Syllabus for: CT78A Residential Wiring 1 - College of the Redwoods

Syllabus for: CT78A Residential Wiring 1Semester & Year: Fall 2012Course ID and Section Number: CT-78A-E2235Number of Credits/Units: 2.00Day/Time: Thursday 6:05-10:20pmLocation: Applied Technology Room 108Instructor’s Name: Grant LayContact Information: Office location and hours: Humboldt Co.Phone: 476-4100 ext 3080Email: grant-lay@redwoods.eduCourse Description (catalog description as described in course outline):A study of the basic electrical wiring as it relates to residential construction. Topics include:electrical theory, residential wiring circuits, blueprint reading, materials selection, installationmethods, basic code requirements, and practice in wiring the student project house.Student Learning Outcomes (as described in course outline) :1. Interpret residential electrical wiring plans.2. Select proper size materials.3. Design an electrical wiring diagram for a single family residence.4. Calculate line drop, proper service size and amperage loads for single family residence.5. Lay-out and rough-in general purpose lighting and receptacle circuits.6. Report on issues related to the electrical industry.Special accommodations: College of the Redwoods complies with the Americans withDisabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.Please present your written accommodation request at least one week before the first test sothat necessary arrangements can be made. No last-minute arrangements or post-testadjustments will be made. If you have a disability or believe you might benefit from disabilityrelated services and may need accommodations, please see me or contact Disabled StudentsPrograms and Services. Students may make requests for alternative media by contacting DSPS.Academic Misconduct: Cheating, plagiarism, collusion, abuse of resource materials, computermisuse, fabrication or falsification, multiple submissions, complicity in academic misconduct,and/ or bearing false witness will not be tolerated. Violations will be dealt with according to theprocedures and sanctions proscribed by the College of the Redwoods. Students caughtplagiarizing or cheating on exams will receive an “F” in the course.The student code of conduct is available on the College of the Redwoods website at:Syllabus insert.doc

http://redwoods.edu/District/Board/New/Chapter5/AP%205500%20Conduct%20Code%20final%2002-07-2012.pdfAdditional information about the rights and responsibilities of students, Board policies, andadministrative procedures is located in the college catalog and on the College of the Redwoodshomepage.College of the Redwoods is committed to equal opportunity in employment, admission to thecollege, and in the conduct of all of its programs and activities.Required:Electrical Wiring Residential, Ray C. MullinBuilding plans for Project HouseGrading:Based on running point total for attendance, homework & final:10pts for attendance, 5pts if late or leave early, 0 pts if absent(no excuses)Late homework will be ½ credit100-90%- A89-80%- B79-70%- C69-60%- D59% & below- FRequired tool list:-Tool belt & bag-Utility knife or cable stripper-Tape measure -Needle nose pliers -#2 squaredrive-Hammer -Linesmans pliers screwdriver-Slot screwdriver-Wire stripper-Safety glasses-Phillips screwdriverSyllabus insert.doc

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