Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

EAP 11010 - Orientation Registration and Program Introduction IV



Clock Hours: 18

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: EAP 10080 - Basic Calculations  

Course Description:
Electrical exam preparation with a focus on math and formulas pertaining to the electrical field, various circuits, and concepts including: series; parallel; multi-wire; alternating current; capacitance; inductance; power factor; efficiency; motor starting current; direct-current motor principles; overload protection; alternating-current motor principles; transformers; induced voltage; power ratings; and current flow. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:

  • Demonstrate high proficiency with basic math and electrical circuit calculations
  • Calculate all associate electrical quantities using quantifiable, known values through examples or practical measurements
  • Understand the principles of motor operation
  • Understand the relationship of mechanical power and electrical power
  • Understand what electrical quantity “FLA” represents and the physical components of the motor it effects
  • Understand current characteristics due to the operation of motor loads
  • Explain why and how overload protection is applied
  • Understand the electrical and mechanical operation of direct-current motors
  • Understand the electrical and mechanical operation of alternating-current motors
  • Explain the structure of transformers
  • Explain the science of induction
  • Determine loads on various components of a transformer or three-phase transformer bank