AENT 2280
FARM ELECTRIFICATION
INSTRUCTOR: Mr.
Todd Hicks
AET Building
Phone: 391-4803
My office hours are posted on my door or by appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to provide understanding of the theory and principles of electricity.
TEXTBOOK: None required
GRADES:
Lecture and Final tests 600pts
Major Laboratory Independent Project 100 pts
Laboratory small projects (up to) 200 pts
GENERAL POLICY:
You are expected to attend all class meetings. No smoking or chewing will be allowed in class. Make-up tests will only be given for a prior approved absence or a doctor’s note. No make-ups on missed labs. Disruptive behavior will not be permitted.
GRADING SCALE:
A – 90+
B – 89-80
C – 79-70
D – 69-60
F – 59 and below
COURSE OUTLINE
 | Introduction to terms and electrical outlets |
| Introduction to theory |
| Basic wiring diagrams and safety |
| Overload protection devices |
| Intermediate wiring problems and demand load |
| Power generation and distribution |
| Service entrances, transformers |
| Electrical motors |
| Troubleshooting |