5/9/2025 12:36:07 AM	APED 220.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2013	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APED 220.1	Title:  APP ELECTRCIANS,1ST SEM
Full Title:  Apprentice Electricians, First Semester
Last Reviewed:3/28/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  APED 320.1

Catalog Description:

Related supplemental instruction for apprentice electricians.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Related supplemental instruction for apprentice electricians.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.  Summarize the history of the electrical industry and the apprenticeship program for inside wiremen.

2.  Define the purpose and uses of the National Electrical Code.

3.  Apply the principals of electricity to the electrical trade.

4.  Demonstrate basic skills and problem solving of the electoral trade.

Topics and Scope

I. Introduction

    A.  Overview of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and apprenticeship

    B.  History of the IBEW  

II. Tools

    A.  Basic electricians' tools

    B.  Use of tools

III. Working techniques

    A.  Proper lifting

    B.  Safe use of ladders

    C.  Safe practices with electricity

    D.  The workplace

    E.  Conduit

IV. Math Review

    A.  Metric measurement

    B.  Metric conversion

    C.  Square root

    D.  Solving simple equations

    E.  Ratios and proportions

V. National Electrical Code (NEC)

    A.  Introduction

    B.  Definitions

    C.  General use

VI. Basics

    A.  Power units

    B.  Fastening devices

    C.  Wire sizes

    D.  Wire and insulation

VII. Direct Current Theory

    A.  Resistence in series circuits

    B.  Current series circuits

    C.  Voltage in series circuits

    D.  Series DC circuits

Assignments:

1.  Homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)

2.  Quizzes and examinations (4 to 6 per semester)

3.  Class performances and field work (on-the-job demonstrations) of skill development, safety practices, equipment, and material handling

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

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.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 25%
Homework assignments; field work
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 50 - 65%
Class performances; field work
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quizzes and examinations to include multiple choice, true/false, matching items, and completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 3rd Edition.  DELMAR/Cengage Learning, 2010.

Building a Foundation in Mathematics, 2nd Edition.  DELMAR/Cengage Learning, 2011.

Conduit Bending and Fabrication, 3rd Edition. American Technical Publishers, 2007.

DC Theory, 1st Edition.  DELMAR/Cengage Learning, 2008.

Electrical Systems, 1st Edition.  American Technical Publishers, 2008.

Test Instruments, 1st Edition.  American Technical Publishers, 2005.

National Electrical Code, 1st Edition.  National Fire Protection Agency, 2007.

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