Equivalent Contact and Credit Hours: 8 Contact Hours or 4 Credit Hours

Course Description: This course covers wiring systems in industrial facilities. Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and install industrial systems and equipment.

Prerequisites: Basic electricity and residential wiring experience or commercial wiring experience

Class Location: on line

Class Meeting Times and Days:   At your convenience.  You must spend on average a minimum of  8-16 hours per week  on this class in order to be successful..

Name of Instructor: tba

Fax Telephone : tba

ISBN 13: 9780877657934 or ISBN 10: 0877657939   available from Amazon .com  or nfpa.org for about $130
 

Required Materials: Standard electrical hand tools and reference books.

Student Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will have a general overview of the course material covered and will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

1) Read and interpret Industrial Prints

2) Plan and Layout an Industrial Electrical Project

3) Demonstrate Various Industrial Wiring Methods

4) Apply the NEC to Industrial Electrical Installations

5) Bend conduit.   (if taken on site)
 
 

Methodology: Lecture, lab, demonstration, and hands on activities.
 
 

Course Requirements:  Access to the Internet and Email

Evaluation of Performance: Written tests 50% Labs 30%

Demonstration of competencies 20%
 
 

College Grading Scale: 94 - 100 A

86 - 93 B

78 - 85 C

70 - 77 D

69/Below F

Quality of Instruction Statement: We are committed to providing quality instruction.

Attendance Policy: Regular attendance in class is essential to receiving the maximum benefit from the educational experience.  In all cases of absences, the student is responsible for making up all missed class work.

 This is a web based course with required labs.   You must have access to a computer, the internet, and you must do the required labs.
 

• NO attachments to your email are allowed.
• Please use any standard email program in the off line mode to answer assigned questions and then go on line to submit assignments.
• All assignments will be posted by the first day of each week

Your user name and password is given to you by the freeu SM business office at the time of semester registration.
 

Course Outline and/or Schedule:

Commercial Locations (selected topics)

Industrial Locations

Hazardous Locations

Three Phase Motors

Motor Protection

Motor Failure

Troubleshooting Motors

Industrial Facilities

Industrial Electrical Prints

Typical Industrial Equipment

Industrial Wiring Methods

NEC Applications

Installation Practices in Industry

Conduit and Fittings

Load Calculations

Electrical Distribution

Controls