UTIL 1020 - Electricity I

4.5 Credits

Students learn about electrical theory, Ohm’s Law, series circuits, parallel circuits, series/parallel circuits including direct current (D.C.) and alternating current (A.C.). This course also covers inductance, capacitance and power factor. NOTE: For students enrolled in the UTIL program, completion of UTIL 1020 with a grade of C or better is required to advance to the next level class.

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 1.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

1. Define Electricity

2. Explain basic electrical theory

3. Recognize Series, Parallel and Combination Circuits

4. Perform circuit calculations using Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law

5. Define Magnetism and Inductance

6. Explain inductors and capacitors purpose in the electrical system.

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