Download 1763 Fundamentals of Electricity

CLUSTER
Engineering and Technical
COURSE
Fundamentals of Electricity
WVEIS CODE
1763
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for Fundamentals of Electricity.
Areas of study include electrical safety, electrical math concepts, and basic circuits. Emphasis will be placed on
career exploration, job seeking skills and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into
all activities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop
an understanding of course concepts.
SKILL SETS
Electrical Safety
Electrical Math Concepts
Basic Circuits
Fundamentals of Electricity
Skill Set
Electrical Safety
Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 basic electrical safety.
Performance Objectives Students will
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describe the effect of current on a human body.
explain what to do for victims of electrical shock.
describe typical shock hazards in industry.
identify various types of safety devices used with electricity.
list general safety precautions when working with electricity.
list and describe the safe use of basic hand tools and power tools used in the
field of electricity.
demonstrate and use properly an ammeter, ohmmeter and a voltmeter.
explain the difference between power and control circuits.
define electric charge and electric current.
differentiate between insulators, conductors and semi-conductors.
define current, voltage and resistance.
explain the theory of ohm’s law.
utilize a multi-meter.
describe the law of magnetism.
list the steps to fill out a lock out tag
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accurate measurement practices.
algebraic computations.
critical thinking skills.
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demonstrate the use of English and Metric measurement.
perform mathematical computations as they relate to electrical control activities.
interpret various charts, graphs and drawings.
generate ideas and design solutions to problems.
explain the theory of ohm’s law.
list basic terms, components and symbols.
demonstrate the basic needs and usages of blueprint specifications.
utilize a multi-meter.
Skill Set
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basic electrical circuitry.
constructing, troubleshooting and recording the readings of a circuit.
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select proper settings and ranges, interpret values indicated on digital
multimeters (DMM).
differentiate between alternating current and direct current and identify
common applications for each.
explain the difference between conductors and insulators.
explain the difference between digital and analog meters.
explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related to each other.
calculate electrical values in series and parallel circuits.
apply solderless terminals and wire nuts.
properly remove insulation and make pigtail and device terminations.
exhibit the ability to safely and correctly use electrical instruments to measure
voltage and resistance.
measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage,
circuitry, and voltage in units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters,
voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
find the total amount of resistance in a series, parallel, and s series-parallel
circuit.
calculate, using Kirchoff’s Voltage Law, the voltage drop in series, parallel, and
s series-parallel circuit.
test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test equipment or
software.