APR 256 Electricity for Maintenance

This course provides the student with a hands-on survey of electricity/electronics. Topics include DC and AC electricity, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical sources, semiconductor electronics and motors. The student will have an opportunity to construct various electrical circuits and test the electrical parameters associated with them, thereby confirming theoretical predictions and gaining knowledge in the proper use of electrical test equipment. Recommended: MTH060 Introduction to Algebra or equivalent.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Fall Winter only

Notes

CTE APPRENTICE

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and describe the function of a variety of electrical-electronic devices. Construct simple series and parallel electrical circuits. Predict how electrical circuit parameters will change when component(s) are found to be defective.