TEC 100 - Introduction to AC and DC Electricity

Credit Hours: 2
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work safely and effectively with electricity. Basic electrical concepts are covered, including alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical circuits, Ohm’s law, and Kirchhoff’s voltage, and current laws. Students will use measuring instruments, such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters, solve series and parallel circuits, troubleshoot electrical circuits, and become familiar with electromagnetism, electrical distribution, and electrical components including power sources, resistors, inductors, capacitors, transformers, switches relays, and motors. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the following certifications through the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) - Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program: Fundamentals of Electricity - AC Certification and Fundamentals of Electricity - DC Certification.

Course Fee
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2

Semesters Offered: Fall