ATEE 1000 - Introduction to Electrical

Credit Hours: 3.00

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. 

• 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.

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