ATEE 1200 - Residential Wiring & Renovations

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

This course provides an overview of residential wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) with practical application. Standard electrical symbols found on schematics for new or renovated homes and the installation of various types of wiring systems and materials will be covered, including the safe installation of electrical circuits. Both the electrician and the homeowner wishing to renovate or improve their home’s electrical system will benefit from this course.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

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Transfer Possibilities
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

Outcome 1: Students will be able to demonstrate how to use the different types of wire used in the home.

Objectives: 

Identify the type of insulation and conductor of which a wire is composed.

Use the wire tables to select a conductor for a given application.

Identify wires used for the installation of appliances.

Outcome 2: Interpret component symbols used in blueprints and Ladder Logic Diagram. 

Objectives: 

Articulate the installation of a circuit in the home.

Identify JIC symbols on an electrical blueprint.

Outcome 3: Determine the various types of conduits and their applications. 

Objectives: 

Identify the various types of conduits.

Articulate the various places in the home they would need to install conduit.

Use the conduit tables to select a conduit for a given application.

Outcome 4: Demonstrate how to fill out the Load Sheet of the household electrical system. 

Objectives: 

Calculate service size.

Calculate wire size for the service.

Articulate how to install a service panel.

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

Safety, and Hand Tools
Electrical Fundamentals and Measurements
Print Reading
Branch circuits and conductors
Cable and Raceway systems
Boxes and Device wiring
Lighting and Appliance Circuits
Mid-Term/ Service Load Calculation
OCPD
Grounding and Service Equipment
Swimming Pools and Low voltage wiring
Motors
Emergency Standby Systems
Overview of Electrical Remodeling
Final Exam Review
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