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EAP 1070 - DC Fundamentals II


Clock Hours: 33

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: EAP 1040 - DC Fundamentals I  

Course Description:
A continuation of the DC Fundamentals I, this course covers: electromagnetism; magnetic lines of flux; conductors; magnetic fields; electric meters; electromechanical devices; electrical circuits; current flow; voltage/current/resistance/power in an electrical circuit; related mathematics for the electrical trade; using the power wheel; rules of series circuits; rules of parallel circuits; multi-wire circuits; and wiring 3-way/4-way switches.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:

  • Explain the interaction of magnetic lines of flux in a conductor
  • Utilize prior learning on laws of attraction to determine if conductors would push or pull one another
  • Demonstrate the left hand rule for conductors
  • Understand the factors that affect a coil’s magnetic field
  • List types of electric meters
  • Understand each device and how it utilizes a coil for measurement
  • List several electromechanical devices that operate with electromagnetism
  • List electrical characteristics of a circuit and their units of measure
  • Explain the difference between electron and conventional current flow
  • Understand the relationship of voltage, current, resistance, and power in an electrical circuit
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform the basic mathematics as they’re essential to the electrical trade
  • Understand components of electrical circuits
  • Explain both types of current; direct and alternating
  • State in order the best conductors of electricity
  • Demonstrate a mastery of utilizing the power wheel to calculate unknown values for given circuits
  • List the rules for series circuits
  • Perform all basic circuit calculations for series circuits
  • List the rules for parallel circuits
  • Perform all basic circuit calculations for parallel circuits
  • Understand how components are affected when connected series-parallel
  • Understand the advantages and dangers of multi-wire circuits
  • Understand basic wiring and function of 3-way and 4-way switches as well as their uses