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INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I


PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020

The study of electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits is the focus of the course. This includes current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers. Stresses the use of standard electrical tests, electrical equipment, and troubleshooting procedures. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized. This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming to prepare students for C-201 Electrical Systems I Certification through Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate proper safety precautions related to equipment. [c]
  2. Define the following terms: voltage, resistance, current amperage, direct current, alternating current, and power supply. [a,e]
  3. Identify electrical components and form a schematic diagram. [e,f]
  4. Identify types of electrical mechanical switches (SPDT, DPDT, etc.) [e]
  5. Use Ohm’s Law to calculate voltage, current, and resistance problems. [a,b,e]
  6. Perform voltage, current, and resistance measurements using the proper measurement devices (both analog and digital meters). [a,b]
  7. Calculate voltage, current, and resistance in simple series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. [a,e]
  8. Create a schematic drawing and complete single phase AC electrical service connections including meter bases and service panels. [f]
  9. Explain the basic principles and operation of transformers, resistors, capacitors and diodes. [a,f]
  10. Describe the concepts of both DC and AC inductance and capacitance. [a,f]
  11. Calculate values for AC and DC resistive, inductive, and capacitive components. [a,e]
  12. Assemble and test laboratory exercises including building single phase AC switched circuits, and circuits using mechanical relays. [a,b,e,i]
  13. Use meters to identify and measure results of AC and DC laboratory exercises. [a,b]
  14. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
  15. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
  16. Assess readiness to take the SACA C-201 Electrical Systems I Certification exam. [h]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Atomic theory
  • Metric prefixes and suffixes
  • Circuit theorems
  • Engineering and scientific notation
  • Series circuits
  • Electrical calculations and measurements
  • Parallel circuits
  • Digital and analog meter usage
  • Series-Parallel Circuits
  • Batteries and cells
  • Ampacity
  • American wire gauge system
  • Inductance
  • Resistors and capacitor values and tolerances
  • Direct current
  • Alternating current
  • Phase relationship
  • Magnetism and electromotive force
  • Capacitance
  • AC Inductive/Capacitive (RL, RC, RLC) circuits
  • Transformers

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)