ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CODES
CMT 115- Section: [Insert]
[Insert other course information (optional): blended, honors]
Credit Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00
Lecture Hours:
3.00
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IAI Majors:
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Instructor:
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E-mail: [Insert your @mchenry.edu e-mail address or LMS information]
Phone: [Insert]
Office Hours: [Insert]
Office Location: [Insert]
Other Contact Information:
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Website (optional): [Insert]
Required course:
Textbook(s): [Insert]
Supplies (if desired):
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Course Description:
Electrical Systems and Codes covers the basic theory of and code requirements for electrical systems and
their installation. It concentrates on procedures, practices and layouts, as well as code inspection
problems for residential, commercial and industrial installations.
Section Notes:
[Insert if applicable]
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define key concepts
2. Understand the implications of building structure protection, equipment location and clearances
and general equipment requirements
3. Define general electrical key words
4. Understand service-drop and service conductor installations, and service entrance conductors.
5. Understand complexities of system grounding, and grounding electrode systems
6. Discuss implications of bonding.
7. Define uses for ground-fault and Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection
8. Understand lighting outlets and their general installation requirements
9. Discuss cabinets and pannelboards and their use in residential and commercial properties
10. Identify correctly the appropriate fixture for various uses
11. Discuss the implications related to fixture installations
12. Complete a descriptive paper explaining the code related to swimming pools to a resident in a
clear and general way
13. Understand atypical power sources and their applications
14. Review information presented in class and through reading
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15. Prepare for and complete practice exam Review information presented in class and through
reading
16. During reading note any areas of question, confusion, concern, importance.
17. Take notes during class, include any information you feel especially helpful
18. Use journal as a place to synthesize information gained during class, to consider applications and
relationships between concepts and to prepare for practice exam
19. Discuss how codes are generated
20. Demonstrate comprehension of organization of code
21. Demonstrate understanding of electrical conductors and connections
22. Identify conductor and terminal locations
23. Demonstrate ability to coordinate elements necessary for adequate electrical service
24. Complete branch feeder calculations
25. Student will perform practice calculations from study guide
26. Demonstrate knowledge of the general services, including service size and rating
27. Demonstrate understanding of service, feeder and grounding electrode conductor sizing
28. Demonstrate understanding of grounding electrode connectors and grounding electrode connector
connection to the grounding electrodes
29. Demonstrate understanding of types of inspection including special inspections and when each is
appropriate
30. Develop and present a checklist for inspection incorporating all aspects of code
31. Evaluate peer presentations of their checklists for inspection, making constructive comments
when appropriate
32. Students will review their own checklists based on presentations and make changes as appropriate
33. Demonstrate understanding of branch circuit ratings and required branch circuits
34. Discuss inspection considerations for identifying feeder requirements, and pannelboards.
35. Apply concepts of conductor sizing and overcurrent protection to class scenarios
36. Demonstrate understanding of general requirements for wiring
37. Apply above ground and underground installation requirements
38. Evaluate sample receptacle outlet
39. Demonstrate knowledge of boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings by identifying appropriate
installations
40. Identify correct switch for several different applications
41. Identify appropriate receptacle for several different applications
42. Understand wiring methods for pools, spas, hot tubs, and hydromassage bathtubs
43. Assess appropriate locations and clearances for pools, spas, hot tubs, and hydromassage bathtubs
44. Students will conduct an inspection on an actual swimming pool and report finding
45. Demonstrate understanding of the wiring methods for these circuits
Course Outline:
I.
II.
III.
Administration of Basic Electrical Codes
General Requirements
Branch circuit feeder and service calculation
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IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
Installing service
Service Grounding and Bonding Requirements
Feeders and overcurrent protection
Wiring methods
Power and Lighting distribution
Devices and lighting fixtures
Swimming pools
Class 2 remote-control signaling and power limited circuits
Prepare for and complete practice exam
Complete journal during class
Assignments and Grading Criteria
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Policies
Attendance policy: [Insert]
Late work/make-up policy: [Insert]
Weekly Course Schedule
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date, etc. Table format below is optional.]
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Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content,
may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is [Insert date according to Important Class Dates for term
https://catalog.mchenry.edu/syllabi/Pages/default.aspx]. Failure to attend class does not constitute official
withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an
academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by
fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix,
number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a
course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
Students with Disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of McHenry County College to create inclusive learning environments. If you
are a student with a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act – Amended
(ADAA) and require accommodations, please contact the Access and Disability Services office for
information on appropriate policies and procedures for receiving accommodations and support.
Disabilities covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, or chronic
health disorders. Students should contact the Access and Disability Services office if they are not certain
whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. To receive accommodations, students must make a
formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request.
However, you do not need to have your documentation in hand for our first meeting. Students who
believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disability Services office to begin the accommodation
process. All discussions remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services office is located in
Room A260 in A Building in the Atrium. To schedule an appointment to speak with the manager, please
call (815) 455-8766. Information about disabilities services at MCC can be found at:
www.mchenry.edu/access
Students in Career/Technical Programs
As a student enrolled in a career or technical education program at McHenry County College, you may be
eligible for services and assistance under the Carl D. Perkins III Grant. Grant funds are used, in part, to
assist students who are at risk of not succeeding in their educational pursuits. The traits that often prevent
students from succeeding are: economic disadvantage, academic disadvantage, disability/disabilities,
single parent, displaced homemaker, enrollment in a program in which their gender is under represented,
and limited English proficiency (LEP). The definitions of each trait are available in the Access and
Disability Services office. Students with one or more of these traits are referred to as Perkins Special
Populations Students.
If you would like to know if you are eligible for services at any time during the semester, please do not
hesitate to contact the Manager, Access and Disability Services. The office is Room A260, and phone
number is (815) 455-8676.
Additional syllabus information and resources can be found at www.mchenry.edu/syllabusinfo.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL SYLLABUS INFORMATION.
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