ELCM 1080 - Industrial Electricity I

Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 or MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1830 or MATH 1910

Course Description:
This is an introductory course in DC and AC circuits. Topics include atomic structure, current and voltage, resistance and power. Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits are covered. The course topics are intended to parallel US Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs such as that of the IBEW.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Use electrical units and Ohm’s Law: Current, Voltage, Resistance & Power
Identify DC series, parallel and combination circuits
Draw basic electrical circuits correctly
Understand the Principles of Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Understand how DC generators produce electrical current
Understand overcurrent protection devices in DC circuits