CE 112 Electrical Wiring II (Workshop)

Course title: CE 112 Electrical Wiring II (Workshop)

Campus: CTEC

Initiator: Romino Victor

Date: April 25, 2019

Course description

This course is designed to introduce students to basic wiring methods used in the electrical industry. The students will develop skills in basic circuitry in renewable energy technology, energy efficiency, identification of cable types and terminology used in the industry. Apply techniques as required by the National Electrical Code with respect to safe wiring practices.

Hours per Week

No. of Weeks

Total Hours

Semester Credits

Lecture

x

x

/16

=

Laboratory

x

x

/48

=

Lecture/Lab

x

x

/16

=

Workshop

3

x

16

x

48/32

=

3

Total Semester

Credits

=

3

PSLO#

Program

1. Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of various hand and power tools used by electricians that comply with industry safety standards.
2. Develop knowledge and skills by experimentation and calculation of electrical quantities of electrical circuits.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills required in electrical wiring systems in compliance with current electrical codes and standards.PSLO#

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BT major in CE

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1. Effective oral communication: capacity to deliver prepared, purposeful presentations designed to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in the listeners’ attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors.

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2. Effective written communication: development and expression of ideas in writing through work in many genres and styles, utilizing different writing technologies, and mixing texts, data, and images through iterative experiences across the curriculum.

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3. Critical thinking: a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.

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4. Problem solving: capacity to design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.

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5. Intercultural knowledge and competence: a set of cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills and characteristics that support effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts.

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6. Information literacy: the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand.

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7. Foundations and skills for life-long learning : purposeful learning activity, undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of improving knowledge, skills, and competence.

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8. Quantitative Reasoning: ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of authentic contexts and everyday life situations; comprehends and can create sophisticated arguments supported by quantitative evidence and can clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats.

CSLO (General) 1: Describe safety and the importance of grounding during installation.

Student Learning Outcome (specific)

ISLO

PSLO

Assessment Strategies

1.1 Describe conditions most likely to cause electrical shock.

7

7

3

1

A written test (quiz) is used to assess the CSLO 1.1 to 1.4

Graded with a rubric.

1.2 Explain equipment and system grounding.

1.3 Explain the principles for electrical grounding.

1.4 Define bonding and how it is combined.

CSLO (General) 2: Demonstrate how to install electrical boxes, conductors and properly wire electrical device.

Student Learning Outcomes (specific)

ISLO

PSLO

Assessment Strategies

2.1 Demonstrate how to attach boxes.

4*, 7

3

Practical Test

A 5 point rubric is used to assess students’ competence in demonstrating how to install electrical boxes, and wiring electrical devices.

2.2 Demonstrate the proper method of attaching conductors to device and fixtures.

2.3 Demonstrate split wiring connections.

2.4 Demonstrate safe wiring practice.

CSLO (General) 3: Demonstrate and describe electrical circuit troubleshooting skills.

Student Learning Outcomes (specific)

ISLO

PSLO

Assessment Strategies

3.1 Describe the safety procedures required for troubleshooting an electrical circuit.

7

7

3

3

A written test is used to assess the CSLO 3.1 to 3.2.






A 5 point rubric scale is used to assess the student’s competence in demonstrating the procedure of testing electrical devices. (CSLO 3.3 and 3.4).

3.2 List the troubleshooting tools required.

3.3 Demonstrate the procedure for testing fuses, circuit breakers, receptacles, fixture and switches

3.4 Demonstrate fault in a circuit.

CSLO (General) 4: Apply tools, equipment, materials relevant to tasks in Renewable energy technology(RET) and Energy Efficiency(EE) practices.

Student Learning Outcomes (specific)

ISLO

PSLO

Assessment Strategies

4.1 Select and use tools and equipment relevant to each of the different RET and EE practices and measures.

7

1

A written test is used to assess the CSLO 4.1 to 4.3.

Graded with a rubric.

A rubric scale is used to assess the student’s

4.2 Identify and use relevant materials relevant for each of the different RETs and EE practices and measures.

4.3 Identify basic faults in RETs and other power tools and perform repairs using correct tool and procedures.

4.4 Demonstrate ability to write basic reports in regards to tool handling and storage, including wear and tear.

2,7

1

A 5 point rubric scale is used to assess students’ competence in demonstrating how to write reports or inventory of tools (CSLO 4.4 to 4.5).

4.5 Demonstrate ability to work independently under limited supervision with RET.

CSLO (General) 5: Promote and contribute to energy efficiency

Student Learning Outcomes (specific)

ISLO

PSLO

Assessment Strategies

5.1 Identify and describe the requirements to maintain energy efficiency.

7

3

A 15 item test (quiz) is used to assess the CSLO 5.1 to 5.5

5.2 Explain the benefits relating to energy efficiency using different sources of renewable energy.

7

1

5.3 Promote and apply energy efficient work practices.

5.4 Identify opportunities for efficiencies in energy consumption or use of raw materials.

5.5 Identify opportunities for innovation in energy efficiency.