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.