AE 3612 - Principles of Electrical Systems Design

• Perform basic single and three phase power calculations, and understand the relationships between Apparent Power, Real Power, Reactive Power and Power Factor
• Be familiar with basic electrical power distribution systems
• Understand the difference between a system ground and an equipment ground and be able to select correct size conductors for each
• Calculate basic short circuit levels available in low voltage distribution systems, based upon transformer sizes and impedances
• Calculate and select proper size conductors and conduits for various electrical loads
• Draw the wiring for light switches controlled from three or more locations
• Select fuses or circuit breakers for various electrical loads, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of protecting with fuses and circuit breakers
• Draw a basic 1-line of an electrical distribution system, indicating the proper sizes of all major components
• Draw a room in plan view, indicating circuits, conductors, and home runs to a supply panel

• Basic mathematics-pre-college level
• Basic power calculations from EE 2503  

• Electrical Power (3 classes)
• 3 Phase Power
• Voltage Drop (2 classes)
• Short circuits (1 class)
• Energy supplies (1 class)
• Transformers (1 class)
• Motors (1 class)
• Conductors
• Electrical Protection (3 classes)
• National Electrical Code (1 class)
• Electrical Design in Buildings (8 classes)
• Exams