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Course Description
Children's Literature
ECE-265

Overview of the organization and scope of children's literature for early and elementary school classrooms.

Early Childhood Education Internship
ECE-270

Capstone course which provides the student with directed participation in an appropriate early childhood setting.

Introduction to Economics/GE*
ECN-100

Investigates the very basic concepts and principles of economics and how they operate within the American economic system. Highlights both macro and microeconomics in very simplified terms, intended for those who will only take one course in economics.

Principles of Macroeconomics/GE
ECN-240

Analysis of general levels of output, employment, income, and prices. Includes money and banking, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy.

Principles of Microecnomics/GE
ECN-250

Analysis of price determination and income distribution in a free enterprise economy. Detailed study of supply and demand, allocation of resources by individual firms, and application to the American economics system.

Basic Electricity
ECT-105

Introduction to basic electrical principles, circuits, and measurements.

AC/DC Circuits
ECT-110

Introduction to direct current (DC) and alternat- ing current (AC) theory, Ohm's Law, and series, parallel, and combination circuits.

Electrical Light Commercial
ECT-113

The application and selection of various type of motors and associated components, application and selection of various lighting with controls and advanced bending methods of conduit within the National Electrical Code requirements.

National Electrical Code
ECT-115

Study of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including local ordinances.

Electronics and Test Technology I
ECT-120

This course provides an introduction to basic electronic and testing principles.

Electronics and Test Technology II
ECT-121

This course provides students with essential skills in developing electronics systems.

Electronics Instrumentation I
ECT-122

This course provides students with essential skills in data acquisition instrumentation.

Electronics Instrumentation II
ECT-123

This course provides students with essential skills in data acquisition systems.

Broadband Fiber Optics
ECT-150

Coursework covers topics such as fiber optics theory and principles, broadband technologies, installation, and termination techniques, and splicing and repair procedures. Students will also gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.

Fixtures and Installation
ECT-205

Overview of the planning and installing of elec- trical fixtures.

Control Circuits
ECT-210

Complete overview of the principles and applications of components, control circuits, and diagrams

Commercial Electrical Applications Level 1
ECT-213

Introduction of overcurrent protection and their applications, transformers and capacitors and associated components with regards to troubleshooting, maintenance and testing and identification of hazardous locations and applications of equipment in hazardous areas.

Commercial Electrical Applications Level 2
ECT-214

The selection, installation, operation and maintenance of generators, to include how to isolate and repair minor generator problems. Recognize the uses, operation of control devices. Introduction to structure cabling methods and types of cabling used.

Electrical Installation
ECT-220

Electrical installations for commercial and residential applications.

Advanced Electrical Systems Level 1
ECT-222

The selection, installation, operation and maintenance of generators, to include how to isolate and repair minor generator problems. Understanding of a battery or Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and associated components.