IEDB 21 - Introduction to Building and Construction Electricity
- Instructor Approval: Construction Academy Instructor approval is required
This course introduces students to basic residential wiring following the National Electrical Code (NEC) or local area electrical building codes. Students will analyze, construct, and evaluate both AC and DC (parallel and series) circuits. The safe use of basic AC and DC measuring equipment will be covered; as well as basic electronic theory and Kirchoff's Law for current and voltage circuit applications. Safety in the classroom and lab will be stressed throughout the course.
Contact: 6 hours lecture/lab per week
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of IEDB 21, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic electronic theory.
- Analyze, construct, and evaluate DC circuits.
- Analyze, construct, and evaluate AC circuits.
- Safely use basic DC and AC measurement equipment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic residential wiring.