DRFT 2257: Diploma Electrical Systems for Buildings
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces the student to the overall layout of wiring and electrical equipment for buildings for the electrical engineering industry.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Determine the entrance and exit locations of utilities (gas, water, sewer, storm drainage)
- Describe electrical components for buildings
- Describe electrical circuits for buildings
- Evaluate wiring routing options for buildings
- Prepare drawing layouts for small projects and executing redlines from designers for large projects
- Apply code system requirements to electrical system
- Apply the concepts and processes at a higher level, in a 3D Building Information Modeling setting
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities
The course may be offered face-to-face or in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and online)
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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60
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Minimum of 3 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Quizzes/Tests
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10
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Final Exam
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30
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Course topics
- Gather electrical utility information onsite
- Contact the electrical engineer or the city regarding project utilities
- Obtain site plans, services, elevations, etc.
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.