• Dick Burnett
  • Phone: (307) 268-3066
  • Office: CS 107
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• Larry (Sissy) Goodwin
  • Phone: (307) 268-3802
  • Office: CS 106
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• Associate of Applied Science degree
  • Electric Power Technology
    
    
• Certificate
  • Electric Power Technology

DESL 1850 Basic Hydraulics (2L,2LB,3CR):
Principles of hydraulic systems and components used in mobile equipment. Factors of consideration in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic systems.

ELTR 1535 Electrical Power (1L,2LB,2CR):
Fundamentals of AC electrical machines and transformers. Topics covered are electromagnetism, transformers, AC motors and motor control. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in ELTR 1515 or ELTR 1570, or permission of the instructor.

ELTR 1570 Electric Circuits (4L,4CR):
Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit analysis, electromagnetics, and single-phase transformers. Prerequisite: MATH 0920, completion of or concurrent enrollment in ELTR 1620, or permission of the instructor.

ELTR 1620 Electrical Concepts Laboratory (3LB,1.5CR):
An introductory laboratory course for electronics technicians. Emphasizes analysis and troubleshooting of simple AC and DC circuits. Additional topics covered include magnetism and electromagnetism. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in ELTR 1570.

ENVT 1600 Industrial Safety (3L,3CR):
This course is an introduction to safety issues that affect technicians in the oil and gas industry. The course will review general safety issues and specific Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations. The topics to be covered include: drugs in the workplace, hazardous materials, accident prevention and hazard recognition, hazards of hydrocarbons, personal protective equipment, toxic gases and respiratory protection, confined space safety, spill prevention and response, chemical handling safety, job task analysis, fire prevention and incipient stage fire fighting, walking/working surfaces and fall protection, hot weather safety, machine guarding, excavation safety, emergency planning and evacuation, and general safety practices.

HLTK 1620 Heart Saver First Aid, CPR and AED (.33LB,.33CR):
Provides training in adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), foreign body airway obstruction, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Also provides training for laypeople in first aid assessments and actions.

POWR 1500 Power Plant Orientation (2L,2LB,3CR):
This course is designed to address initial apprentice program topics, basic energy industry principles, and a power plant systems overview. Students will be introduced to power plant operations and explore in-depth circulating water, raw water condensing, condensate, feedwater and steam systems and their relationship to plant operation. These systems will be described and proper operating procedures will be explained. The philosophy and conceptual framework of the Casper College electric power technology program is explored. Prerequisite: admission to the electric power technology program.

POWR 1565 Power Plant Water Treatment (3L,3CR):
An introduction to the basic water treatment processes that may be found in a typical electric power production facility. Students will be introduced to the systems, operation and key components of water sources, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, reverse osmosis, continuous deionization, ion exchange softening and demineralization.  Included will be an overview of waste water management and sewage treatment.  Prerequisite: admission to the electric power technology program.

POWR 1600 Power Plant Supply and Control I (2L,2LB,3CR):
This course is designed to address power plant fuel supply, air supply, bottom ash and flyash disposal, auxiliary cooling water and control systems. Students will be introduced to a supply systems overview. The uses of and relationships among auxiliary water, operating air, ignition oil, ash disposal and coal fuel systems will be explored as they relate to electric power production. These systems will be described and proper operating procedures will be explained. Prerequisite: successful completion of POWR 1500 or permission of the instructor.

POWR 1650 Power Plant Maintenance Practice (2L,2LB,3CR):
A study of mining and other industrial plant operating systems. Repair procedures for centrifugal pumps, liquid and air valves, belt alignment, and mechanical drives are covered. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

POWR 1980 Cooperative Work Experience (1-8CR):
This class is designed to give students hands-on training in electric power generator facilities. A student working for an employer is responsible for employment verification and documentation of hours worked and jobs done. Students staying on campus will meet the training requirements of the department.

POWR 2480 Cooperative Work Experience (1-8CR):
This class is designed to give students hands-on training in electric power generator facilities. A student working for an employer is responsible for employment verification and documentation of hours worked and jobs done. Students staying on campus will meet the training requirements of the department.

POWR 2600 Power Plant Supply and Control II(2L,2LB,3CR):
This course will address steam generators, turbines and generators, and control topics. Students will explore the steam generator, turbine, and generator and their relationship to plant operation. These systems will be described and proper operating procedures will be explained. Prerequisite: successful completion of POWR 1500 or concurrent enrollment in POWR 1600.

POWR 2650 Power Plant Maintenance II (2L,2LB,3CR):
This course is designed to address power plant equipment maintenance processes and procedures. Students will be introduced to procedures and tools utilized in maintaining electric power generating plants including, but not limited to rigging, bearings, drive systems and electrical systems found in power plants.  Instrumentation, measurements and control systems will be further explored.

PROGRAM ENTRANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Applicants must complete and submit the following items to the Casper College Office of Admissions to be considered for acceptance for the Fall 2008 semester:

• Full Admission to Casper College
• Current ACT or Compass scores
• Veterans must provide a copy of DD214
• Verification of past relevant employment
• EPT Admission Ranking Worksheet

Selected candidates will be required to:

• meet the physical requirements needed for power plant work
• to pass a drug screening
• interview with Casper College personnel

Details coming soon!

Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Council

Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprentice Training Council (JATC) to provide extensive classroom training (60 credit hours) designed to compliment on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of coursework and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.

The following classes are offered on a yearly basis for electrical apprentices working under the direction of the Wyoming Electrical JATC. Students must meet the requirements of Casper College and the Wyoming Electrical JATC.

For more information contact: Casper College at 1-800-442-2963 extension 2459 or the Wyoming Electrical JATC office at 307-234-8311.

Independent Electrical Apprenticeship Training

Independent electrical apprenticeship training is provided for electricians by Casper College. The classes are scheduled in an evening format and meet the state requirements and content for electrical training based upon the State of Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety standards. The following classes are offered on either a yearly or biyearly basis. Students must meet the requirements of Casper College. Students must meet the class prerequisites or have division chair approval to register for any of the independent electrical apprenticeship classes with the exception of ELAP 1515.

For more information on independent apprenticeship training contact: Casper College at 1-800-442-2963 extension 2459.

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