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Macomb Community College M-TEC
7900 Tank Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
586.498.4100 workforcedev@macomb.edu
ELECTRICAL COURSES
Electrical Fundamentals – CELC 8013 – 40 hours
Prerequisite: None
This forty (40) hour training course covers the basics of AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current)
theory and fundamentals. The student will first gain an understanding of the concepts of electrical
schematics, components, voltage, current and resistance. These fundamentals will then be applied through
Ohm’s Law to basic circuit design and analysis. Power, magnetism and DC generation will also be
introduced to complete the theories of DC applications.
Motor Controls and Drives – CELC 8012 – 40 hours
Prerequisite: CELC 8013/Electrical Fundamentals
This forty (40) hour course is designed to provide the basic skills in AC / DC motors and motor controls.
The course provides an understanding of the operation of AC and DC motors and motor control circuits.
Course topics include AC / DC motor operations, control circuit components, motor control wiring,
connections, ladder diagrams, and interpretation of electronic motor control schematics.
Digital Electronics – CELC 8016 – 40 hours
Prerequisite: CELC 8013/Electrical Fundamentals
This forty (40) hour training course covers the basics of digital electronics fundamentals and
troubleshooting digital circuits. Course topics include concepts of logic gates, Boolean expressions,
schematics for logic gates, inverters, amplifiers, digital electronic circuits, and troubleshooting analysis.
Electronic Sensors – CELC 8022 – 24 hours
Prerequisite: CELC 8013/Electrical Fundamentals
This twenty-four (24) hour course introduces the student to the newest and the most important electronic
automation (Must Know Technology) of today, and the future. The student will be introduced to the
many types and boundary ranges of sensors. Adjusting and alignment of sensors where needed will be
included in the coursework. Sinking and sourcing explanations along with NPN and PNP types of sensors
are included in the class. Interfacing sensors with PLC inputs and troubleshooting field wiring will also be
covered.
Electro Hydraulics and Pneumatics – CELC 8020 - 40 hours
Prerequisite: CMNF 8207/Pneumatics and CMNF 8053/Hydraulics
This forty (40) hour course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of pneumatic, electro-
pneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits. Students investigate the physical functions and properties of
control elements and the role that these functions and properties play within the system. They also utilize
technical documents such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams, and function charts
to identify, localize, and correct malfunctions in (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic circuits; and they
perform preventive maintenance on system (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Soldering – CWET 8055 - 16 hours
Prerequisite: None
This sixteen (16) hour course introduces the student to hand soldering techniques and soldering
knowledge. Students will demonstrate soldering skills using lead and lead free solder as used in
manufacturing circuit boards. Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) mainly lead will be looked at
along with recycling electronic items. Individuals who complete the class successfully will have the skills
to accurately solder, assemble and inspect the quality of soldered components