MCCCD Program Description

Motors: Theory and Application

Course: CON235

First Term: 2020 Summer

Lec + Lab 4.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 5.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Describes motor and motor controls in electricity. Explains how to select and install relays and troubleshoot control circuits. Distinctions between AC and DC motors, motor speed control, and design and operation characteristics, connections and terminal markings.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I, III, IV, V) 2. Identify National Electrical Code (NEC), International Electrical Code (IEC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) requirements for motors. (II, III, IV, V) 3. Describe AC and DC motor characteristics and operations. (III) 4. Use calculations required to size the conductors and overcurrent protection requirements for motor applications. (III, IV) 5. Install specific motor controls according to code and specification. (V) 6. Assess motor control operation. (V) 7. Demonstrate efficient and quality work. (I-V) 8. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I-V) 9. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-V) 10. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I-V)
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. National Electrical Code (NEC), International Electrical Code (IEC), and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) III. Motors A. AC/DC 1. Variable speed drives 2. Motor controls 3. Speed control B. Design and operation characteristics C. Connections D. Terminal markings IV. Motor calculations A. Speed B. Windings C. Amps D. Fuses E. Protection F. Multi-motor branch circuits G. Grounding conductor H. Capacitors V. Motor controls installation A. Relays B. Contactors C. Overload protection D. Advanced motor controls

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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