APEL 113: RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: BASIC SECURITY, SOLAR POWER, HOME AUTOMATION & LIFE SAFETY
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 3 |
| Hours: | 24 lecture, 51 laboratory per quarter (75 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Electrical Apprenticeship Program. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APRT 113. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A student will be able to identify the parts in a residential electrical system.
- A student will be able to describe the components in a residential life safety system.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Demonstrate proficiency in setting up a basic security system.
B. Demonstrate proficiency in wiring a home automation system.
C. Explain the recommended practices of solar power systems.
D. Diagram a lighting protection system.
Course Content
A. Basic security systems
1. Magnetic contacts
2. Motion detectors
3. Glassbreak sensors
4. National Electric Code (NEC)
B. Home automation systems
1. Home theater and video
2. Video
3. Pool, fountains and similar locations
4. Communication circuits
C. Solar power systems
1. Preparation for solar systems
2. Recommended practices
D. Light protection systems
1. Fire alarms and smoke detectors
2. Lighting protection and automated lighting controls
Lab Content
Students will work individually and in teams on proper wiring and grounding of electrical systems. Safe working practices for on-the-job training include:
A. Equipment safety
B. Fire protection
C. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
D. Safe handling practices
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Results of written quizzes and average of six tests
B. Results of hands-on projects and homework
C. Results of class participation
D. Maintenance of a student's workbook with questions drawn from text
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Lab Assignments
C. Group Discussion
D. Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Klein, Stan, and John McCord. AC Theory. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2009.
Klein, Stan, and Jim Paladino. DC Theory. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2009.
Mullin, Ray. Electrical Wiring Residential. Albany, NY: Delmar/Thompson Learning, 2009.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. Mathematics Essential for NJATC Courses. 2nd ed. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2012.
National Fire Protection Association. National Electrical Code. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association Inc., 2014.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. Applied Codeology. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2009.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. Conduit Bending and Fabrication. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2009.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2009.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. NEC Code Calculations. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2011.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. NJATC Fire Alarm Text. Upper Marlboro, MD: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry, 2010.
Although one or more of these texts may be older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, it remains a seminal text in this area of study.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignments: Weekly reading assignments from text and outside sources.
B. Lecture: Weekly lecture covering subject matter from text assignment with extended topic information.
C. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations: Weekly lab exercises; each lab exercise may include individual or group participation.