EPC 1061 - Electrical Theory

Clock Hours: 84

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Teaches the student basic electrical theory, ohms law, series, parallel, and combination circuits. They also learn to use measuring instruments for alternating current, direct current, and transformers.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Students will have a working knowledge of the differences between conductors and insulators.
Compute different electrical values using the Ohm’s law formulas.
Discuss different types of electrical circuits.
Select the proper Ohm’s law formula from a chart.
List the major types of fixed resistors.
Determine the resistance of a resistor using the color code.
Compute the values of voltage drop in a series circuit using the voltage divider formula
Define a combination circuit.
List the rules for parallel circuits.
List the rules for series circuits.
Solve combination circuits using the rules for parallel circuits, series circuits, and Ohm’s law.
Connect a voltmeter to a circuit.
Connect and read an analog multimeter.
Connect an ammeter.
Select a conductor from the proper wire table.
Discuss the differences between direct and alternating current.