Courses

Search for courses listed in this bulletin. To find a semester course schedule (including instructors, meeting times and locations), go to mynmu.nmu.edu.

EL 010 Line Electrician Field Practicum I 6 cr.  (0-0-18)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
This course provides introductory elevated outdoor work-site field experiences related to electrical power transmission. Climbing, guying and bucket truck operation will be stressed.
EL 011 Fundamentals of Electricity 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in EL 013.
An orientation to the principles of electricity, definition of terms and the fundamentals of current flow in series, parallel and compound circuits.
EL 012 Introduction to Line Electrician Safety 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
This course introduces students to the general safety rules used in the electrical power distribution industry. Applications of safety polices, personal responsibility, accident reporting procedures and the safe use of various tools will be covered.
EL 013 Electrical Formulas 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in EL 011.
A thorough coverage of the formulas and current/voltage relationships used in the electrical power transmission field.
EL 020 Electrician Field Practicum II 6 cr.  (0-0-18)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: EL 010.

The course provides advanced elevated outdoor work-site field experiences related to electrical power transmission. Complex wiring operations will be completed on various elevated work sites including poles and towers.

EL 021 Applied Electricity for Linepersons 3 cr.  (2-0-2)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: EL 011 and EL 013.
This course builds on the student’s understanding of basic electrical principles and electrical formulas. Topics covered include single and three-phase power and complex circuits.
EL 022 Advanced Line Electrician Safety 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: EL 012.
This course covers electrical right-of-way maintenance, generating stations, overhead lines, protective equipment, underground lines and substations. First aid and response procedures are covered.
EL 023 Line Electrician Career Seminar 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Prerequisites: EL 014.
This course prepares the student for entry into the electrical power distribution career field along with covering customer relations, telephone usage, and interpersonal communications.