Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
IECI-0002
Organization's ID:
IECI-0002
Organization:
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
36 weeks (144 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 AC circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 transformers
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 electrical motor theory
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 commercial wiring I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 residential wiring II
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 electrical safety
This course is recommended for a total of 14 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category (9/21).
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with fundamentals of AC circuit theory; AC/DC motors, generators, and alternators; industrial and commercial wiring; and continued jobsite safety practices.

Learning Outcomes:

  • expand their understanding on theory, including services and calculation
  • gain a basic exposure to grounding and bonding
  • identify different transformers and motors
  • better utilization of the National Electric Code (NEC) code book.

General Topics:

  • Electrical measuring instruments
  • AC electricity and circuits
  • Series, parallel circuits, and three-phase circuits
  • Resistive, inductive, capacitive series, and parallel circuits
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Motors
  • Alternators
  • National Electrical Code
  • Industrial and commercial wiring systems
  • Service and feeder calculations
  • Grounding, bonding, and over current protection
  • Hazardous locations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.

First Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
(IECI-0001)
Fourth Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
(IECI-0004)
Third Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
(IECI-0003)
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