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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation principles of measurements, systems, and applications.
2. Explain and demonstrate structured cabling applications, standards, components, and configurations.
3. Explain and demonstrate structured cabling in telecommunications.
4. Calculate voltage in circuits and the parameters of loads in building construction and appliances.
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I. Instrumentation Introduction - Module 2: Basics
A. Review of Module 1
B. Introduction to instrumentation
C. Fundamentals of process and control systems
D. Instrumentation symbols and diagrams
E. Calibration procedure and documentation
F. Principles of pressure, level, flow, and temperature
G. Principles of smart instrumentation and communication
H. Control valves, actuators, and accessories
II. Structured Cabling
A. The need for structured cabling systems
B. Introduction to structured cabling standards, codes, and system performance
C. Cables and connectors
D. Unshielded twisted pair connecting hardware
E. Telecommunications pathways, spaces, grounding, and bonding
F. Telecommunications cabling administration
G. Configuring structured cabling systems
H. Residential cabling systems
I. Certifying the Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling system
III. Electrical Code Calculations, Level II, Based on the Current National Electrical Code (NEC)
A. Calculating voltage drop in feeders and branch circuits
B. Introduction to electrical load calculations
C. Range and appliance calculations
D. Calculating the parameters of residential, multifamily dwelling, and commercial loads
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1. Homework assignments (1-2 sets per week)
2. Quizzes and examinations (4-6 per semester)
3. Hands-on Craft Certification skills exam (students must pass in order to complete the course)
4. Written final exam (students must pass in order to complete the course)
5. Class performances and field work (on-the-job demonstrations) of skill development, safety practices, equipment, and material handling
| 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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Applied Science of Instrumentation Textbook Catalog Order No: S600 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. 2017
Configuring and Installing Structured Cabling Systems Catalog Order No: S581 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. 2018
National Fire Protection Association 70 National Electrical Code - 2020 Handbook Catalog Order No: S1050 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. Delmar Cengage Learning. 2020
Code Calculations Textbook Catalog Order No: S00820 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. 2020