ELEC 172B - Sign Apprentice II

Credits: 4

Description
Energized circuits and potential hazards. Electrical magnetism, aluminum conductors, overcurrent protection devices and ground fault interrupters. Arc and oxyacetylene welding. National Electric Code and blueprint reading.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand and calculate resistance in DC series circuits.
Identify ratios and proportions.
Define DC parallel circuits, how they work and hazards involved.
Understand resistance in DC combination circuits, voltage polarity and drop.
Understand the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism.
Operate and design three-wire, single-phase systems
Demonstrate arc welding and understand welding safety.
Understand oxyacetylene welding safety, gases used, torches and equipment.
Recognize blueprint drawings and sketches.
Identify the National Electrical Code.

Prerequisite: None