Maricopa Community Colleges  ELA124   19952-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ELA124 19952-99999 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Construction Electricity IV
Series and parallel circuitry and National Electrical Code as it relates to wiring calculations and equipment. Installation of fire alarm systems and air conditioning/refrigeration systems. Rope and rigging for electricians. Application of blueprint reading skills. Prerequisites: ELA123.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELA124   19952-99999 Construction Electricity IV
1. Identify and apply specific types and sizes of circuits in an electrical installation. (I)
2. Calculate different size circuits needed for various functions in electrical installations. (II)
3. Calculate number and sizes of electrical outlets needed for specific jobs. (II)
4. Identify and use the professional equipment needed by electricians. (III)
5. Explain the characteristics, construction and installation procedures of fire protection systems, air conditioning and heating systems. (IV, V)
6. Install air conditioning, fire alarm, security and heating systems. (IV,V,VI)
7. Locate and interpret the section of the National Electrical Code applying to fire protection equipment, health care equipment and capacitors. (VII)
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ELA124   19952-99999 Construction Electricity IV
    I. Circuit Types and Applications
        A. Series RC
        B. Parallel RL
        C. Parellel RC
        D. LC
        E. Series LCR
        F. Parallel LCR
        I. Calculations
        A. Short Circuit Calculations
        B. Service Calculations as Determined by National Electrical Code (NEC)
        C. Outlets
      III. Equipment
          A. General Use
          B. Special
          C. Motor Drives
          D. Rigging
          E. Rope for Rigging
        IV. Fire Protection Systems
            A. Characteristics and Construction
            B. Initiating Circuits
            C. Indicating Circuits
            D. Installation
          V. Air Conditioning and Heating
              A. Characteristics and Construction
              B. Refrigeration and Heating Cycles
              C. Installation
              D. Troubleshooting
            VI. Blueprint Reading Application
                A. Architectural
                B. Electrical
                C. Material
              VII. Electrical Components Protection According to NEC
                  A. Fire Protection
                  B. Health Care Equipment
                  C. Capacitors
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