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May 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BCOT 129 - Residential Wiring
PREREQUISITES: CONT 127 - Electrical Basics or INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I
PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
Covers the practice of residential wiring, including electrical service, metering equipment, lighting, switches, outlets and other common components, and methods of installation and maintenance of the residential wiring system in accordance with the current National Electrical Code.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Apply the National Electrical Code.
- Select wire and devices according to code.
- Design and install typical service entrances.
- Draw a wiring diagram based on a set of blueprints, specifications and code requirements.
- Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
- Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Wire selection
- Sizing circuits
- Electrical entrance
- Entrance sizing
- Arch fault AFC
- Distribution of GFCI
- Components
- Metering equipment
- Installation
- National Electrical Code
- Maintenance
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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