Electrical Techniques

Description:

This course explores the intersections of reading, writing, and critical thinking with an emphasis on academic and workplace competencies for the 21st century. Through regular reading, writing, and discussion, students will develop the ability to analyze texts, construct well-supported arguments, and express their ideas effectively by learning to meet the expectations of selected audiences, purposes, and contexts. The course also provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of research, information literacy, and ethical communication in relation to various contemporary social and cultural issues.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

Description:

This course will introduce the student to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) with emphasis on the arrangement of the code book, code definitions, and interpretation of the rules. Several general sections of the code book will be examined in detail. Learners will develop the skills necessary to read a set if prints and interpret specifications for a single-family dwelling and apply applicable code rules.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
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• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

In this course, the student will get a comprehensive overview of electrical fundamentals. Electron theory, voltage, current, and resistance are studied as well as electrical and mechanical energy. The student will develop, assemble, analyze, measure and perform calculations for series, parallel, combination, and electronic direct current (DC) circuits using Ohm's and Kirchhoff's Laws. Students will analyze common methods of producing electricity. This course examines magnetism including associated laws and calculations. This course will also cover the theory and principles of operation of various electronic devices and semiconductor materials.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites:
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $247.25

Description:

The student will develop the skills to install, test, troubleshoot and verify the operation of common residential branch circuits in accordance with industry standards and the Canadian Electrical Code. The learner will use materials and equipment found in typical wiring of residential occupancies. Ladder, layout and wiring diagrams will be developed following program and industry standards.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

Description:

This practical course calls upon the students to develop, connect and troubleshoot various types of electrical control circuits, with an emphasis on the operation of pilot devices and control relays. The student will be required to develop schematic and wiring diagrams to trade standards.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.