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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 WVEIS 1763 1763.1 basic electrical safety. Performance Objectives Students will 1763.2 1763.3 1763.4 1763.5 1763.6 1763.7 1763.8 1763.9 1763.10 1763.11 1763.12 1763.13 1763.14 1763.15 1763.16 Skill Set Knowledge Objectives 1763.17 Performance Objectives 1763.18 1763.19 1763.20 1763.21 1763.22 1763.23 1763.24 1763.25 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 Electrical Math Concepts Students will demonstrate knowledge of accurate measurement practices. algebraic computations. critical thinking skills. Students will 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 Knowledge Objectives 1763.26 Performance Objectives Basic Circuits Students will demonstrate knowledge of Students will 1763.27 1763.28 1763.29 1763.30 1763.31 1763.32 1763.33 1763.34 1763.35 basic electrical circuitry. constructing, troubleshooting and recording the readings of a circuit. 1763.36 1763.37 1763.38 1763.39 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.