Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2015
WebAdvisor Title
Basic Electricity
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
6 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Covers the fundamentals of electricity as applied to the electrical field. Topics include the electron theory, Ohm’s Law, circuits, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, and alternating current circuits. Utilizes voltmeters, ammeters, power supplies, signal generators, and oscilloscopes to construct circuits during lab activities. Also utilizes computer simulations.
Co-requisites
None
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Review of Student Portfolio and Student Interview