EL 102 - Electrical Systems

3 Credits

Outline Effective Date: Academic Year 2025/2026
Revised Date: Jun 30, 2025
Date Approved: Jul 16, 2025

Lecture Hours: 84

Course Description:
This course covers basic control circuits, splicing and termination of conductors, basic alarm systems, and use of basic electrical hand tools. It also includes basic job skills such as wire pulling, termination, conduit bending, and basic wiring methods for non-metallic cable, flexible conduit, and metal conduit.

Rationale:
This is a required course for the Pre-Employment Electrician program. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills required in the electrical industry.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EL 100, EL 101, EL 103

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1.Identify the properties of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators

2.Demonstrate an understanding of Basic Tool safety.

3.Demonstrate and explain meters, conductors and low voltage wiring splicing.

4.Demonstrate low voltage splicing and switching techniques.

5.Demonstrate correct wiring procedures for buzzers and chimes.

6.Demonstrate basic alarm wiring and maintenance.

7.Demonstrate techniques for relays and control switching.

8.Demonstrate basic skills required for metallic conduit installation, wire pulling and termination.

9.Demonstrate basic wiring methods for non-metallic sheathed cable and armoured cable.

10.Demonstrate correct use of basic hand tools.

11.Design and connect switching circuits using schematic and wiring diagrams

12.Connect and analyze alarm systems and smoke alarms.

13.Identify the methods of producing electromotive force (emf)

14.Explain how batteries work

15.Identify the requirements for installation and maintenance of battery

16.Outline and explain electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction.

17.Explain photovoltaic generation

18.Explain the generation of electricity in ac and dc generators

Required Resource Materials:
First year electrical for apprenticeship ILM modules. Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB.

First year electrical programs, School of Trades and Technology lab manual. Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB.

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
EL 102 is a lecture/lab course. This 84-hour course usually runs 2 hours a day over a 12-week period. The lab examinations are tentatively scheduled after related course modules are completed and the final examination is scheduled after all modules are completed. Theory concepts are covered in a lecture/class discussion format supplemented with a variety of audio-visual aids. The lab concepts are covered in a class discussion/team concept designed to prove theories. After week eight, the lab is designed for the student to wire portions of mock single dwelling residential buildings, bend and install conduits, design and install circuits, and test the circuits. Learning is instructor paced. The modules contain self-study questions and answers. Some computer-driven exercises may be used for delivery of this course.

Regular attendance is essential for success in any course. Absence for any reason does not relieve a student of the responsibility of completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Poor attendance may result in the termination of a student from a course(s).

The instructor recommends that any student who does not meet the established attendance requirements to withdraw from the course. In cases of repeated absences due to illness, the student may be requested to submit medical documentation.

Content of Course:

Conductors
Splicing and Terminating
Resistors
Switching Circuits
Relays and Controls
Extra Low Voltage Switching
Alarm Systems and Smoke Alarms
Methods of Producing EMF
Cells and Batteries
Photovoltaic
Generators

Course Assessments:

Labs	7%
S1 Lab Exam #1	11%
S2 Lab Exam #2	17%
S3 Lab Exam #3	14%
E1 Final Lab Exam	21%
S1 EMF Exam #1	10%
E2 Final EMF	20%
Total	100%

Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.
“Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”

Course Pass Requirements:
A minimum grade of D (50%) (1.00) is required to pass this course.

Letter	F	D	D+	C-	C	C+	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+
Percent Range	0-49	50-52	53-56	57-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85-89	90-94	95-100
Points	0.00	1.00	1.30	1.70	2.00	2.30	2.70	3.00	3.30	3.70	4.00	4.00

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C+ (65%) (GPA - 2.30) in order qualify for a Certificate of Achievement

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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