MET 364

Electrical Controls

This course provides instruction in power and control circuits and devices used with refrigeration, heating, cooling, pumping, water treating, and photovoltaic and hot water solar heating mechanical systems. Units of instruction include a study of electron theory, magnetism, induction, alternating current, direct current, resistance, and capacitance. Practice using electrical meters and test instruments in laboratory classes along with related safety practices will also be covered. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB