Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC111   19936-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC111 19936-19956 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Lighting Fundamentals
Lighting fundamentals including the nature of light, types of light sources, ballasts, and the National Electrical Code Article 410. Emergency and standby electrical systems, characteristics of fixed electric space heating, heating control components, and installation. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., and ABC106 or satisfactory test score on math portion of ASSET test) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC111   19936-19956 Lighting Fundamentals
1. Explain the nature of light and describe the color advantages and disadvantages of different light sources. (I)
2. Define the terms foot-candles and lumen. (I)
3. Explain the contents and purpose of National Electrical Code Article 410. (I)
4. Identify and describe the different light sources commonly installed by electricians. (I)
5. Describe the purpose and basic design of a ballast. (I)
6. Explain the difference between emergency and standby electrical systems. (II)
7. Describe the fundamental components used for emergency systems in a building. (II)
8. Explain the purpose and basic design of an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). (II)
9. Describe the requirements for connecting an electric fire pump. (II)
10. Identify and describe characteristics of fixed electric space heating. (III)
11. Describe specific components of heating control systems and their functions. (III)
12. Describe the installation procedures for specific types of heating units. (III)
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ABC111   19936-19956 Lighting Fundamentals
    I. Lighting fundamentals
        A. Nature of light
        B. Color advantages/disadvantages of different light sources
        C. Foot-candles and lumens
        D. National Electrical Code: Article 410
        E. Types of light sources
        F. Ballast
          1. Purpose
          2. Basic design
      II. Emergency and standby electrical systems
          A. Fundamental components
          B. Automatic transfer switch
          C. Uninterrupted power supply
            1. Basic design
            2. Requirements
          B. Fire pump installation
        III. Fixed electric space heating
            A. Characteristics
              1. Resistance coils
              2. Radiation and convection
              3. Types/function of electric space heating units
              4. National Electrical Code requirements
              5. Advantages/disadvantages of various types of electrical heating systems
            B. Heating control components
              1. Heat pump
              2. Boilers
              3. Overcurrent and temperature control devices
              4. Function of thermostats, fuses, and circuit breakers
            C. Equipment installation
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