Basic circuit concepts such as power supplies, batteries, control and conductors will be introduced and analysis will follow using electrical measuring instruments, Ohm's Law, Watt's Law and Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws. I Students examine and design the internal circuitry of galvanometers, ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters and ohmmeters. The use of these meters for current, voltage, resistance, power and energy measurement is practiced. Module 6 Principles of Electromagnetism Students learn the concepts of magnetism and electromagnetism. Emphasis is placed on understanding operating principles of electromagnetic devices such as motors, generators, solenoids and relays.
Electrical generation is examined.
The phenomena of inductance and its effect and use in DC circuits is examined. The design and operating characteristics of capacitors is examined leading to an analysis of capacitance in DC circuits. I Students are introduced to alternating current theory. Concepts examined include generation, voltage and current characteristics, polarity, frequency, amplitude, period, average and root mean squared values. I Students examine the fundamental operating characteristics of AC transformers.