Basic Electrical Theory and Wiring

Course Description:

This course, developed by Bridgerland Technical College, teaches students basic electrical theory, including electrical fundamentals, basic electricity, basic electrical circuits, electrical systems and protection, alternating current, relays, transformers, and grounding and bonding. Upon completing the course, students should be able to:

• understand basic PPE (personal protective equipment),
• understand proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO),
• understand electrical safety as part of the NFPA 70E standard,
• understand basic electrical schematic symbols,
• understand basic electrical AC/DC theory,
• use a digital multimeter,
• understand electrical system protection devices,
• understand relays and transformers,
• know how to properly ground/bond an electrical system per NEC code,
• identify common conduit types and their applications per NEC code,
• size, measure, and hand bend EMT,
• specify the number of conductors for conduits per NEC code,
• identify common conductor types and their applications per NEC code,
• wire common home circuits including 3-way and 4-way switches,
• wire common control circuits,
• wire common electrical circuits using a breadboard, and
• follow a step-by-step troubleshooting process to solve problems within an integrated system.

Course Contents:

Course materials include a Canvas .imscc file. The .imscc file includes numerous folders and files from the Canvas course, including a syllabus. The syllabus includes a course description, course objectives, and instructor and grading information.

This course includes 13 modules. Most modules include an introduction video, labs, and help pages.

Below is a sample of modules and labs included in this course:

• Module 1: Electrical Safety
  • Codes and Standards
  • Intro to Trainer Video
• Module 2: Wiring
  • Wire Connections Video
  • Wire Colors
  • Lab 2-2: Wire Stripping Lab - 1 Hour
• Module 3: Voltage
  • Electricity Video
  • AC/DC Differences Video
  • Units
  • Schematics
• Module 4: Current
  • What is Current
• Module 5: Resistance
  • Resistance Videos
  • Lab 5-2: Light Switches - 30 Minutes
  • How to Use a Breadboard
  • Lab 5-8: Light Bulbs in Parallel - 45 Minutes
• Module 6: Grounding
  • Ground and Bonding
  • Grounding and Floating Voltages Video
• Module 7: Ohm's Law
  • Volts, Ohm's, and Amps Video
  • Ohm's Law Videos
  • Ohm's Law Calculations
• Module 8: Power
  • Power Videos
  • Power Calculations
• Module 9: Relays
• Module 10: Series Circuits
  • DWG Legend
  • DWG Template
  • Video Submission
  • Lab 10-1: AC Series 3-Way Switch With Light and Buzzer - 2 Hour
  • Lab 10-3: DC Series SPDT Switch With Fan and Solenoid - 2 Hour
  • Measuring Diodes Video
  • Lab 10-5: DC Push Button in Series With 2 LEDs - 2 Hour
• Module 11: Parallel Circuits
  • Lab 11-1: AC Parallel 3-Way Switches With Light Bulb and Receptacles - 2 Hour
  • Lab 11-2: AC Parallel 3-, 4-, 3-Way Switch With 240 V Receptacle and Receptacle - 2 Hour
  • Lab 11-4: DC Parallel DC Relay, AC Light, and AC Buzzer - 2 Hour
  • Lab 11-6: DC Parallel Push Button With LEDs - 2 Hour
• Module 12: Troubleshooting
  • Lab 12-1: Troubleshooting - 7 Hours
• Module 13: Conduit
  • Cutting Conduit Video
  • Lab 13-2: Saddle Bend - 1 Hour
  • Lab 13-3: 90° Bend and 90° Back Bend - 1 Hour