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SYLLABUS

ELE 115 Basic Electricity - OEE

DIVISION: Workforce Services

CURRICULUM IN WHICH COURSE IS TAUGHT:Industrial Maintenance Technician / OEE

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: ELE 115 Basic Electricity

CREDITS: 2-3 HOURS/WK LECTURE:2- 3 HOURS/WK

LAB:0 2-3

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:Covers basic circuits and theory of fundamental concepts of electricity.Presents a practical approach to discussion of components and devices.

REALATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO CURRICUUM OBJECTIVES:

REQUIRED BACKGROUND: None

COURSE CONTENT:

Basic Concepts

Electrical Quantities and Units

Basic Circuits, Laws and Measurements

Circuit Component

Multiple-Load Circuits

Complex-Circuit Analysis

Magnetism and Electromagnetics

Power in AC Circuits

Capacitance

Inductance

Transformers R C and L Circuits

Electric Motors

Instruments and Measurements

LEARNER OUTCOMESUpon successful completion of this course students should have:

A basic understanding of the use of meters and test equipmentused to measure electrical quantities.

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A basic understanding of voltage, current resistance and power indc circuits and network analysis using Ohms Law, and KirchoffsLaws.

A basic understanding of magnetic field theory.

A basic understanding of inductance, capacitance and impedancein ac circuits and network analysis.

A basic knowledge of motors and transformers

EVALUATION1. Attendance, homework and class-work, lab exercises, projects,

quizzes and test

The course supports the following competencies and objectives:A. SCHEV Competencies

1. Writing2. Oral Communication3. Critical Thinking

B. DCC Educational Objectives

1. Communication2. Learning Skills3. Critical Thinking4. Interpersonal Skills and Human Relations5. Computational and Computer Skills6. Understanding Culture and Society7. Wellness