Last Revision: Spring 2005

1. 
   Course Description
   

This course provides a study of the technical skills required to safely perform electrical wiring installations. Topics include methods of wiring residential, commercial, and industrial locations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply safe wiring skills to residential, commercial and industrial applications.

2. 
   Prerequisite
   

None

3. 
   Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
   

Mullin, Ray C. Electrical Wiring Residential. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson-Delmar Learning, 2005.

4. 
   Course Learning Outcomes
   

1. 
   The student will safely perform electrical installations.
   
2. 
   The student will interpret schematics for electrical installations.
   
3. 
   The student will safely wire applications from schematics/blueprints.
   

5. 
   Outline of Course Topics
   

1. 
   General information for electrical installations
   
2. 
   Electrical symbols and outlets
   
3. 
   Determining the required number and location of lighting and small appliance circuits
   
4. 
   Conductor sizes and types, wiring methods, wire connections, voltage drop, and neutral sizing for services
   
5. 
   Switch control of lightning circuits, receptacle bonding, and induction heating resulting from unusual switch connections
   
6. 
   Ground-fault circuit interrupters, arc-fault circuit interrupters, transient voltage suppressors, immersion detection circuit interrupters, and appliance leakage current interrupters
   
7. 
   Luminaries (fixtures), ballasts, and lamps
   
8. 
   Lighting branch-circuit for the front bedroom
   
9. 
   Lighting branch-circuit for the master bedroom
   
10. 
    Lighting branch-circuit for the bathrooms and hallway
    
11. 
    Lighting branch-circuit for the front entry and porch
    
12. 
    Lighting branch-circuit for the living room
    
13. 
    Lighting branch-circuit for the study/bedroom
    
14. 
    Dryer outlet, lighting and receptacle circuits for the laundry, powder room, rear entry hall, and attic
    
15. 
    Lighting branch-circuit for the garage
    
16. 
    Recreation room
    
17. 
    Lighting branch-circuit, receptacle circuits for the workshop
    
18. 
    Special-purpose outlets – water pump, water heater
    
19. 
    Special-purpose outlets for ranges, counter-mounted cooking unit, and wall-mounted oven
    
20. 
    Special-purpose outlets – food waste disposer and dishwasher
    
21. 
    Special-purpose outlets – electric heating, air conditioners
    
22. 
    Special-purpose outlets for the bathroom ceiling heat/vent/lights, the attic fan, and the hydromassage tub
    
23. 
    Gas and oil central heating systems
    
24. 
    Television, telephone, and low-voltage signal systems
    
25. 
    Smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, and security systems
    
26. 
    Service-entrance equipment
    
27. 
    Overcurrent protection – fuses and circuit breakers
    
28. 
    Service-entrance calculations
    
29. 
    Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and hydromassage tubs
    
30. 
    Wiring for the future: home automation systems
    
31. 
    Standby power systems
    

6. 
   Methods of Instruction
   

1. 
   Lectures
   
2. 
   Class discussion
   
3. 
   Computer/Internet tutorials
   
4. 
   Video tutorials
   
5. 
   Individual instruction (instructor and tutors)
   

7. 
   Evaluation and Assessment
   

The course grade will be determined by the following methods:

1. 
   Written exams
   
2. 
   Oral presentations (individual and/or group)
   
3. 
   Homework
   
4. 
   Class participation
   
5. 
   Projects
   
6. 
   Computer activities
   
7. 
   Comprehensive final exam
   
8. 
   The individual instructor and/or department will determine grades based upon the following: A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, and F=below 60%.
   

8. 
   Attendance
   

Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.

9. 
   Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
   

Northeast Alabama Community College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.

10. 
    Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines