ELTR 1040 DC Theory  (3-3-4)

This course introduces direct current concepts and applications. Topics include basic electrical safety; atomic structure; electrical quantities and Ohm’s law; static electricity; magnetism; series circuits; parallel circuits; combination circuits; Kirchhoff’s law; Thevenin’s, Norton’s, and superposition theorems; measuring instruments; conductor sizing and National Electrical Code wire tables; conduction in liquids and gasses; and batteries and other sources of electricity.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

Offered Fall

Prerequisite

Provisional admission