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Construction: Electrical Systems/Introduction to Electrical
Course: CON132AA

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load


Description: An overview of electricity related to residential, commercial, and aspects of industrial applications. Introduction to reading and interpreting construction drawings specific to the electrical trade.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I)
2. Demonstrate industry-standard professionalism that includes safety, dress, attendance communication, and customer service. (I)
3. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I)
4. Identify the appropriate tools for electrical work. (I, II, III)
5. Identify trade terms associated with the fundamentals of electricity. (I, II, III)
6. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine wiring and electrical system requirements. (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. Introduction to Electrical
   A. Tools
   B. Standard trade terms
   C. Symbols
   D. Code
   E. Specifications
   F. Drawings
III. Calculations
   A. Ohm`s law
   B. Kirchoff`s Current Law
   C. Voltage Laws
IV. Measuring and testing
   A. Testing instruments
   B. Equipment
   C. Grounding and bonding
V. Circuits
   A. Types
      1. Series
      2. Parallel
      3. Series-parallel
   B. 110V/220V/208V/277V/480V
   C. AC/DC
   D. Single and three phase
   E. Transformers
   F. Motors
   G. Overload protection
   H. Sizing
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2023

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