ELE 113 - AC/DC Fundamentals

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course is an introduction to Alternating Current (AC)/Direct Current (DC) theory. The student is introduced to the concepts of electricity and its sources, basic circuits, schematics, motor theory, and laws that govern circuits.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years, or with instructor permission.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of conductors, resistors, insulators, battery concepts, static electricity, inductance, and magnetism.
Explain the nature of current flow, voltage and power, and be able to calculate basic circuit values using Ohm’s Law and Power Law.
Explain the function of and demonstrate how to use voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
Explain the concepts of inductance and inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance in AC circuits.
Explain the current flow, voltage, phase-shift, and reactive power in AC circuits containing inductors, capacitors, and resistors.
Apply circuit analysis methods for DC and AC circuits containing resistive devices, capacitors, and inductors using Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, and Kirchoff’s Law.
Identify common component symbols and explain the functions of common electronic components.