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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe and demonstrate understanding of basic Direct Current (DC) theory including energy sources, electrical switches, function of conductors, and wattage loss.
2. Describe and demonstrate understanding of current reactions and hazards of DC series circuits.
3. Calculate power in DC series circuits and correctly draw basic circuits.
4. Demonstrate basic functions and uses of test instruments.
5. Describe and demonstrate key principles and apply to DC parallel circuits and DC combination circuits.
6. Demonstrate how to calculate power in DC parallel circuits and DC combination circuits.
7. Recognize and demonstrate the ability to draw and understand the proper use of blueprint symbols and specifications.
8. Demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and properly use a residential blueprint.
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I. DC Theory, Level I
A. What is electricity?
B. Electrical energy sources
C. Electrical switches
D. Conductors, conductor resistance, and wattage loss
E. Introduction to electrical devices
F. Current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit
G. The electrical circuit and Ohm's Law
H. Power in a circuit
II. DC Theory, Level II
A. The series circuit
B. Understanding and calculating resistance in DC series circuits
C. How current reacts in DC series circuits
D. How voltage functions in DC series circuits
E. How to calculate power in DC series circuits
F. Energized circuits and the potential hazards they possess
G. How to draw basic electrical circuits correctly
H. Introduction to test instruments
III. DC Theory, Level III
A. How current reacts in DC parallel circuits
B. Understanding resistance in DC parallel circuits
C. Working with ratios and proportion
D. How voltage functions in DC parallel circuits
E. How to calculate power in DC parallel circuits
IV. DC Theory, Level IV
A. Understanding resistance in DC combination circuits
B. How current reacts in DC combination circuits
C. How voltage functions in DC combination circuits
D. How to calculate power in DC combination circuits
E. How voltage and current dividers work
F. The design and operation of the 3-wire, single-phase system
V. Blueprints, Level I
A. The fundamentals of blueprint drawing and how to make proper sketches
B. Understanding architectural views and how to draw them
C. Recognizing and understanding common scales used on blueprints
D. Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP) 1: Math for blueprint reading
E. Using blueprints specifications, elevations and schedules properly
F. Understanding and drawing electrical symbols used on blueprints
G. Understanding and drawing mechanical symbols used on blueprints
H. Understanding how to properly use a residential blueprint
I. Reading and analyzing a residential blueprint
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 10% |
| Homework assignments; field work | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
40 - 45% |
| Class performances; field work | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 45% |
| Quizzes and examinations, Craft Certification skills exam, final exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
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