MEC1090 Electrical Fundamentals
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of electricity.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a multimeter, a battery hydrometer, a battery charger, related battery tools and electrical supplies.
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate the safe use of electrical tools and equipment and follow established laboratory procedures
1.1 safely use tools/equipment and follow established laboratory procedures
1.2 identify causes of battery explosion/acid burns
1.3 describe electrical shock/burns/fires
1.4 outline a plan of action when an accident occurs
2 apply electrical principles and concepts to test electrical circuits and components
2.1 describe magnetic attraction and repulsion
2.2 produce a temporary and permanent magnet
2.3 find the polarity of an electromagnet
2.4 describe the electron theory in relation to the parts of an atom
2.5 describe production of electricity in the following ways:
2.5.1 chemically
2.5.2 thermally
2.5.3 photoelectrically
2.5.4 piezoelectrically
2.5.5 electromagnetically
2.6 explain the difference between AC and DC current
2.7 identify and label the parts of a simple circuit
2.8 identify the physical form and circuit symbol of a:
2.8.1 light
2.8.2 motor
2.8.3 heating element
2.8.4 solenoid
2.8.5 fuse
2.8.6 other
2.9 describe what conditions create:
2.9.1 an open circuit
2.9.2 a closed circuit
2.9.3 a short circuit
2.9.4 a grounded circuit
2.10 describe how a frame ground circuit operates on a motor vehicle
2.11 define what is meant by:
2.11.1 amperage
2.11.2 voltage
2.11.3 resistance
2.12 compare the similarity between electrical and fluid energy
2.13 construct and compare a series and a parallel circuit
2.14 measure, with appropriate meters, the resistance, voltage and amperage in a given circuit
2.15 describe the relationship that exists among the amperage, voltage and resistance within a circuit
2.16 describe the condition of a battery and service
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
4.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
4.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.