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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2024 through Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- APR 123
- Course Title:
- AC Theory for Motors and Transformers
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Focuses on alternating current power distribution, transformers, motors, storage cells, solid state semiconductor devices, and Delta/Wye three phase motor winding connections as applied to the heavy industrial environment. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Use the general theories of both alternating current flow and direct current flow in conductors to discuss, explain, and apply the electrical principles of power distribution, transformers, motors, batteries, and solid state semiconductor devices as applied to subsequent courses and the workplace.
- Read, interpret, and apply schematic drawings to the repair and installation of electrical circuits and equipment.
- Demonstrate familiarity of industry terminology.*
- Demonstrate safe working conditions in accordance with state and federal regulations.*
- Use test equipment to make electrical measurements.*
- Demonstrate appropriate use and care of trade specific equipment.*
* required for statewide Apprenticeship degree
Course Activities and Design
The instructor utilizes a lecture type format to expose the students to fundamental industrial wiring and mechanisms.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Procedures will be discussed at the first class session and the instructor's grading policy will be referenced on the class syllabus.
A Pass - No/Pass grading option is not available for any APR (Apprenticeship) course.