Maricopa Community Colleges  ELA112   19952-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ELA112 19952-99999 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Construction Electricity II
Advanced electrical theory, trade math and the National Electrical Code. Emphasis on job information, material and tools of the trade and introduction to blueprint reading. Prerequisites: ELA111.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELA112   19952-99999 Construction Electricity II
1. Define specific terms used in the National Electrical Code. (I)
2. Explain the general requirements identified in the National Electrical Code. (I)
3. Identify the different types and construction of conductors. (II)
4. Describe the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism. (II)
5. Explain the difference between alternating and direct current. (II)
6. Calculate circuits, square roots and transformer ratios. (III)
7. Describe the purpose and application of three-wire systems.(IV)
8. Bend electrical conduits for specified electrical installations and install conductors into the conduits. (V)
9. Locate and interpret the section of the National Electrical Code applying to grounded conductors.(VI)
10. Identify and apply the proper techniques for installing , terminating and splicing aluminum conductors. (VII)
11. List components and perform necessary calculations for specific general lighting installation. (VIII)
12. Identify elements of blueprint plans including electric symbols, detail drawings , dimensions, scales, elevation and plan views. (IX)
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ELA112   19952-99999 Construction Electricity II
    I. National Electrical Code (NEC)
        A. Terms
        B. General Requirements
      II. Electrical Theory
          A. Conductors
            1. Types
            2. Construction
            3. Voltage Drop
          B. Magnetism
          C. Electromagnetism
          D. Generation
          E. Direct Current (DC)
            1. Principles
            2. Generator
            3. Motor
          F. Alternating Current (AC)
            1. Principles
            2. Generator
            3. Motor
            4. AC Circuits
            5. Three-phase AC
        III. Mathematics-Calculations
            A. Circuits
            B. Square Roots
            C. Transformer Ratios
          IV. Three-Wire Systems
              A. Characteristics
              B. Purpose
              C. Advantages
            V. Conduits
                A. Make-up of Conduit
                B. Bending Procedures
                C. Inserting Conductors
              VI. Safety/Protection
                  A. Conductors
                  B. NEC
                VII. Aluminum Conductors
                    A. Methods of Installation
                    B. Terminating
                    C. Splicing
                  VIII. General Lighting
                      A. Components
                      B. Calculations
                    IX. Blue print Reading
                        A. Electric Symbols
                        B. Detail Drawings
                        C. Dimension--Scales
                        D. Elevation Views
                        E. Plan Views
                        F. Plans
                          1. Survey and Plot
                          2. Residual
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