HMEC 1255: Electricity
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to electrical terminology, basic theory concepts, circuit calculations, magnetic theory, electrical and electronic components, wiring diagrams and symbols. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section D1. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define electrical terminology
- Explain basic circuit concepts
- Perform circuit calculations
- Describe magnetic theory
- Identify common electrical and electronic components
- Interpret wiring diagrams and symbols
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 11
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 14
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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50
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Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation
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Lab Work
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50
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Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report)
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Course topics
- Electrical terminology
- Basic circuit concepts
- Circuit calculations
- Magnetic theory
- Electrical and electronic components
- Wiring diagrams and symbols
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.