HAC 101 - Basic Electrical Wiring

Credits: 5
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours

Co-requisites: HAC 120

Description
This course prepares students in the principles of electricity, wiring, electrical controls and motors as they relate to refrigeration, air conditioning and heating in residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on electricity, electrical components and circuits.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Demonstrate proper safety procedures when working with electricity.
Measure voltage, current and resistance using industry standard electrical meters and testers.
Solve problems involving electrical resistance in series and parallel circuits.
Complete basic branch circuit electrical wiring as found in residential, commercial and HVAC applications.
Identify types of single-phase motors, three-phase motors and motor components.

Listed Topics

Electric meters and test equipment
Proper safety procedures
Wiring of electrical equipment
Characteristics of motors and motor components
Identification and diagnosis of capacitors and relays
Identification and troubleshooting of relays, contactors and overloads
Inverter motors
Use and care of tools and meters

Reference Materials
Instructor-approved online learning management system, internet access and specified Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/25/2021
Last Reviewed: 12/20/2021

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