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CLEN 2102: Electrical Systems Design and Implementation
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Clean Energy Technology
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
The design and implementation of electrical systems are foundational skills for professionals in the electrical engineering and technician fields, ensuring safe and efficient power distribution. In this course, students will focus on the installation of low voltage distribution equipment, conductors, cables, and wiring devices, all while gaining a deep understanding of utility authority specifications. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions, students will gain practical experience in designing and implementing robust electrical systems.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CLEN 1102, CLEN 1103, CLEN 1104.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Install and maintain low voltage distribution equipment.
- Perform the safe installation of conductors, cables, and raceways.
- Install voice, data, and video systems according to standards.
- Apply industry recognized utility authority specifications.
- Apply utility authority entrance procedures.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities, lab
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Project |
20 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Low voltage distribution systems
- Conductors, cables, and raceways installation
- Voice, data, and video system installation
- Utility authority specifications and entrance procedures
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.