IAM 1050 - Kirchoffs Law

Clock Hours: 102

Course Description:
Kirchoff’s Laws define the two types of basic circuits, series and parallel; and, how the four variables, voltage, current, resistance and power, work within these two circuit types. The understanding of Kirchoff’s Laws is necessary to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical circuits.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Define and identify a series circuit.
Define and identify a parallel circuit.
Wire and test a series circuit.
Verify the law of current in a series and parallel circuit.
Verify the law of voltage in a series circuit.
Verify the law of resistance in a series circuit.
Wire and test a parallel circuit.
Verify the la of current in a parallel circuit.
Verify the law of voltage in a parallel circuit.
Verify the law resistance in a parallel circuit.
Solve problems for unknown quantities of voltage, current, resistance and power.
Become proficient at using analog and digital meters for troubleshooting.