BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ELE 123, H01, Electrical Applications I

 

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Jim Richerson

OFFICE/HOURS: T-204

PHONE:  540-453-2328

CLASS MEETING: Tues 9-11am

e-mail: richersonj@brcc.edu

 

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides laboratory and shop assignments/jobs as applied to fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. Part I of II. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 2 credits

• Course is listed as a Hybrid, All lab work will be performed on campus. Online lecture and instruction will be directed via Canvas.

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II. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand and demonstrate proper LockOut/TagOut procedure and develop a good understanding of proper work practices to ensure electrical safety.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the capabilities of a digital multimeter and its proper use in testing electrical circuits.

3. Measure resistance, voltage and current for series & parallel DC resistance circuits and compare with calculated values.

4. Understand basic DC theory and AC theory.

5. Understand and demonstrate different types of motor control devices used in AC service, including: push buttons, selector switches, manual starters, cam switches, contactors and control relays.

6. Understand and demonstrate different types of current protection devices used in AC service, including: fuse holders, circuit breakers and overload relays.

7. Demonstrate ability to read schematic and wiring diagrams related to control circuits.

8. Demonstrate ability to construct, operate and analyze basic control circuits, including: motor starter, 2-wire & 3-wire controls, manual & magnetic reversing starters and multiple push button control.

 

 

III. REQUIRED TEXT MATERIAL:

 

A.        Lab manuals, Basic Controls. Printed by BRCC.  
B.        Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems 5th Edition ISBN 978-08269-1226-8 By: Gary Rockis, Glen A. Mazur

 

IV. EVALUATION POLICES AND REQUIREMENTS:

A.      Grade Determination: Student evaluation will be based on performance on the following:

      Grading Scale:          90 - 100% = A

80 - 89% = B

70 - 79% = C

60 - 69% = D

  0 - 59% = F

 

	Gradable Content:	Practice LOTO	10%
		Homework	15%
		Lab/Shop Performance	35%
		Troubleshooting	10%
		Unit Tests	10%
		Final Exam	20%
B.	LATE WORK POLICY:	Total	100%

1.         Test and quizzes - are to be completed on the assigned day- Minimum ten (10) percent deduction for test or quizzes that are completed late.

2.         Homework - to be completed the week assigned - Instructors discretion to accept late material.

3.         Extra credit - is rare, if offered take advantage.

4.         Instructor is willing to discuss any grade, except for late assignments.

Grading turnaround - All "on time "work on Canvas will be graded within a week. Late work will be graded at Instructors convenience.

Regular class attendance is expected and work done during class is a significant (35%) part of grade. If there is a known class meeting that you will be absent, inform instructor ahead of absence, class material maybe be able to be done before or after absence.

 

V.          ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Al) STATEMENT:

BRCC Al Procedure: All work submitted in BRCC courses must be your own. Contributions from anyone or anything else, including Al sources, must be properly quoted and cited every time they are used. Failure to do so constitutes an academic integrity violation and the Statement on the Honor Code and Behavior Violations, and Disciplinary and Appeal Procedures will be implemented. Students are discouraged from using Al tools UNLESS under direct instruction from your instructor to do so. Contact your instructor if you are unsure or have questions BEFORE using Al for any assignment.

Course level procedure: here the instructor specifies the policy that would -very naturally­ differ by content area,     specific assignment, and instructor preference. For example, "I will discuss in class the ways in which students are permitted to use Al for our assignments in an acceptable manner."

 

VI. HONOR POLICY: The functioning of an academic community depends on the integrity of all of its members. Blue Ridge Community College values truthfulness, respect for the property of others, and honesty in academic work." BRCC Honor Code

As  members of this community, you are responsible for understanding and adhering to the Honor Code.  Violations include (but are not limited to) cheating on tests and quizzes, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, and plagiarism.  Your instructor is the ultimate source of policy on individual assignments; please consult him or her if you have any questions or concerns about what is permitted. 

Violations of the Honor Code may result in a grade penalty and/or disciplinary action.  For further information on your rights and responsibilities as a student, and the disciplinary guidelines and procedures, please consult the Student Handbook.  For information on the grade appeal procedure, please consult the Catalog.