Second Year Hints and FAQ
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AC Theory
Look at your schedule and note how many weeks have "TEST" as the activity. YOU won't be in for all of those days, but do check to see which day YOU will be in before YOU schedule a vacation.
Homework
Here are some guidelines on homework, especially those workbooks with math components like DC Theory and Code Calculations:
- Problem write-ups are your permanent record of your understanding of the material covered. You do not get any tests to keep but you do get your lesson materials for future reference
- Solutions should be clearly and logically presented. This means that:
• Your method should always be clear. It should be easy to figure out what you're doing and why.
• Use a lot of space.
• Equations should usually be accompanied by prose. Before plunging into algebra, state what it is you're solving for. If there are any non-obvious steps in a calculation, explain them.
• Write equations in a logical order.
• Remember: Formula, Substitute, Solve, Label
• Use pencil, rarely do apprentices get 100% of the lesson questions correct first try
- Solutions should stand on their own and should be understandable to someone who hasn't read the problem. This means at times that you should paraphrase the question before writing your response. Use pencil.
- We will not give numerical grades on HW assignments. Instead, we will check for an honest effort at completion. I'm mainly interested in seeing that you thoughtfully attacked the problem and wrote it up in a clear and coherent way.
- Finally, a few minor requests:
• Use Pencil
• Limit the amount of loose paper you turn in
• Put your name on all your books
• Do your homework a little at a time rather than cramming it all in to the weekend before school
Your "license" or more properly your training certificate is a legal necessity. DO NOT LET IT LAPSE. This is critically important. You cannot legally work without a valid training certificate, you and the employer are subject to fine if you do so.
Call or come in for help prior to your week of school if needed. Putting "don't know" or other nonsense in the blank in hopes we will see something written and skip it will hurt you. REALLY DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK.
Week 1
Lesson 2-2 and 2-3; IBEW Constitution and By-Laws come from the Hall. You will receive them when you get obligated. If you aren't yet obligated go to the hall for copies. We have a few copies here but they don't give us enough for the whole class.
Lessons in Codeology will give you an important set of skills for using the NEC. "In Class Participations" are to be done in class, don't do them as homework. Always go by the lesson outline in the syllabus to see which lessons go with which test.
Do all of the Codeology lessons exactly as directed, which includes getting your hands on some hiliters or colored pencils.
We will be doing conduit labs so have appropriate sturdy shoes.
Week 2
Review DC, 3 Phase power basics, conduit bending, blueprints. Remember to do your residential bid. Bring in your prints, you will need them for the test as well as homework.
When doing AC Theory Lesson 2 download the following:here.
Electronic circuit test instruments Review Questions are for chapter 5 in J285AM
Week 3
AC Theory. Look at your tech math book regarding vectors if you are at all foggy on this subject. We have computer lab info and activities for AC. Come in or ask for help if you need it. You will need your blueprints for the semester test. Some stuff on lissajous patterns.
Week 4
More AC Theory. Read the lesson objectives, use the information sheets as tools and templates in problem solving, read the lab introductions and summaries, you will find a lot of great info there. You are solving vector problems using right triangles. If you skip the step of drawing the triangles and insist on memorizing formulas you are missing a golden opportunity to have easy visual memory aids. Lesson 24, Fr=2.055 MHz; Lesson 26 units are ohms, not "micros" see the page from our old text here for lesson 26. Lesson 26 question 6 is asking for relationships, not numbers. Only questions 8, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are asking for calculated numbers in AC Theory lesson 26.
Week 5
Transformers and Code. READ the code lesson information sheets. Look at your schedule and note how many weeks have "TEST" as the activity. YOU won't be in for all of those days, but do check to see which day YOU will be in before YOU schedule a vacation.