MNTC 208 — SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY and SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY LAB
Learning Objectives & Matches
Understand the basics of electricity.
Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Design electrical systems, such as lighting systems.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Analyze series, parallel, and combinational Direct Current (DC) circuits.
Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Design electrical systems, such as lighting systems.
Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.
Explain how transformers, solenoids, and relays function.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Design electrical systems, such as lighting systems.
Know how Alternating Current (AC) along with capacitors and inductors work.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Analyze series and parallel Alternating Current (AC) circuits.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
Understand the function and use of diodes in electronic circuits.
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.
Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.