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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Drawing Conventions
Basic Electricity and Magnetism Concepts (AC & DC)
Common Electrical Equipment
Simple Connection Diagrams
One Line Diagrams
Introduction to the NEC
Basic Motor Controls
Sizing Conductors and Conduits
Riser Diagrams
Equipment Grounding and Lightening Protection
Circuit Protection Devices
Study of Classified Hazardous Areas
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Create electrical details and diagrams; and utilize current standards to size conductors, conduit, controllers and
calculate load factors and distribution requirements.
Create fundamental electrical drawings, using standardized symbology:
One-Line Diagrams
Riser Diagrams
Ladder Diagrams
Raceway Layouts
Demonstrates the ability to use the National Electrical Code to properly select or calculate appropriate electrical
specifications for working drawings.
Methods of Assessment:
Daily Drawings/Lab Work/Daily Quizzes
Four to Five Major Exams or Drawings
(All drawings evaluated in terms of accuracy of drawing views, use of line types, line quality, dimensioning
accuracy and placement and drawing organization.)
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Required: A text covering the technical material for the course such a Modern Commercial Wiring by Holzman and/or a
text on Revit for Electrical drafting.
A flash drive is required for archiving data files
Note book to store notes and drawings.
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer work stations, plotters/printers, data projection system and appropriate software
