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ELCM 1990 - Industrial Electricity II


Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: ELCM 1980

Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Industrial Electricity I in DC and AC circuits. Topics include atomic structure, current and voltage, resistance and power. 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: 

  1. Understand the basic characteristics of AC circuits
  2. Understand Alternating Current (AC) and how generators produce electricity
  3. Recognize AC Resistive (R) Circuits, Inductive (L) Circuits, Capacitive (C) Circuits and Combination Circuits (RLC).
  4. Identify and understand single-phase systems and three-phase systems
  5. Understand the fundamental design and function of transformers: step up/down, and Delta-Wye configurations
  6. Understand overcurrent protection devices in AC circuit