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ATEE 1000 - Introduction to Electrical

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: None

In this course students will explore the fundamentals of electricity including Ohm’s law, Power Laws, and the application of Series, Parallel, and Combination circuits. Within the guidelines of the National Electrical Code, installation practices will also be covered such as electrode type and application, conduit type and application, fitting styles, and service installation. The course will also introduce the student to common JIC symbols that are used in electrical schematics and building prints. (NEC Introduction, Article 90, Chapters 1,2, 3, and 9) 

Billable Contact Hours: 4

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose correct wire type for application using the tables in the National Electrical Code.

Objectives: 

  1. Use the wire tables to select appropriate conductor for application. 
  2. Identify the types of wire insulation. 
  3. Identify conductor material of which a wire is composed. 

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify component symbols commonly used in electrical schematics according to the Ugly Book; Electrical References.

Objectives: 

  1. Describe the operation of a grounded circuit. 
  2. Identify JIC symbols on an electrical schematic. 
  3. Identify components needed in a control circuit. 

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose the appropriate type of conduit for an application according to the Ugly Conduit Bending book and National Electrical Code. 

Objectives: 

  1. Identify the various types of conduits. 
  2. Use conduit tables to select conduit appropriate for application. 
  3. Calculate conduit fill. 

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate how to bend the different types of conduits according to the Ugly Conduit Book and National Electrical Code. 

Objectives: 

  1. Select the correct type of bender for the application. 
  2. Use a conduit bender to correctly bend the conduit. 
  3. Articulate the correct application for the use of bends or fittings in a conduit run.  
  4. Use fittings and hangers correctly to install conduit.  

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design the three basic circuit types according to the National Electrical Code. 

Objectives: 

  1. Define Series, Parallel, and Combination circuits. 
  2. Demonstrate how to build Series, Parallel, and Combination circuits. 
  3. Use a digital multi meter to measure voltage, ohms, and amperage. 
  4. Calculate voltage, ohms, and amperage for a circuit. 

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine the appropriate control device to be used in a circuit. 

Objectives: 

  1. Identify various types of control devices. 
  2. Articulate the operation of the control circuit. 
  3. Select the appropriate voltage control device for circuit application.  
  4. Select correctly sized protection device for a circuit. 

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
  • Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
  • Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
  • Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
  • Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
  • Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Fundamentals of Electricity, Atomic Structure & Ohms law 
  2. Static electricity. Sources of Electricity & Magnetism
  3. Measuring Instruments & Resistors
  4. Series, & Parallel Circuits
  5. Combination Circuits 
  6. Fuses, Disconnects, & Wire Tables
  7. Control Circuit symbols 
  8. Troubleshooting/ Mid Term
  9. Magnetic Inductions, & Surges and Spikes
  10. DC Generators
  11. DC Motors
  12. Alternating Current Overview
  13. Pipe Bending
  14. Supporting of Conduit and Pipe Fill
  15. Flexible Metal and Non-metal conduit
  16. Final Exam

Primary Faculty
Graff, Jerry
Secondary Faculty
Pawlowski, Timothy
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald



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



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