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IDS 104 - Applied AC and DC Electricity |
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Course Description |
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Provides an overview of applied electricity for technical
and industrial applications: topics include electrical units and principles,
applied DC circuits, applied AC circuits, common transformers, single phase circuits,
three phase circuits, introduction to troubleshooting and common industrial
motors/motor controls. The course emphasizes basic electrical terminology and
associated problem solving in electrical technology. Competencies are
reinforced with practical hands on lab exercises and use of electrical
meters. |
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Electrical
Units and Principles |
Class |
5 |
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Static
Electricity |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Magnetism |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Resistors |
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7 |
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Schematic
Diagrams |
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Applied
Electricity/DC Circuits |
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Measuring
Instruments |
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Wiring
Sizing |
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Applied
Electricity/AC Circuits |
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Capacitance
in AC Circuits |
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Inductance
in AC Circuits |
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Transformers |
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Three
Phase Circuits |
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Three
Phase Motors |
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Single
Phase Motors |
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DC
Current Motors |
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Introduction
to Motor Controls |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional
Admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Electrical Units and
Principles |
6 |
6
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Ampere |
Explain
the meaning of ampere and its significance in a circuit |
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Volt |
Explain
the meaning of volt and its significance in a circuit |
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Watt |
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Ohm |
Explain
the meaning of ohm and its effect on current flow in a circuit |
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Ohm’s Law |
Explain
the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit. Solve
related problems. |
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Watt’s
Law |
Explain
the relationship of power, voltage and current in a circuit. Solve related
problems. |
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Static Electricity |
3 |
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0 |
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Electrostatic
Charge |
Discuss
the process whereby an object becomes electrostatically charged. |
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2 |
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Discuss
the properties of permanent magnets |
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Describe
lines of force and their effect on magnetic materials |
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Discuss
the principle of electromagnetism |
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List
magnetic devices and their practical uses |
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Resistors |
2 |
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3 |
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Explain
the use of resistors |
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Identify
the values of various resistors |
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Power
ratings |
Explain
the importance of power ratings in resistors |
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3 |
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5 |
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Read
schematics and explain the current paths, and voltage and resistors
relationship |
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Applied Electricity/Direct Current |
3 |
2
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Explain
the current flow/voltage and resistance characteristics in series circuits:
name practical application and solve related problems. |
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Explain
the current flow/voltage and resistance characteristics in parallel circuits:
name practical application and solve related problems. |
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Explain
the current flow/voltage and resistance characteristics in combination
circuits: name practical application and solve related problems. |
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Measuring Instruments |
2 |
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Ammeters |
Discuss
the operation and connection of an ammeter in a circuit: use ammeter to solve
circuit problems. |
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Discuss
the operation and connection of an voltmeter in a circuit: use voltmeter to
solve circuit problems |
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Discuss
the functions and uses of oscilloscopes: use an oscilloscope to analyze
circuit problems. |
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Wire Sizing |
3 |
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Use
amperage charts to determine wire size for given amperage and conditions |
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Describe
and explain the factors involved in ampacity |
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Applied Electricity/Alternating
Current |
2 |
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Explain how
motion and magnetism can be made to generate an alternating current and
voltage: Describe a sine wave and explain how it is generated. |
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Explain
the generation, transmission and use of alternating current. |
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Capacitance in AC Circuits |
2 |
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Explain
the fundamentals of charging and discharging capacitors |
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Explain
how current leads voltage in a capacitor and the effect of frequency |
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Identify
practical capacitor uses and explain their functions |
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Inductance in AC Circuits |
2 |
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Explain
the fundamentals of field creation and collapse |
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Explain
how voltage leads current in an inductor and the effect of frequency |
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List
several inductive devices and their practical functional uses |
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Transformers |
2 |
0
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Basic
transformer principles |
Explain
the basic operating principles of a transformer |
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Identify
practical uses of transformers |
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