Heartland Community College Master Course Syllabus TECH ELAP 125 Electrician Apprentice – Teledata III DATE PREPARED: April 11, 2005 DATE REVISED: NA PCS/CIP/ID NO: 12-460399 IAI NO. (if available): NA EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: January, 2006 CREDIT HOURS: CONTACT HOURS: LECTURE HOURS: LABORATORY HOURS: 4.0 7.0 2.0 5.0 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Prerequisites: ELAP 112. This course covers advanced topics in DC theory and circuits, introductory topics relating to telephones and their circuitry/cabling systems, and the National Electrical Code as it relates to wire and wiring. TEXTBOOKS: Official training manuals as provided by the Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the NJATC. RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFERABILITY: This course was designed to meet specific student needs either individually or within a program. Transferability of this course will be determined by each transfer institution. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer option. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Outcomes General Education Outcomes Range of Assessment Methods 1. Calculate resistance, current, voltage and power in DC combination circuits. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 2. Explain voltage polarity and voltage drop in DC circuits. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 3. Compare DC to AC through an understanding of magnetism, electromagnetism and AC fundamentals. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 4. Recognize three-phase systems and the effects of different power sources, variable power quality and impact of power harmonics. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 5. Use definitions and abbreviations correctly for the telephone industry. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 6. Recognize different telephone systems and circuitry. a. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities required for basic telephone cabling. b. Recognize the difference between analog and digital signals. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 7. Select the right paging system for the correct application. a. Create a uniform sound field. b. Determine the correct size of power supply or amplifier, along with the correct wire size. c. Understand how telephone systems and paging systems interface. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 8. Use proper mathematics to solve problems related to wire size. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code as it applies to wiring methods, cable assemblies and installation requirements. Exams, written assignments, projects/labs COURSE/LAB OUTLINE: 1. DC combination circuit, calculation for missing values. 2. Magnetism, electromagnetism and AC fundamentals. 3. Three-phase systems and the variables that affect them. 4. Telephone systems and circuitry. 5. Paging systems. 6. Interface between telephone systems and paging system. 7. Wiring methods, cable assemblies and installation requirements. 8. National Electrical Code requirements. METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System): Tests/Exams: Examinations 50% Written assignments/projects/labs 50% TOTAL 100% Grading System: Above 90% 80% - 89% 70% - 79% 60% - 69% Below 60% A B C D F REQUIRED WRITING AND READING: Selected readings and assignments from the NJATC materials provided by the IBEWNECA Joint Programs Training Manuals. Quantity of writing and reading will vary based on training materials provided and instructor discretion.