Program Info
Effective Term
Fall 2017
Year Established
2003
Program Code
BASICELEC.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Program Description
Description
Covers the fundamental of electricity and electronics as applied to the electrical field. Topics include Ohm's and Watts Law, circuits, magnetism, inductance, resistance, capacitance and alternating current circuits. Also covers an introduction to solid state devices such as diodes, transistors, and JFET's. Utilizes voltmeters, ammeters, power supplies, signal generators, and oscilloscopes to construct circuits during lab activities. This certificate can be earned while pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply laws to the design, construction, analysis, and measurement of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
- Interpret and develop technical drawing, schematics and diagrams.
- Apply electrical/mechanical laws to the operation and control of machines.
- Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELEC-103: Basic Electricity | 4.00 |
| ELEC-106: Basic Electronics | 3.00 |
| MATH-103: Technical Mathematics | 4.00 |
Credit Hours: 11
Minimum Total Credit Hours
11.00