SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 2:28:17 PMAPED 260 Course Outline as of Fall 2019

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  APED 260Title:  APP ELECTRICIANS 1ST SEM  
Full Title:  Apprentice Electricians, First Semester
Last Reviewed:3/28/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum4.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum4.00Lab Scheduled3.008 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total105.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total 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 220.1

Catalog Description:
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Related supplemental instruction for apprentice electricians.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Indentured apprentice

Schedule of Classes Information
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Related supplemental instruction for apprentice electricians.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Indentured apprentice
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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Describe and demonstrate electrical principles and regulations related to electricians' trade.
2.  Apply best practices in practical environment related to electricians' trade.
 

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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
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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
 
All Topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)
2. Quizzes and examinations (4 to 6 per semester)
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. 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:
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National Electrical Code. NFPA. National Fire Protection Agency. 2017
Electrical Systems Based on the 2017 NEC. Callanan, Michael and Wusinich, Bill. American Technical Publishers. 2017
Building a Foundation in Mathematics. 2nd ed.  NJATC. Cengage Learning. 2011 (classic)
Blueprint Reading for Electricians. 3rd ed.  Zachariason. Cengage Learning. 2010 (classic)
DC Theory. 2nd ed.   NJATC. Cengage Learning. 2008 (classic)
Conduit Bending and Fabrication. ATP Staff. American Technical Publishers. 2007 (classic)
Test Instruments. Mazur, Glen.  American Technical Publishers. 2005 (classic)

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