Course Descriptions
African-American Literature (ENG-273)
This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context, themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts.
Introduction to Electric Utility Industry (EUS-110)
This course provides the student with an overview of the electric (power) utility industry. Topics include electric utility regulation and its scope, regulatory agencies and codes, general safety, electric system overview, electric generation, electric transmission, and electric distribution. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the need for electric utilities, their structure, and regulatory requirements on electric utilities.
Electric Utility Print Reading (EUS-130)
This course introduces the basic principles of reading electrical drawings used in the utility industry. Topics include functional diagrams, AC and DC control schematics, wiring diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams. Upon completion, the student should be able to explain the purpose and function of the various circuits and components in each type of electrical drawing.
Large High Voltage Power Transformers I (EUS-210)
This course introduces the fundamentals of large power transformers used in the electrical utility industry with emphasis on function and criticality. Topics include understanding the various designs, load calculations, dissolved gas analysis, assembly, commissioning tests, available accessories, bushings, maintenance, and trouble shooting. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the various winding configurations and connections, interpret nameplate information, and perform various tests on transformers.
Large High Voltage Power Transformers II (EUS-215)
This course covers complex electrical testing of power transformers. Topics include understanding of power factor testing, winding resistance testing and trouble shooting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various tests on transformers.
High Voltage Power Circuit Breakers (EUS-220)
This course introduces the fundamentals of high voltage power circuit breakers used in the electrical utility industry with emphasis on function and criticality. Topics include understanding the various designs and interrupting mediums, how circuit breakers interrupt fault currents, Sulfur Hexafluoride gas (SF6), breaker timing, and maintenance. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of circuit breakers, interpret nameplate information, and perform various tests on these devices.
Electric Utility Safety and Human Performance (EUS-225)
This course introduces students to the basic safe work practices and power system safety equipment which are used in utility substation and generating plants. Topics include personal safety for working on or around high voltage AC power systems up to 500 kV, procedures for clearing high voltage substation equipment, personal protective grounding and procedures for performing work in energized electric utility substations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work on high voltage equipment/environment.
Electric Utility Protective Relaying I (EUS-230)
This course introduces protective relaying used in the electrical utility industry with emphasis on function and criticality. Topics include substations zones protection, transmission lines, switchyards, relays, and power line carrier components. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the purpose for various relay schemes and protective relays.
Electric Utility Protective Relaying II (EUS-235)
This course provides advanced studies of protective relaying and includes single and three-phase metering principles, meter construction, and component parts. Topics include instrument transformer theory and applications, sizing instrument transformers, wiring transformers, meter installations, and electronic meter functionality. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and test overcurrent schemes, transformer differential schemes, and transmission line protection schemes.
Substation Ancillary Systems (EUS-240)
This course introduces many of the supporting systems used in substations and generating plant switchyards to support the operation of the electric power grid. Topics include instrument transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks, batteries, circuit switchers, bushings, disconnect switches, and ground grids. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand the design and purpose of each of these devices and systems.