APR 127D - Advanced Electrical I

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice.

Course Description: Expands electrical theory to three phase circuits, function and operation of single and three phase transformers, DC motors and generators, one and three phase motors and alternators, and calculations required for operation of circuits and transformers.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Calculate three-phase power circuits. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#2: Explain the function and purpose of single-phase and three-phase transformers.
CLO#3: Calculate transformer size.
CLO#4: Explain purpose and features of DC motors and generators.
CLO#5: Explain purpose and features of three-phase alternators and motors.
CLO#6: Explain the operation of a single-phase motor.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific Calculator, ruler and notebook.

ACTI Code and Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.