Electrical Foundations

Catalog description

This course begins with an in-depth overview of mathematics used in field conduit fabrication and common commercial and industrial installations. Topics studied include fractions, trigonometric functions, prefixes and powers of ten, algebraic equations and calculating square roots. A review of standard and metric conversions is followed by an introduction to blueprints in which the student uses actual blueprints and construction specifications for a job. The student is introduced to the National Electric Code and its conductor specifications sections. Finally, the student becomes familiar with common wiring devices, including switches and receptacles, which are used in commercial and industrial applications.