Apr 19, 2024  
2022 - 2023 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  About Cowley
  Degree Requirements
  Programs of Study
  Course Descriptions
  Academic Departments
  Admissions Information
  Contact Information
  Current Academic Year
  Academic and Support Student Services
  Veterans Information
  Enrollment Information
  Financial Aid and Scholarships
  Financial Information
  Policies and Procedures
  Student Life & Alumni
  Graduation Information
  My Portfolio
HELP
2022 - 2023 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CST3246 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY IN CONSTRUCTION COURSE PROCEDURE

CST 3246 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY IN CONSTRUCTION 

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:  

This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.

Catalog Description: 

CST3246 - Principles of Electricity in Construction (3 hrs.) 

Students will learn and apply the fundamentals of electricity in the following; motor phasing, conductor sizing, wiring, single & three-phase power, conduit bending, and the use of ladder diagrams and test equipment to meet acceptable codes and basic electrical standards used in various scenarios and industry types used in Construction.

Course Classification: 

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites: 

None

Controlling Purpose: 

This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge regarding fundamentals of industrial related electrical techniques, tools used, terminology, materials, and general practices in commercial and industrial situations.

Learner Outcomes: 

  • Knowledge of terminology and the meanings as related to the electrical industry.  

  • Be able apply basic OSHA guidelines for compliance. 

  • Solve basic problems, apply basic technical knowledge, exhibit teamwork, preform basic mathematics, and apply critical thinking.  

  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity. 

  • Demonstrate basic proficiency in reading and understanding of technical documents and blueprints.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation: 

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.

UNIT 1: Safety, Managing Hazards, Trade Tools and Trade Math

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to perform mathematical calculations, manage industry hazards and utilize trade tools.

  • Describe the basic OSHA guidelines. 

  • Define and use related industrial terminology. 

  • List personal job skills needed to be successful in this field. 

  • Identify a variety of jobs and training opportunities found in the electrical systems work force. 

  • Describe employee and employers’ responsibilities in the construction field to promote safety and good work ethics. 

  • Identify and describe the characteristics of professionalism. 

  • Describe and explain different electrical hazards. 

  • Explain how to analyze and document hazards. 

  • Describe and explain how to plan and work around hazards. 

  • Recognize multiple safety violations. 

  • Define what can cause accidents.  

  • Describe consequences and repercussions from poor safety practices. 

  • Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment, hand tools, and power tools. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of critical safety information, including; signs, signals, lockouts, tag outs, and emergency response. 

  • Demonstrate proper handling of materials. 

  • Demonstrate safety procedures for both ground and elevated work areas. 

  • Describe and demonstrate the ability to perform the mathematical calculations required for these trades, including; material estimates, cost estimates, and square footage.  

  • Demonstrate how to solve electrical trade-related problems of measurement, area, electrical volume, ohm’s, voltage, angles, pressures, and temperatures effects.  

  • Identify and explain scientific notation, powers, roots and basic algebra and geometry. 

  • Explain how to calculate branch circuits, feeder loads, carrying capacity and voltage drop.

UNIT 2:  Electricity Principles and Code

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course students will be able to successfully demonstrate the use of terminology and principles used in the industry. 

  • Identify and describe the basic principles of electricity. 

  • List and describe common forms of electricity. 

  • Describe the fundamental properties of matter and atomic structure.  

  • Describe the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.  

  • Identify chemical elements that have special interest to the electrical field. 

  • Identify applications where the electrical properties of compounds are important. 

  • Describe common methods of electricity generation.  

  • Explain the voltage/current relationship and the current/resistance relationship according to Ohm’s law. 

  • Understand the power formula and its role in calculating power, voltage, and current as well as power/current relationship.  

  • Describe common applications of the power formula. 

  • Identify and use the NEC. 

  • Demonstrate the principles of layout and type of information found in the code book.

UNIT 3: Basic Electrical Types

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course students will be able to successfully describe the fundamental properties of energy.

  • List and describe common types of voltage.  

  • Describe and Calculate common types of AC concepts. 

  • Describe and Calculate the common types of DC concepts. 

  • List and describe common types of current, current flow, power and circuits. 

  • Calculate power factor. 

  • Explain the function of resistance, conductors, and insulators in an electrical circuit. 

  • Preform and interpret electrical measurements using industry standard equipment. 

  • Describe the properties of heat and heat measurement. 

  • Describe the fundamental properties of light.

UNIT 4: Conduit, Wire Installation, Circuits, Breakers and Fuses

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to describe and install wiring, conduit, breakers and fuse boxes.

  • Identify basic tools used in the electrical industry. 

  • Describe and explain the different types of conduit benders used in the industry. 

  • Demonstrate how to safely and properly bend conduit. 

  • Demonstrate proper wire installation and pulling wire through conduit. 

  • Describe circuit breakers, their use and different load capabilities in electricity. 

  • Identify and explain different types of fuses. 

  • Explain and identify splices, terminals, junction boxes, conductors and voltage regulators used in the electrical industry. 

  • Describe and explain grounding and the importance of it.

UNIT 5: Electrical Applications and Control Systems

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to apply technical knowledge to control systems.

  • Describe the principles of human site and the relation to light. 

  • Demonstrate and discuss the basic fundamentals of different lighting systems. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to handle and install various types of lamps and lighting fixtures. 

  • Demonstrate the knowledge of troubleshooting lighting systems.  

  • Describe and identify different types of wires, components and materials needed for each job. 

  • Discuss different types of motors.  

  • Explain the difference in AC and DC. 

  • Identify basic servicing maintenance needs. 

  • Describe basic procedures for installation.  

  • Explains how to select and size pull boxes, junction boxes and handholes. 

  • Describe the NEC requirements for selecting and installing equipment, enclosures and devices in special locations including; assembling areas, carnivals, agricultural buildings, marinas, swimming pools and temporary installation.

UNIT 6: Electric Load and Electrical Distribution

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to determine electrical loads and how electricity is distributed.

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of installation and maintenance of switchboards, switchgears and grounding. 

  • Explain and identify a set of electrical drawings. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of different transformer types, installation, construction, connections, protection and grounding. 

  • Explain and identify various types of transformers and their application.  

  • Demonstrate an ability to select appropriate type, size and install of transformers. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of voltage terminations, splicing and the NEC and manufacturers requirements.  

  • Explain and identify various types of contactors and relays along with their uses. 

  • Identify common measurement principles. 

  • Describe common procedure for taking voltage, current, resistance, temperature and speed measurement. 

  • List and describe common types of scopes and their operation. 

  • Describe common applications of scopes.

Projects Required: 

as assigned.

Textbook: 

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Attendance Policy: 

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy: 

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size: 

Based on classroom occupancy.

Course Time Frame: 

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct 

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades 

403.00 Student Code of Conduct 

Disability Services Program:   

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.   

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.