Overview

Electricity I focuses on the installation and repair of the electrical and wiring systems of physical structures, including instruction on the reading of technical drawings and their application in construction processes. Topics include the relationship between views and details, interpretation of dimension, transposing scale, tolerance, electrical symbols, sections, material lists, architectural plans, room schedules, and plot plans.  Mathematical principles are used to solve electrical problems, including both AC and DC circuits. Students learn about electron theory, Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law, series circuits, series-parallel circuits, electromagnetic induction, current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers and apply what they have learned to projects in the classroom and in the field. Many projects are completed in teams working with Construction Technology students.

 

Industry Certifications

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Safety Certification
Testing required. Fees may apply. Does not qualify for Technical Honors Diploma or Graduation Pathways certification.

Dual College Credits

• CNST 100 Construction Seminar (pending VU approval)
  Vincennes  |  1 credit
  Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma and Graduation Pathways dual credits.
• CNST 120 Construction Safety (pending VU approval)
  Vincennes  |  3 credits
  Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma and Graduation Pathways dual credits.

QR – Quantitative Reasoning Course

Electricity I satisfies the CORE 40, Academic Honors Diploma (AHD), and Technical Honors Diploma (THD) requirement for a “mathematics or quantitative reasoning (applied mathematics) course” during each year of high school.