ELCN 125 Electrical Applied Mechanics

4 CR

This course introduces students to a variety of hand and power tools, fasteners, and other essential components an Electrician uses in the field on a daily basis. Students will utilize practical math skills to calculate the mechanical advantage when using simple and complex machines. Students will also utilize geometry and trigonometry to solve construction related scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or MATH 090 with a C or higher or ABE 050 with a C or higher; and ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or higher; and ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or higher; or Instructor permission.
Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: ELCN 100, ELCN 101, ELCN 103, ELCN 131 and AMATH 100, all with a D or higher; or concurrent enrollment in ELCN 100, ELCN 101, ELCN 103, ELCN 131 and AMATH 100; or Instructor permission.

Note: This class must be taken concurrently with ELCN 100, ELCN 101, ELCN 103, ELCN 131 and AMATH 100.