Master Syllabus ID1103, Electrical Theory

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is an entry level course into DC and AC electrical fundamentals found in the energy industries. It will cover basic electrical safety, electron theory, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, magnetism, resistors, circuit characteristics, meter usage and schematics.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Course Outcomes
  1. Exhibit basic knowledge of OSHA electrical safety standards
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm'�s and Kirchhoff'�s Laws) with various energy sources.
  3. Use wiring diagrams to trace electrical/electronic circuits.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of generating electricity with renewable energy sources.
Course Outline
  1. Electrical Safety
  2. Electrical Theory
  3. Ohm'�s and Kirchhoff'�s Laws
  4. Magnetism
  5. Circuit Characteristics
  6. Meter Usage
Instructional Methods
  1. Textbook
  2. Internet
  3. Videos
  4. PowerPoint Presentation
  5. Computer Training Programs
Instructional Resources and Materials

Instructor supplied handout

Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcomes 1 and 5 will be evaluated through classroom tests, written assignments.
  2. Outcome 6 will be evaluated by assignments.

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