IMG 1100 - Electrical Circuit Analysis

Clock Hours: 30

Prerequisites: IMG 1090 - Electrical Test Equipment

Course Description:
Students will learn to wire circuits and perform measurements in certain areas of the circuit. Students will also troubleshoot the circuit and make repairs as directed.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Segment 1 - Characteristics
Objective 1 - Define a Series-Parallel Circuit
Objective 2 - Describe a Method for Identifying the Series and Parallel Sections of a Circuit
Skill 1 - Trace the Current Path in a Combination Circuit
Objective 3 - List the Seven Steps for Solving a Combination Circuit
Skill 2 - Solve a Combination Circuit
Self-Review 1
Segment 2 - Lighting Circuits
Objective 4 - Describe How Switches Are Used in Combination Circuits and Give an Application
Skill 3 - Connect and Operate a Basic Lighting Circuit
Skill 4 - Connect and Operate a Ceiling Fan Circuit
Objective 5 - Describe the Function of a Variable Resistor and Give an Application
Activity 1 - Rheostat Operation
Skill 5 - Connect and Operate a Rheostat as a Light Dimmer
Self-Review 2
Segment 3 - Voltage Dividers
Objective 6 - Describe the Function of a Voltage Divider and Give an Application
Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of Three Types of Voltage Dividers
Skill 6 - Design a Voltage Divider Network
Skill 7 - Connect and Operate a Voltage Divider Network
Self-Review 3
Segment 4 - Troubleshooting
Objective 8 - Explain the Effect of a Short Circuit
Objective 9 - Describe the Four Steps for Troubleshooting a Short Circuit
Skill 8 - Locate a Short Circuit
Objective 10 - Describe the Three Basic Steps for Troubleshooting an Open Circuit
Skill 9 - Locate an Open Circuit
Self-Review 4