ELTR 1060 Syllabus

Subject Code

ELTR

Course Number

1060

Course Title

Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring and Summer

Credit Hours

(1-2-2)

Course Description

This course introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include electrical symbols, component identification, print reading, and scales and measurement.

Course Outcomes

Electrical Symbols
Order             Description
    1                 Identify electrical symbols.
    2                 Match symbols to electrical components.
    3                 Identify international symbols.
    4                 Discuss differences between international and U.S. symbols.

Component Identification
Order Description
1 Identify components on blueprints.

Print Reading
Order             Description
    1                 Interpret electrical blueprint and schematic specifications.
    2                 Plan an electrical installation from electrical blueprint and schematic specifications.
    3                 Identify framing, air conditioning, and plumbing symbols.
    4                 Identify major framing components.
    5                Discuss appropriate and inappropriate cutting, sawing, and boring procedures when installing
                        electrical wiring and fixtures.

Scales and Measurements

Order Description
1 Interpret different types of rulers and measuring instruments.