Instruction emphasizes DC electrical theory through structure of matter, atomic theory electrical charges, electron theory, how electricity is produced, electric current, effects of electricity, electromagnetism, resistance, and Ohm's Law. This course prepares students with electrical fundamentals. Instruction emphasizes series and parallel circuits. Utilizing Kirchhoff's Laws, student will develop knowledge and skills to calculate power, current, voltage and resistance. This course emphasizes AC and DC wave forms, frequency and capacitive reactance.
Students calculate power factors and capacitive loads in both series and parallel circuits.
This course covers electrical schematics, controls and switches used by the industrial maintenance industry. Students are introduced to the ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, wattmeter, multi meter and direct digital meter. I Study of the effects of phase angles, frequency, vectors, current, impedance, capacitance and power. Students develop diagnostic knowledge and skills through calculations and analysis of electrical circuits. Through classroom theory and hands-on application, students use electrical schematics and direct digital meters to diagnose electrical failures.