ATBC 1190 - Construction - Electrical Blueprint Reading (Commercial)

Credits: 2.00
(2 contact hrs)
The interpretation of plans for commercial type buildings in regards to the electrical installation involved. NEC requirements that pertain to commercial installations are analyzed. South Campus.

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Objectives:

Determine the size and location of the electrical entrance service for an instructor provided plan of a commercial building to an accuracy of 70%.
Calculate the electrical branch circuit requirements for an instructor provided plan of a commercial building to an accuracy of 70%.
Identify and list the electrical equipment components and lighting components shown on a plan of a bakery to an accuracy of 70%.
Locate, identify and list the electrical equipment components and lighting components shown on a plan of a beauty salon to an accuracy of 70%.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Class Organization and Introduction Grade Criteria and Methods Examination of Plans and Specifications
Commercial Building Plans and Specifications Reading Electrical and Architectural Drawings
Branch Circuits and Feeders Reading Electrical Drawings - Bakery
Switches and Receptacles
Branch Circuits (Bakery)
Appliance Circuits (Bakery) Reading Electrical Drawings (Insurance Office)
Special Systems Reading Electrical Drawings (Beauty Salon)
Special Circuits (Owner’s Circuits) Panelboard Selection and Installation The Electric Service
Lamps for Lighting Luminaries
Emergency Power Systems Overcurrent Protection Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Short Circuit Calculations & Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices
Equipment & Conductor Short Circuit Protection
The Cooling System
Review of Course

Primary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088