# AP Intelligent Transport (AP IT) courses

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 8 courses

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/32586

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### AP IT 701 — Introduction to the Intelligent Transportation Systems Trade and Industry

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Orientation to the intelligent transportation systems industry with emphasis on an introduction to apprenticeship, jobsite overview, tools, hardware, beginning conduit bending and electrical system principles. Particular attention will be given to fundamental mathematics, safety awareness, and apprentice responsibilities.

### AP IT 702 — Electrical Theory, Applications and Blueprint Reading

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Introduction to Ohms law and electrical DC theory. Study of proper load rigging and hoisting techniques. Knot tying and rope usage. Underground electrical applications. Conduit trenching installations. Basic blueprint reading and surveying for electrical construction projects.

### AP IT 703 — DC circuits, Codeology, and Underground Installations

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Study of circuit analysis techniques, DC circuit theory, National Electric Code (NEC), underground installations, grounding systems.

### AP IT 704 — AC Theory, Blueprints Maintenance and Trouble shooting

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Study of blue print fundamentals. Students participate in exercises involving, symbols, conversions and abbreviations. Students draw electrical diagrams of DC circuits. Introduction into AC theory. Maintenance and troubling shooting of electrical circuits. Traffic signal cabinets and equipment is covered.

### AP IT 705 — Combination Circuits, Traffic Signal Cabinets and Controllers

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Introduction to electrical power quality, power factors, combination circuits, traffic signal cabinets, traffic signal controllers, traffic signal coordination, bridge blueprints, sign structures, street lighting, and leadership skills.

### AP IT 706 — Alternative Energy Systems, CCTV , Fiber Optics

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Introduction to alternative energy systems, photovoltaics, uninterrupted power supply, CATV and CCTV Systems, security systems, fiber optics, video motion detectors, video communications control, traffic signal timing, troubleshooting and leadership skills.

### AP IT 707 — Motor Control, Safety Training and Certifications

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Study of motor controls and circuits, pilot devices, starters, and relays. Includes the analysis and development of circuits, the installation and the service of electrical equipment. OSHA 30/EM 385 certification and IMSA Certifications.

### AP IT 708 — Electrical Certification and Project Supervision

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** Student is a State Registered Indentured Apprentice
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Designed to prepare the student to take the California General Electrical State Certification Examination. Provides a review of concepts and principles, but focuses primarily on understanding and applying the National Electric Code (NEC).