NC 170 - Electrical Systems

    Recent Professors
    Joel A. Espinoza Ruiz, James V. Rooney
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NC 170
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    NC 170 is self-paced introduction to electricity and electronics including basic components, use of hand tools, and electrical specialty tools. The safety concerns and practices of working in an electric environment with mechanical and electrical systems. The student will learn how to inspect, install, test, calibrate, and repair electrical components. Additionally electrical theory, concepts, and codes will be introduced showing how complex systems are brought together in the industrial plant, within electronic circuitry, electrical measurements, relay systems, ladder diagrams, and electronic schematic diagrams.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–2:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–11:50am