AP Sound/Communication Systems Installer
8 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
AP SC 701 Introduction to the Sound and Communication Trade Industry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Introduction to the sound and communication industry, electrical code, fundamentals of wiring methods, fastening devices, electrical conductors, circuits, voltage and data communication.
AP SC 702 Electrical Theory and Practices DC
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Study of floor and plot plans, basic blueprint reading and circuit drawing, theory of magnetism, DC and AC generators, motors and transformers, on-the-job safety, first aid, electrical code, telephony and data communications.
AP SC 703 Electrical Theory and Practices AC
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Study of apprenticeship, electrical inductance, capacitance and reactance, including grounded conductors, branch circuits, transformer principles, RCL circuits and filters.
AP SC 704 Semiconductor Electronics
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Study of solid-state electronic theory and components, diodes, transistors, SCR, triacs, diacs, IC amplifiers and op amps.
AP SC 705 Introduction to Signaling Devices and Systems
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Introduction to digital electronic technology and electronic equipment. Instruction includes basic digital systems, binary and decimal numbering systems, decision-making logic circuits, Boolean Algebra, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, encoders, decoders, ROMs, DC to AC converters and organization of these component blocks to accomplish manipulation of data.
AP SC 706 Management/Alarms/Codes/Circuits
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Introduction to management, installation of security and fire alarm systems, the National Electrical Code as it relates to alarm installation and circuits as applied to alarm systems.
AP SC 707 Certification Preparation and Networking System Applications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Continuation of digital theory studies. Instruction expands coverage of Life Safety Systems, and introduces the theory and application of Nurse Call Systems and Security Systems with an emphasis on closed circuit television (CCTV) installations.
AP SC 708 Safety Systems and Supervision Techniques
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a Registered State Indentured Apprentice
Study of specialized building systems including cable television systems (CATV), master antenna systems (MATV), and building automation systems. Training will cover aspects of job administration including personal computer use, job estimating, customer relations, and building systems start-up procedures.