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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Electrical Systems
Course: ELR131

First Term: 2020 Fall 1
 Clock Hours:    81
Grading Basis: CLK






Description: Electricity related to residential and light commercial applications, to include common electrical components, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits, and electrical safety. Provides an introduction to reading, interpreting, and creating wiring diagrams and the application of electrical power. Operation and use of specific meters, tools, and an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC).



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Measure voltage, amperage, wattage, and resistance. (I, III-V)
2. Explain methods necessary to properly ground and bond electrical circuits to achieve ground and arc-fault protection. (I, IV)
3. Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I-VI)
4. Demonstrate efficient and quality work. (I-VI)
5. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I-VI)
6. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-VI)
7. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I-VI)
8. Define trade terms associated with the fundamentals of electricity. (II)
9. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine electrical system requirements. (II, IV)
10. Identify the appropriate electrical code standard using the National Electrical Code (NEC) in a given scenario. (II-IV)
11. Explain the specific characteristics of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. (IV)
12. Describe the design and operation of an electrical motor. (IV)
13. Perform calculations using fundamental laws of electricity. (V)
14. Describe the design and purpose of processor controls. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety
II. Introduction to electrical
   A. History
   B. Standard trade terms
   C. Symbols
   D. Code
   E. Specifications and drawings
III. Measuring and testing
   A. Tools
   B. Testing instruments
   C. Equipment
IV. Circuits
   A. Series
   B. Parallel
   C. Series-parallel
   D. Ground and bond
   E. 110V/220V
   F. AC/DC
   G. Electrical phasing
   H. Transformers
   I. Motors
V. Calculations
   A. Ohm`s Law
   B. Kirchoff`s Current Law and Voltage Law
VI. Introduction to processor controls
 
Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 4-1-2020

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