ELEC-103: Basic Electricity

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Electrical Engineering Technol
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Electrical/Electronics
Course Number
103
Course Title
Basic Electricity
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog 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. Introduction to writing reports. Labs involve breadboards and the above-mentioned equipment and components. Extensive laboratory activities.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Electron theory, electric charge, and Ohm’s Law.
  2. Prefixes, voltage sources, and voltmeter usage.
  3. Resistor color code, ratings, types, and ohmmeter usage.
  4. Ohm’s Law.
  5. Ammeter usage.
  6. Multisim circuit simulation and analysis.
  7. Series circuits and circuit breadboarding.
  8. Multisim simulation with series circuits.
  9. Voltage divider circuits, and open and short circuits.
  10. Electrical power.
  11. Parallel circuits.
  12. Combination circuits.
  13. Wheatstone Bridge.
  14. Meter loading, cells, and batteries.
  15. Soldering activities.
  16. Magnetism and electromagnetism.
  17. Alternating current and measurement of signals on an oscilloscope with utilization of signal generator.
  18. Oscilloscope usage, D.C., A.C., and period measurements.
  19. Capacitors and their properties in D.C. and A.C. circuits.
  20. Capacitive reactance, RC circuits, filters, and phase shift.
  21. RC circuit conditions.
  22. Series and parallel RC circuits.
  23. Inductors and their properties in D.C. and A.C. circuits.
  24. RL circuit conditions.
  25. Transformers, voltage and current ratio, and power transfer.
  26. Ladder diagrams.
  27. Multisim simulation with parallel circuits.
  28. Multisim simulation with combination circuits.
  29. Construction of capacitive and inductive circuits on breadboards.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Define voltage, current, and resistance and explain the characteristics of each.
  2. Make basic circuit measurements utilizing a voltmeter, a current meter, an ohmmeter, and an oscilloscope.
  3. Explain Ohm’s Law and the Power Law.
  4. Determine the characteristics of a series circuit.
  5. Determine the characteristics of a parallel circuit.
  6. Analyze series-parallel circuits.
  7. Explain the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism.
  8. Determine and analyze voltage and current values from an A.C. sine wave.
  9. Describe the basic characteristics of an inductor in D.C. and A.C. circuits.
  10. Describe the basic characteristics of a capacitor in D.C. and A.C. circuits.
  11. Evaluate a lab by constructing a written report using data collected in lab. 12..Analyze data acquired in lab using MicroSoft Excel.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Unit and chapter tests given throughout the semester.
  2. Analytical laboratory activities and performance exercises in which students demonstrate an understanding of assigned circuits.
  3. Final exam in which common questions are asked covering the units and topics presented throughout the semester. The final exam is worth 25 percent of the course grade.
  4. A lab report is worth 10% of the final grade.
  5. A lab final exam is required.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Minimum Departmental Exam Score
80% on written test. 95% on lab test
Other Exam Details

The credit for prior learning exam includes a written portion and a lab portion.

Effective Term
Winter 2022