Catalog Info
Title when registering
Basic Electricity
Course Master
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. Introduction to writing reports. Labs involve breadboards and the above-mentioned equipment and components. Extensive laboratory activities.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
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.
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2022 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.