite: ELCT 288
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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ELCT 288
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ELCT
291
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ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND CONTROLS
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3
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The course lectures and demonstrations cover the types of electrical machinery, equipment , and controls used in the industrial settining including their installation, operation, and maintenance. Topics covered also include magnets and magnetic theory; electromagnetic induction; DC generators, motors, and controllers; AC generators, motors, and controllers. Laboratory is required. (A special fee will be assessed.)
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ELCT
299
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INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES/ELECTRONICS
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1
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An in-depth study in the area of electronics engineering technology presented by discussions and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to a total of four (4) credit hours. Prerequisites: Second-year standing and divisional approval.
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