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Credit Course Descriptions (Spring 2010)
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ELTE 202

Electrical Estimating (3 CR)

Prerequisites: ELTE 122 and ELTE 125 or ELTE 200 or department approval

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to manually and electronically (using industry standard computer software) develop an electrical estimate for a residential and commercial design. Emphasis will be placed on compiling a take-off list of materials from blueprints, completing a bill of material and completing the final bid process. This includes a bid accuracy analysis to determine the job's selling price. The student will be able to determine material cost, labor cost, the proper application of direct cost, overhead and profit. Also, to conclude the estimate, the student will be able to write bid proposals and change orders. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs lab/wk.