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SYLLABUS
ELE 115 Basic Electricity - OEE
DIVISION: Workforce Services
CURRICULUM IN WHICH COURSE IS TAUGHT:
Industrial Maintenance Technician / OEE
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: ELE 115 Basic Electricity
CREDITS: 2-3
HOURS/WK LECTURE:2- 3
HOURS/WK LAB:0 2-3
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Covers basic circuits and theory of fundamental concepts of electricity.
Presents a practical approach to discussion of components and devices.
REALATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO CURRICUUM OBJECTIVES:
REQUIRED BACKGROUND: None
COURSE CONTENT:
 Basic Concepts
 Electrical Quantities and Units
 Basic Circuits, Laws and Measurements
 Circuit Component
 Multiple-Load Circuits
 Complex-Circuit Analysis
 Magnetism and Electromagnetics
 Power in AC Circuits
 Capacitance
 Inductance
 Transformers
 R C and L Circuits
 Electric Motors
 Instruments and Measurements
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course students should have:
 A basic understanding of the use of meters and test equipment used
to measure electrical quantities.
 A basic understanding of voltage, current resistance and power in dc
circuits and network analysis using Ohms Law, and Kirchoff’s Laws.
 A basic understanding of magnetic field theory.
 A basic understanding of inductance, capacitance and impedance in
ac circuits and network analysis.
 A basic knowledge of motors and transformers
EVALUATION
1. Attendance, homework and class-work, lab exercises, projects,
quizzes and test
The course supports the following competencies and objectives:
A.
SCHEV Competencies
1.
Writing
2.
Oral Communication
3.
Critical Thinking
B.
DCC Educational Objectives
1.
Communication
2.
Learning Skills
3.
Critical Thinking
4.
Interpersonal Skills and Human Relations
5.
Computational and Computer Skills
6.
Understanding Culture and Society
7.
Wellness