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Electricity (BES)		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 39.0
Credit Value: 2.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Building Environmental Systems
Program Coordinator(s): Cec Colbourne
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210517_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students explore the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems in buildings, including the application of Ohm's Law, the components of electrical distribution systems in buildings, their operation and their maintenance. Students acquire the skill to calculate utility charges and to reduce electrical loads. Safety and energy efficiency are emphasized.

Program Context

 
Building Environmental Systems Program Coordinator(s): Cec Colbourne
This course is part of the Building Environmental Systems Operator Program and is mandatory for Class 2.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Apply Ohm's Law in a variety of configurations.
  2. Explain the application of the principles of magnetism and electro-magnetism to generators, electric motors and transformers.
  3. Explain the principles of three phase power and its application.
  4. Interpret schematic and wiring diagrams for control and motor control circuits.
  5. Interpret floor plans with electrical devices and wiring.
  6. Interpret single line diagrams of single phase and three phase building equipment and distribution systems.
  7. Describe technologies used to reduce electrical loads.
  8. Calculate utility costs based on a rate schedule.
  9. Describe safety procedures and practices for operation and maintenance of building equipment and systems including lock out/tag out procedure.
  10. Describe the correct and safe use of a variety of electrical meters and testers.
  11. Select light sources in a given situation, taking into account advantages, disadvantages, light levels, energy consumption and maintenance.
  12. Describe the principle of operation of various electronic devices and systems used in building equipment and operations.
  13. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of predictive and preventive approaches to maintenance of electrical equipment.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Assignments50.0%
 Mid-Term Exam25.0%
 Final Exam25.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.



Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Assignments50.0%
 Mid-Term Test25.0%
 Final Exam25.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Challenge Exam
    Notes:  
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
RequiredTextbookBES704 Electrical Manual, Seneca College, Seneca College Publising, 2020, Students order directly from Seneca Online Bookstore: https://www.bkstr.com/senecacollegestore/home

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Students
Course Details:

Electricity Basics

  • Electricity and the Atom
  • Ohm's Law
  • Parallel and Series Circuits
  • Magnetism and Electromagnetism


Sources of Electricity

  • Generators
  • Batteries
  • Alternative Sources


Electricity Bills

  • Electrical Power, Demand and Energy
  • Power Factor
  • Load Factor
  • Rate Structure


Building Electrical System

  • Transformers
  • Single and Three Phase System
  • Auxiliary Generators
  • System Grounding
  • Building Wiring

                   
Protective Devices

  • Fuses 
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Ground and Arc Fault Interrupters


Motors and Drives

  • AC Motors
  • DC Motors
  • Motor Control Circuits
  • Motor Starters
  • Variable Speed Drives


Lighting Systems

  • Light Sources, Quality and Efficacy
  • Light Sources and Fixtures
  • Maintenance and Efficiency


Electronics and Digital Technology

  • Passive Electronic Components
  • Semi-conductor Devices and Circuits
  • Gates

 
Electrical System Assessment and Maintenance

  • Safety
  • Meters and Testers
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Maintenance

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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