| PL |
111 |
Fundamentals of DC/AC |
4 Credits |
Basic electricity as it applies to
high voltage lines. The student learns to apply Ohm’s Law for
DC circuits. The student learns basic generation and the effects
of inductance and capacitance in the AC circuit.
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| PL |
112 |
Electrical Circuits/Metering |
6 Credits |
Application of electrical formulas
to practical circuits. Problems such as series and parallel circuits,
solving for inductive and capacitive reactance, impedance, apparent,
real, and reactive power, and power factor are common. Transformer,
regulator, capacitor and metering applications are covered in
detail in this course.
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| PL |
121 |
Applied Math |
2 Credits |
Review course in basic math preparing
the student for electrical problems.
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| PL |
141 |
Power Grid Design |
3 Credits |
Fundamental theory of high voltage
power grid systems. The generating systems, transmission, subtransmission,
distribution, and service are studied. SCADA technology will also
be introduced.
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| PL |
151 |
Construction of Overhead Lines |
2 Credits |
Basic theory and design for the installation
and construction of a high voltage overhead system. Installing
and constructing an actual overhead system will be part of a lab
project.
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| PL |
152 |
Construction of Underground Lines |
4 Credits |
Basic theory and design for the installation
and construction of a high voltage underground system. Installing
and constructing an actual underground system will be part of
a lab project.
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| PL |
154 |
Maintenance of Underground Lines |
3 Credits |
System protection, sectionalizing
and grounding procedures, and basic fault procedures on underground
low and high voltage lines.
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| PL |
155 |
Maintenance of Overhead Lines |
5 Credits |
Fundamental operation and maintenance
of overhead distribution and transmission lines. Hands-on application
will be utilized by operating and maintaining the lines built
in PL 141 and PL 151.
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|
PL |
171 |
Utility Safety I |
2 Credits |
OSHA, APPA, and NESC rules, procedures,
and codes applied to the design and construction of overhead and
underground lines.
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|
PL |
172 |
Utility Safety II |
2 Credits |
Continuation of PL 171. Specific OSHA,
APPA, and NESC rules that apply to operating and maintaining overhead
and underground lines. Includes hands-on procedures and pole top
rescue.
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|
PL |
173 |
First Aid/CPR |
0.5 Credits |
Practice and certification in first
aid and CPR.
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PLTR |
165 |
Industrial Transportation/CDL |
1 Credit |
Instruction in commercial transportation.
Opportunities are provided for obtaining a commercial drivers
license. Arrangements are made for taking the test(s) required
by the state. A CDL is a requirement of the Power Line Construction
and Maintenance program.
**Please note:
Students are required to show proof of a valid
CDL by the end of the 10th day of the semester in order to drop
this class. |
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