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CMGT 320 - Electrical Systems


Description:
Design and specification of building electrical systems including circuit principles, power distribution, and low voltage controls. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. By permission of instructor. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CMGT 265.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Obtain a fundamental understanding of electricity as applied to construction. Students will understand basic circuitry, electrical design considerations and electrical construction terminology.
  • Draw and analyze simple electrical circuits, calculate voltage, resistance and amperages across various parallel and or series circuits through the application of Ohm’s law.
  • Quantitatively and qualitatively be able to describe the 3-phase power, electrical equipment, protective devices and power factor as applied to residential, commercial and heavy/civil projects.
  • Express themselves on the technical subject related to electrical construction.

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